A laser cutter is an invaluable tool for any shop, especially our prop and costume making workshop. Bill goes over the basic techniques needed to cut out a variety of materials like EVA foam, wood, and plastics on a hobby sized laser cutter. Links: Join the Extra Credit Club! Laser Cutter Materials Information Inkscape Premium […]
Update 20220810: I managed to get the machine working with Lightburn. Update 20220809: Just a fun little detail. When looking at the promo video from Ortur for the Laser Master 3 they are in the exact same workshop as the Spider M1 is recorded in. Update 20220808: I received an e-mail from the Spider M1 […]
Comparing the pros and cons of CNC routers and laser cutters Brought to you by Squarespace. For 10% off your first purchase, go to: Tools and Supplies (affiliate links) Stepcraft CNC Router: Glowforge Laser Cutter: Composite Nailer: Patreon Support: Plans and Merch: My Other YouTube Channel: My Audio Podcast: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Make Something #CNC […]
I check out an amazing intelligent lasercutter that promises to make laser cutting and engraving easy. Makeblock Laserbox: Laserbox Price Quotes: Abdalla on Fiverr.com (laser artwork): LightBurn: Jingke 4060 Lasercutter: Email: jingkelaser@hotmail.com & guoxinge@aliyun.com Joel “The 3D Printing Nerd”: Angus “The Maker’s Muse”: Sponsor me, get early access to my videos, exclusive access to my […]
Which is the best laser cutter for home use or your small workshop? This video discusses the top 5 reasons to buy a Muse 3D over a Glowforge and why I made that choice for my maker space and small business. It can be a nervous moment spending several thousand dollars on a piece of […]
Why You Need a Laser Engraver (specifically the xTool D1). I think everyone needs a laser in their life. Here’s me, explaining why! Check out the NEW WEBSITE: XTOOL LINKS (affiliate): Use Promo Code: BDBXTOOL for 8% off 20 watt unit: RA2 Pro: Father’s Day Sale: PREMIUM MERCH: DISCORD: PATREON: DISCLAIMER: Working with Fire, lasers, […]
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 […]
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, […]
