Man this came out at a GREAT time. Or perhaps I searched and found this at a great time. I am buying the exact same laser, and I'm trying to search the internet high and low for some suggestion and technique on setting it up. Hasn't even arrived yet. REALLY appreciate the video! Be well.
Damn, Jeff! That machine is a beast! I'll have to look into it to see if they have a rotary 4th axis for spindle stock. Again thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.
Thanks! I appreciate it. It really depends what you do or want to do. For lasers I’d just assume most of them will only be efficient around a 1/4” thick material for cutting. So if you plan on cutting stuff around 3/4” a Cnc may be better, but you also don’t have to clamp anything down with the laser. So if you only plan on messing with 1/4” materials then the laser is far easier. Another thing is price, laser are definitely more expensive. A laser under 60 watts will be way slower than a 100w machine for cutting and engraving. Good luck! I’ll have to do a video on that topic and comparing that specifically a little more
I have the same laser. Similar experience as you, it would have been easier if I viewed this video 2 months ago. Wi-fi set-up was a little harder just because I didn't really see any videos on that took me a while to figure out . I'm glad I did set it up that way it's supper convenient. Basically you have to setup the ip address to match between the laser and lightburn software but not your wifi . I setup the ip address to be 10 digits different than my home ip. Then you have to switch your wifi to the TP Link wifi. Basically it will run on that dedicated link if that makes sense. Love your channel . Hope it makes sense.
I tried like 3 times and I couldn’t get it, Jess tried and got it right away 😆 I don’t even know what I was doing wrong, I just couldn’t get it to connect in light burn. But yeah the cable is annoying once you get it figured out
@@TwoMooseDesign it is a but I love the larger cutting area. I’m definitely glad I went with this size. Not only the larger cutting surface but the 150w tube makes massive cuts.
@@brokenbranchwoodshop1873 yeahhhh I wish I would have spent the extra money now that I’ve been using it lol I can see where cutting 48” and an extra 50 watts would be nice lol
If moving from your house to your studio.. an acre of space. Would you remove and reinstall the tube? What about moving it across town? (Like one single time).
They seem quite expensive for what they are. But that’s the main reason I didn’t buy one of those first, I felt I would put grow it quite fast. They look nice for a desktop type machine though
Ehhhh that’s a tough one, if you have the box and everything it’s easy to take in and out. If you can just roll it into a trailer I’d assume it would be fine 🤷🏼♂️
@@TwoMooseDesign Thank you. I was getting ready to pull the trigger and purchase this, but need to cut at least 48 inches at times and I don’t have the space for the EX. A company rep said the MX does have a pass through slot on the front, so I wasn’t sure if it’s like the Mira 9 where you take the work out and turn it around for the pass through. Without seeing it in action, I don’t want to buy it because it’s too expensive to arrive and not work as I was expected. My search continues!
Which Laguna Planer did you get? I’m considering their Portable one with the Heilical head. Would love your thoughts if that’s what you got. Seems reasonably priced for that type.
Tell me about the size of this beast when it showed up. I'm having a hard time communicating with the shipping company about the details. It's currently in my state, CO, and about 60 miles away. If I had a truck and fork I would actually drive to Denver to get it. Were they able to lift gate it or did you have to forklift it? The reason I ask is I'm trying to figure out if I need to rent a forklift ASAP or if they will be able to lift gate and bring it to the threshold of my shop via a crate jack.
We were able to unload it with a pallet jack off the truck with the lift gate. It was tricky but we did get it off and in the shop. This is the MX the EX would definitely need a forklift
@@todds4101 also be aware the amount of spray foam they put in there is awful lol took me a bit to get it off the pallet. I just pulled out as much from underneath as I could. You’ll see what I mean. Other than that it was pretty painless
@@TwoMooseDesign My friend your feedback about the laser crating has been worth the laser's weight in gold. Usually I have a pretty good sense of what stuff will weigh and how it will be shipped/delivered. I work at a local Woodcraft and have done woodworking now for about 28 years, most of it on the lathe, but this new laser adventure has been..........interesting.
