Laser Cutter
Info
THIS IS THE OLD LASER AND HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH THE NEW BIGGER LASER (LASER RICK)
The old laser has been sold and is no longer part of the space! LaserRick
Our laser is a Full Spectrum, 20“x12”, 40 Watt, CO2, water cooled, hobby laser engraver.
fslaser.com Hobby Laser
You can use Box Designer to create laser cuttable notched boxes of whatever size you want!
Status
Click here to check the status of the laser (if it’s currently working or not, etc.)
Tool Masters
These members have the most knowledge and use of the laser cutter. Please make sure you check out with one of them before using the laser for the first time.
- Stephen Brown (laser owner!)
- Josh Pritt
- Tony Bellomo
- Mike Batton
- Trevor Schmitt
Documentation
Materials and recommended power/speed/reps settings
Here’s a link to the power/speed settings for the laser cutter at Makers Local 256:
Makers Local 256 Laser Cutter setting suggestions
| Material | Thickness | Etch / Cut | Speed | Power | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Plywood | 1/4" | Etch | 100 | 10 | 1 |
| Hobby Plywood | 1/4" | Cut | 25 | 100 | 9 |
| Hobby Plywood | 1/8" | Etch | 100 | 40 | 1 |
| Hobby Plywood | 1/8" | Cut | 35 | 100 | 5 |
| Hobby Plywood | 3/16" | Cut | 50 | 100 | 6 |
| Cork (wine) | NA | Etch | 100 | 9 | 1 |
| 110Lb Card Stock | NA | Cut | 100 | 45 | 1 |
| Corrugated Cardboard | 1/8" | Etch | 100 | 50 | 1 |
| Corrugated Cardboard | 1/8" | Cut | 70 | 100 | 2 |
| Engraving Material | 1/8" | Etch | 100 | 80 | Raster |
| Engraving Material | 1/8" | Cut | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| Acrylic | 1/8" | Etch | 100 | 50 | 1 |
| Acrylic | 1/8" | Cut | 40 | 100 | 3 |
| Polyurethane Fabric | 1/8" | Cut | 50 | 100 | 1 |
| Laser Rubber No Odor | 0.02" | Etch | 8 | 100 | Raster (twice) |
| Teak Wood | 3/8" | Etch | 50 | 100 | 5 |
| Teak Wood | 3/8" | Cut | 100 | 100 | 20 (lower focus then 20 again) |
| Maple Wood | 3/4" | Etch | 50 | 100 | 5 |
| Maple Wood | 3/4" | Cut | 100 | 100 | 20 |
