Cutting out Christmas Ornaments with the 20 watt FoxAlien Reizer Laser

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2 жыл бұрын

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@OldAlastair 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Going to order a FoxAlien Reizer 20W, FoxAlien Air Assist Pump and Ultimate Air Assist Brass Nozzle tomorrow. Your videos are full of information.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Please use the affiliate link in the description. It helps me a lot and costs you nothing extra

@mikehanzlik1819 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Reizer 4040 20W laser. I ran this project on 3mm ply using your settings but changed it to two passes, and it came out great. Thanks so much for the wonderful tips.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’ll make the adjust. Thanks

@Bigblackrat25 2 жыл бұрын

looking really good, I just purchased a wainlux laser to play with, while running big jobs on my workbee

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Have fun

@piptyson5512 2 жыл бұрын

I got the CNC4Newbie machine based on your recommendations. Love it. Looks like a laser mod may be worth checking into...

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Great, it is a fantastic machine and yes, the laser is amazing addition

@foxalien_official 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I think you can make a super large Christmas ornament with the Reizer Mega!

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, you’re right

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 жыл бұрын

*Another great video Paw Paw!* These ornaments are so much fun to make and give! Thanks for the behind the scenes look! That's what makes your videos stand out... it must be a Louisiana thing 😎

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, it’s a Louisiana thing. Thank you very much for your kind words. We’re doing a lot of the same types of projects. We should try something together. You design and I engrave or just share some techniques that the folks could learn from

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop That sounds like a plan! I'm on vacation right now, but I'll be back home on 12/4. I have an idea I think you'll love!

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m retired and have not taken a vacation in seven years. Lol. Email me when you get back. It’s in the description

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Yes Sir!

@wb3ccn 3 ай бұрын

I have a 20W laser and my settings are, speed 11 and pwr 87 with 2 passes and it works great.

@warrenking1815 2 жыл бұрын

Good job, like your laser!

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@victororo462 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I'm looking to buy this unit!

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I have links that takes you to their site. It is an affiliate link. Thanks

@ricklaser2846 Жыл бұрын

Nice! but to cut wood need speed or it will became burned like a barbecue charcoal. To cut 6mm plywood the correct is a 80/90W co2 laser to get a glossy light brown finish.

@vincemastrosimone4050 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great little project. I was able to trim the scene from the areas within the two circles but I can't seem to trim the inner circle where it intersects with the scene. Did I do something out of order? What is the trick? Thanks.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Zoom in very close so that you can see the individual lines. Sometimes they overlap and you may be selecting the wrong one

@Colin-Parker Жыл бұрын

Nice video pawpaw. I had given up on my 40w diode laser but you have given me a better insight. One question I have is regarding the focussing of the laser. Some people say that you need to set the height of the cylinder from the bottom of the brass housing to the work piece and others say from the bottom of the lasers casing to the work piece. What would be your advice? Thanks, Colin.

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Most all of the lasers use the bottom of the laser casing to measure the correct distance. Follow the instructions of the laser. If you have an air assist you can’t measure from the cylinder.

@ericdickson2248 Жыл бұрын

do you know what video I can review to do trace bipmap?

@matthewmojeski3911 7 ай бұрын

Any idea what the length is on the front and back 2020 extrusions? Lost mine and need replacements!

@alandimery3379 7 ай бұрын

This is great, thanks. I am new to this and would love to do what you have just shown us. I have a 20W doide laser but I cannot even cut cardboard without setting it alight. What material is this please? I have tried 3mm MDF but cannot cut through it. It there some kind of magic that i am missing. I don't have air assist yet. Does that make much difference? Thanks

@PawPawsWorkShop 7 ай бұрын

A 20 watt laser should cut this 3mm plywood. Check to see if you lens is clean and make sure that you have it focused

@alandimery3379 7 ай бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop I have just done a ramp cut and it doesn't cut anywhere. I am so disappointed. I bought it 2-3 years ago and gave up but thought i would give it another go.

@crushvapor1147 Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering how long did it take? Trying to figure out what laser to buy to make money with, I'm curious as to how long these ornaments take.

@user-xd2zc2qi4r 10 ай бұрын

OK so if 5" a min. does as well as that looked but still had a few tight spots due to not getting all the wood fibers cut how about going to 4.8" a min to cut just a bit slower and get thoes last few stragglers of wood fiber. Some times its the smal changes that get it done.

@rega3160 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paw Paw, I purhased the FoxAlien Laser based on what I saw you do. What does the Air Assist do? Additionally, I want to etch on glass ware. So I need to purchase the Y roller. Thank you for the insirations!

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

The air assist helps with the cutting of wood. It also helps to keep debris away from the lens. Yes, you will need the rotary roller

@rega3160 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank you!

@rega3160 2 жыл бұрын

I found your link to FoxLAlien and use it for the purchase.

