Shaddy Dedmore
05-25-2004, 11:36 AM
I'm looking at the Epilog Laser mini, probably 35 Watt. But am brand new to the field, so I have some Q's.
Can you laser stiff styrofoam? My friends and I sometimes play games that have elaborate settings, and making miniature "sets" would be great. sounds like a real low power thing, and might be faster to just use knives and files like normal, but just wondering.
Has anyone tried to engrave an acrylic fingernail? Would the curve be too great? Maybe set up a mounting template on a dowel somehow, and use the rotary attachment. But for the material, would you be able to paint the nail whatever her desired color is, then engrave a design?
For 1/4 wood, do you use solid, or ply? I know it depends on the applicataion, but what are some applications of when you'd want either.
How thick can you cut for pine. There are some scroll sawn items I've seen that I'd like to duplicate, but they are free standing, and look better when 1/2 or 5/8.
How powerful of a laser do you need to engrave stainless steel, like coffee cups/thermos, or can you. not the powder stuff, but actual engrave.
Speaking of the powder stuff, does that hold up well? Seems like it'd wear off or get scuffed. But if it actually welds into the metal, I can see how it might hold up better. If you etched (right word for the powder?) a letter onto a fork handle, let's say, would it hold up very long with people handling it and being run through the dishwasher?
I'm sure I'll have more, sorry if this stuff is repetitive for you forum old timers.
Thanks
Shaddy
Can you laser stiff styrofoam? My friends and I sometimes play games that have elaborate settings, and making miniature "sets" would be great. sounds like a real low power thing, and might be faster to just use knives and files like normal, but just wondering.
Has anyone tried to engrave an acrylic fingernail? Would the curve be too great? Maybe set up a mounting template on a dowel somehow, and use the rotary attachment. But for the material, would you be able to paint the nail whatever her desired color is, then engrave a design?
For 1/4 wood, do you use solid, or ply? I know it depends on the applicataion, but what are some applications of when you'd want either.
How thick can you cut for pine. There are some scroll sawn items I've seen that I'd like to duplicate, but they are free standing, and look better when 1/2 or 5/8.
How powerful of a laser do you need to engrave stainless steel, like coffee cups/thermos, or can you. not the powder stuff, but actual engrave.
Speaking of the powder stuff, does that hold up well? Seems like it'd wear off or get scuffed. But if it actually welds into the metal, I can see how it might hold up better. If you etched (right word for the powder?) a letter onto a fork handle, let's say, would it hold up very long with people handling it and being run through the dishwasher?
I'm sure I'll have more, sorry if this stuff is repetitive for you forum old timers.
Thanks
Shaddy