The Epilog came pretty much ready to go. No mirror alignment - tube already installed. I plugged in the machine, set up the exhaust, connected a tube and air compressor for air assist, downloaded their driver and was lasering. Does the laguna not have a home at like 0-0 for x and y?
Awe man. I’d already put it earlier and then thought, Well maybe that was from a live thing from before and didn’t want to look stupid and deleted it. 🤣😂🤣😂
What type of laser do you have? Was the set up similar and would you recommend that laser?
Man this came out at a GREAT time. Or perhaps I searched and found this at a great time. I am buying the exact same laser, and I'm trying to search the internet high and low for some suggestion and technique on setting it up. Hasn't even arrived yet. REALLY appreciate the video! Be well.
Thanks for watching! ill definitely come out with some more laser content too! laser ideas and such!
Thank you for showing us how to assemble this machine. Makes buying decisions a lot easier.
You bet!
Just starting our laser journey so I’m binge watching so many videos these have been a great help.
Thanks for watching! Good luck I’ll definitely be coming out with more. If you have any recommendations let me know
Damn, Jeff!
That machine is a beast! I'll have to look into it to see if they have a rotary 4th axis for spindle stock. Again thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.
Great vid. Good luck with new laser
Thanks! its been a blast so far!
I know I am not the first but great job explaining everything. I am ready debating on cnc vs laser.
Thanks! I appreciate it. It really depends what you do or want to do. For lasers I’d just assume most of them will only be efficient around a 1/4” thick material for cutting. So if you plan on cutting stuff around 3/4” a Cnc may be better, but you also don’t have to clamp anything down with the laser. So if you only plan on messing with 1/4” materials then the laser is far easier. Another thing is price, laser are definitely more expensive. A laser under 60 watts will be way slower than a 100w machine for cutting and engraving. Good luck! I’ll have to do a video on that topic and comparing that specifically a little more
I have the same laser. Similar experience as you, it would have been easier if I viewed this video 2 months ago. Wi-fi set-up was a little harder just because I didn't really see any videos on that took me a while to figure out . I'm glad I did set it up that way it's supper convenient. Basically you have to setup the ip address to match between the laser and lightburn software but not your wifi . I setup the ip address to be 10 digits different than my home ip. Then you have to switch your wifi to the TP Link wifi. Basically it will run on that dedicated link if that makes sense. Love your channel . Hope it makes sense.
I tried like 3 times and I couldn’t get it, Jess tried and got it right away 😆 I don’t even know what I was doing wrong, I just couldn’t get it to connect in light burn. But yeah the cable is annoying once you get it figured out
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Great over view of Lasering! Good luck with your business!
That mallet is sweet I’ve been meaning to make one on my onefinity
Dooooo it! I need to make some more
I have a Laguna EX 150watt. Love it!
Ugh I really wanted to get that one but I was intimidated by the overall footprint of the machine, it looked massive! lol
@@TwoMooseDesign it is a but I love the larger cutting area. I’m definitely glad I went with this size. Not only the larger cutting surface but the 150w tube makes massive cuts.
@@brokenbranchwoodshop1873 yeahhhh I wish I would have spent the extra money now that I’ve been using it lol I can see where cutting 48” and an extra 50 watts would be nice lol
very informative, answered a lot of my questions. Thanks
Thanks for watching
If moving from your house to your studio.. an acre of space. Would you remove and reinstall the tube?
What about moving it across town? (Like one single time).
Nice machine. I got the glowforge. It's a great started but I feel like I out grew it and the bed space is very limited. Good video!
They seem quite expensive for what they are. But that’s the main reason I didn’t buy one of those first, I felt I would put grow it quite fast. They look nice for a desktop type machine though
@@TwoMooseDesign do you know if they have a rotary setup to engrave things like cups?
@@matthewcarlacci Laguna does yes. I will get one soon, i just wanted to figure everything out and get comfortable first!
When you move. Or transport your laser (locally) would you dissasemble everything including the Laser C02 Tube?
