HI guys I hope you found this review helpful, if you have any questions please feel free to ask and I look forward to hearing what you think. As my valued subscribers please enjoy these discounts: Coupon code($20 off): WELCOME LONGER B1 30w laser engraver (was $1,399.99 Sale price now with coupon $979): s.zbanx.com/r/VsKnemdacNuW Raffle has now ended and the winners will be announced shortly in an up coming update video. All the very best, cheers J
Hello Joshua, dear social media influencer :) One other video ruclips.net/video/jBFokoqt3Wk/видео.html says "kindness is in the little things"... So I appreciate when you present a greeting at the beginning of the video. Thanks for that! More and more social media influencers do not present a greeting in their videos. Some others did it before but gave up. To many people It's "just a little thing" and think that "Tuber just wants to get straight to the point". It's a little thing like a slip on a snowy slope causing a huge avalanche! Or if the jacket of the suit has one small thread frayed from the surface of the fabric, it is no anymore usable. What about leaving out a little greeting? Each video easily has thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of views. And when the same model is repeated in thousands of videos on numerous different channels. That's suddenly billions of views of influence. Young viewers in particular absorb influences without realizing it and eventually set a model for each other. And where does this lead? Most people in the world do not know what the Bible really is: The best and most reliable book of prophecy. Almost 2000 years ago, about the "last days" were written like this: "But know this, that in the last days Grievous times will be upon us. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, braggarts, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural feeling, unyielding, slanderers , without self-control, savage, haters of good, betrayers, reckless, puffed up, lovers of Pleasure rather than lovers of God," (2 Timothy 3:1-4)
Thanks! This is long. But I had to say thanks. You probably do not realize the effect one of these videos can have on a person. And way beyond the intended project. With me the actual project turned out to be me. I was (am) a very on the go DIY guy, and more of a DIYFEBY (or Do it yourself for everyone but yourself)). I would work in the office for 8 then in the shop or barn for 8. And loved every second. Three years ago I crushed my leg with a backhoe when avoiding wasp (I am allergic to ) I jumped on the back of the backhoe toe where it rotates and stepped on the and the outer stabilizer with my other foot and leaned in to turn it off. My belt was barely touching the electronic boom control lever. The boom slowly came around without me noticing when I leaned further in to look at guages and crushed my leg right above the ankle. Then I tried to make it uncrush and accidentally pivoted it cycled closed again. There was only a 12 mm of room. Once I opened it I swung the boom clear and jumped down on both legs, one which collapsed 5 inches. Then I laid there for hours before I was found. But with that, the ambulance ride, the 14 hours of surgery, etc I did not get a lot done that day. It was followed by a couple months in hospital and then several weeks in rehab. The leg lost all three arteries, shattered into 100 pieces, and stayed that way for a year and a half until some cocky idiot doctor was willing to operate on his idiot patient and throw a steel rod, some solder, titanium, JB weld, a hammer, chisel, popsicle sticks, a lever of a John Deere 2030 and some bronze plate and he brazed, glued, screwed and best it all together. And I had only gone him to have it cut off after other docs had said they could do nothing. But he said he had about a 5 percent chance of success with surgery and I had about the same for keeping it. Then he said I know I got my side covered because I know I am better than 95 out of 100. Doctors. And you seem to be a little cocky yourself so you want to give it a go. And I told him that sounded like great odds to me. And we were right. I put everything I had into getting better and stayed positive throughout. I can walk even run if I have to. But I used up everything I had mentally to get well. And then I hit a wall. I have been stuck mentally ever since. Just not able to get going. My wife said it was the traumatic event. But I can't think of anything that happened😉. Anyway, about a month ago I am moping around. My wife turns on the TV and grabs my phone. She goes on RUclips and searched something and randomly pulled up a video of yours on RUclips and started it on the TV and she said do something like this. Just go out to the shop and get going. It kooks like something you would do. I watched it and a couple more of yours and Boom. It was like the energy poured back into me. I went out to the shop and started cleaning up. Making room for a laser. It was a long story but I had to say thanks. So use this 100 bucks to save another person. Like I said, you never know.. I owe you bud! My name is Jim by the way. Nice to meet. I might bother you later with a question. By then we might be good friends. You never know!!!!
Jim it's my absolute pleasure, thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement. Your message actually made me tear up a little. I know what it's like to be in a dark pit and I can only thank God that I got pulled out of it. I'm really glad you've pulled yourself up and getting stuff done and better yet having fun too. I like to think I only fail when I've given up so if I don't give up I never fail, I now find that I now see life's obstacles as an opportunity to learn a new way round, it's challenging but there is always a way around. Feel free to ask anything you like whenever you like. All the very best. Cheers J
Jim dope ass story bubba and gosh your such a tuff dude your family is lucky to have you and your lucky to have your wife exactly what a real marriage is based on picking up the other at a low point I would love if you went to Facebook and followed my company just starting off myself but you’ve inspired me I wanna do something for someone with my laser maybe we could brainstorm idk but my company is Spivey’s Printing & Laser Engraving LLC I hope to hear from you one day tell your wife I said she’s the shit for pushing you that day lol ttys 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
This is my first time watching any of your videos. I can see why that viewer said they missed the days when you made stuff. The blacksmithing of the table legs was super cool.
Great presentation. I remember nearly 20 yrs ago collecting a bucket of stones off the beach in North Wales and laser engraving 'Property of Conway Borough Council' just as an April Fool joke on my school kids.
My friend just ordered this unit. I'm excited for him. I had the latest one from IKIER and I sent mine back because it came improperly assembled. This was a great review, and your craft is superb.
Great review as always Joshua. Really nice to see you back at the anvil on this one. The stone engraving was really unexpected and might just have given me a reason to get one. On one of your other raffles you said it was to raise money for the samaritans. As a long standing samaritan volunteer I just wanted to say thank you. The charity always needs donations and in doing so you will have helped to save lives. Keep up the great work and give us some more blacksmithing. Your a very talented guy.
That's amazing you can cut stone so well with it. I think your product review videos are very good, concise and cover all the important specs and usage. I hope I can win it. :)
Thank you so much, your support means a lot and enables me to spend the time to test these new tools for real world use. I wish you all the very best and if you need any more information or a certain test done please feel free to ask. cheers J
@@joshuadelislesir I’m about to place a order for this is the 20w enough for stone or should I spend the extra $200 for 30 I couldn’t find any warranty info or a cover to put it inside any help Is much appreciated
@@chrisciraldo4935 Hi Chris. I've not tested a 20w on stone yet. The more powerful the better in my opinion and if you can stretch to a xTool D1 40w you won't be disappointed as they have great customer service too. I'm releasing a video on the cost effective laser next week and I talk about the different price points in that video. All the very best. Cheers J
You, Sir, are a true Renaissance man! I'm impressed with the range and quality of your skills as well as with your artistic abilities. That's a tough combination and yet you make it look easy. After a life-time in business, I thoroughly enjoy both your presentation style and your no-nonsense, get-to-the-point delivery. I also value the content as you hone in on the facts and then, when the time for opinions has arrived, you make your thoughts known clearly and concisely. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing many more videos from you going forward. Thank-you!
