I got me a laser cutter, awesome!

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i wwould also like to know if you will do orders.

What do you need?, I only have a 260x160 bed size and at the moment 3mm acrylic is what I can do. If you need larger I know someone who can help you.

 

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Ok, OcUK logo cut as promised.

Gave all the mirrors a good clean, and re-aligned them. Now I can cut faster with less power

Here is the vid of how it was made.

& the final result.

& some Hovis.

 

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Am I the only one that things the OP needs to lend this to building candy?

If he needs any cutting done, then I will do it FOC

 

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You do now realise that I am, again, looking for a laser cutter. Anyone got one for sale?

I was looking at the Epilog one on eBay as I want one with a rotary attachment, but Southampton is WAY to far to travel!

That Epilog is from the same guy I got this one from.

I would get it but the tube recharges are way way way too expensive!!!!

 

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How is it at wood? I love the look of the very first LED Bulbdial clock, the way the edges of the parts are burnt.

Wood is fine. Never cut any and i think you need laser ply. Less funny stuff in it when it burns.

 

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can i have the details of the person who could cut me something please.

Speak to Joe at http://www.heritageinlay.com/Laser_Cutting.htm

Tell him Robot Steve sent ya

BTW I think he is on Hols till the 18th.

Can I help

 

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Impressive to say the least,

Surely with that knowledge and equipment you could make a bit of quick money with a good idea?

Dude I sell robot kits

www.botbuilder.co.uk

Got a 3 page review in Robot mag in the USA, I need a way of getting all those orders out the door!

Plus I can prototype new ideas

 

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Ahh sorry matey I didnt realise,

Is this providing you with a good and enjoyable living then?

Yip, Among other things.

Busy busy busy.

 

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Am surprised the laser isn't brighter on the videos!

It is Infra-red, so invisible. You only see stuff getting burnt. The red dot is just for alignment and totally harmless.

 

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Just thought, does it cut ballsawood, or does it just burst into flames?

I have a pile of balsa in the workshop.

I will make a little flying plane later.

 

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Hi mate,

Good find for the money

However, I'm just gonna put my health and safety hat on for a min

I work with lasers daily, similar to yours in the way it works, just with a larger cutting bed etc. And I gotta say, I was amazed/scared/shocked how the laser still worked when you opened the lid and put your camera in there.

This is a massive no no, and I can only assume something is set up wrong. You'll probably find that the plastic lid is produced to stop any 'leaks' that bounce off, so dont open the lid in use. The ones I use are triggered to stop cutting if the lid opens even fractionally.

So, if you like your eyes - dont do it.

.....*removes hat

On another note - I take requests

Howdy.

Yup there are no interlocks on the doors! There is a port on the MB for these, but until I get the password from the factory, I cannot activate them.

I will try to wire up some micro switches to the pause trigger.

Don't forget this is a Chinese made machine, and literally fell apart as I was dismantling it. When it was engraving the main bed nuts would rotate and fall off!

 

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Just thought, does it cut ballsawood, or does it just burst into flames?

Balsa cuts like a knife through hot butter. Really low power and fast.

As A test I grabbed a plan for a Spitfire off the interweb, quickly traced it, added some engraved detail and sent it to the Laser.

Neat-o

 

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^ What next

 

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a giant penis made out of plastic!

What do you want that for? You can get them mail order in case you are desperate!

 

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Can someone do me a funky sign saying "MAN CAVE" i'll paypal some money over if it's reasonable, it's for my "cough" study "cough" that I'm building, I can do hammers, drills, concrete and drilling but unfortunatley not laser cutting

I can do that. I have a pile of material coming Friday.

What about slate, lasers can engrave that, that would be pretty awesome.

I'll work out a price (will be token)

 

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What's the strongest / thickest thing it can cut?

8mm acrylic probably in a few passes. It is only a 40W. It won't cut any metals, only marks them.

 

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Can you engrave pens/tools then?

Not just yet. I need to make a rotary holder. I have some spare steppers here, and the laser can cut the bits. Just need to get some rollers and stuff.

 

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Hmmm I want a Maker bot now.

I can get all the stuff cut. I have Steppers here, and an Arduino Mega.

What do I need to get...

(No I am not swapping, the laser is uber cool)

 

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You do realise that you can now fab yourself most of the parts of a makerbot?

If you need any makerbotted parts then I am going to be firing mine back up at somepoint in the next 2 weeks. Its been sitting unused on a shelf. Poor thing!

I may need a couple of replacement parts making, I broke a dino for mine, and its currently holding well, but I have no idea how long it will last!

If you need me to cut some bits, gimmie a shout. All I have done is nonsense on the laser so far

 

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Ok, I know a few of you want bacon. I have some nice smoked stuff here. What do you want me to laser on it?

How about I try to shape it like a pig, and see if I can cook it too