Supplies : Ikea Cutting board Op time : 19mins 33sec
Ikea is an incredible place.
Glowforge + Ikea Cutting board = Custom one of a kind art.
The cutting board was pretty thick which meant the tray had to come out. I needed to raise the cutting board a bit so the depth checker routine could detect the board. I used a spool of electrical tape to act as a spacer/stand for the board.
I did do a small test engrave in the corner to make sure I had the power/speeds right. But it seems the density of whatever Ikea used varies threw out the board. Which meant it engraved deeper than I’d like. I guess I’ve been pampered by the Proofgrade.
There are numerous masking paper rolls available for laser cutting. I have used 2 different one. The one from LaserBits (now Johnson) which is medium tack and a high-tack one from signwarehouse which really sticks well. That being said the surface needs to be fairly smooth (if it is rough wood I have taken to sanding it with 220 grit and then it is important to get the dust off or the paper will lift).
It is important to get a laser safe one. These are handy that they have 12" widths which of course fit GF sized materials.
Yeah, I realized it was clear after I looked at it again and figured it might not be what I want. I see a couple on Amazon that look promising. I’ll take a close look at your links though.
i’m bringing glowforge back (yeah)
them other lasers don’t know how to act (yeah)
it cuts your proofgrade stock up fast and slow (yeah)
so hit the button and get with the glow (yeah)