HelmMakers - Timothy Helm
HelmMakers - Timothy Helm
  • Видео 16
  • Просмотров 6 161
Simple Pencil Jig in Lightburn
Make a simple pencil jig in Lightburn. I show you how to use it with Absolute Coordinates as well as with Print and Cut for alignment. I also show how to use the variable text feature to simplify adding the text.
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Design Considerations
02:04 Pencil Sizing
02:55 Text Location
03:51 Array Tool
05:22 Border Cut out
06:31 Adding Targets for Print and Cut
09:23 Cutting the Jig
10:55 Adjusting the jig for engraving
11:49 Adding the text
15:13 Engraving your 1st Pencil
16:16 Using Jig with Print and Cut
17:12 Aligning the Jig
18:36 Setting the 2nd Target
20:19 Framing
21:45 Using Variable Text Feature
23:43 Connecting a CSV File
24:45 Create CSV File from Spreadsheet
26:52 Outro
As an Amazo...
Просмотров: 61

Видео

Positioning Workpieces in Lightburn and on Your Laser
Просмотров 667 часов назад
I show you how to use an L fence along with Absolute Coordinates in Lightburn to make positioning your workpieces super easy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Use this link any time you go to Amazon and my channel will earn a small commission. Thank You. amzn.to/4dthzS0 Laser Tools and Supplies: Digital Calipers amzn.to/3AghiEn Tumbler Measuring Tape amzn.to/4eD0t56 Bar ...
Green Guy Ornament
Просмотров 11319 часов назад
Converting a file designed for display to an ornament. Laser cut ornament. Redesigned in Lightburn. This is a familiar green Holiday Character that I shrunk to an appropriate size for an ornament, added a hanging hoe and a name. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Use this link any time you go to Amazon and my channel will earn a small commission. Thank You. amzn.to/4dthzS0...
Make a Wedding Sign "Pick a Seat Not a Side"
Просмотров 17614 дней назад
I show you how. made a wood wedding sign with my laser. I use stained wood and paint fill techniques for finishing. I use Lightburn for my laser but this is more of a build video than a tutorial. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Design Considerations 01:29 Construction Details 02:28 Masking before Burning 03:51 Setup and Burning 09:25 Clear Sealer before Paint 10:47 Paint Fill 14:43 Weeding 17:46 Assem...
Hurricane Ornament 2024: The Sunshine State's Stormy Souvenir
Просмотров 14221 день назад
Designing and burning a Hurricane themed ornament for Florida, 2024. I show you how to make a single layer ornament in Lightburn and burn it on a laser. Some of the techniques you will learn is using the alignment tools, using the offset tool to cut a border out of another shape, how to create a pointer using the polygon tool, and more. 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Getting Started 01:00 Hanging Tab...
Simplify Your Laser Projects With This Interchangeable Jig System
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.28 дней назад
Making an interchangeable jig system for an OMTech C02 laser. I show you how to create the locking system, L Fences, and a business card jig. I also show a Coaster jig, and rotary jig. This system makes alinging your workpieces so easy and can be adapted to just about any laser. 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Fixed attachment plate 07:39 Attaching to the frame 08:34 Interchangeable L Fence 19:32 Busi...
Recover Your Burn in Lightburn Like a PRO!
Просмотров 548Месяц назад
How to recover from a laser project that didn't complete for whatever reason in Lightburn. I show you 3 different methods to try depending on your situation. Reverse Direction, Start Here from Preview, and Print & Cut. 0:00 Intro 0:26 First option 2:19 Reverse direction 4:02 Second Method 4:55 Start Here (Preview) 6:06 Third Method 7:16 Print & Cut 14:17 Outro As an Amazon Associate I earn from...
Sequential Numbering with Variable Text in Lightburn
Просмотров 107Месяц назад
How to use the Variable Text Tool with the Serial Number Feature to number a set of items in Lightburn. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Use this link any time you go to Amazon and my channel will earn a small commission. Thank You. amzn.to/4dthzS0 Laser Tools and Supplies: Digital Calipers amzn.to/3AghiEn Tumbler Measuring Tape amzn.to/4eD0t56 Bar Magnets amzn.to/3AwkNq...
Align Text While Using Apply Path to Text Tool
Просмотров 103Месяц назад
I show you how I align text with Node Editing when using the Apply Path to Text Tool. Lightburn Quick Tip. Lightburn Tutorial. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Use this link any time you go to Amazon and my channel will earn a small commission. Thank You. amzn.to/4dthzS0 Laser Tools and Supplies: Digital Calipers amzn.to/3AghiEn Tumbler Measuring Tape amzn.to/4eD0t56 Bar...
How to use the Libraries in Lightburn
Просмотров 210Месяц назад
Creating and using the Art Library and Materials Library in Lightburn. Creating an Art Library from scratch. Loading an existing Art Library, adding to, renaming, deleting and saving. Creating a Materials Library from scratch. Modifying settings, using the different functions and merging libraries. 00:00 Welcome 00:26 Finding the Art Library 01:00 Creating a new library 02:46 Importing graphics...
Cut one Shape out of Another in Lightburn
Просмотров 272Месяц назад
Quick tip on how to cut one shape or SVG out of another using Lightburn. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Use this link any time you go to Amazon and my channel will earn a small commission. Thank You. amzn.to/4dthzS0 Laser Tools and Supplies: Digital Calipers amzn.to/3AghiEn Tumbler Measuring Tape amzn.to/4eD0t56 Bar Magnets amzn.to/3AwkNq6 Rotating Display amzn.to/4e5o...
Making a clock face in Lightburn
Просмотров 1702 месяца назад
I show you how to quickly increment the numbers in a circular clock face using Lightburn. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Use this link any time you go to Amazon and my channel will earn a small commission. Thank You. amzn.to/4dthzS0 Laser Tools and Supplies: Digital Calipers amzn.to/3AghiEn Tumbler Measuring Tape amzn.to/4eD0t56 Bar Magnets amzn.to/3AwkNq6 Rotating Dis...
Fixing Full Wrap Files in Lightburn
Просмотров 1422 месяца назад
Often times the files you download aren't designed properly and you need to fix them. I'm going to show you how to fix files that don't repeat properly and files that don't match up at the seam properly. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Use this link any time you go to Amazon and my channel will earn a small commission. Thank You. amzn.to/4dthzS0 Laser Tools and Supplies...
How to make a Tumbler Template in Lightburn
Просмотров 562 месяца назад
I show how to measure and create a template for a 40 oz. Makerflo Tumbler using Lightburn. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Use this link any time you go to Amazon and my channel will earn a small commission. Thank You. amzn.to/4dthzS0 Laser Tools and Supplies: Digital Calipers amzn.to/3AghiEn Tumbler Measuring Tape amzn.to/4eD0t56 Bar Magnets amzn.to/3AwkNq6 Rotating Di...
How to cut out for an image in Lightburn
Просмотров 1942 месяца назад
Tutorial describing how to cut out one image from another so that it burns properly. Also shows the process for cutting out text from an image. 00:00 Welcome 00:23 jpg imge with white background 04:22 Photograph 06:30 png transparent background 08:00 Text As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Use this link any time you go to Amazon and my channel will earn a small commission....
Shop Fox Zero Clearance Insert
Просмотров 7424 года назад
Shop Fox Zero Clearance Insert

