Recently Makers Workshop got an upgrade, a Laguna EX 150 watt Laser Cutter. I wanted to take on a project that would really maximize this laser cutter’s full potential, so I decided to tackle a laser cut furniture piece, specifically a walnut laser cut desk… and then my daughter asked if she could use my […]
This week I’m diving into the world of Laser Engraving and cutting with the Sculpfun S9. This video is designed to help anyone who is a total beginner or amateur and looking to get into Laser engraving or cutting. The video will walk you through the steps of setting up the Sculpfun S9 and the […]
How to pay off your laser (using the xTool D1). How to Laser Engrave Tumblers. Now that you’ve got the laser. What are you going to do with the laser? This is a simple way to make money with your laser by engraving tumblers. It’s a hot market. The materials are cheap and it can […]
Laser Cutters are amazing! They really are an invaluable tool in any maker workshop. But with all that power comes a lot of knowledge to make sure you get the best out of your laser! This is just the start. Links to another useful laser guides: (Soon to come) Let me know if the comments […]
I heard much about these mysterious cheap Chinese “K40” Lasers. I decided to take the leap, and this is what I found out. =============================================== Amazon K40 Laser Link: (These go in and out of stock often, so I will try to keep these K40 links current in hopes you can find one!) If you still […]
link to laser used in this video XTool D1 use promo code: chadsxTool 5% off of D1 Pro, bundle and accessories and is active until Aug 31 I used to think most diode lasers were just glorified toys especially compared to my big expensive co2 lasers, but the XTool D1 changed my mind with their […]
The Mr.Carve M1 is a no-brainer for anyone who wants to have a portable, consumer-level laser engraver where the majority of your work is with metal. Get it from Amazon: or AliExpress: Check out the newest M3 laser engraver from Mr. Carve: Special thanks to my friend Simon for polishing the script, please subscribe to […]
Thanks to Bescutter for sponsoring this video. Go to to learn more about their fiber laser cutters. I’ve been wanting to see a metal cutting laser for a long time now. So when Bescutter offered to take me to their supplier factory in Jinan, China to see how they make these giant fiber laser cutters, […]
Use only an iPad to follow this workflow to create your designs on Adobe Illustrator mobile and cut them out using a laser cutter. Download Laser Basics PDF: source