http://youtu.be/UzDyObuscbk When I first heard about living hinges (not the plastic ones), it was the same time I learned what a useless machine was. Useless machines are entertaining, but it was for some reason shocking to me that I could laser cut a particular pattern into certain materials to make them flexible. In reality, … Continue reading 45: Living Hinges
I'm smitten, totally smitten by this awesome bee puzzle. Yes, we made it on our laser, but no, this is not our design. This week I want to talk about the wealth of resources available for laser cutters, in the form of ready-made files. The learning curve on a laser can be a bit … Continue reading 44: Ready Made Files
Not the Starman you were expecting, was he? These coasters feature the Starman, an emblem from Rush's album 2112, as opposed to the Starman, an enemy from APE's game Earthbound. This project was originally intended to be cut out of a sheet of 1/4" cork that I've had lying around for quite some time, but … Continue reading 43: Starman Coasters
One of the products that we make at the engraving company I work for is a commemorative axe for firefighters. It's an impressive finished piece that includes the firefighter's department patch engraved on a super-shiny axe head and it's typically mounted on a giant plaque that features other items and elements from his or her … Continue reading 42: Nice Piece of Hickory
