Discover how different diode lasers perform in real woodworking applications as we compare 5W, 10W, and 20W models. Watch detailed cutting and engraving tests on various wood thicknesses using the ...

These are great days for makers. Affordable 3D printers and CNC mills are popping up everywhere, opening up new worlds of production to wide ranges of designers. However, one major tool still hasn't ...

[DIY3DTech] likes using his Ortur laser cutter for balsa wood and decided to add an air assist system to it. Some people told him it wasn’t worth the trouble, so in the video below, he compares the ...

In this video I walk through how I used the xTool P3 to create a bold, abstract marquetry panel from dyed wood veneers. I ...

The Glowforge Laser Cutters use a high power CO2 laser for accurately engraving and cutting various materials. In the Maker Lab we have a Glowforge Plus laser. Materials: Cardboard, cardstock, wood, ...

If you are interested in taking your wood engraving skills to the next level you might be interested in a fantastic tutorial created by Laser Engraving 911 takes you through 10 professional laser in ...

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. James has been writing about ...

The main mechanical tools in a hacker’s shop used to be a drill press and a lathe. Maybe a CNC mill, if you were lucky. Laser cutters are still a rare tool to find in a personal shop, but today’s ...

If you are thinking of starting a laser engraving business, you might be interested in learning more about the latest laser engraver and cutter from Creality. Over the past few years, laser engravers ...

Lasers are fun and exciting and can make amazing things. Small artistic businesses should invest in the P2 from xTool to make everything faster. James has been writing about technology for years but ...

The Epilog Laser Cutters use a high power CO2 laser for accurately engraving and cutting various materials. In the Maker Lab we have an Epilog Zing24 60 Watt laser cutter and an Epilog Zing24 40 Watt ...