3mm 1/8 Baltic birch settings

[mrtoad]

Hi. I am not sure if this is the right place. I am a new glowforge owner. I purchased from Amazon woodpecker brand Baltic birch that is listed as 3mm 1/8”. What settings would I use to cut it? I’ve not done manual settings yet. So may have more questions. Thx for any help. Mike

[evansd2]

So, you’re in luck.

Just search the forum for “baltic birch settings” and you’ll see a lot. Here’s mine from ages ago.

Settings for 1/8 Baltic birch engraving (and cutting)

People want to know about the settings I ended up on here: It was done in Baltic birch non pg ply Speed 600 Power 80 Vary power 225 LPI As a bonus, I cut at 220/Full (pro) (These cut settings really are subjective and only apply to this specific batch of baltic birch. I have long since moved to a test-first method: anytime I get a new batch of BB ply I test a piece to dial that particular batch in. I’ve had some that 220/full wouldn’t have been reliable, so now I always test. For more…

But beyond that, use a good testing routine and you won’t ever have to ask for settings again.

New material cut test method

Don’t know what settings to use on a material? The only way to be sure is to test. Good news! You can effectively test on a thin strip on the edge of your material, it’s fast and easy. I use this shape to do so (SVG attached): [Material_test] Click here to download/save Or click here for the ZIP: Material_test.zip (3.3 KB) To use: Set the first operation to score (the numbers). You’ll use these to identify your cut pieces later. Set each of the curve shapes to a power/speed combo t…

It’s a snap to setup and it’s the best way to be sure.

[davidgal2]

I use the glowforge medium cherry hardwood settings. Just be sure that you check to make sure that your cuts went through your plywood before you move anything. That way you can cut again and reduce your speed a little, although that setting consistently cuts for me.

[jamesdhatch]

@mrtoad

What settings would I use to cut it?

I usually use PG Med Maple Ply settings

[rvogt]

When I started about 3 months ago i downloaded a file with settings on various materials on it. If you type in material settings you should find it! It’s a good place to start with settings and adjust how you need to.

[ekla]

Seconding PG Medium Maple Ply setting.

[evansd2]

@jamesdhatch

PG Med Maple Ply

For me, with a pro, that would be such overkill that my edges would be charred to pieces and my kerf would be much wider.

Medium ply is 167/full on my pro. I almost always cut BB at 200/full, it’s much cleaner with far less flashback. I’d be curious to see where you ended up if you ran a proper cut test with your machine, @jamesdhatch.

Also I am moving this to BTM now that settings are on the table.

[mrtoad]

Thank you all. I will be trying today. I am sure I will have more questions on this when I go to try. Thank you again!

[djfb]

Just one pass?

[evansd2]

Yes