Creality Falcon 2 40W Laser engraver. What to do (and NOT do) as a complete beginner.

Creality sent me a Falcon 2 40 w laser. I have never used a laser engraver / cutter below, so how mush can I learn in 9 hours without burning down the small workshop.

In this video I unbox and set up the Falcon 2 laser engraver. learn how to use it and the Lighburn software, then make some test cuts using the free Gcode samples.

I then go and make my own design in Canva, Lightburn and cut and engrave them on the Creality Falcon 2 Laser engraver.

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[fartinbrundle]

Thanks for this, close to buying but a bit daunted and worried about waiting hard earned money, seems to be one of the best

[zbanxeille]

🥰It feels funny! The puppy coasters are my favorite!

[benjaminjensen]

how to align the wood with the laser so it becomes better for mass cut outs production... and how to center for engraving

[joshneill]

Hey JP.
Nice to see Trumptons Blue Watch in action again!
Lazers aren't something I'm interested in, but nice to see what you managed in a short space of time 😊👍

[OregonDARRYL]

Are you sure you have the air assist dial on the left where it plugs in - all the way UP?

[billfield]

I've been watching several videos here on 'the tube' regarding setup and running laser cutter/engravers. You are the first I've seen actually level the device. That is something I would most definitely do. Having said that ... I realized that if the device is level, but the table, honeycomb, workpiece is not, then the focus will not be consistent throughout the job. Now I have to resolve my OCD tendencies toward perfection with the possibility that this may be a bad practice. I would appreciate any comments or advise.

[paulcooper]

Interesting Diversification. I still think I would prefer a CNC rather than a laser, but it went a long way to show what could be done . Cheers.
PS, Did you know you got a positive call out this morning on Workshop Banter Vlog

[mrvrick]

Great video as usual. I have the 22w falcon and use it for all sorts of things.½" ply cleats on french cleat storage down to engraving.
I haven't managed to set anything on fire yet😂😂😂😂.the other day I had set it going and meanwhile started my Traeger, when it starts it puts out quite a lot of smoke. I looked up, saw the smoke and thought garage was on fire LOL. realised it was Traeger,
at one point your work looked sooty this is normally not enough air, I have air on all the time.

[Wood-gdtc]

Does it just laster engrave wood? All the vids I see shows it cutting but I want to be able to do plaques with engraving.

[Tensquaremetreworkshop]

Good review. I have been considering adding a laser head to my big CNC machine- but most of the power ratings are fiction. A genuine 40W LED type is great- I did not want to fuss with CO2 types. As there would be hassle swopping heads, I have just bit the bullet and ordered one of these- that will force me to make room for it. I hope it will fit in my CNC chamber, and that the vac system will double as a fume extractor. We will see... Thanks for the steer.

[blackplazma]

Only made it to 5.35 because of the triggering laser sound fx.

[Wizzle]

Hey mate, great video. Just a small thing to point out. The blue plastic in the base plate has a plastic film that is to be peeled off. Just thinking of your lungs mate and that horrible plastic burning smell! 😅

[OregonDARRYL]

Don't go too slow.. make two or even three faster passes to avoid fire...

[OregonDARRYL]

REMOVE the blue plastic film from the aluminum sheet backing... or fire could result....