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Pro Laser Engraving Tips I Wish I Knew as a Beginner

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These are the tips and advice I wish I knew as a laser engraver beginner. Practical tips that can help you get up and running faster, and have a successful laser journey.

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0:00 Introduction
1:19 Laser software
3:00 Copyright
4:26 Time and effort of projects
6:15 Material waste
7:28 Material selection and storage
9:27 Masking
10:54 Know what your laser can and cannot do
12:36 Settings
14:28 Ventilation
16:09 Safety
18:04 Care and maintenance
19:30 Air assist
21:33 A laser is a tool
22:22 Final thoughts
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20 Comments

@hamps856 1 year ago

I bought my first laser 10 years ago. It was a 40W Universal and I paid $15,000 for it...we have come a long way

@larrybales5622 5 days ago

Great vid hon! Been doing this for a while and, of course, ALL of your points are valid! As we progress, and new tech is developed, another tip is use your laser to its fullest potential. Don't just buy another laser because it is the cool next thing. Belive me, I want them all. But the downfall is that they could pull your focus from your existing unique selling position.

@Aed_bencp 1 year ago

I would stay away from any cheap laser that claims for "beginner friendly". You will waste more time fixing the machine than learning how to engrave.

@gavinokeefe2869 1 year ago

For someone who is just about to purchase a laser your vid was a wealth of information thank you so much 🎉

@jennrossotti8920 1 day ago

I received my new xTool P2S yesterday and I was immediately intimidated when that huge box landed on my porch. I was worried I wasted money on something over my head. These tips all seem like things that I would have felt dumb for having to learn the hard way so thank you for saving me from that. I’m still feeling worried but I needed this machine to meet my goals so I’m just gonna hike this learning curve now.

@DSW61 1 year ago

Great tips! Storing of wood and acrylics hit home for me. I learned quickly to store those materials flat. Since my shop is in a basement, humidity and any moisture in air can affect those material more than I knew. Keep up the great videos.

@Tititot60 11 days ago

Very good advice.

@DirtyMikeTM 3 months ago

I always say when buying anything to do with electronics, then you get what you pay for.

@ResinHut 9 months ago (edited)

Thank you so much for your guidance and all the information. I only got my laser (xtool S1 40w) a few days ago. Due to work and running tests on my materials I have only made 1 piece but I absolutely love my babe 😂

@JulieLloyd-ri8ug 8 months ago

I bought a bunch of Fire Blankets. ❤

@amortocreatecrafts 1 year ago

Great points Sarah! And because you can laser, doesn't mean you should, or if it is worth it. Thank you!

@KarenHoward-dj6kr 5 months ago

If you have a lot of "didn't quite work out" projects, how about selling them as "Oopsies" that people might like? Instead of having them sit around, they could bring in enough money to buy more supplies.

@JulieLloyd-ri8ug 8 months ago

I had "400" post-it notes all over the sides of my Aura and all over my desk. Had to clean them all up when i set up my M1Ultra though, which are now all stacked in a ziplock lol

@taw1117 4 months ago

Thanks for all your useful information!

@gaber477 6 months ago

Thank you so much for very useful information!

@jtsokiehobbyandadventures6666 8 months ago

I started looking a few year ago. Just bought the sculpfun icbube ultra and then had lumna fall in my lap. Im hoping to start doing a few thing now

@joebashour 9 months ago

Great tips. Thanks a ton!

@jayking1073 8 months ago

Love your work. Thank you

@MrFinoFinest 6 months ago

Great information 👍🏼

@kenbrown7334 1 year ago

I've been using lasers for a few years and I can say your tips are spot on. I laughed when you touched on being prepared for material waste. One of the things I engrave is shot glasses and I have a large box of not-quite-right engravings that keeps growing! Another safety tip: for those with open-framed lasers, wearing proper laser glasses is a must.