Laser Fractal Burning
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Finally there is a completely safe way to create Fractal Designs on wood. Using the xTool P2 laser Tim shows how to create a fractal design on a curved surface. There is now an alternative to working with the dangerous high voltages required by traditional Fractal Burning.
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Very cool Ive always like fractal images thats one impressive laser engraver
I've seen a Trotec laser machine doing it in a different method. The laser head remains at the same height all the time, while the machine has a rotating spindle just like the lathe, that adjust the angle of the wood (or other material) to feed it to the laser beam. It actually seems to be an easier design, with no 3D scanning needed, but you would have to adjust the spindle height to focus the laser beam manually.
Nice, but I think I'll stick with my burner. It's cheaper.
That is your choice and right. The same shoe doesn't fit every foot. I just wanted to show that there is an alternative. I don't believe in banning things or shutting down conversations. It is getting together to openly discuss opinions and techniques that will make things safer and save lives.
I know someone who has died doing fractural burning it was not a scene for his wife to ever, ever see.
@@bobh64 Tragic for sure but my machine has redundant fault isolation in the transformer and power plug. I also installed a deadman switch foot peddel. I take nothing for granted.
I have been thinking about this ever since I got my laser. I would need to use my rotary attachment. Guess I’ll be unboxing that soon!
Well that is a great alternative to the dangerous old style method! Thanks for the inspiration Tim, stay safe.
For just around $5,000 you can be the proud owner of one of these XTOOL lasers.
I fractal burn all the time and I can definitely and easily tell the difference between real fractal and your example of laser fractal burning. Still cool though. 🤗
I agree that example doesn't quite look exactly like fractal burning. However it was only my second attempt. I think a little more work with the graphic and also playing with the power settings it will be hard to tell the difference.
@@woodturningwithtimyoder with real fractal burning you can get very deep grooves. The machine I built has a variac in it to adjust the voltage output on the microwave oven transformer. On one piece I can get super light and wispy figures all the way to deep bold figures. And inside the deep figures are ridges and peaks. I just don't think you can duplicate that with a laser machine. But I'll be watching your progress because it's super interesting.
Absolutely shocking, Tim. Nice job. Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing
Neat, Tim. Not something I would have thought of.
Bill
Nice work Tim! Thank you for mentioning how dangerous treated lumber can be. A cousin of mine died of lung cancer because he was making outdoor furniture and using a torch on it for looks. He wasn't thinking consequences and lost his life. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏!
Wild!! That's some really nifty software, too!
Oooohhhhh intersting. Fractal with a laser
It's not a bad imitation of the real thing but it looks like it lacks the crispness and fine detail. A lower risk of instant death has got to be a good thing though.
Don't judge the results on this test. I was having trouble making an SVG graphic. If it had been vector based it would have been really crisp. Also I think tweaking with the power will result in a black mark. Since the old post was probably chemically treated I did not want to push my luck with a higher power 🙃
@@woodturningwithtimyoder Thanks, that's good to know. I would imagine something like oak might take the pattern very well.
And yay 1st 😁
Very well done Tim. Great result and safely too. One advantage to your method is you know what the pattern is before you start burning. And it's repeatable too. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
WOW! That is soooo cool! I've always loved the way fractal burning looked, but the risks were not worth it, in my opinion. This not only is much safer but, as you mentioned, repeatable. Now all I need is a few grand for the laser, lol😂. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏽
Well not exactly like fractal but very close. One advantage is that the wood does not get stained by the electro light. Which in my case working with Redwood would make a huge difference. I am going to look into hat machine expressly if I can get a program the creates random fractals with finer lines and can do a sphere.
For a cost of $5,000.00, I'll stay with my variac and transformer.
Ok. So you're not doing actual fractal just transfering an image using an image. Its very cool and i agree much safer.
I almost didn’t watch this video because of the “fractal” burning. I did because of the laser label you added in the title. This is a great improvement over the Lichtenburg death traps.
One issue though, the PT pine. You did use a N95 to start, but tossed it as you hollowed the vase. The hollowing is much dustier. I have never heard or read anyone saying it was safe to turn PT lumber of any description.
Love the project. Love the fractal design. Love that no one’s life was out in danger for it. Still a bit concerned for your health turning PT pine. Thank you for sharing it.
Can't tell the difference...holds it up, I immediately tell the difference 😢
Don't judge by that video. That was only my second attempt. I think with a little bit of time and tweaking the settings the differences could be nearly imperceptible.
That’s really cool. Unfortunately my 10w laser isn’t that sophisticated so I’d have to use the rotary tool. Any idea where one can get premade patterns?
I cold not find anything made specifically for what we do. There are a bunch of fractal images you can find online. I was able to use a photo of a fractal vase I have. I had to cut out all of the 'non-fractal' parts of the image so they would not also print. I used photoshop.
Whoo-hoo! Safe fractal burning look! Sad part is that there will still be people out there attempting to save money, or build their own unsafe unit and still do damage to themselves instead of using safer methods. Afraid AAW will not be ready to do an approval anytime in the near future. Still, yeah!
the grain looked really cool itself before you even started burning it. I will be trying to use some old fence posts thanks for great information all around
Very interesting method with safety built in.
I wonder if you wet the object and ran the laser at a pont would it work while maintaining the safety for the operator and laser?
I sure hope they keep sponsoring you, I do enjoying your wacky videos.