How to Laser Engrave Bigger than Your Laser Bed - NEJE 3 Max
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Published 2022-11-11
Having a large work area to begin with is going to help and I'm using the NEJE 3 Max system with an engravable area of 810mm x 460mm, but in this video I print a world map on to plywood measuring 1220mm x 840mm without any modifications to the laser system. Lightburn is an excellent software to help with the laser engraving of oversized materials.
There has been previous work in this area worth your attention:
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• Large Laser Project Without Print and...
NEJE do have an extension kit which expands the physical size to 1030 x 810mm, but the pass through method can expand them further.
Please also check out the NEJE products page: neje.shop/
And: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334492896328
The expansion kit: neje.shop/collections/all-products/products/neje-3…
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All Comments (21)
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Did anyone spot the spelling mistake? What's your favourite place on the whole earth?
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Great way to extend the work window of that machine. A number years ago I did that when I engraved some very large signs on my milling machine for our church. A nice straight edge and close measuring setting up the new X axis and it worked like a charm. Great way to do it on these small lasers for sure. Gary
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What a neat way to do a map! That machine looks pretty awesome.
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Hi Ray, I bought a small 10 watt optical power diode laser engraver. No plans to do anything at that scale, but that's pretty awesome! I've made a few large wood globes years ago, and while I had one at an art show I had a few WWII Veterans mention the lack of a few tiny islands in the Pacific that were too small to even show up at that scale. They would've been comparable to the point of a needle in physical size, but I will make it a point to show them when I make another one in the future. If you ever make a world map showing land masses you'll be cussing at how many islands there are lol. Cheers!
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Amazing! As always!
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im just now learning about laser engraving and will be ordering my first one in a couple weeks a 10w diode laser as well awesome video love how calming your voice is i got so many questions on this hobby lol great video
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Great video, love your humour. My workshops tiny too! I’ve just purchased a xtool D1 20w laser because I want to make large (1metre) wall sized mandalas and have been mulling over how to align it exactly if I cut it in two identical symmetrical halves. Thanks for giving me some ideas. Most beautiful place is to my mind probably Antarctica. Cute dog, we have an Iggy!
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Before watching any of it: I see your blue Whippet! We too have a blue Whippet! He is just over a year now. ❤
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Very clever jig! Nice work- I think it turned out great! I'm working with a 900x900mm bed but I don't have space to feed through since it has to sit in a corner- so it's kind of a trade off. Either way, it's just a 10 watt laser so until I'm up to a 20+ or a CO2 I probably won't utilize the whole area- still nice though. Prettiest place on Earth that I've seen in Person has to be the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. The view from Pike's Peak was just plain epic in all directions- I felt like I was drunk after driving up to the top, I think I was focusing on the road, then once I got out I can see for Hundreds of Miles in all directions- kinda messed with my head a bit!
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Hi Ray. I wouldn’t even attempt to do half of what you do 50% of the time, however I have just returned from a couple of days in Harrogate culminating in the woodworking show and can recommend a visit. Great video and I can’t see a spelling mistake. Keep up the good work 🌞
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Could you mount the laser base and the board to a pivot on some casters like mobile whiteboards so when you’ve finished, it can be rotated? When in use, maybe rest on other surfaces or some foldable legs? Might even be able to mount an air filter and storage for the cover on it? :)
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I did enjoy the tiling demonstration. What air pump do you use for your air assist? Also would a shower exhaust fan be too strong for the venting system? I have the NEJE 3 Max with the 40640 head unit just have not set it up yet.
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Will you be creating a jig to laser engrave turned bowls all around the surface etc eg wedding goblets with two wedding rings on stem and bride and grooms names in a fancy script
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I agree with your dog , it is Mexico.
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what would I engrave onto a plywood sheet? Eh a few words here and there to test something out and see what would happen, maybe make it into a star shape, yeah that'd be pretty fun.
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what parameter does u use? I just find out u make a world map, great idea!
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What a lovely bit of Kit I assume your in your home workshop so many possibilities for lasered products to raise money chess boards pub menu boards, Ouija boards . house names etc etc etc I would engrave A hoarse on Hind legs. Place to visit Ireland’s Mysterious “Wormhole of Inishmore” place I love is Whitby. The family dog likes Bark shire
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liam neeson is that you !
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Is there a name for this type of map? A little person I work with's special interest is maps and flags. I am sure they'd like to see one x
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Have you seen this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzaqx5SYvWA and have you ever created any cups with turned handles
