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Maker Machine Blog by Full Spectrum Laser


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Metal Laser Cutter
Metal Laser Cutter

Metal Laser Cutter

Posted by Ashley Gutman on Jan 19th 2023

Why A Metal Laser Cutter? When you see those big metal signs outside of businesses or even just a fancy-lookin’ “Home Sweet Home” sign in your friend’s kitchen; Do you ever think “How are those s … read more
How to Cut Acrylic
How to Cut Acrylic

How to Cut Acrylic

Posted by Walker McKeag on Nov 14th 2022

If you’re looking to do a simple straight cut into acrylic, just add a little elbow grease and any sharp saw will do! You can even run a razor blade down a piece of acrylic to score it. Once sco … read more
Laser Services:  P-Series Alignment Check
Laser Services:  P-Series Alignment Check

Laser Services: P-Series Alignment Check

Posted by Travis Richards on Nov 2nd 2022

Laser Services: P-Series Alignment CheckDoes it seem like your P-Series laser is losing power, especially when it moves further away from the home position? This can be a very frustrating thing … read more
Laser Materials:  Top 5 Choices
Laser Materials:  Top 5 Choices

Laser Materials: Top 5 Choices

Posted by Travis Richards on Oct 31st 2022

Laser Materials:  Top 5 ChoicesThere’s a lot of information out there about how to use your laser cutter and engraver with different types of laser materials. We have compiled a list of useful … read more
Basic Glass Engraving Tips and Techniques
Basic Glass Engraving Tips and Techniques

Basic Glass Engraving Tips and Techniques

Posted by Travis Richards on Oct 27th 2022

Basic Glass Engraving Tips and TechniquesCO2 Lasers don’t have the ability to cut glass, but they do have the ability to create incredible etchings. The CO2 laser creates micro-cracks in the glass c … read more
Laser Cutter Machine:  What to know before you buy
Laser Cutter Machine:  What to know before you buy

Laser Cutter Machine: What to know before you buy

Posted by Travis Richards on Oct 21st 2022

Laser Cutter Machine: What to know before you buyHave you been looking for a laser cutter machine, but don’t quite know where to begin? You’ve probably seen a lot of different information and opini … read more
What Do I Need to Setup My Laser Cutter?
What Do I Need to Setup My Laser Cutter?

What Do I Need to Setup My Laser Cutter?

Posted by Travis Richards on Oct 14th 2022

What Do I Need to Setup My Laser Cutter?  Use These Steps to BeginSo your brand new laser cutter and engraver arrived. You might be looking at all the packages and trying to figure out wh … read more
The Glowforge Alternative:  Muse Desktop Lasers
The Glowforge Alternative:  Muse Desktop Lasers

The Glowforge Alternative: Muse Desktop Lasers

Posted by Travis Richards on Oct 13th 2022

The Glowforge Alternative: Muse Desktop LasersThere are many different options out there that you may choose from when you are deciding to get your first laser cutter and engraver. If you have chose … read more

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