

Laser Cut and Engraved Moon for Trial and Error
I created this moon for one of the niches in the piece. It is engraved in 1/8" mdf and is around 3.5" in diameter. The settings were at...


Trial and Error Plaques
As I continue to slowly create new works I'll add some details on "details" Not the greatest shot of some detail plaques for the piece. ...


K40 Laser - Entry 15: Exhaust Modification 3
As I've stated before, the exhaust features of the K40 are laughable at best. A very poorly constructed "squirrel cage" style bathroom...


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...


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...


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...


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...


K40 Laser - Entry 8: Cooling Overview
Cooling the laser's tube. Prior to purchasing and operating the K40 I received most of my laser experience with a Universal 30 Watt...