Difficulty: ★☆☆
Minimum Requirements: 40W
Raw Materials: Maker's Choice
Optional: Paint, or Stain
Estimated Laser Time: 17 mins
Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
Power on the laser and all of its components.
Ensure that:
- The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen.
- The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube.
- The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head.
- The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location.
Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.
CUT
Import the included files and cut all the pieces from their respective materials. This file contains vector cuts.
Instructions
Lay it flat
Or hang it up!
Adding some stain to the bottom cut adds contrast between the two layers. Simply space the top layer evenly and glue on top of the bottom layer.
Difficulty: ★☆☆
Minimum Requirements: 40W
Raw Materials: Maker's Choice
Optional: Paint, or Stain
Estimated Laser Time: 15 mins
Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
Power on the laser and all of its components.
Ensure that:
- The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen.
- The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube.
- The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head.
- The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location.
Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.
CUT
Import the included files and cut all the pieces from their respective materials. This file contains vector cuts, and rasters.
Difficulty: ★☆☆
Minimum Requirements: 90W
Raw Materials: ¼ Inch material, Glue
Optional: Paint, or Stain
Estimated Laser Time: 45 mins
Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
Power on the laser and all of its components.
Ensure that:
- The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen.
- The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube.
- The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head.
- The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location.
Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.
CUT
Import the included files and cut all the pieces from their respective materials. This file contains vector cuts.
Instructions
Assemble
This project is very straight forward when it comes to assembly. Note* each step should be glued
Notch the legs together
Place table top in place
Well Done! Now paint or stain to your liking!
Difficulty: ★☆☆
Minimum Requirements: 40W
Raw Materials: 3mm wood or acrylic
Optional: Paint, or Stain
Estimated Laser Time: 10-20 mins
Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
Power on the laser and all of its components.
Ensure that:
- The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen.
- The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube.
- The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head.
- The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location.
Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.
CUT
Import the included files and cut all the pieces from their respective materials. This file contains vector cuts, vector markings, and rasters.
Instructions
Assemble
These projects are very straightforward when it comes to assembly.
Simply take the two corresponding cutouts and fit them into one another to make your cell phone stand buddy.
Well Done!
See Download files for the Lazy Lemur!
See the Download files for the Busy Beaver!
Even try it in Acrylic!
Difficulty: ★☆☆
Minimum Requirements: 40W
Raw Materials: (3mm acrylic, bearings, superglue) or (3mm wood, bearings, glue hardware)
Optional: Paint / Stain
Estimated Laser Time: 2-5 Min (90W)
Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
Power on the laser and all of its components.
Ensure that:
- The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen.
- The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube.
- The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head.
- The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location.
Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.
CUT
Import the included files and cut all the pieces from their respective materials. This file contains vector cuts, vector markings, and rasters.
Instructions (Pictures Below)
First, you will want to place the bearings in the holes evenly.
*NOTE* The bearings used for this project are common 608 skateboard bearings (These can be found at your local skateshop, sports store, or mega stores)
Make sure you are on a flat surface, and lightly tap the bearings in place with a mallet.
(This tight fit allows no glue to be used if you want to use transparent acrylic like we did)
Now moving forward, you can flip over the spinner, line the other half up, and tap into place as before. Also Seen on the Next 2 Slides..
Continue to Next Slide..
Continue to Next Slide..
After the main body is in place, you can do the same to tap or push the 3 inside spacers into the center bearing.
Make sure after the center spacers are in place that they are equally spaced, sticking out of each side.
Finally, you can take the rastered thumbplates and superglue them on top of the middle spacers. When running the file, you want the raster to create some depth, but not too deep.
Well Done! Your simple fidget spinner is now done!
Difficulty: ★★☆
Minimum Requirements: 40W
Raw Materials: (3mm acrylic, bearings, superglue) or (3mm wood, bearings, glue hardware)
Optional: Paint / Stain
Estimated Laser Time: 2-5 Min (90W)
The material specs
- 1/8th'' wood
- 608 bearings (8mm ID, 22mm OD)
-2.5 mm bolts
-2.5 mm nut
Instructions (Pictures Below)
First, start by inserting the center bearing spacers. These should fit snug; if not, a slight tap with a small hammer will do.
Make sure that there is close to an equal amount sticking out on each side. (This does not have to be perfect)
Now you will want to add the gear around your bearing.
Then you will want to add another gear ring to the top to add thickness. Glue in place once they are both lined up.
Then, take one of your main brackets and insert your bolt through the center hole into the main center gear. Do your best to thread the main gear straight and keep it centered on the bolt, leaving just a small space where the bolt head meets the bracket.
After that is achieved, you will want to glue the center gear in place. It is easy to see if it's in the proper area of the bolt if it is lying on a flat surface. Also, bolting the surrounding bearing gears in place first will give you a good idea of where it should be glued. Also Seen on the Next Slide..
