The best DIY laser cutters offer similar power and precision as prebuilt machines, while saving you money. The main issue is pre-assembled lasers are difficult to ship, and so you can save ... Read more
Large-format laser cutters are essential for working larger projects like signs and furniture. In this guide, I’ll review the best large laser cutters and engravers. I’ll look at various options for different ... Read more
You can make all sorts of different projects by laser cutting and engraving wood. However, some woods are better suited to laser cutting than others, and some should be avoided altogether. To ... Read more
If you’re a beginner looking to buy your first laser engraver or cutter, you’ll want one that’s beginner-friendly, simple to set up, easy to use, and most importantly, reliable. However, you also ... Read more
The Elegoo Phecda is the newest laser cutter and engraver around, it’s a powerful multipurpose machine that’s a great fit in any workshop. If you’re a laser engraving and laser cutting enthusiast, ... Read more
Investing in a high-quality laser cutter for your small business or home projects can be expensive, but with the right designs and products you can earn back your investment in no time. ... Read more
If you’ve just purchased a Glowforge laser cutter, you’re probably thinking about all of the amazing things you can create! Whether you’ve picked the Glowforge Basic, Plus, or Pro, all are capable ... Read more
Glowforge kicked the Kickstarter community into gear in 2015 when the Glowforge 3D laser printer came onto the scene. Since then, Glowforge has become an established brand, producing high-quality laser cutters – ... Read more
It’s vital to take the correct safety measures whenever using a laser cutter, one being to have suitable safety glasses. If you don’t have appropriate glasses for the laser wavelength you’re using, ... Read more
Overview Fiber and CO2 lasers are more accessible and affordable than ever – but while they’re both laser cutters, they also differ greatly. They suit very different materials, so if you buy ... Read more
Cricut is a popular brand for craft making that uses blades to cut a variety of materials. Laser cutters are another type of machine used in crafting and DIY projects, but there ... Read more
There are three versions of the Glowforge (one of the most popular laser cutters): the Basic, Plus, and Pro. These all differ in terms of price, speed, and power, so it’s important ... Read more
Glowforge and xTool are both titans in the laser cutting space. Both companies offer impressive products that are very popular. Within the laser cutting community, there’s a lot of discussion between xTool ... Read more
So, you want a cheap laser engraver for wood, or for cutting thin acrylic sheets? And you really don’t want to break the bank? No problem, I’ve rounded up the best affordable ... Read more
The best glass laser cutters and engravers work very differently to wood or acrylic – you’ll need to paint or spray your glass with a diode laser to get an engraving effect, ... Read more
On CNCSourced I talk about xTool products a lot. But they’re not the only options on the market, as a number of great xTool alternatives exist. In this guide, I’ll review some ... Read more
Upgrading your Ender 3 to have a laser engraver gives you a 3D printer and laser cutter all in one. But, is it worth it? Or should you just buy two separate ... Read more
The xTool D1 Pro, in my opinion, is the best diode laser engraver you can buy right now. With the right xTool accessories, it’s the perfect tool for home projects, or starting ... Read more
xTool laser cutters are perfect for cutting and engraving wood and acrylic projects. As for metal, the xTool D1 Pro 10W can engrave on coated metals, and the xTool P2 can engrave on metals ... Read more
Adding a camera to your xTool D1 or D1 Pro saves time, maximizes your workable material, and is a great safety feature. For one, you won’t have to walk over to your ... Read more
Laser cutters are resourceful machines that can both cut and engrave – but not all lasers can cut all materials. While wood is an excellent material to learn laser skills, you may ... Read more
Ortur are known for making some of the best affordable laser engravers on the market. We’d know, we’ve owned both the Laser Master 2, and the Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro – ... Read more
Objects all around us bear markings, such as logos or ID codes, making laser marking ideal for both identification and marketing purposes. Some industries even have regulations that mandate marking tracking information. ... Read more
The three main tools in automated manufacturing are 3D printers, CNC machines, and laser cutters. Few are lucky enough to have the money and space to have access to all three, and ... Read more
We’re big fans of Two Trees at CNCSourced. Having been blown away by the Two Trees TS3 in our review last month, we figured it made sense to check out their entry-level ... Read more
In the DIY world, we love a good Kickstarter, which is how the Two Trees TS3 enclosed laser engraver got its start. Two Trees make and sell some of the most popular ... Read more
The X Carve by Inventables, and Glowforge’s Basic, Plus and Pro range are some of the most popular hobbyist and small business machines around – ideal for cutting and shaping materials. But ... Read more
If you’re looking for a laser engraving machine, both Glowforge’s and Snapmaker’s product ranges let you laser engrave and cut hobbyist projects. However, while you sacrifice the top-end of laser cutting power ... Read more
Laser engraving machines come in all shapes and sizes – but if you’re looking for something super portable, the best mini laser engravers are high-quality and reliable solutions. For most users, I’d ... Read more
Thanks to Longer making inroads into the competitive 3D printer space with dependable, cost-effective machines, we were naturally excited and intrigued about the Chinese company’s first foray into laser engraving. Enter the ... Read more
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