Thank you so much for your kind support. I've lots lots more to come. In fact a little too much as I'm struggling to keep on top of projects lol. Cheers J
Got recommended your video on the Acmer by the algorithm, check in a bit later and this is in my feed. Couldn't have come at a better time since I'm wanting to get a new laser CNC, currently got a vevor 3040 15W. It's alright but need something a bit more solid so things like this and Acmer are great to see. Also digging the format and presentation as well. So liked and subscribed. 🤙
Thank you so much, I'm glad it was helpful and if you need any more information or want to see a certain test done let me know and i'll do what I can in the next video. cheers J
Now these machines are getting more powerful and more useful. I was impressed by the stone engraving. I might be tempted to make some grave markers for poor Irish great, great grandparents who couldn't afford markers, so many years ago. Maybe some type of long lasting epoxy with UV protection to make the markers last many years, even after the epoxy wears off. Keep up the reviews and forging. Love that table. Too bad shop classes have been eliminated in US middle and high schools.
Thank you so much. That would be a great thing to do to remember loved ones. It is a great shame all our governments do not want their people to have self sufficient skills and instead teach our children to be slaves to corporations instead. Cheers J
My shop class was the one class I couldnt wait to get to every day. Even as a computer nerd back in the day, I found a love for woodworking because of that class. even got a 'best of show' for the year for my project, lol. Now that was in the 90's, but it absolutely crushes me as well that kids dont get to have that same experience I did. the USA forgot about the trades - metalworking, wood working, etc. They pushed hands on kids to hands off industries and its showing today in a big way.
@@shirothehero0609 that's right and it's the same here in the UK. People who can build their own stuff don't buy stuff so they lose tax money. They want mothers to work, kids indoctrinated and men to be useless so they have complete control. Cheers J
Came across this post and found it very interesting, thank you. The review was very good and honest, a rare thing sometimes, so I subbed and liked and now off to see your back catalogue 👍
Thank you, they're great and constantly improving. I think i calculated its £33 per optical watt that your paying for on a diode. on the new ones I didn't mention that they are improving the air flow and cooling of the diode so they last much longer on 100% power also. I've got a new one from Comgrow to show soon which is the cheapest 30w in the market. cheers J
Regarding homing: set the software to home 5mm from the stops after triggering. I would also get rid of mechanical stops and use light stops. They are far more accurate due to lack of moving parts.
Hey Joshua, New subscriber here in the states. Marvelous reviews on the lasers. Realy helpful and you manage to hit all the questions I would have asked.
Thank you so much. It is said that weaving fibres contains the knowledge of the universe probably because it's a creative form of pure mathematics which is why the Celts looked at knot work as sacred. Cheers J
Thank you Mick.Thats a really good idea, I also thought of using them as plant label markers. I'll be adding those options to my Etsy shop for sure. cheers J
Nice Stag! ......... The rest of the video was quite good too! Cool points (for me at least) Watching you make something cool. Pointing out the less than perfect parts of the beast. Marrying different crafts together! ..... oh and Etching Rock!
That looks like it might be a Laser Tree brand module. The 30W unit on aliexpress looks very similar except it has a display near the top (for temperature?) and I think the air assist might enter on the right instead of the left. I didn't realize these things were under a grand for something with that much power now. I'm interested to install one onto an existing CNC machine...
I clicked on this to learn about the laser cutter, but I stayed because of your incredible blacksmithing skills. I am in awe and I enjoy watching you working that iron more than the stupoid laser cutter. Subscribed.
Love watching you do your thing, Josh. Keep up the content man. Love that table… especially the legs. The punched and twisted vine legs are amazing! Thanks brother.
play room is loose belt play, it needs to be much tighter or there will be more shift when working, when the laser moves back and forth leaving that gap it's likely the belt taking up slight slack causing it
I don’t know if you caught this in the news but researchers in Japan have just created a new solid state laser that is 10x the power of existing lasers (5W>50W) and they think it can go much higher. This is going to allow home metal sheet cutting.
Thanks for the look around and examples off this machine. Really useful to be able to see it in action before consider getting a laser etcher/cutter. Really enjoyed the vid. Cheers
I am pleased to let you know I enjoyed this video (and especially your heater videos). My wife's chickens were LOVING the heater when we got down to -24f (-31c)
Great vid All Mechanical switches have a pressure point. Depending on speed, the trigger point can be different from time to time. But easy fix, is change them for some optical end switched.. they cost next tp nothing...that will fix the homming.
@@joshuadelisle I have a sculpfun pro 20, yet to commission it into service.. with your smithing I was impressed with your use of the magnetic induction coil... a very modern innovation to traditional smithing.... By the way I have no smithing skills whatsoever... only ever made good metal into scrap at high school... but will bash a piece of metal into shape for some practical application if I have to... Oh and I do mean bash... no finesse at all.
Moody Great that’s all I can say. I have been after a laser cutter for a while but the other half has the purse strings!!!! £5 would be easy to get approved😊. Great videos.
Those engraved stones are pretty amazing, worth playing with speeds and power to see if you get colours like slate. For production of 2-3mm plywood model kits this should be fast enough and much cheaper than CO2? 6 combined lasers means the spot/kerf size will be a little bit bigger but diode lasers have smaller kerf than CO2 anyway.
Thank you. I think these 30-40w lasers are very practical and just as fast as my 50w CO2 on thin plywood. The dot size to me is better as you are engraving a wider surface so you can turn up the dpi and therefore the engravings are quicker. For cutting you'll be using an kerf offset so there is no difference between any laser dot size when it comes to cutting as long as the dot is square and not rectangular. Cheers J
Yet another cracking video. A man of your talents making things and the amount of laser machines you have reviewed now, have you ever thought about making your own laser machine. Might be a nice wee project for your RUclips channel. Thanks again. Away to try and win my first laser.
Thank you Darren. Yes I thought of taking all the good parts of my selection and building a Frankenstein laser. I'm not going to do that as I keep raffleing them off but I have a couple old 10w versions with offline controllers that I'll use to build my big cnc plasma table.
It actually does have a small bevel but the surface tension of the resin bunches up the edge making it square again. I'll probally to a rounded edge next time. cheers J
Well done. I recommend using Lightburn as the software. There are lots of tutorials on using it on RUclips. Feel free to comment a question if you get stuck. Cheers J
What is the yellow thing you put on top of it for pressure after adding wood glue to it? It looks so much like the case of a transformer i have and im just curious..🤔 I think its the same case, just different color😅
Love to see these lasers demonstrated by someone so knowledgeable and skilled. Gives a tru perspective of its capabilities. Curious though, why Matthew 17:21?
