KJP Hardwoods

[mark14]

this.

On my pro, i would rather cut it twice in 1/8th and double up vs cutting 1 time with 1/4.
my xtool does a better job on 1/4 but since my raw inventory is mostly 1/8th, i have not spent too much time working with on 1/4.

[rbtdanforth]

In general good walnut is almost scorch-proof. Like every wood it varies somewhat, and I have had some that was very problematic but I have had some that could be engraved or cut at 100 and full power with little char.

[bradmulders]

So I gave this a try with a small bump up to 120. Worked on a small square so trying it now on my pattern (Welcome Sign with Sunflowers). I have found that occasionally test cuts behave better than the actually pattern so I am hoping I still have success.
Thanks to all!

[deirdrebeth]

@bradmulders

test cuts behave better than the actually pattern

It’s important for your tests to have straight lines, corners, and curves to simulate all the different ways the head can move, because YES!

[kyle.grimland22]

Did you ever find the correct settings? I just ordered the maple truflat and I love the color and finish of the material but like you have experienced I am having a hard time cutting the material from a slightly more complicated design.

[bradmulders]

Try two passes with 200 speed on full power. I had good success with that. I did mask it too.

[evansd2]

From above:

KJP Hardwoods

It’s hard to know what advice to give you because you don’t say what machine you have. Also that number six shows you the spreadsheets of suggested settings, you might be able to find some guidance in there

@bradmulders has a pro as he mentioned earlier:

@bradmulders

FYI this is a pro machine

So @kyle.grimland22 which machine do you have?

[vincemaxwell]

I know that this is an older post but I wanted to educate anyone that wants to use the Truflat product. FYI, I have an first gen GF pro.

1. I was able to get it to burn through at full power at speed 150 with a couple of light sticking points. I haven’t tried lower yet and probably won’t due to the products other issues since I won’t be buying it again.
2. The product, while flatter than most still needed pins to hold it down. The GF mdf versions are better.
3. The faux finish doesn’t really look good. It looks like the junky finish you get from an $50 office supply store bookshelf. Very flat and fake looking.
4. You can wipe off the residue so that is a plus.
5. The easy wipe is necessary since the finish will not handle any sort of abrasion. Its very easy to damage the finish. If you have tight tabs you’ll damage the finish dry fitting them before you do your glue work.
6. If the laser doesn’t burn 100% you have a strong chance to rip the paper finish off trying to cut out the piece.
7. I do not see this product wearing well at all. It may be OK for something you want to hang on the wall and view from a distance but it won’t hold up to any long term handling.

[rbtdanforth]

@vincemaxwell

that wants to use the Truflat product.

Any MDF will cut dirtier (leave more crud everywhere) and need to be hotter than other ply, and cutting all the way through not guaranteed, particularly if not PG. I had quit using the PG material until they came out with the “light” plywood that does not have MDF and cuts much easier and cleaner.