K40 Laser - Entry 14: Mystery Solved!
This was the culprit. The Water-Break Protection system indeed was the issue. This wire plugs into the motherboard and the black box on...
K40 Laser - Entry 13: Mystery Issue
So I've been feverishly working on the new exhaust system (post coming soon!) and set out yesterday to give it a test. The only problem...
K40 - Entry 12: Z Axis
I was lucky enough to do most of my previous laser work on a Universal system that included a precise and motorized z-axis. Here is my...
Artwalk December: Davidson Galleries
By far the best show this December in Seattle is the International Wood Block Print Invitational at Davidson Galleries. This exhibition...
K40 Laser - Entry 11: Exhaust Modification 2
The K40 laser is shipped with a wimpy underpowered exhaust system. It is one of the first upgrades one needs to address if this unit is...
December Art - Rozvar Galley
I don't typically get to Patricia Rozvar Gallery too often as they are uptown from Pioneer Square. I was downtown a week or so ago and...
K40 - Entry 10: Exhaust Modification 1
Since I seem to be able to get the K40 to cut and engrave satisfactorily, it is time to start improving it. The exhaust system for the...
Darlene Campbell at Prographica Seattle
I was pleasantly surprised to find these wonderful paintings by Darlene Campbell at the Prographica Gallery in Pioneer Square last night....
K40 Laser - Entry 9: Successful Test of Art from Illustrator
Success! I found one of my existing Illustrator files to use as a test subject - what else but a salmon. The file is first exported from...
Support Your Local Potters - Seward Park Holiday Sale 2017
I made it to the Seward Park Clay Studio Holiday Show and Sale on Saturday. As usual a great event. Quite the variety. I enjoyed these...