Thank you I'm glad it's helpful, I try to give all the information I would have wanted to see my self. That bible verse is missing from most modern translations of the bible and has a conspiracy theory linked to it that it holds information the forces of evil do not want you to know. Cheers J
Homing can be performed in many ways - If you simply home to a switch, then the errors will include switch accuracy/bounce and decel time. If the axis is not at velocity when it hits the switch, the distance to stop will be different that if the axis was at full speed (Distance = Velocity over time). Best method is to go to the switch at full speed, and then reverse direction in order to come OFF of the switch at a very low speed. That will gain accuracy for homing.
The home function does pretty much that. It seeks the switch at a predefined speed, then backs off the switch and re-engages it at a much slower predefined speed. So velocity isn't an issue... You also have little to no control over the homing function it's entirely within the firmware. Except the home seek, debounce time and re-engagement speed are generally allow user modifications. Poor idea to head at full speed to a fixed stop... my co2 will run 1650mm/s it would do massive damage .. you want to be able to set a seek speed.
@@jackwilborn2353 Your pre determined speed is not pre determined. The actual speed while hitting the switch would depend on where you are in your acceleration. In other words, if you are close to the switch, the velocity ill be lower than if the distance to the switch was longer allowing the constant velocity to be reached. So, it would be important to incorporate an "on then slow off" in order to accommodate. The slow OFF move would also make the software latency less of an issue.
That is one freaking nice, capable laser! Love your artistic leg curlicues on the table, too. Hmm, sell my 40WOO CO2 laser and 5WOO diode laser and spring for the 40WOO Longer @ $1,399? I'm sure tempted. // The homing miscue is a potential killer, though. Maybe that's why it homes slower. Remounting the power module and protecting the terminals would be a 15 minute fix...
For under a grand, that's incredibly impressive. There's apparently a 40W model that's $400 more and includes a honeycomb table, but then you're in the range of other machines that might be of higher build quality. I love that they've figured out how to do a self contained head with the newer machines. No more glass tube and mirrors. I think I'd get a lot more enjoyment and use from one of these than a 3d printer. I just don't have the patience for those. Give me a machine that will do it's job in reasonable time frames. There's also the cool factor of cutting things with a laser. I would definitely get proper safety goggles if I were running one of these open. I would think a reasonable fume extractor wouldn't be that hard to set up. There's also the option of just wearing a respirator mask.
Thank you. Yes the K40 CO2 is very cost effective but I hear it's not so easy to use, needs lots of modification to work well and has a very small bed size. Cheers J
I bought the Atomstack X7 pro 10watt a year and a half ago and it's paid for itself and a new laptop and Lightburn without even trying to sell things I practiced on. Yes it's a great investment and they are cheaper and more powerful now. Definitely worth the investment. The nice things about the diode lasers is that the heads are replaceable for cheap and they don't deplete if they are not used like CO2 lasers. Not quite as powerful but they do a good job for the hobbiest.
What a great video. Thanks Josh :-) I'm looking as adding laser engraving to the skillset, and am looking for a good, budget starter machine. These reviews help narrow the selecton (and add to the knowledge!) Cheers!
or see what the opposite--pure O2--could do on various materials. Lot of flame and sparks probably in any case. I think CO2 lasers use O2 to cut sheet metal...maybe it would also let a diode laser cut metal deeper.
Definately somethiong to consider for the next table build, in fact I want a slab of cherry or walnut and engrave a recess for a veneer inlay in the next one. cheers J
I'm not sure why you would want to but theoretically you could. You can operate it remotely but you still need to physically remove the parts than less you use an automated collection system otherwise you still need to be present in case of a fire hazard. Cheers J
Hello sir can you please help me I’m struggling hard with this laser it’s all setup correctly but I cannot seem to find good settings for this laser to engrave beautiful like you have
@@joshuadelisle I’m trying to engrave bamboo with pictures it’s just a super light brown tho I can’t get that nice rich black color like I could with my little 5w 1.6output laser that took multiple hours to do small stuff but it did it beautifully
I had no idea consumer machines could cut this thickness. Can it do ply? If so this would seem more convenient than a cnc router (more precise and less messy). What’s the down side??
Thank you. It certainly does ply as you can see from the table build. Down sides are that it is slower than a router and leaves a dark burnt edge. Otherwise it's very useful. Cheers J
Thank you, its of personnal interest to me however it is a scripture that has been removed from most bible translations and is surrounded by a theory of conspiracy that the forces of evil do not want you to know the knowledge it contains. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Ah ok, I don't do religious stuff so didn't recognise it as a biblical reference I thought it was a code ;-) Love that you can inscribe stones with the lase though.
I have a commercial leather business and use lasers extensively for both cutting and engraving and have found 10W more than adequate for both. BE CAREFUL! KNOW WHAT LEATHER YOU ARE CUTTING! I will only cut and engrave veg tanned leathers. I would guess those leathers are CHROME tanned and chrome fumes are not something I want to have floating in the air in my work space. Even with good ventilation, I would not cut chrome. You need 100% extraction. Really enjoy your channel and no BS reviews. BTW I used to live in Surrey and Berks and played guitar with for Morris Dancers in Unbridge in a former life! Cheers! Bob in Tucson, AZ
Man, awesome job on your videos, just ordered my Falcón because of them. I have a sugestión, with all the lazers you have and tested can you make a video on how to maintain and keep them working for a long time. I don't want to get mine and brake it on my Firs try. That's it and thank you.
Hi again Josh, Instead of concentrating on 2 axis laser machine it would be far better in the long term to buy a 3 axis router as a laser unit is easy to fit and you still have the extra use of the third axis as a router. Some of the more rigid routers are quite good or cutting metals although a much more solid machine would be required for work on steel. Regards MoK
I really enjoy your videos. Can you refer me to one that discusses what it takes to convert copy or graphics into a file that will work with an inexpensive laser? Thanks, Al
I'll need to spend more time looking into it but unfortunately I haven't been able to. It maybe something very simple in the code but I'll need to find it. Cheers J
I use Light burn and never have any trouble running the same program multiple times, they always line up unless I do something stupid! like bump the laser
So happy I found your channel. Thank you so much for the info. I just subscribed . I am considering buying a laser to increase my scope of work. I am an artist and sign maker. Its a bit over whelming with all of the choices out there. Especially for someone that knows absolutely nothing about lasers. My main goal is to be able to cut about 1/2" or less wood letters and names to use on the signs I make and sell. my shop is in the basement of my home. Do you have a recommendation for me? Cheers!
