Cannot cut what it used to

[rbtdanforth]

For each type of wood I run this test piece, It will show you what works and what doesn’t for that piece of wood. If you have masking on the back the marks from the fire bouncing back will be there and not on your work. Differences in grain will make differences in cut so a bit of overcut I find easier to deal with than a bit of undercut.

Engrave and Cut 1/4" Mahogany tips?

This is the test I run on every new wood species and often on several to test what I want to actually use. but this first test runs the engraves at twice the number noted and then comes back and makes the cuts at the numbers noted and then cuts off the piece at two passes at 125 all full power. [evans%20tests] Watching closely while it is done allows me to put a wet cloth on after it cuts in the case where it starts to make charcoal,this is the Zebrawood piece after sanding it as the cut is de…