Another great video Dave! I just watched one of your more current vids of cutting acrylic and went back to the older vids to watch this one. Great informative video!
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@majo24694 ай бұрын
Another awesome video, and your jig kit was worth every penny!
@TheClackShack4 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you like it. Thanks for watching.. be sure to subscribe..
@prpman99 Жыл бұрын
Think the camera settings are working just right. Had good quality picture and sound. Keep'em coming.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I believe I am getting it dialed in.
@amyscardandparty23 күн бұрын
Thank you for your video! Appreciate your time. :)
@TheClackShack23 күн бұрын
Thanks very much
@elguapo1507 Жыл бұрын
That was a real eye-opener for me...thanks very much! 👍
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Glad it helps
@jimm.4864 Жыл бұрын
There are two types of acrylic for laser engraving - Cast (GS) and Extruded (XT). For anything other than a CO2 laser, you want to use Cast Acrylic at low power and high speed.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@insalt548 ай бұрын
thank you for explaining this.
@phaleen Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Man, where do you find the energy? Kudos to you for consistently putting out great content. Nice camera 😊
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
I was just wired to stay busy from birth. Been this way all my life. I also enjoy it so that helps...
@Martina1192 Жыл бұрын
Just purchased F1 with the purifier through your XTool link as thanks for all the helpful videos. 😊
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Thanks… The F1 looks pretty cool. Enjoy
@Martina1192 Жыл бұрын
@@TheClackShack thanks!! :)
@justpiddlin1470 Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊 the new camera is great
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@justpiddlin1470 Жыл бұрын
@@TheClackShack finally got clear acrylic night lights (for the grandbabies)and played around I'm getting some good results s50 p30 just laying it on top of black card stock ,cleans up with plain water from a spray bottle (no scrubbing.. so no scratches) . I have gotten so much good info from you wanted to possibly repay a bit ;) thanks again for what you do
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
@@justpiddlin1470 , good idea.
@larrymiller9894 Жыл бұрын
thank you . I needed this. you saved me fro butchering up some expensive acrylic.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@beavercreekdesign Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for making it.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Glad to do it... thanks for watching
@PortlandIn Жыл бұрын
ok thanks for the reply, keep up the great job you are doing
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Your welcome
@naterife887110 ай бұрын
Love the videos. Thanks for sharing.
@TheClackShack9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ChadsCustomCreations Жыл бұрын
Great testing and thank you for sharing your results.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Thanks…
@Gleekjunkie Жыл бұрын
sounds like it's time to expand or start new construction on the Clack Shack!
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
I wish
@steveparry73645 ай бұрын
@@TheClackShack Post frame brother, with R-Panel walls and roofing. That is the cheapest way to fly, especially if you do it yourself!
@edwardferry82475 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@TheClackShack5 ай бұрын
Your welcome
@kaistockman64438 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’ve been looking for info on cutting colors other than black.
@TheClackShack8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped… thanks for watching
@bananabananamj11 ай бұрын
Your videos are great! Very informative, and not painful to watch like a lot of others. Thank you! I think I missed the settings for cutting the black acrylic. Could you repeat them for me please? (20w) Keep up the great work!
@TheClackShack11 ай бұрын
Black acrylic usually cuts pretty easy. I run 6mm/s at 3 passes to avoid melting
@bananabananamj11 ай бұрын
@@TheClackShack thank you for answering. I caught it when I watched again. 😁
@TonyMuellerАй бұрын
HD quality is fine for youtube. 4k is just overkill. That being said... sure I want to watch movies and sports in 4k, but I don't expect it from my youtube creators. Also, the cameras only shoot 4k in short bursts because the sensor or image processor overheats. You have to get into a higher price camera before that's no longer an issue, or switch to a larger camcorder, rather than a handheld stills camera that also shoots video.
@TheClackShackАй бұрын
Yep
@nctplarry Жыл бұрын
Super job on the audio with the camera, Dave! Now, I'm about to offer one word of recommendation, but I know you've been through this with other folks screaming about how loud your intro clip is. Well, when you modified it, I think it's too low now. I don't know if your editing software has a "balance" option, but some do. Some editing programs (even GarageBand for Mac and Windows) have this feature so you don't have wild swings between audio levels. Ha! This KZfaq stuff is like a lava lamp, isn't it? Always a bunch of parts moving around so it makes things hard, kinda like nailing jelly to a tree. 🙂 Overall, you're doing great with the technical side. Of course, the didactic side, you've had that nailed as long as I've been watching your channel. Keep it up, sir!
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
I am gonna pull it back up some, still working out all of the bugs.