Thank you so much. The creality falcon2 40w is currently my favorite for price, performance and quality. I'm hoping to test out the new 60w soon. Cheers J
xTool have done a good job at making it last with very good quality parts. The B1 is bigger and has the adjustable feet. I personally like the xTool especially with the extensions. Cheers J
Another great video. Now I want to test a laser and I'm not even done fine tuning my plasma cutter. Which brings me to another question. When do you think they will offer hobby lasers for cutting 3mm mild steel? I would love a laser for sign making. Plasma is nice but messy and warpage is always an issue too. Great vid. You're no slouch when it comes to tackling the tough jobs like forging. Must have taken some time to do that part. Thanks.
Thank you. Those lasers do exist but they are very pricey. Personally if you're sign making as a business I would just pay a profile cutting company with a 10kw laser to do it for me and pass the cost to the customer. Saves me using up valuable space for the machine and storing material and scrap. You'll see in my next video coming soon what I mean by that. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Indeed time is money. I don't have a sign making business, but I like the idea of making them - which is why I built a plasma cutter after watching your video on how to do it - still working out some bugs but it's pretty awesome. My laptop goes buggy during cuts and the machine responds accordingly. Need a more sheilded setup and/or a tower computer in a case, working on it. Much less trouble running the print off an SD card on the board (rather than directly from Open Builds Control, but I highly reccomend them for the FREE Cam (online) and Control (downloadable) software. Easy to use and OBCam will convert any SVG into a tool path and g-code.) Bought some sheilded wires to run to the motors, grounded the machine as you did (grounded to the case but maybe a better spot?) I also had wrapped the torch lead in tinfoil which seemed to be the biggest help for preventing the HF antenna effect, but I'm going to make a better sheilded lead cover using faraday fabric. Peace!
Just awesome honest content , great to see your skillset in action .. very nice work indeed , these hobby Laser engravers are stepping up big time , we have 30 Grand piece of laser tech at work that's not a patch on this albeit for indusrtial use but these new ones your reviewing are great for the small wanna makers :-)
Thank you so much. Wow and for £30k you could kit out a large workshop with 30 of these lasers. That's a lot of projects going on at once.... how long they last only time will tell. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle thanks for reply , for the hobbyist you know not gonna pay industrial money for kit an d Hhose aint big enough as is lol . but bang for bucks and reasonable expectations you get what you pay ... Hell least you can reppurpose the rest if the laser module dies LOL . cheers Joshua
Nice video as usual. I would really like to see what happens if you combine a laser and powdercoating powders. Both on wood and metal, maybe get some "colour" engravings.
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HI guys I hope you found this review helpful, if you have any questions please feel free to ask and I look forward to hearing what you think.
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All the very best, cheers J
Hello Joshua, dear social media influencer :) One other video ruclips.net/video/jBFokoqt3Wk/видео.html says "kindness is in the little things"... So I appreciate when you present a greeting at the beginning of the video. Thanks for that! More and more social media influencers do not present a greeting in their videos. Some others did it before but gave up. To many people It's "just a little thing" and think that "Tuber just wants to get straight to the point". It's a little thing like a slip on a snowy slope causing a huge avalanche! Or if the jacket of the suit has one small thread frayed from the surface of the fabric, it is no anymore usable. What about leaving out a little greeting? Each video easily has thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of views. And when the same model is repeated in thousands of videos on numerous different channels. That's suddenly billions of views of influence. Young viewers in particular absorb influences without realizing it and eventually set a model for each other.
And where does this lead? Most people in the world do not know what the Bible really is: The best and most reliable book of prophecy. Almost 2000 years ago, about the "last days" were written like this:
"But know this, that in the last days Grievous times will be upon us. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, braggarts, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural feeling, unyielding, slanderers , without self-control, savage, haters of good, betrayers, reckless, puffed up, lovers of Pleasure rather than lovers of God," (2 Timothy 3:1-4)
Compare n contrast videos that teach small details that increase our capability of using the machines are my favorite videos.
@@MR-ub6sq Congratulations. I have never read something dumber than your comment.
Thanks! This is long. But I had to say thanks. You probably do not realize the effect one of these videos can have on a person. And way beyond the intended project. With me the actual project turned out to be me. I was (am) a very on the go DIY guy, and more of a DIYFEBY (or Do it yourself for everyone but yourself)). I would work in the office for 8 then in the shop or barn for 8. And loved every second. Three years ago I crushed my leg with a backhoe when avoiding wasp (I am allergic to ) I jumped on the back of the backhoe toe where it rotates
and stepped on the and the outer stabilizer with my other foot and leaned in to turn it off. My belt was barely touching the electronic boom control lever. The boom slowly came around without me noticing when I leaned further in to look at guages and crushed my leg right above the ankle. Then I tried to make it uncrush and accidentally pivoted it cycled closed again. There was only a 12 mm of room. Once I opened it I swung the boom clear and jumped down on both legs, one which collapsed 5 inches. Then I laid there for hours before I was found. But with that, the ambulance ride, the 14 hours of surgery, etc I did not get a lot done that day. It was followed by a couple months in hospital and then several weeks in rehab. The leg lost all three arteries, shattered into 100 pieces, and stayed that way for a year and a half until some cocky idiot doctor was willing to operate on his idiot patient and throw a steel rod, some solder, titanium, JB weld, a hammer, chisel, popsicle sticks, a lever of a John Deere 2030 and some bronze plate and he brazed, glued, screwed and best it all together. And I had only gone him to have it cut off after other docs had said they could do nothing. But he said he had about a 5 percent chance of success with surgery and I had about the same for keeping it. Then he said I know I got my side covered because I know I am better than 95 out of 100. Doctors. And you seem to be a little cocky yourself so you want to give it a go. And I told him that sounded like great odds to me. And we were right. I put everything I had into getting better and stayed positive throughout. I can walk even run if I have to. But I used up everything I had mentally to get well. And then I hit a wall. I have been stuck mentally ever since. Just not able to get going. My wife said it was the traumatic event. But I can't think of anything that happened😉. Anyway, about a month ago I am moping around. My wife turns on the TV and grabs my phone. She goes on RUclips and searched something and randomly pulled up a video of yours on RUclips and started it on the TV and she said do something like this. Just go out to the shop and get going. It kooks like something you would do. I watched it and a couple more of yours and Boom. It was like the energy poured back into me. I went out to the shop and started cleaning up. Making room for a laser. It was a long story but I had to say thanks. So use this 100 bucks to save another person. Like I said, you never know.. I owe you bud! My name is Jim by the way. Nice to meet. I might bother you later with a question. By then we might be good friends. You never know!!!!
