I finally broke down last month and ordered a Glowforge. I am extremely pleased so far. I have been working with a Shapeoko CNC machine and I wanted to augment that with something capable of etching and handling smaller pieces.
After a few test projects I decided to try my own variation on chris1’s Flat Pack Christmas tree for glowforge. Mine is made from 1/4 plexi and uses a wooden base made on the Shapeoko with some LED lights (The CNC machine handles thick - 3/4 plus - wood pieces better).
The base uses 4 flicker flame LED’s so it looks pretty cool in the dark.
I am still getting used to the new machine and I am hoping to do a lot of crossover projects, like these Christmas boxes I just finished for the family (another CNC/Laser combo project).
Nice work! I’ve been working on slip fit boxes this past week with my CNC, thinking that I would engrave the tops. I just can’t think of what to put on them. Yours are so well-proportion.
And I hadn’t thought to make a coaster caddy box. What a cool idea. I have loads of coaster blanks and cork. So many projects, so little time.
So it’s basically a small hockey puck with a pocket underneath. There are 4 holes in the top and the led’s slip in from underneath. This makes them point straight up so it’s a nice bright light, but they “hide” below the surface.
These are the flicker flame LED’s from Amazon and if one were being charitable, they might call it custom wiring. It’s more of a “solder abattoir.” Best not to look closely.
Looking at those boxes man, Easy to see the laser has given your work a new dimension. They’re Beautiful.
Tis the Season indeed. Glad you could join us.
