EVERYONE SHOULD BE LASER ENGRAVING THIS WAY
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Published 2021-09-16
In this video, I will show you how I get the best photo images and how you can too. So come and join me on my quest to make everything.
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0:00 Introduction
1:20 Preparing For Engraving
3:03 Laser Settings
5:56 Laser Cutting
8:15 Final Tips
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All Comments (21)
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I have seen this technique done on other videos but your has the most dramatic results and clear execution I have seen. Thanks for a great vid!
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Can’t wait to try this with a diode laser! If anyone is wondering how to engrave on glass with a diode laser, the secret is black tempera paint. Same technique.
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My husband & I just got a 100W Titan from FSL and we’re still learning to use it. This is a very helpful tip!!! Thank you for sharing!!
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This is the best technique I've seen in a long time for laser engraving. My wife uses borax. So, I've got plenty of it on hand. We're packing up to move right now, but as soon as I get the laser set up in the new office, this will be the first thing I do on it.
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I've used Borax solution to make wood fire-retardant before, but never considered it could help a laser like this. Great tip!
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That may be the best tip I've ever seen. . Thank you, Steve.
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Quite like this idea, you could also do a two tone effect with a normal engraving first, leave it in place and apply the borax then do a different engraving over the top so some parts are light and some dark. I do wonder though about how it may affect the chemistry of the wood, for example long term degradation of certain finishes, like say shellac or an epoxy or PU finish
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WOW! This is a game changer. Been lasering stuff for over 10 years and I am looking forward to trying this. Headed to the store to get some Borax! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for this tip! I appreciate your content.
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Man, you are genius. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊
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You got a subscriber for this one, thanks for sharing a industry secret with the little guys! 👍👍👍
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Excellent trick Steve! You got yourself another subscriber.
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so i run a company specialised in laser cutting. We know some tricks but this seems like magic to me. Definitely gonna try it out and will update about the result!
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Wow, that awesome. Thanks for the time saver!
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Thank you for sharing. Awesome tip!
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Wow, this is amazing. I've been wishing for a way to make my engravings darker. The results shown in the video are super impressive. Steve, would you recommend using this method on all types of wood with any type of engraving (photo, logo, text, etc)? Also, could you estimate how long it took for the wood to dry and be ready for engraving?
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Steve, another great video. I can't seem to get enough of them! Odd question, can you tell me where you get your green "grid" work sheet that you work on? Thanks
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Awesome. What a difference that makes. Great tip thank you. One question..... how do u clean off the black sooty residue without it soiling your workpiece.
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Thank you Steve for ANOTHER great tip on getting the most out of your laser. It is on my shopping list to pick up ASAP.. Thanks again.... Hank
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Very informative, thank you