Jim it's my absolute pleasure, thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement. Your message actually made me tear up a little. I know what it's like to be in a dark pit and I can only thank God that I got pulled out of it. I'm really glad you've pulled yourself up and getting stuff done and better yet having fun too. I like to think I only fail when I've given up so if I don't give up I never fail, I now find that I now see life's obstacles as an opportunity to learn a new way round, it's challenging but there is always a way around. Feel free to ask anything you like whenever you like. All the very best. Cheers J
Jim dope ass story bubba and gosh your such a tuff dude your family is lucky to have you and your lucky to have your wife exactly what a real marriage is based on picking up the other at a low point I would love if you went to Facebook and followed my company just starting off myself but you’ve inspired me I wanna do something for someone with my laser maybe we could brainstorm idk but my company is Spivey’s Printing & Laser Engraving LLC I hope to hear from you one day tell your wife I said she’s the shit for pushing you that day lol ttys 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
I like you’re building videos as well, but the nice thing about ones like these is knowing the difference between these products.
Thank you John. I'm glad you're getting a lot out of it. Cheers J
This is my first time watching any of your videos. I can see why that viewer said they missed the days when you made stuff. The blacksmithing of the table legs was super cool.
Thank you so much. Lot more to follow up. Cheers J
Great presentation. I remember nearly 20 yrs ago collecting a bucket of stones off the beach in North Wales and laser engraving 'Property of Conway Borough Council' just as an April Fool joke on my school kids.
Lol nice. Cheers J
Make fake fossil rocks?
My friend just ordered this unit. I'm excited for him. I had the latest one from IKIER and I sent mine back because it came improperly assembled. This was a great review, and your craft is superb.
Thank you so much. I've got the 40w and IR modules to show soon for this model. All the very best. Cheers J
Great review as always Joshua. Really nice to see you back at the anvil on this one. The stone engraving was really unexpected and might just have given me a reason to get one.
On one of your other raffles you said it was to raise money for the samaritans. As a long standing samaritan volunteer I just wanted to say thank you. The charity always needs donations and in doing so you will have helped to save lives.
Keep up the great work and give us some more blacksmithing. Your a very talented guy.
Thank you so much. They're a great charity. I'll be certain to do more charity raffles in the future. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle next time open your beer with a laser LOL ... and build beer cooler end table light stand for the relaxation part at the end ;)
@@kaboom-zf2bl lol may have to try that. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle gives you a chance to outfit a man spot ... and still do video's;)
That's amazing you can cut stone so well with it. I think your product review videos are very good, concise and cover all the important specs and usage. I hope I can win it. :)
Thank you so much, your support means a lot and enables me to spend the time to test these new tools for real world use. I wish you all the very best and if you need any more information or a certain test done please feel free to ask. cheers J
@@joshuadelislesir I’m about to place a order for this is the 20w enough for stone or should I spend the extra $200 for 30 I couldn’t find any warranty info or a cover to put it inside any help
Is much appreciated
@@chrisciraldo4935 Hi Chris. I've not tested a 20w on stone yet. The more powerful the better in my opinion and if you can stretch to a xTool D1 40w you won't be disappointed as they have great customer service too. I'm releasing a video on the cost effective laser next week and I talk about the different price points in that video. All the very best. Cheers J
You, Sir, are a true Renaissance man! I'm impressed with the range and quality of your skills as well as with your artistic abilities. That's a tough combination and yet you make it look easy. After a life-time in business, I thoroughly enjoy both your presentation style and your no-nonsense, get-to-the-point delivery. I also value the content as you hone in on the facts and then, when the time for opinions has arrived, you make your thoughts known clearly and concisely. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing many more videos from you going forward. Thank-you!
Thank you so much for your kind support. I've lots lots more to come. In fact a little too much as I'm struggling to keep on top of projects lol. Cheers J
That table turned out awesoome. Loved watching the process of making it and learned some more about homemade tools used for forming. Thank You
Thank you so much for watching. Cheers J
Got recommended your video on the Acmer by the algorithm, check in a bit later and this is in my feed. Couldn't have come at a better time since I'm wanting to get a new laser CNC, currently got a vevor 3040 15W. It's alright but need something a bit more solid so things like this and Acmer are great to see.
Also digging the format and presentation as well. So liked and subscribed. 🤙
Thank you so much, I'm glad it was helpful and if you need any more information or want to see a certain test done let me know and i'll do what I can in the next video. cheers J
Very keen on a video about the design process. Thanks again Josh. Cheers, Bruce.
I'll definitely do that. Cheers J
What a result with the stone well done great review diode lasers have come along way
It's so cool, they're getting much more practical. Cheers J
Wow. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep forge lit. Keep Making. God bless.
Thank you so much, God bless you. cheers J
Now these machines are getting more powerful and more useful. I was impressed by the stone engraving. I might be tempted to make some grave markers for poor Irish great, great grandparents who couldn't afford markers, so many years ago. Maybe some type of long lasting epoxy with UV protection to make the markers last many years, even after the epoxy wears off. Keep up the reviews and forging. Love that table. Too bad shop classes have been eliminated in US middle and high schools.
Thank you so much. That would be a great thing to do to remember loved ones. It is a great shame all our governments do not want their people to have self sufficient skills and instead teach our children to be slaves to corporations instead. Cheers J
My shop class was the one class I couldnt wait to get to every day. Even as a computer nerd back in the day, I found a love for woodworking because of that class. even got a 'best of show' for the year for my project, lol. Now that was in the 90's, but it absolutely crushes me as well that kids dont get to have that same experience I did. the USA forgot about the trades - metalworking, wood working, etc. They pushed hands on kids to hands off industries and its showing today in a big way.
@@shirothehero0609 that's right and it's the same here in the UK. People who can build their own stuff don't buy stuff so they lose tax money. They want mothers to work, kids indoctrinated and men to be useless so they have complete control. Cheers J
Came across this post and found it very interesting, thank you. The review was very good and honest, a rare thing sometimes, so I subbed and liked and now off to see your back catalogue 👍
Thank you so much. There is a big variety to catch up on. Cheers J
Thanks really intresting! I am inching ever closer to biting the bullet and getting a laser cutter.
Thank you, they're great and constantly improving. I think i calculated its £33 per optical watt that your paying for on a diode. on the new ones I didn't mention that they are improving the air flow and cooling of the diode so they last much longer on 100% power also. I've got a new one from Comgrow to show soon which is the cheapest 30w in the market. cheers J
Regarding homing: set the software to home 5mm from the stops after triggering. I would also get rid of mechanical stops and use light stops. They are far more accurate due to lack of moving parts.
I think there is a setting I can change also to allow a faster home. I generally move it by hand close to home like you said. Cheers J
Hey Joshua, New subscriber here in the states. Marvelous reviews on the lasers. Realy helpful and you manage to hit all the questions I would have asked.
