How to make a slot fit base design? Tutorial

[wenning08]

Hey everyone! I just made a super simple 10 min video on how to make slot fit bases for your projects. Hope it helps.

How to make a slot fit base design on the Glowforge!

[Grizzarkhov]

You need to try cutting/engraving edge-lit LED designs. You’ll love it!

Shameless self promotion:

Edge Lit Acrylic

Today’s edge-lit acrylic attempt was a great success with minimal failure. I ran the laser on proof grade acrylic on the recommended settings. The mistake here was leaving the paper backing on the acrylic. It was impossible to remove the paper from the fine detail portions of my engraving. It was almost as if the paper was melted into the acrylic. No matter what I tried I couldn’t get it off. I will try to soak that sheet in water overnight to see if the paper can be removed in the morning. For…

[wenning08]

Thank you. I have made one of these as well. This was just to show others how to make custom ones. You can also add a layer to this and add some LEDs to make custom ones.

[Grizzarkhov]

I purchased a set of LED edge-lit pucks and I’m currently designing a wood box to slide over the puck to have it look better than just black plastic.