@tl8413 Жыл бұрын
Those colors probably have titanium dioxide in them. Thanks for experimenting ☺️ All the colors that are working are bright, the ones not working may be mixed with a yellow or white oxide. That’s why some oranges may work, one is mixed with a bright yellow tint and the other with a yellow oxide.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Cool…
@steveparry73645 ай бұрын
Enjoyed it. I just bought a neje 3 max laser... and that same set of Amazon acrylic! Now I'm wondering how those colors that won't cut will engrave! (Or won't engrave)
@TheClackShack5 ай бұрын
Some colors will engrave just not cut. Many of them will engrave white.
@oakridgereview1359 Жыл бұрын
This may have sold me on the D1-Pro.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
It has some good features.
@AcryliWoodDesigns7 ай бұрын
Hey there, I'd like to hear more about the vac system. The little fan I bought from X-Tool is not very strong.
@TheClackShack7 ай бұрын
Get this and some reducers, you will have plenty of fan. This is what I run now. It has variable power. amzn.to/3NI41ry
@MarthaTate-d7q14 күн бұрын
Good Morning. Thank you for your help that is always explained that a newbie to xtool can understand. mt question is about your Power strength you use for cutting. Some things that I have read & seen say to never use 100 power because you will use your laser up faster. What are your thoughts.
@TheClackShack14 күн бұрын
Not a concern. The time people waste running lower speeds, I make enough money to replace the machine if needed. Haven’t wore one out yet…
@MarthaTate-d7q11 күн бұрын
@@TheClackShack Thanks! Thank you again for all your help I get from your videos.
@susanaortiz528916 күн бұрын
Hello! What type of laser could be a good affordable option and that can cut any acrylic color?
@TheClackShack16 күн бұрын
You will need a CO2 machine for any color acrylic.
@susanaortiz528915 күн бұрын
@@TheClackShack thank you! I’m Comparing prices and the most affordable are Monport 40w 2.0 or OM Tech K40 + C02, are those good?
@lievendesmet4216 Жыл бұрын
What color are your safety glasses? Right, orange acrylic. So that specific dye chemical in the plastic reflects blue light. That’s why you can’t cut orange. The other color dyes in the plastic will each have their specific transmission(absorption) and reflection of blue light. That can also vary from acrylic brand to brand. The only way to find out is to test. If the manufacturer changes their process you run the risk the parameters are not optimal anymore .
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@AcryliWoodDesigns7 ай бұрын
If I paint clear acrylic black on both sides, will it work to cut out the acrylic?
@TheClackShack7 ай бұрын
No
@chucknorse65715 ай бұрын
Any chance you have a diagram of your enclosure setup? I'd like to do something similar.
@TheClackShack5 ай бұрын
My latest enclosure designs are linked on my website under the shop tab, they are free though. www.theclackshack.com
@phigri33d Жыл бұрын
Awesome video as usual. The new camera is amazing. Thanks for all of your knowledge sharing! Did you have the air assist on when cutting?
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes. I run air assist any time my machine is running, cutting or engraving.
@tazman6228 ай бұрын
Curious what you think of a situation I just ran into with Black Glossy Cast Acrylic. 3mm GlowForge Medium Proofgrade Sheet. I used my 40w with 100% power at 5mm per sec and 1 pass. This was the recommended settings per Xtool. Engraving was absolutely great...it's not white but it looks perfectly clear and sharp edges. My issue was when cutting...multiple times during the cut of my design the acrylic popped very loudly and I even saw the sheet jump up a bit on the bed. At first I thought it was the paper or stickers from Glowforge so I removed all the sheeting and tried another cut. It popped and I saw a flames and pop ups about 4 times total. I had my air wide open (standard xtool pump). So you know the design was a medal holder that was 19 inches wide x 5 inches tall...cuts look pretty good and clean. I'm just wondering if I should increase the speed to like 6mm or even 8mm on a single pass? I'm going to run a material cut and engrave test tomorrow night just to see what I can get.
@TheClackShack8 ай бұрын
Make sure your cutting surface is clean and add more air gap below the material or cutting surface. It sounds like vapor explosions from the gasses being heavy or trapped under the material.
@melgross Жыл бұрын
They now have that infra red head. It’s just 2 watts, tested as 2.33 watts. But this will engrave aluminum, brass, copper, stainless, and likely more. It doesn’t work with wood, but does with leather. I wonder if it will do anything with acrylic. Probably not cut, because it’s low power. But should be interesting. I’m thinking of buying the XTool pro with that as a second head. Mostly interested in engraving metal, but cutting plastic as well.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
I have seen the demo but the testing I have seen is very limited.