Thank you so much, I'm glad it was helpful. Cheers J
i really enjoyed your workmanship on this little table. i was very impressed. keep up the good work sir
Thank you Glenn you're very kind. Cheers J
I love your continuing Celtic design theme.😊
Keep up the great work
Thank you so much. It is said that weaving fibres contains the knowledge of the universe probably because it's a creative form of pure mathematics which is why the Celts looked at knot work as sacred. Cheers J
I love watching decorative blacksmithing. It's a truly great art form.
The pebbles would make nice memory stones in your garden, or around pond to remember pets or places you've been . Really good review. Regards Mick
Thank you Mick.Thats a really good idea, I also thought of using them as plant label markers. I'll be adding those options to my Etsy shop for sure. cheers J
Nice Stag! ......... The rest of the video was quite good too!
Cool points (for me at least) Watching you make something cool. Pointing out the less than perfect parts of the beast. Marrying different crafts together! ..... oh and Etching Rock!
Thank you so much, yep there is a full tutorial on how I made that stag. I'm glad you enjoyed it and got something out of it. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I thought it was, but was not sure! There should be a word for stuff like that. A blend of Art and Craftmanship!
@@totherarf thank you I guess it could be part of the arts and crafts movement. Cheers
you can use a combination of incremental movements (G91) and absolute movements (G90) to position the machine for the next cut
Thanks Josh, I'm considering a laser and found your reviews to be the most informative. I will follow you from here.
Thank you so much. Lots more to come. Cheers J
That looks like it might be a Laser Tree brand module. The 30W unit on aliexpress looks very similar except it has a display near the top (for temperature?) and I think the air assist might enter on the right instead of the left. I didn't realize these things were under a grand for something with that much power now. I'm interested to install one onto an existing CNC machine...
Great idea and well executed! Nice to see you back in the forge! Cheers!
Thank you. Cheers J
I clicked on this to learn about the laser cutter, but I stayed because of your incredible blacksmithing skills. I am in awe and I enjoy watching you working that iron more than the stupoid laser cutter. Subscribed.
Thank you so much. I've done a lot with blacksmithing but those videos aren't very popular for some reason. Cheers J
Love watching you do your thing, Josh. Keep up the content man. Love that table… especially the legs. The punched and twisted vine legs are amazing! Thanks brother.
Thank you so much. I think I'm going to improve that design further and make a bigger table. Cheers J
play room is loose belt play, it needs to be much tighter or there will be more shift when working, when the laser moves back and forth leaving that gap it's likely the belt taking up slight slack causing it
its been interesting seeing how many laser cutters are out there,
but yes dont forget the build videos as well 😊😊
Thank you. We'll see what happens. Cheers J
I don’t know if you caught this in the news but researchers in Japan have just created a new solid state laser that is 10x the power of existing lasers (5W>50W) and they think it can go much higher. This is going to allow home metal sheet cutting.
Nice I'll check that out. Cheers J
Thanks Very informative. Love your blacksmith skills, even though that project was rushed it still looks good.
Thank you so much. Next time I would like to spend more time designing and finishing it properly. Cheers J
Thanks for the look around and examples off this machine. Really useful to be able to see it in action before consider getting a laser etcher/cutter. Really enjoyed the vid. Cheers
Thank you so much. I'm glad it was helpful. Cheers J
I am pleased to let you know I enjoyed this video (and especially your heater videos). My wife's chickens were LOVING the heater when we got down to -24f (-31c)
Thank you. I'm glad it helped. Cheers J
Interresting for me since I´m thinking of buying a laser cutter.
Thumbs up!
Thank you so much. Lots more to come. Cheers J
Great vid
All Mechanical switches have a pressure point. Depending on speed, the trigger point can be different from time to time.
But easy fix, is change them for some optical end switched.. they cost next tp nothing...that will fix the homming.
Nice. Thank you. Cheers J
Enjoyed the lasering... the smithing was very good to watch
Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I have a sculpfun pro 20, yet to commission it into service.. with your smithing I was impressed with your use of the magnetic induction coil... a very modern innovation to traditional smithing.... By the way I have no smithing skills whatsoever... only ever made good metal into scrap at high school... but will bash a piece of metal into shape for some practical application if I have to... Oh and I do mean bash... no finesse at all.
Moody Great that’s all I can say. I have been after a laser cutter for a while but the other half has the purse strings!!!! £5 would be easy to get approved😊. Great videos.
Thank you cheers J
That machine is so crazy. Could really work out a complete grave stone engraving in once.
Excellent review and table!!!! Thanks!😀
Thank you. Cheers J
Those engraved stones are pretty amazing, worth playing with speeds and power to see if you get colours like slate. For production of 2-3mm plywood model kits this should be fast enough and much cheaper than CO2? 6 combined lasers means the spot/kerf size will be a little bit bigger but diode lasers have smaller kerf than CO2 anyway.
Thank you. I think these 30-40w lasers are very practical and just as fast as my 50w CO2 on thin plywood. The dot size to me is better as you are engraving a wider surface so you can turn up the dpi and therefore the engravings are quicker. For cutting you'll be using an kerf offset so there is no difference between any laser dot size when it comes to cutting as long as the dot is square and not rectangular. Cheers J
6:15 definitely interested in the tutorial on using the AI image generator to make designs!
Thank you. I'll do that. Cheers J
Interested as well
Yet another cracking video.
A man of your talents making things and the amount of laser machines you have reviewed now, have you ever thought about making your own laser machine. Might be a nice wee project for your RUclips channel. Thanks again. Away to try and win my first laser.
Thank you Darren. Yes I thought of taking all the good parts of my selection and building a Frankenstein laser. I'm not going to do that as I keep raffleing them off but I have a couple old 10w versions with offline controllers that I'll use to build my big cnc plasma table.
Wonderful job, as usual.🤘🏻
I couldn’t help but notice that the tabletop has a square edge; what happened, Joshua …Lady De Lisle hide your beveler?🤭😏😉
It actually does have a small bevel but the surface tension of the resin bunches up the edge making it square again. I'll probally to a rounded edge next time. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle
Nice!
I just got this laser. Haven't got a clue what I'm doing but slowly learning. Hopefully it won't be to difficult
Well done. I recommend using Lightburn as the software. There are lots of tutorials on using it on RUclips. Feel free to comment a question if you get stuck. Cheers J
that is pretty impressive. I had no idea they could cut 50 mm materials.
What is the yellow thing you put on top of it for pressure after adding wood glue to it? It looks so much like the case of a transformer i have and im just curious..🤔 I think its the same case, just different color😅
That's it, it's a transformer 240-110v used for onsite contract work. Cheers J
Just found your channel, love the topic. Very entertaining and informative.😊
Thank you so much. Cheers J
How about one for engraving in hardened steel?
Love to see these lasers demonstrated by someone so knowledgeable and skilled. Gives a tru perspective of its capabilities. Curious though, why Matthew 17:21?