Now, take the other main bracket and line up the bolts with the holes.
Then you will want to turn the piece around and tighten the bolts with an Allen wrench. Holding the brackets tight together will ease the tightening of the bolts.
Now you will want to put the center nut on the center bolt. Tighten this down, leaving just a little space between the nut and the wood bracket. Then, super-glue the nut in place.
Finally, you will want to add the outer, rastered thumb gears. This can be glued into place on both sides. This gear is where you will hold the spinner as it spins.
Well Done!
Difficulty: ★☆☆
Minimum Requirements: 40W
Raw Materials: (1/4" Material for Pro), (1/8" for Hobby), Glue, Dog Bowls
Optional: Paint / Stain
Estimated Laser Time: 25-40 Min (90W)
Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
Power on the laser and all of its components.
Ensure that:
- The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen.
- The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube.
- The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head.
- The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location.
Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.
CUT
Import the included files and cut all the pieces from their respective materials. This file contains vector cuts, and vector markings.
Assembley
The assembly of these projects is very easy and straightforward.
First, you must glue and clamp both corresponding cuts together for all parts. This includes front legs, back legs, tail section, head section, and body.
Once all parts are glued together, they will be twice as wide and will notch perfectly into the main body (bowl holder), which is also double-layered.
Starting with the back section, you can notch the tail into the center slot and follow by adding the back legs to the other slots on either side.
Now moving forward, you can insert the head section and front legs in a similar manner.
Then you can glue on each ear section to add dimension. (Remember, wood glue and clamps create the best bond when left to set for the instructed time)
Lastly, add your bowls. (The holes were sized for the most common dog bowl size)
Well Done!
See next Slide for Bonus File!
Bonus File! Use the same steps to complete this single dog bowl holder made with the hobby laser!
Difficulty: ★☆☆
Minimum Requirements: 40W
Raw Materials: 1/4" Material, Hardware, Glue
Optional: Paint / Stain, Clamps
Estimated Laser Time: 50 Min (90W)
Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
Power on the laser and all of its components.
Ensure that:
- The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen.
- The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube.
- The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head.
- The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location.
Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.
CUT
Import the included files and cut all the pieces from their respective materials. This file contains vector cuts, vector markings, and raster data.
Assembly
First, you will want to start from the center stack. The center stack is the cut with the curly piggy tail.
Now you can take a similar cut piece (without tail) and stack two of them directly on top, gluing one on top of the other.
*Remember that using wood glue and clamps with ensure a tight, strong bond.
Then you can glue the one side of the piggies' silhouette with mounting holes on top of the two plain stacks.
After the first side silhouette is glued and set, you can glue the top detailed silhouette on top of the one with the bracket and holes. The center cutout on this side was done in acrylic to be able to see all the money you have saved in your piggy bank.
At this point, you can flip the stacked and glued parts over and repeat the steps for this side.
This particular project has two different sides. If you don't like one side, feel free to make both sides the same with a simple adjustment of the file.
At this point, both sides are glued and stacked, so now we will use the hardware to close the piggy bank on both sides. (the file is designed to used 5mm screws) Also seen in Next Slide..
Finally, fill your piggy bank up with coins!
Difficulty: ★☆☆
Minimum Requirements: 40W
Raw Materials: 1/8" Material, Fabric, String
Optional: Paint, Stain
Estimated Laser Time: 15 Min (90W)
Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
Power on the laser and all of its components.
Ensure that:
- The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen.
- The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube.
- The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head.
- The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location.
Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.
CUT
Import the included files and cut all the pieces from their respective materials. This file contains vector cuts and vector markings.
Assembly
First, you will want to paint, stain, and mark all the pieces of your guitar individually. Remember, you can always use your laser and vector markings to make stencils and designs over your cuts.
Once all your pieces are how you want them, you can glue the neck of the guitar to the body.
After the neck is in place, you can glue the pickguard down to the body.
Then you can glue the pickups into the holes of the pickguard. These are double-layered, stacked, and glued to give more dimension to the project.
There are several other double-layered components that will need to be stacked, glued, and set in place. With an exception of the knobs, all of these are very straight forward due to the vector markings of the project.
Moving onto the strings, first start by wrapping the wire around the bottom tuning peg. Once wrapped, you will want to feed the wire through the closest hole from the back. Then you will want to run the wire down the front of the guitar, stringing it through the corresponding hole. Finally, bringing the wire up the back of the guitar and wrapping around the next tuning peg, restarting the whole process. *NOTE* We used a single piece of wire that measured 24 ft.
