Instructions and Guides

Plywood for Laser Cutting 101

Plywood for Laser Cutting 101

"Plywood" in a laser context covers three different families: traditional plywood with real wood veneers, raw MDF or HDF made from compressed fibres, and engineered laser-grade panels. Each cuts differently....

Acrylic 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Working With Acrylic

Acrylic 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Working W...

Acrylic comes in two grades (cast and extruded), and cast is what almost every small-shop laser project wants. Cast engraves frosted white and cuts with a flame-polished edge. A CO2...

Resin 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Start

Resin 101: Everything You Need to Know Before Y...

Epoxy resin is a two-part chemical reaction, not a glue you can fudge. Get the ratio right, mix thoroughly, work in a warm room, and respect the cure window. Bubbles,...