Review: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter
We got to get hands-on with the Glowforge pro. Beautiful hardware with limited software and frustrating pay to play business model.
Laser Cutting
The latest DIY ideas and projects for a laser cutter. You’ll learn how to design for laser cutting, how to operate your laser cutter, plus tips for engraving and maintenance.
Review: Acmer Laser P2 a 33 Watt Diode
Manufacturer: Acmer Laser Price: $1,199 URL: https://acmerlaser.com/products/acmer-p2-33w-laser-engraver-cutter-machine Features: Unboxing The system came nicely packed and quite professional looking. I wouldn’t worry about this laser getting any kind of damage in shipping. They’ve done a really good job. There isn’t really much assembly involved. You just need to slide the diode head into place, plug in a cable, and […]
Review: LaserPecker 4 Dual Diode
The LaserPecker 4 has a funny name but the laser itself exudes quality. I was surprised and pleased. This thing is honestly great.
Review: Wainlux K8 Laser
Manufacturer: Wainlux K8 Price: $399 Kickstarter price URL: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wainlux-laser-tech/wainlux-k8-the-fast-and-powerful-laser-engraver Features: The Wainlux K8 is an interesting approach to the desktop hobby laser market. At 10Watts, fully enclosed, and retailing at roughly $400, it is firmly aimed at those who want the use of a laser without tons of space or a big budget. Unboxing and setup This […]
Shaper’s Trace Tool Makes Vector Captures Easy
Shaper reached out to us to test out their new “shaper trace” tool. The idea behind this tool is to be able to capture vector drawings quickly, easily, and with dimensional accuracy. This task is something that is often a difficult thing to achieve when it comes to working with lasers or cnc machines. You […]
The Quest To Make Player Piano Rolls Using lasers
I’ve found player pianos fascinating since I was a kid. The first time I saw a player piano was at the Mall of the Bluffs in Council Bluffs, Iowa, a grand piano playing away with no one around. A player piano seems like something out of fiction, a dream imagined by someone in the early […]
Which Laser Should You Buy?
Makers are confronted with so many choices of laser cutters and engravers that it can be intimidating. Here’s a rough outline of the main differences between the lasers on the market today.