Комментарии

  • @gutierrem
    @gutierrem 3 дня назад

    I like your idea of using grooves to fit any type of jig, I use an L shape jig to register my pieces against but is not as flexible. Thanks for the great idea!

    • @helmmakers
      @helmmakers 3 дня назад

      It's not an original idea on my part, but I think it's a great system. Thanks for the kind words.

  • @antkn33
    @antkn33 25 дней назад

    What happens when you take the honeycomb bed out to clean it?

    • @helmmakers
      @helmmakers 25 дней назад

      That's something I rarely do. The clearance on the screws that hold the honeycomb in place is very close so it goes back in the same location. I have not removed it since installing this system, but I wouldn't imagine there is much if any movement. I would recommend checking the positioning of the L fence after reinstalling though. Worst case scenario, you would need to make a new L fence. Any jigs that you've made you could adjust the positioning within Lightburn if it has moved.

    • @AndrewR74
      @AndrewR74 7 дней назад

      Thank you very much

  • @jessetutterrow4320
    @jessetutterrow4320 Месяц назад

    Sometimes I have problems cutting all the way through a piece so I will use the "Start from" option to repeatedly cut over one area till it cuts all the way through.

    • @helmmakers
      @helmmakers Месяц назад

      Yes, that can work sometimes, thanks. Sometimes the glue in the plywood won't burn through no matter how many times I go over it.

  • @simplereflectionofchristianity
    @simplereflectionofchristianity 3 года назад

    I sure hop you look at this soon I'm looking at purchasing this Saw and have not found much here on RUclips about the saw other than generic computer voice overs of the base product info from the website your the first person video I've found related to the Shop Fox 1820. I would like to get more input from you on what you think of the saw itself

    • @helmmakers
      @helmmakers 3 года назад

      Bottom line is it's a good value for the money. Plenty of power, the top is flat, needed minimal trueing out of the box. If I had it to do over again I would have bought the smaller rip capacity. I find that I don't use it like I thought I would and it takes up a lot of space as is. I purchased an inexpensive track saw setup and use that exclusively for breaking down large pieces of plywood.

    • @simplereflectionofchristianity
      @simplereflectionofchristianity 3 года назад

      @@helmmakers Thank you