Thank you I'm glad it's helpful, I try to give all the information I would have wanted to see my self. That bible verse is missing from most modern translations of the bible and has a conspiracy theory linked to it that it holds information the forces of evil do not want you to know. Cheers J
Wow, impressed with your talent, and the capability of these machines, great stuff. Subbed...
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Thank you for the verse.
You're welcome. Cheers J
very awesome video! very talented mate!
You're very kind. Cheers J
Homing can be performed in many ways - If you simply home to a switch, then the errors will include switch accuracy/bounce and decel time. If the axis is not at velocity when it hits the switch, the distance to stop will be different that if the axis was at full speed (Distance = Velocity over time).
Best method is to go to the switch at full speed, and then reverse direction in order to come OFF of the switch at a very low speed. That will gain accuracy for homing.
The home function does pretty much that. It seeks the switch at a predefined speed, then backs off the switch and re-engages it at a much slower predefined speed. So velocity isn't an issue... You also have little to no control over the homing function it's entirely within the firmware. Except the home seek, debounce time and re-engagement speed are generally allow user modifications.
Poor idea to head at full speed to a fixed stop... my co2 will run 1650mm/s it would do massive damage .. you want to be able to set a seek speed.
@@jackwilborn2353 Your pre determined speed is not pre determined. The actual speed while hitting the switch would depend on where you are in your acceleration. In other words, if you are close to the switch, the velocity ill be lower than if the distance to the switch was longer allowing the constant velocity to be reached.
So, it would be important to incorporate an "on then slow off" in order to accommodate. The slow OFF move would also make the software latency less of an issue.
Great skills, great video. Thanks ☺
Nice one Josh👍 Love the forge work
Thank you Dan. Cheers J
That is one freaking nice, capable laser! Love your artistic leg curlicues on the table, too. Hmm, sell my 40WOO CO2 laser and 5WOO diode laser and spring for the 40WOO Longer @ $1,399? I'm sure tempted. // The homing miscue is a potential killer, though. Maybe that's why it homes slower. Remounting the power module and protecting the terminals would be a 15 minute fix...
yes a 40w Longer is a good one to get, I'm just revewing the Creality 40w as we speak. coming soon. cheers J
For under a grand, that's incredibly impressive. There's apparently a 40W model that's $400 more and includes a honeycomb table, but then you're in the range of other machines that might be of higher build quality. I love that they've figured out how to do a self contained head with the newer machines. No more glass tube and mirrors. I think I'd get a lot more enjoyment and use from one of these than a 3d printer. I just don't have the patience for those. Give me a machine that will do it's job in reasonable time frames. There's also the cool factor of cutting things with a laser. I would definitely get proper safety goggles if I were running one of these open. I would think a reasonable fume extractor wouldn't be that hard to set up. There's also the option of just wearing a respirator mask.
Thank you. Yes the K40 CO2 is very cost effective but I hear it's not so easy to use, needs lots of modification to work well and has a very small bed size. Cheers J
I bought the Atomstack X7 pro 10watt a year and a half ago and it's paid for itself and a new laptop and Lightburn without even trying to sell things I practiced on. Yes it's a great investment and they are cheaper and more powerful now. Definitely worth the investment. The nice things about the diode lasers is that the heads are replaceable for cheap and they don't deplete if they are not used like CO2 lasers. Not quite as powerful but they do a good job for the hobbiest.
What a great video. Thanks Josh :-) I'm looking as adding laser engraving to the skillset, and am looking for a good, budget starter machine. These reviews help narrow the selecton (and add to the knowledge!) Cheers!
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Thorough review - nice table - have you given thought to doing a raffle on things you build?
Thank you so much. Yes I definitely will be in the future build videos. Especially when I start making my sculptures again. Cheers J
Kamikaze flys are a real thing 😂 they love abit of white gloss.
Love the half review half build best way to see the machines full potential 👍
Thank you. Cheers J
Be interesting to see if using an inert gas when cutting wood made for a cleaner cut..Thanks again!
Good idea, I'll see what I can do. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Yeah got to be worth a try!
or see what the opposite--pure O2--could do on various materials. Lot of flame and sparks probably in any case. I think CO2 lasers use O2 to cut sheet metal...maybe it would also let a diode laser cut metal deeper.
@@perspectivex Good idea. cheers J
Great content as always - do I need to buy any of these; no, but if I did, I know where I would check for recommendations before purchasing 👍
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Could make gravestones for pets. I wondered if you could fill the engraved rock font with tin solder
Yep you could. cheers J
Nice Table, Joshua!!!🤗 I'm just surprised you didn't make some kind of hammered edge banding for the top or a steamed and bent wood strip edge?!🤔
Definately somethiong to consider for the next table build, in fact I want a slab of cherry or walnut and engrave a recess for a veneer inlay in the next one. cheers J
Please do indeed do a full tutorial on making that design!
I will. Thank you. Cheers J
Could you speak to the software required to operate the laser?
I'm not sure why you would want to but theoretically you could. You can operate it remotely but you still need to physically remove the parts than less you use an automated collection system otherwise you still need to be present in case of a fire hazard. Cheers J
You are a true Renaissance man, talented and skilled in so many creative disciplines. Amazing.
Thank you, jack of all trades and master of none, but considdered still greater than a master of one. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Nah, you are a master of at least a few.
@@FranklyWry you're very kind. Cheers J
I love watching decorative blacksmithing. It's a truly great art form.. I love watching decorative blacksmithing. It's a truly great art form..
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Josh finally just caught up on all your vlogs very good mate ! When will you make the big CNC or laser ? Little john from chichester
Thank you so much. I've not got room for it yet but it's definitely on the list. Cheers J
Hello sir can you please help me I’m struggling hard with this laser it’s all setup correctly but I cannot seem to find good settings for this laser to engrave beautiful like you have
Hi. What wood are you using? Are you cutting or engraving?
@@joshuadelisle I’m trying to engrave bamboo with pictures it’s just a super light brown tho I can’t get that nice rich black color like I could with my little 5w 1.6output laser that took multiple hours to do small stuff but it did it beautifully
@@chrisciraldo4935 have you used the engraving test in laser tools?
I had no idea consumer machines could cut this thickness. Can it do ply?
If so this would seem more convenient than a cnc router (more precise and less messy).
What’s the down side??
Thank you. It certainly does ply as you can see from the table build. Down sides are that it is slower than a router and leaves a dark burnt edge. Otherwise it's very useful. Cheers J
Excellent video, what is the relevance of Matthew on the stone?
Thank you, its of personnal interest to me however it is a scripture that has been removed from most bible translations and is surrounded by a theory of conspiracy that the forces of evil do not want you to know the knowledge it contains. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Ah ok, I don't do religious stuff so didn't recognise it as a biblical reference I thought it was a code ;-) Love that you can inscribe stones with the lase though.