@Dancopymus Жыл бұрын
Technology is advancing. Before long, they will make a diode laser that works in the invisible light spectrum that will then cut through materials like CO2 lasers.
@heverrodas Жыл бұрын
dont buy it...lot of issues with lightburn software if your beginner you probably xtool cration software if good for you but for advanced laser thinks its not good
@Andreasideregts Жыл бұрын
Have you ever cut Plastic plexus glass, I bought this machine because in Amazon Saids that cut more then 300 material
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
A blue diode cannot cut clear materials, you can cut black and other dark colors. Any transparent or translucent material, I recommend a co2 or fiber laser.
@A1sharpedgesharpeningservice2 ай бұрын
Hi iv got a Vevor laser with a 40w laser module with air assist & having trouble cutting 3mm acrylic. Any suggestions & settings Cheers
@TheClackShack2 ай бұрын
If it is one of the K40 machines, my guess would be mirror alignment or focus
@A1sharpedgesharpeningservice2 ай бұрын
Ok cheers I’ll that’s
@susantipsyhealy7655 Жыл бұрын
So, you leave the cover on the acrylic? I thought you would remove it prior?
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
I remove it, I have tested both ways. Off is better
@karenturner8147 Жыл бұрын
Hello again - so when cutting acrylic do you put your laser up higher so there isn't such a concentration of heat? And have you ever gotten a yellow laser than a blue? Does that mean that you are damaging the lens?
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Not sure I understand your questions
@readingcraze7283 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the video, really helpful, but where did you get that large black acrylic which you cut at the end?
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
A local shop. He orders it in 4x8 sheets
@twinenk156 ай бұрын
Ok! I'm puzzled. Being green to this space, I'm soaking in a lot of info. I thought the advantage of a CO2 has over diode is it's cutting ability. Cutting material that cannot be cut with diode laser.
@TheClackShack6 ай бұрын
To cut all acrylic, yes. Blue diodes can cut black and red fairly well with the right settings. It has more to do with the reaction to blue light than the type of material. Colors that do not absorb blue light will not work with blue diodes. CO2 is not a visible light and reacts with all acrylic the same, even clear.
@twinenk156 ай бұрын
@@TheClackShack Why was your friend concern about damaging the acrylic with his CO2 Laser?
@TheClackShack6 ай бұрын
@@twinenk15 not sure what you are talking about
@JoeDiMartino-jn1tf Жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you know if this machine will cut through 3mm glass?
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Diodes can’t cut glass. Etch but not cut
@meenboli Жыл бұрын
I have one - struggling with the Acrylic (keeps setting the flame detection off) - Having said that I've not installed the Air kit yet - do you think this is the problem?
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Air assist is a must, I turned off the flame sensor due to false alarms.
@meenboli Жыл бұрын
@@TheClackShack Ahh - didn't know you could. My results on 6mm Polycarb not clever to be honest - more burnt than cut, and even after several passes I've not got through. I also don't know if the IR head would be better for this. I'm cutting clear polycarb - as opposed to your 'solid' colour (color) acrylic.
@D-Res Жыл бұрын
Are these pieces cast or extruded acrylic? And then you answered my question a few minutes later lol
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
I try to cover all the info…lol
@D-Res Жыл бұрын
@@TheClackShack I've been looking into this subject pretty heavily and I've noticed some colors really don't cut well, but one thing I've seen repeatedly is that removing the paper backing (on both sides) helps tremendously with the process. Might consider giving it a try!
@colinlee7089 Жыл бұрын
I did notice that all the acrylic that cut well had cast written on it maybe that's got something to do with it.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
It is all cast in this batch. The color is the only difference. The loose piece that I have is extruded, i believe
@got-2-fish-for-fun640 Жыл бұрын
Love the video! Will a 10watt d1 pro cut it?
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
My 10 watt standard does
@Dancopymus Жыл бұрын
@@TheClackShack And what are your configuration recommendations?
@rgcrowman3188 Жыл бұрын
What settings do you have for clear acrylic, 1/8", 1/4" and or 1/2"
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
A blue diode cannot cut clear materials. It allows the light to pass through it without burning. The resistance to light is what makes lasers cut.
@byronengler6185 Жыл бұрын
Paint the protective paper black, then there are two types of acrylic, extruded and cast. One cuts better than the other.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have read that. I have a CO2 coming to use for acrylic
@46B3x2you Жыл бұрын
Oh. Finally, someone who knows something about laser cutters and engravers.
@larrymiller9894 Жыл бұрын
off topic question. will Lightburn control the Xtool air assist?
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Only if you have the appropriate hardware which most hobby lasers do not. The software requires the machine to have a relay to control air flow.
