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Any woodworkers?

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Forster46, Mar 31, 2013.

  1. Jan 7, 2024 at 6:58 PM
    FlyingWolfe

    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    This. Got the extended rail kit for mine and it’ll do 16”x31”, ive used almost all of it a couple times on projects. Worth it.
    (And an enclosure with exhaust if you can, they make hella smoke)
     
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  2. Jan 7, 2024 at 7:29 PM
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    What laser do you all have? No idea where to even start investigating...
     
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    FlyingWolfe

    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    XTool D1 Pro 10W. Its a diode laser, does what I need.
     
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    98tacoma27

    98tacoma27 is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Yes, it's a Glowfoge and I highly recommend NOT getting one. It can only operate with WiFi. Everything (all of your projects) is on their server. We have had to send it back once because the laser crapped out and you have to have the original packaging to send it back or they won't accept it. It cost $250 (last I looked) to order new packaging. There are just better options out there for the $$$.

    If we upgrade, it will probably be to a Laguna.
     
  5. Jan 8, 2024 at 9:00 AM
    916carl

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    Aw jeez. I've gone down the rabbit hole. Spent the last 2 hours researching lasers. I need to get back to work! @FlyingWolfe, that X2 looks really nice. The extension option makes the available area huge. Yuge!
     
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    RichochetRabbit

    RichochetRabbit Ping Ping Ping

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    Rabbit holes are always more important than work! (unless the wife is the one who asked for the work)
     
  7. Jan 8, 2024 at 4:13 PM
    98tacoma27

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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Says the rabbit. I feel your post maybe be biased...
     
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    Satoshi, debadged, rear view mirror bracket, tail gate hose clamps, trimmed mud flaps.
    how did you connect the frame pieces? Just glue and clamps?
     
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    Yes they are just glued. They won’t be hung on the wall or get bumped around. For hanging frames I join with a Domino.
     
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    I have an OMTech K40, CO2 laser. I wanted something cheap to learn on before making the jump to a fiber laser later on.
     
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  11. Jan 8, 2024 at 6:08 PM
    308savage

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    The first one turned out looking like crap, the second one turned out better.

    IMG_8727.jpg
     
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    I have thought about and researched lasers for wood carving. At my age, I will probably just keep doing stuff freehand.
    Here is a flag I did freehand on a bench I built for my son....
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    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Finishing up a lake piece for a customer today. Gonna look good all polished and coated.
    IMG_9124.jpg
     

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