A Video Diary: How to Use a Laser Cutter Tutorial Series 03

By Russ Sadler Introduction This technically is a video diary of my mistakes and successes as I gradually come to terms with the mysteries of owning one of these little Chinese dragons {Russ’s videos are also considered to be some of the best How to use a laser cutter tutorial videos on the web}. It … Read more

A Video Diary: Learning About Chinese Laser Cutting Machine Technology 02

By Russ Sadler Introduction This technically is a video diary of my mistakes and successes as I gradually come to terms with the mysteries of owning one of these little Chinese dragons {Russ’s videos are also considered to be some of the best tutorials on Chinese laser cutting machine on the web}. It seems illogical … Read more

A Video Diary: Laser Cutting and Engraving Videos 01

By Russ Sadler Introduction This technically is a video diary of my mistakes and successes as I gradually come to terms with the mysteries of owning one of these little Chinese dragons {Russ’s videos are also considered to be some of the best laser cutting and engraving videos on the web}. It seems illogical that … Read more

How To Choose The Best Laser Cutting Machine for You.

Laser Cutting machines come in all shapes, sizes and power outputs.  Choosing a laser cutter to match your particular requirements is not always clear and choosing the wrong system could cause you significant challenges in the future.  So, here’s how to choose the best laser cutting machine for you.  How to choose the best laser cutting … Read more

How To Get Your Laser Cutting Paper Without Burning

A commonly asked question I hear is “Can you laser cut paper without burning it?” With a little bit of preparation and the correct settings, it is possible to get your laser cutting paper without any burn marks. Resulting in a great, clean, scorch-free laser cut on most types of paper and even cardboard stock. So, … Read more

How Much Does a Laser Cutting and Engraving Machine Cost?

When I was recently researching to buy a new laser cutting & engraving machine, I discovered there were few resources online giving realistic price ranges for different types of laser cutting & engraving machines. For budgeting purposes, I needed to find out How Much Does a Laser Cutting and Engraving Machine Cost. Here’s what I … Read more

What Can a Laser Cutter Cut?

I’ve laser cut a wide and varied number of materials over the years. However, not everything that cuts great with a laser cutter is great to cut. So what can a laser cutter cut through? Your standard CO2 laser cutter (up to 150W) is capable of cutting a wide variety of organic materials. Such as … Read more

What is a CO2 Laser Cutter?

When I first used a CO2 laser cutter, little did I realise just how flexible a tool it could be! Ideal for both industrial and home hobby applications. So what is a CO2 laser cutter? The commonest type of CO2 laser cutter is the Flatbed or CNC style laser cutter. This can be found in … Read more