One of the things I miss most during this COVID era is hanging out at the hackspace and chatting with folks. Another thing I miss is the laser engraver there. The EWC_Panel project originally used laser-cut faceplates, but that fell through, and I switched to 3D printed adapters on hand-cut hardboard, which worked well anyway. I decided there were enough reasons to justify buying a laser engraver and found a reasonable entry-level home model.
Some folks reported that the included instructions were not helpful, and I have been hesitant about devices, like printers, that need significant assembly. The instructions were sparse because they were there to show a QR code linking an assembly video. The manufacturer claimed that the setup should take ten minutes, so I noted my start time. The video was easy to follow, and I finished in an hour. I planned to mount the laser on a slab of MDF, but I'll need to cut the fiberboard to fit on my table.
Set up on a workbench
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2022-12-31
Some folks reported that the included instructions were not helpful, and I have been hesitant about devices, like printers, that need significant assembly. The instructions were sparse because they were there to show a QR code linking an assembly video. The manufacturer claimed that the setup should take ten minutes, so I noted my start time. The video was easy to follow, and I finished in an hour. I planned to mount the laser on a slab of MDF, but I'll need to cut the fiberboard to fit on my table.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2022-12-31
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