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Hi everyone - I'm running the 2021 Corel Design Suite and can't find the built-in library where you could import borders, simple vectors, etc like I used in the 2018/2019 ish versions. Did that go...

This worked.
I cleaned the tube and put a layer or two of foil HVAC tape on and it's good to go. No more oozing out the pinhole.

I'll check up on in a week or so and report back.

Thanks...

It's pretty viscous, like cool honey. I'll try the tape trick. Can't believe I didn't think of that :)
Thanks, Paul.

Hi everyone...

I have a metal tube of high temp solvent based glue (label indicates Acetone) and the tube tore a tiny hole while mixing it for first use.

I bagged it but I doubt a zipper...

@Kev
Do you experience any inaccuracy when you do 2 passes? My Epilog rotary has proven to be accurate - as long as it's one pass. 2 and it's a gamble. I do check my math for the diameter and it...

Man, I saw these and my first thought was: "Intervention" :D

Air assist would leave you with a machine COVERED in powder and possibly the first time the beam hits it on your lenses, your lenses are toast.
I can't imagine you'd ever get it clean if it blew...

Hey Gary, I've tried it myself on my 40w Helix and can't get a decent flow. It either scrubs off or vaporizes. Would you consider sharing any tips?
I have tried all combos of hi/low power and speed....

Kev was right about suggesting speeds - I got it in my mind you had an Epi for some reason. I use 10-15 because it works best with my machine and Cermark (don't ask me about the stuff for ceramic or...

Unless you have a 50W or better machine, you need to be @ 10 speed and 100 power. (and 300 or better resolution) Even @ 10 power the cermark will blacken like it's workign but wash off completely...

Drop Shadow, Centered and then adjust the width and blend to set how fast the fade trails off...
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I like it! The details came out very well.

If your cookies are pretty regular in size (which they look like they are) you could try just lasering them directly.
Initial setup could be a pain,...

Kev - I've done this so many times it's made me paranoid.

I'm starting to make customers provide names and text electronically so I can copy & paste. I don't have Corel auto-correct, but if they...

This is my first post that wasn't a response, so hooray for that...

I've been using a Helix 40w (my first laser) since Jan of this year and I'm not sure of the longevity of the tubes that come in...

On my Helix I'd need to close those bridges or the letter wouldn't fall out.
Bottom, versus top...

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As a Helix owner, I'd ask the OP:
1) do you have the required minimum electrical supply? Mine REQUIRES a 15 Amp dedicated circuit JUST for the machine. (I wired a 20 amp for it and lights no longer...

Hi Mohammed - have you considered using a masking material and using something to stain it like super-strong coffee? I'm thinking that food would be the best thing to stain the food-safe item with....

Evan, do you re-laser the Cermark you just blackened or do you wash and re-coat?

I found this out the grazing by accident once, getting my speed and power inverted. About had a heart attack when...

I find blue tape to be much less expensive than a Yeti cup or fine hardwood, myself.
I Second the Harbor Freight motion - it's a waste product that can save your final material if it's an unfamiliar...

Agreed - nice product but do read about their warpage warnings. If you can stick to 4" x ##" you should be good. The wider stock I got needed a LOT of pressing before laying flat.
If you have a...

For gray areas I drop the resolution and shoot a 40% gray.

When you do Cermark, think of the way newspapers do shading... dot saturation. Also, be prepared for a learning curve with Cermark. For...

My Helix was the same way. Do a calibration cut (~50s/~10p) on card stock or something you can cleanly mark and see by drawing a 1" perfect square 1" from the top and 1" from the left.

Measure,...

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?177555-removing-cermark

Looks like you've got some sanding to do.

-Mak

When I engrave the rubber faces, the engraving area was a very light gray that stands out on the black face and red face of the paddles. I was hoping to capture that but I've not found a way to do...

Sorry, maybe I wasn't as clear as I could have been... the paddle faces are rubber. Black on one side and red on the other. The handles are plain wood. These aren't super-fancy paddles. They're for a...