Ehhhh that’s a tough one, if you have the box and everything it’s easy to take in and out. If you can just roll it into a trailer I’d assume it would be fine 🤷🏼♂️
Great video. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks for watching!
Very informative! Does this laser have a pass through slot to cut projects larger than the bed size?
The front is removable but I don’t believe you can do pass though 🤔
@@TwoMooseDesign Thank you. I was getting ready to pull the trigger and purchase this, but need to cut at least 48 inches at times and I don’t have the space for the EX. A company rep said the MX does have a pass through slot on the front, so I wasn’t sure if it’s like the Mira 9 where you take the work out and turn it around for the pass through. Without seeing it in action, I don’t want to buy it because it’s too expensive to arrive and not work as I was expected. My search continues!
Nice video. Would love a mallet.
I’ll make another one for the next video!
Well shit! Definitely not first. I need to work on this worm catching thing!
Great video, love the content, thank you for the constant inspiration!
Thanks for watching!
Which Laguna Planer did you get? I’m considering their Portable one with the Heilical head. Would love your thoughts if that’s what you got. Seems reasonably priced for that type.
We have the PX 20 definitely not portable 😆 I really like it though it’s been amazing coming from my dewalt planer, whole new ball game
The person that won the mallet cheated! Great video and of coarse I'm kidding.
Hahah I’ll give away another in the next video 🙌🏼
Darn I missed the mallet by 2 hrs…. Love the video!
Thanks for watching! I’ll have to do another item in the next video lol
Really like your Channel, keep up the good work and thank you!
@@benkadner6535 thanks! I appreciate it 🙌🏼
Tell me about the size of this beast when it showed up. I'm having a hard time communicating with the shipping company about the details. It's currently in my state, CO, and about 60 miles away. If I had a truck and fork I would actually drive to Denver to get it. Were they able to lift gate it or did you have to forklift it? The reason I ask is I'm trying to figure out if I need to rent a forklift ASAP or if they will be able to lift gate and bring it to the threshold of my shop via a crate jack.
We were able to unload it with a pallet jack off the truck with the lift gate. It was tricky but we did get it off and in the shop. This is the MX the EX would definitely need a forklift
@@TwoMooseDesign GREATLY appreciate your reply. Thank you very much! Looking forward to more vids from you.
@@todds4101 also be aware the amount of spray foam they put in there is awful lol took me a bit to get it off the pallet. I just pulled out as much from underneath as I could. You’ll see what I mean. Other than that it was pretty painless
@@TwoMooseDesign My friend your feedback about the laser crating has been worth the laser's weight in gold. Usually I have a pretty good sense of what stuff will weigh and how it will be shipped/delivered. I work at a local Woodcraft and have done woodworking now for about 28 years, most of it on the lathe, but this new laser adventure has been..........interesting.
Great video !!!!! I just set up the same laser in my shop💪🏼💪🏼
I saw that on Instagram! You got the MX too right? I almost got the EX but it looked so big lol
@@TwoMooseDesign yes I got the MX as well 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@nywoodworx nice! You’ll love it
Thank you for sharing! Cheers! As I am in the market for a laser machine.
Thanks for watching!
what fan i didnt see it in your list
It’s an AC infinity inline fan I’ll add a link to the description
The Epilog came pretty much ready to go. No mirror alignment - tube already installed. I plugged in the machine, set up the exhaust, connected a tube and air compressor for air assist, downloaded their driver and was lasering. Does the laguna not have a home at like 0-0 for x and y?
dang! doesn't get much easier than that! it homes to the back right of the machine when its powered on
Thanks for information
Man I wish I would've been first! 😆 Awesome video
Thanks! I’ll do another in the next video lol
I want this mallet!
Done!
Send me an email Twomoosedesign@gmail.com
Awe man. I’d already put it earlier and then thought, Well maybe that was from a live thing from before and didn’t want to look stupid and deleted it. 🤣😂🤣😂
@@brokenbranchwoodshop1873 you blew it! 😆😆
@@TwoMooseDesign sure did!!
Doh - I was so close to being first! ;)
Hahah 🙌🏼🙌🏼 thanks for watching
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