@@timcx thank you. Cheers J
great video i am a new watcher i am glad i found you on youtube
Thank you so much. Lots more to come. Cheers J
Awesome craftsmanship. I m subscribing
Thank you so much. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I enjoy your channel. Can you please do some engravings with tile's and granite? I would love to see how they do the job.
I have a commercial leather business and use lasers extensively for both cutting and engraving and have found 10W more than adequate for both. BE CAREFUL! KNOW WHAT LEATHER YOU ARE CUTTING! I will only cut and engrave veg tanned leathers. I would guess those leathers are CHROME tanned and chrome fumes are not something I want to have floating in the air in my work space. Even with good ventilation, I would not cut chrome. You need 100% extraction.
Really enjoy your channel and no BS reviews.
BTW I used to live in Surrey and Berks and played guitar with for Morris Dancers in Unbridge in a former life!
Cheers!
Bob in Tucson, AZ
Thank you Bob that's very good to know and I'll be more careful. I'll make sure to include that warning in the next videos. Cheers J
Great video. True art if you ask me
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Man, awesome job on your videos, just ordered my Falcón because of them. I have a sugestión, with all the lazers you have and tested can you make a video on how to maintain and keep them working for a long time. I don't want to get mine and brake it on my Firs try. That's it and thank you.
Thank you so much. I recommend always using an air assist and run on 80% power and no more for the longevity. Cheers J
Fascinating video! Thank You!
Thank you for watching. Cheers J
where did you get the metal honeycomb mesh that goes under the laser?
That one is from xTool for the D1. Cheers J
Nice machine and good review as per normal. Thanks.
Thank you Martin. Cheers J
Hi again Josh, Instead of concentrating on 2 axis laser machine it would be far better in the long term to buy a 3 axis router as a laser unit is easy to fit and you still have the extra use of the third axis as a router. Some of the more rigid routers are quite good or cutting metals although a much more solid machine would be required for work on steel. Regards MoK
Thank you. I actually have one to show at some point. Cheers J
I really enjoy your videos. Can you refer me to one that discusses what it takes to convert copy or graphics into a file that will work with an inexpensive laser? Thanks, Al
Thank you Al. I'll be making that video soon. Cheers J
Did you manage to fix the positioning error issue. Im having the exact same problem with my sculpfun S30
I'll need to spend more time looking into it but unfortunately I haven't been able to. It maybe something very simple in the code but I'll need to find it. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Thank you for such a quick reply, loving the videos.
@joshuadelisle I'm interested in whether or not this would be able to cut through 1.0 - 1.2mm mild steel sheet?
Nope, you need a plasma or a 2kw+ fibre laser for that. Checkout my DIY CNC plasma table video. cheers J
I use Light burn and never have any trouble running the same program multiple times, they always line up unless I do something stupid! like bump the laser
Yes I believe it was the firmware of the machine the needed tweaking. Cheers J
Thank You, very cool
Liked, subscribed and entered! Lovely machine and a great video.
Thank you so much. All the very best. Cheers J
So happy I found your channel. Thank you so much for the info. I just subscribed . I am considering buying a laser to increase my scope of work. I am an artist and sign maker. Its a bit over whelming with all of the choices out there. Especially for someone that knows absolutely nothing about lasers. My main goal is to be able to cut about 1/2" or less wood letters and names to use on the signs I make and sell. my shop is in the basement of my home. Do you have a recommendation for me? Cheers!
Thank you so much. The creality falcon2 40w is currently my favorite for price, performance and quality. I'm hoping to test out the new 60w soon. Cheers J
Once the laser has cut thru the material how far does it travel beyond the material and cut into/ damage your work bench?
I should test that, my bench is steel so it's not affected much only etched slightly. Cheers J
What are your thoughts on the x tool 40 watt versus the Longer B1 40 watt?
xTool have done a good job at making it last with very good quality parts. The B1 is bigger and has the adjustable feet. I personally like the xTool especially with the extensions. Cheers J
Wow! Just stumbled on your channel. You sir! Make me look positively useless. 😂 nice one! You’ve gained a subscriber. 😎👍🏼
I'm sure you're not. Thank you so much. Cheers J
Great video.
Thank you. Cheers J
Another great video. Now I want to test a laser and I'm not even done fine tuning my plasma cutter. Which brings me to another question. When do you think they will offer hobby lasers for cutting 3mm mild steel? I would love a laser for sign making. Plasma is nice but messy and warpage is always an issue too. Great vid. You're no slouch when it comes to tackling the tough jobs like forging. Must have taken some time to do that part. Thanks.
Thank you. Those lasers do exist but they are very pricey. Personally if you're sign making as a business I would just pay a profile cutting company with a 10kw laser to do it for me and pass the cost to the customer. Saves me using up valuable space for the machine and storing material and scrap. You'll see in my next video coming soon what I mean by that. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Indeed time is money. I don't have a sign making business, but I like the idea of making them - which is why I built a plasma cutter after watching your video on how to do it - still working out some bugs but it's pretty awesome. My laptop goes buggy during cuts and the machine responds accordingly. Need a more sheilded setup and/or a tower computer in a case, working on it. Much less trouble running the print off an SD card on the board (rather than directly from Open Builds Control, but I highly reccomend them for the FREE Cam (online) and Control (downloadable) software. Easy to use and OBCam will convert any SVG into a tool path and g-code.) Bought some sheilded wires to run to the motors, grounded the machine as you did (grounded to the case but maybe a better spot?) I also had wrapped the torch lead in tinfoil which seemed to be the biggest help for preventing the HF antenna effect, but I'm going to make a better sheilded lead cover using faraday fabric. Peace!
Just awesome honest content , great to see your skillset in action .. very nice work indeed , these hobby Laser engravers are stepping up big time , we have 30 Grand piece of laser tech at work that's not a patch on this albeit for indusrtial use but these new ones your reviewing are great for the small wanna makers :-)
Thank you so much. Wow and for £30k you could kit out a large workshop with 30 of these lasers. That's a lot of projects going on at once.... how long they last only time will tell. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle thanks for reply , for the hobbyist you know not gonna pay industrial money for kit an d Hhose aint big enough as is lol . but bang for bucks and reasonable expectations you get what you pay ... Hell least you can reppurpose the rest if the laser module dies LOL . cheers Joshua
@@calvinhall1405 thank you. Cheers J
Nice video as usual. I would really like to see what happens if you combine a laser and powdercoating powders. Both on wood and metal, maybe get some "colour" engravings.
Thank you. Yes that would be interesting. Cheers J
Great video!
Thank you. Cheers J
Loved the video Joshua. Does this machine engrave clear Acrylic?
No it's not the right wave length. A CO2 laser can or IR modules. Cheers J