Laser Cut Signs || Tips and Tricks for Adding Laser Cutting to your Woodworking

Описание: Wooden signs can be fun projects between your bigger builds, and laser cutting can really up your sign making game. I make two interesting signs and along the way share some of the tips and tricks that I have learned adding a laser cutter to my woodworking projects.

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Referenced Videos

Alpine Trails Studio Sign -    • The Story of Alpine Trails Studio  
Epoxy and Wood Inlay Sign -    • Making a Solid Wood Sign with Inlay and Ep...  
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Timeline

00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Yoda - A Simple Laser Cut Sign
02:05 - Adding Basic Epoxy to a Sign
03:51 - Mario Lettering - Acrylic Signs
05:15 - Attaching Signs to the Wall
06:54 - Creating the Vector Images
08:48 - Material Preparation
09:12 - Laser Cutter Venting
10:38 - Painting and Gluing Layers
13:06 - So Many Islands
13:49 - A Deep Frame
17:00 - Clamps are Overrated
18:53 - Resawing Explained
20:53 - Panel Glue Up
21:51 - Inkscape's Trace Image
22:16 - Laser Material Calibration
22:59 - Backlighting with Plastic and Epoxy
25:39 - Pouring Epoxy
26:32 - Dealing with Bubbles
28:11 - Wrapping it Up

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Materials and Tools

Laser Material Cover Tape https://amzn.to/3YpV5NI
Orange Handle Spring Clamps https://amzn.to/46sM3Bn
Bessey 18" Bar Clamp https://amzn.to/3ylMaCn
Bessey Strap Clamp https://amzn.to/3Ab69nE
Epoxy Mica Powder - 24 colors https://amzn.to/3WHVjhW
Epoxy Resin Dye - 16 colors https://amzn.to/4dmn7xE
Teexpert Epoxy starter kit https://amzn.to/46sn3dx
Water based Polyurethane Satin https://amzn.to/4fpJWCz
Osmo Polyx-Oil Glossy https://amzn.to/3SuXR0t
Acid Brush (for glue/epoxy) https://amzn.to/3YjxwpP
Maple Edge Banding https://amzn.to/46EollY
Battery/Remote LED Light Strip https://amzn.to/4diVZQH
Command Strips https://amzn.to/3Yyn1yY
Laser Cutter Vent https://amzn.to/3WBLQaD
Safety Paddles https://amzn.to/3A11xk6
Optix Clear Acrylic Sheet https://amzn.to/4fBQeit
Edge Banding Trimmer https://amzn.to/4dwfu86
Edge Banding Sander https://amzn.to/4deY5B0
Weld On 3 https://amzn.to/3WU8jkC
Plastic Cement Applicator https://amzn.to/3WEp0iA

The Bigger Tools
Festool Compound Miter Saw https://amzn.to/3StO0b0
Mirka 6" Orbital Sander https://amzn.to/3SrOeiW