@emansbeih Жыл бұрын
Hi, I tried to cutt black acrylic on my xtool d1 20w with 100% power speed 8 2 passes but it melt and didn’t cut through I don’t know what I did wrong any advice?
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Make sure it is cast acrylic from my experience. Also run air assist
@emansbeih Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@emansbeih Жыл бұрын
@@TheClackShack it is cast acrylic but also says in discription pixie glass is that different than just cast acrylic?
@heverrodas Жыл бұрын
on side of your laser head its a distance cut material setting try to move it depending on thickness material
@yusfrdem10 ай бұрын
What about with mirror acrylics? Like silver or gold
@TheClackShack10 ай бұрын
If the main material is black or another dark color, it should work. If it is white then not likely
@freidabjork1302 Жыл бұрын
Would the acrylic that doesn't cut work if you painted it black and then cut it?
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
not likely
@rickhoguerealtor Жыл бұрын
I think it might be the manufacturer. I got the same results.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
I’m sure it is
@charlesm.1638 Жыл бұрын
Hmmm, I wander if I can connect a shop vac to the exhaust hose of my xTool M1.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
I use a small one for my main enclosure. Best exhaust I have currently
@charlesm.1638 Жыл бұрын
@@TheClackShack I feel it is a great alternative to paying $600 for the XTool exhaust system.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
@@charlesm.1638 take the filtering and bags out. Then its just an air exchange system. I wouldn't leave the filters in, could be a fire hazard.
@charlesm.1638 Жыл бұрын
@@TheClackShack Thank you. I would have left them in the shop vac.
@readingcraze728311 ай бұрын
Can you cut white acrylic using d1 pro?
@TheClackShack11 ай бұрын
I haven’t had any success with it
@xtvenom9266 Жыл бұрын
What computer/laptop do you use or recommend to run the program? Thank you
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
You need a good machine. Make sure it has plenty of resources to multitask. I plan to buy a lower end gaming laptop to replace my machine in time.
@heverrodas Жыл бұрын
if your beginner on this xtool its good but not much capable with ligthburn professional software
@sandiehaskell4831 Жыл бұрын
HI, Where did you get your jig? I need that... lol
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
I make them and sell them on Etsy.
@australianbugdetectiongrou4966 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Is that 10W or 20W?
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
20!watt
@valeriekey1499 Жыл бұрын
So the acrylic wouldn't work on the 10w diode laser
@RambushPictures Жыл бұрын
How did you get the laser to move into and out of position automatically? That was cool...
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Not sure what you are talking about. Can you explain?
@NatesToolbox11 ай бұрын
@@TheClackShack re-home after cut
@TheClackShack11 ай бұрын
@@NatesToolbox Setting the "return to" location in lightburn kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZ99m5Be09jDZXk.html
the white acrylic is a definite no go. the orange should cut without the paper backing, I do it all the time on my d1. The blue wont cut because it absorbs the blue laser wavelength....would need a different kind of laser to cut it.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
I should be getting a CO2 soon to try. Then all will be good..
@kaylamathews Жыл бұрын
@@TheClackShack which co2 are you going with?
@PortlandIn Жыл бұрын
Have you tried painting the acrylic black before trying to cut it
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Yes, it makes a nice engrave. Still will not cut
@TheUnofficialMaker Жыл бұрын
won't work because its only on the surface!
@amoreyjones565 Жыл бұрын
The type of acrylic affects the cutting capabilities of tge laser
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Yes it does
@RobertJohnsonLasers Жыл бұрын
Must be the material, I was able to cut orange. I got white to "cut" melt after 20 passes...lol
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Yea, crazy how much difference color makes..
@Fulcra Жыл бұрын
can you engrave and cut clear?
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
You can mark and engrave clear slightly. Diodes only work on darker colors.
@stevedonalson5675 Жыл бұрын
Your video and vocal audio are great. Your intro music bed is about half of your vocal audio. It’s a shame about the 4K limitation. It is definitely great for detail. On the acrylic that cuts, laser light does not transfer to the edges. On the acrylic that does not cut, laser light heat is dispersed and you can see it transferred to the edges. The laser light does not focus. If you had a high power IR laser like a fiber or CO2, it would probably cut. Just be careful, some materials produce toxic out gassing when cut with a laser. Great content as usual.
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Yea, That’s why I like my vacuum setup. I actually stole the idea from a chamber that I used at a local college when messing with toxic chemicals in my clan lab tech days.
@susantipsyhealy7655 Жыл бұрын
Cast is considered the better to use. All the very thin acrylic is extruded
@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын
Opinions differ but I think it is purpose dependent
@dpeterson45 Жыл бұрын
Cast and extruded act different for cutting and engraving