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Ep7: The External Frame. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

Ep7: The External Frame. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

The documentation is now ready! https://furtherfabrication.com/resources?category=Y1200 instagram.com/further_fabrication In this episode of the DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series we finally get a look at what the completed machine will look like! Because it’s time to build the external frame and add the windows and cladding. I’m still working on the parts list and […]

Ep5: Water Cooling & Laser Test. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

Ep5: Water Cooling & Laser Test. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

The documentation is now ready! https://furtherfabrication.com/resources?category=Y1200 In this episode of the DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series, I build the water pump for keeping the laser tube cool & talk quickly about the air assist. Then plug in the laser tube power supply and do a quick test. instagram.com/further_fabrication/ furtherfabrication.com/ //It should go […]

Ep2: Back on Track? The DIY Laser Cutter/Engraver Build Series

Ep2: Back on Track? The DIY Laser Cutter/Engraver Build Series

The documentation is now ready! furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y1200 After a bit of a hiatus I’m back working on the DIY CO2 laser cutter/engraver. It’s just a quick one this week as I blow the dust off and get things back on track. BTS and more info: instagram/further_fabrication/ furtherfabrication/ UCZ72zDm2feverqV7qAbNH7Q laser cutter #Ep2 #Track #DIY #Laser #CutterEngraver #Build […]

Ep3: Beds & Belts. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

Ep3: Beds & Belts. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

The documentation is now ready! https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y1200 In this episode of the DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series, I build the Z-axis lifting mechanism for the bed frame. Then drink too much coffee and decide to keep going with getting motor mounts and the timing belts on. BTS and more info: instagram/further_fabrication/ furtherfabrication/ Music: […]

Ep10: A little Upgrade. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

Ep10: A little Upgrade. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

Documentation for the Y-1200 Laser: https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Laser If you’ve already got a copy of the documentation and would like this updated version, you can send me an email with your Order Number. rob@furtherfabrication One day I’ll figure out a more high-tech way to do updates, but this’ll have to do for now. Follow me on Instagram […]

Ep9: Finished? The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

Ep9: Finished? The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

Documentation for the Y-1200 Laser: https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y1200 Documentation for the Y-400 Laser: https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y400 In this episode of the DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series we finish up all the little jobs I’ve still got left to do before I can call itplete. https://instagram/further_fabrication/ //It should go without saying that electricity and lasers are dangerous. […]

Ep4: Starting the Electronics. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

The documentation is now ready! https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y1200 In this episode of the DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series, I get started on the electronics by getting the X and Y axis moving around. Then I draw a pretty picture. BTS and more info: instagram/further_fabrication/ furtherfabrication/ //It should go without saying that electricity is dangerous. […]

Ep6: Laser Beam Mirror Alignment. The DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series

The documentation is now ready! https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y1200 instagram/further_fabrication In this episode of the DIY CO2 Laser Cutter / Engraver Build Series, I focus (get it?) on aligning the laser beam. I made this a standalone episode so it’s easy to reference and if you already know how, just feel free to skip it and you won’t […]

Ep1: Design Features and Starting the Frame // The DIY Laser Cutter Build Series

The documentation is now ready! https://furtherfabrication/resources?category=Y1200 We’re kicking off the first episode by taking a look at the design features of the CO2 Laser Cutter, then we jump into getting started building the frame. BTS and more info: instagram/further_fabrication/ furtherfabrication/ Fusion 360: autodesk/products/fusion-360/overview UCZ72zDm2feverqV7qAbNH7Q laser cutter machine #Ep1 #Design #Features #Starting #Frame #DIY #Laser #Cutter […]

Tips and Tricks: Making Lasercut Products with Basic Materials

Today I’m using basic materials and sharing some beginner tips and tricks while I make 4 products using my homemade co2 Laser Cutter. If you’d like to know more about building your own Laser Cutter, I’ve got a whole series on it that you can check out: Link to the Cut Files: https://furtherfabrication/resources/free-4-products-cutfiles Instagram: https://instagram/further_fabrication/ […]

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