Got a laser engraver...

[LONEHOWL]

....and I dont know how to run it lol. This was my first practice shot on a scrap call blank. It was supposed to be inverted but I screwed it up. Had laser on 80% at first and it cut right thru the 1/4" bottom and cut into my workbench, thats the straight line at bottom. Oops.
This was off a phone app and it sucks. Will have to do from a computer I think. Much practice needed.

 

[AdamT]

This could be interesting, or dangerous lol. All jokes aside, laser etching logos, animal images, or whatever your mind can imagine and put in a program can make calls even more unique or personal for people. Looking forward to the stuff to come after you get the kinks out.

 

[alf]

That'll be pretty cool once you get the kinks worked out.

 

[Yotarunner]

Oo that would be fun to play with! That's impressive it can zip through right into the bench though!

 

[RSG223]

Right on Lonehowl!

What software are you running and what machine did you get?

 

[crapshoot]

Be able to engrave you own rifles and tubes for home built sbr's and suppressors.

 

[alf]

Be able to engrave you own rifles and tubes for home built sbr's and suppressors.

Crank the intensity down a bit & maybe DIY tattoos too !!

 

[LONEHOWL]

Lol just a cheap setup nothing crazy. I wanted to run off of an app on my phone, which you can, but its not sophisticated enough. Ill have to run software like Lightburn or something I think.

 

[carvercalls]

That's pretty cool Mark.. Im to dam dumb to figure one of those things out LOL..

 

[LONEHOWL]

Lol Kerry...same here. Its a challenge for sure.

 

[Sgt_Mike]

Mark,
The daughter has one. They are neat, I have not played with it, most of her wood work has done exactly as you posted.
Not exactly sure of the software she is using. But I do know she isn't using a phone app.
They look to be fun addition. In the software choices I would sound like a sounding board of the Internet claims.
Keep at it what you posted looks way promising, as I've not played with her's I can't give any advice in the software etc side. I do know there is software that will do CO2 laser and CNC router with only the burn/cut language is the changed part. Outside of encouraging you to keep at it I personally can't offer much advice in the software side, which is the hurdle.

Keep at it I think your on to something that will enhance your endeavors with your calls.
I'm sure you have the /a exhaust fan running which helps with the heat buildup on the surface area (wood) a bit.

 

[LONEHOWL]

Yep definetly need Lightburn or similar software. This is just an app off phone and you cant do what I want it to. Ill figure it out though.
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