If you pulled your strings too tightly when stringing your guitar, the neck will pull forward. To eliminate this, you can use the shape below to bring the strings together and pull the neck back into place. This piece does not have to be glued in place and can actually be slid up and down to change the tension of the strings.
You can now slide in the top nut, this will keep your strings in place.
After the guitar is finished, we can move on to the strap. Take the large section of the strap and slide it into the piece shown below.
Now you can glue the smaller section to the larger section and slide the additional piece over the glued area.
Finally, insert the bottom strap peg into the larger section of the strap. Do this again for the top strap peg/top of the strap.
Well Done!
See text Instruction above images
Difficulty: ★★☆
Minimum Requirements: 40W
Raw Materials: 1/4" Wood, Glue, Small Light Fixture Socket and Cord, Light Bulb and Fabric
Optional: Paint
Estimated Laser Time: 50 Min (45W)
Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
Power on the laser and all of its components.
Ensure that:
- The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen.
- The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube.
- The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head.
- The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location.
Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.
CUT
Import the included files and cut all the pieces from their respective materials. This file contains vector cuts, vector markings, and a single raster.
Assembly
First, you will want to take one of the complete silhouette cuts and place the one with the cut out for the cord on top. This cut out gives you a channel to hide the chord of the light fixture.
We suggest using wood glue and clamps to create the best bond for both pieces.
Once glued you will want to string the bracket on to cord until it goes to the bottom of the small light fixture then run the power cord down the channel to the exit the foot.
After the cord is where you will want it, the other silhouette cut out can be glued ontop. (Wood glue and clamps suggested for best outcome)
We can now move onto the umbrealla structure using the 8 notch bracket and inserting the 2 bracket umbrella ribs across from one another.
Continue to add the rest of the ribs of the umbrella that arent apart of the two piece bracket. There is also a small arrow shaped piece that inserts into the top of the umbrella.
At this point it will be good to paint all of the pieces. We chose to paint this project mostly black to give it the silhouette look. Feel free to do the same, or brighten it up to look like a painting from Peter Max. Also Seen on Next Slide..
After the paint dries, string the chord through the top panel of the base and run it through the bottom base's channel out the back. (the two base cuts can be glued prior to this step, or after).
While running the cord through you can now insert Wattson into the base.
Now you can move on to the umbrella portion of the fixture and start gluing and stretching the fabric in place. (choosing fabric that has good stretching properties is best for the cut of the fabric, and the application) We used a black polyester.
Start the process of gluing the fabric in place on one rib end, then moving onto gluing the fabric to the next rib end directly across.
Continue this process until you have glued all 8 edges to the tip of the ribs.
Finally you will want to screw in your lightbulb and attach the unbrella bracket to the double notched bracket at he bottom of light fixture itself.
Well Done!
See text Instruction above images
100 Thai Pagoda
Difficulty:★☆☆
Minimum Requirements: 40W
Raw Materials: 1/4” Wood, Glue
Optional: Paint and or Stain
Estimated Laser Time: 50 min (45W)
Safety First: Ensure workspace is free of fire, electrical and other safety hazards. Be aware of all safety issues when cutting materials with a laser. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand
Power on the laser and all of its components.
Ensure that:
- The laser is powered and the boot up cycle begins on the screen.
- The cooling system is connected properly and water is flowing through the tube.
- The air compressor is powered and exhausting air to the laser head.
- The exhaust system is on and vented into a safe location.
Connect to RetinaEngrave 2.0 software using your machine’s touch screen to copy the software IP address into your favorite browser. The Wired IP address is displayed at the bottom of your touch screen.
Import your design and adjust power and speed settings. Double check settings including the number of passes and cut order.
Insert material into the laser bed. Use the focus tool to adjust to the top of the material. Focusing should be done each time a new material is introduced.
Use the “Perimeter” function to ensure that the file will fit within the cutting area. Adjust accordingly.
Run the job file. Do not leave a job running unattended.
Cut
Import the included files and cut all the pieces from their respective materials. This file contains vector cuts and vector markings.
Assembly
First, as with any structure, you will want to start with the foundation. Stack the two platform pieces one on top of the other. Using the small "handrails" you can easily hold the platforms aligned to prepare for the next step.
Then you will want to slide all 4 side panels into one another.
Holding the side walls together, you can insert the four corner notches into the platforms.
After those are set you can slide the two larger panels into place.
Then insert the top roof structure, this is where the front top decorative facade will notch into.
Now that you have the main structure you can assemble the decorative facade and lower roofs.
The lower roof decorative facade pieces have differnt notches from the upper one, so make sure you are not forcing anthing. Now that those are sorted you can assemble the lower roofs and insert them into the four corresponding notches.
Once assembled you can glue the roof braces across the gaps of the roof (1 large & 2 small)
FInally you can glue the roof panels on top the the roof structures.