@amt5911 2 жыл бұрын

So how many passes do you think a 5 watt laser would take (is it even possible to cut with a 5 watt)? I got a Fox Alien CNC and it came with a free 5 watt laser (which was cool of them). I haven't even tried it yet but this would be a fun project.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

I really do not think that the 5 watt laser will cut this plywood. Maybe balsa. You will need to experiment a little.

@morrismurray3621 Жыл бұрын

I have just ordered the 4040xe with 20W laser. So this will be a super useful video! The air assist, did you buy it with it or did you make that bit. Can’t see anything in the listing that I just bought.

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

An air assist will be Important as you begin to cutout projects. I use the air assist on most of my projects. In the FOXAlien site they sell the nozzle and the pump.

@morrismurray3621 Жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop thanks, I have ordered it. Added to my main order so no extra shipping costs.

@amytoler7680 2 жыл бұрын

I just started with my laser, My lines are thick on all my cuts how do I change that to get a thin line like you have?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

My first thought is that the laser needs to be focused. How are you focusing your laser?

@JackInTheShop 2 жыл бұрын

1:19 Inkscape

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Oops, you’re right. Did not catch that error. Thanks

@JackInTheShop 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop LOL I make a few youtube videos. not many. I know how hard they are somrtimes. LOL

@TheDonaldCo Ай бұрын

What is the silver device called that you used to measure? It looked like a cylinder. I am brand new!!

@PawPawsWorkShop Ай бұрын

With some lasers they use a cylinder to measure the height of the laser head. Other manufacturers have a small arm that swings down to the material surface which does the same thing.

@mooney411 2 жыл бұрын

So thanks for this video! Im a newbie and looking to purchase my first laser engraver. Ive looked at many brands and I'm getting a bit confused as to what will work for me. The FoxAlien system seems to pack a lot into the money that you're spending. What are your thoughts for first time owners/users? Happy Thanksgiving!!

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

I like the FOXAlien for the features that they offer and for the support. The Facebook forum is outstanding. I would avoid the Masuter. Any other product in their lineup is excellent.

@mooney411 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Is there a difference between the Masuter and the other model? I'll have to research it!

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Masuter is a very lightweight entry level machine. All the other models works very well

@bruced876 2 жыл бұрын

what program did you trace the Bitmap in? You said lightburn in the video but I don't believe that was correct. Thanks

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Another person corrected me. It is Inkscape. I missed this error in editing

@bruced876 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop thank you again. Your videos really help

@annperz4132 2 жыл бұрын

The rack under the lazer is that a cookie cooling rack? Also what is under that?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Under the cookie rack is a piece of sheet metal

@crystalm4997 2 жыл бұрын

What is the mat you have under the rack?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

The wire rack is a cookie cooling rack. It allows airflow under the project. The grey sheet is sheet metal to protect my workbench from being birned

@user-fc2eq1mh2e Жыл бұрын

may I ask where do you get the logos for laser cutting ?

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Most come from Google search. Esty sells files and there are many sites that have both free and sell images

@jonathanbortz5424 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the GRBL XCarve?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Once you design the project in easel you can export it as a gcode. This file can then be run by UGS or Openbuild sender (both free) and carve the project of any GRBL based machine.

@tamilyn718 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a Fox Alien for Christmas, what are you using underneath the metal grate to protect the surface?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

I use a sheet is sheet metal. It’s cheap and effective. Congratulations on getting the laser. Merry Christmas

@jonathanbortz5424 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop You're not worried about the laser reflecting? I was thinking of going with a ceramic bed but if the metal will work just fine, I'm just going to go with that.

@annperz4132 2 жыл бұрын

I M using floor tiles.

@patrickbodine1300 Жыл бұрын

*So* much to learn, so little time...

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

So very true.

@AnIrishExport Жыл бұрын

I am currently looking at the Reizer MEGA which has a work area of 800mm x 400mm, but I cannot find on their website a suitablle honeycomb base to match that size, do you have any suggestions?

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

To my knowledge there is not one large enough. I would suggest perhaps two honeycomb bases

@AnIrishExport Жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop thank you, in your opinion, do you think two would sit under the legs correctly, is it something that can be hand trimmed?

@2manytoyz123 2 жыл бұрын

You refer to the laser as a 40W, but it actually says 20W on the laser head itself. Mistake?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, looks like a bad day. I guess you Can say I am wishful thinking. Yes, it is the 20 watt laser

@2manytoyz123 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop I have a K40 type laser. 3mm birch plywood and 3mm acrylic are ideal for it. Single pass, at 10mm/sec. but the CO2 laser tube is the width of the entire case. Huge compared to the diode lasers. I hadn’t seen a 20W nor a 40W diode laser. Most seem to be 3W, 5W, or 7W. If it was 40W, should have cut the plywood like butter in a single pass. The CO2 laser does this at 9mA (max power is ~15mA). Thanks for clearing that up.

@NeilMarr37 2 жыл бұрын

@@2manytoyz123 40W diode lasers aren't a thing. At the high-end most of these have 5-ish W. Some of the new ones bundle 2 5W diodes into a functional 10W.