Any laser engravers in here?

[npolly0212]

Hey all!

Wanted to start up a chat to see if there are any other members in here who do any laser engraving?

I started our about 2 years ago with a diode laser, then grew to 3 diode lasers, then got a 150w OMTech co2 (returned due to issues) and a fiber laser which I eventually sold.

About 2 months ago I got a 5w UV laser and 3 80W OMTech CO2 lasers that I am running my business with.

Curious what you guys use and share some examples of your work!

 

[imaccooper]

Very cool. I've been casually researching lasers, but haven't pulled the trigger on one yet. My wife makes candles, and I've started making concrete jars for those. I was thinking about getting a laser to see if i could engrave stuff on the side of the concrete jars. Lots of really cool items here.

 

[npolly0212]

Very cool. I've been casually researching lasers, but haven't pulled the trigger on one yet. My wife makes candles, and I've started making concrete jars for those. I was thinking about getting a laser to see if i could engrave stuff on the side of the concrete jars. Lots of really cool items here.

Have a photo of what you mean by a concrete jar?

But yeah I love the laser engraving, I am hoping to make this my full tome
Job

 

[imaccooper]

Have a photo of what you mean by a concrete jar?

But yeah I love the laser engraving, I am hoping to make this my full tome
Job

Here are a few of them. It's a fast drying cement mix with various powders for the coloring. You have to seal it with a waterproof/heat resistant sealer, but after that, it makes for a nice jar for a candle.

I like it for the same reason, I'm interested in the lasers, because you get to create stuff exactly how you want it.