K40 Laser - Entry 7: First real Burn!
It is alive! Here is the first somewhat serious burn or engraving on the K40 that I attempted after some basic pushing buttons to see if...
K40 Laser - Entry 6: Computer to Drive Laser
When purchasing this K40 laser cutter, it became apparent that I would need a computer to drive it since really don't have an extra...
K40 - Entry 5: Cheap Stock Mirrors
7 years of bad luck? A broken mirror., Rather a heat-shattered mirror Lesson 2 in quality control, stock K40 units ship with notoriously...
K40 Laser - Entry 4: Mirror Alignment
There are 3 mirrors each situated at approximately 45 degrees to one another that reflect the beam from the laser tube to the lens and...
K40 Laser - Entry 3: Quality Control Part 1
Did I say quality control? I ran into my next nuance with the K40 - While trying to peel the paper protective tape on the window. I...
K40 Laser - Entry 1: A New Direction
After some life changes recently it is time to get back to working on art. A laser cutter/engraver has been a valuable tool in the...