What is a 3D Laser Cutter? Full Spectrum Muse 3D Review

What is the Full Spectrum Muse 3D desktop laser? We get into this desktop laser cutter and engraver and compare it to my cheaper 50W Chinese import laser. This is the 45W version that can easily cut wood, acrylic, leather, and paper plus engrave on glass and stone. The killer feature is the 3D camera, allowing it to autofocus to your material during the cut/engrave!

The Muse 3D was provided for review by Full Spectrum Laser. They did not compensate me or provide any direction, I wanted to give you my full and honest opinion.

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00:00:45 - TLDR
00:02:51 - Cost
00:03:49 - Features
00:06:50 - Cut/Engrave Abilities
00:07:07 - Machine Walkaround
00:09:16 - Retina Engrave Software
00:11:25 - Test Projects
00:11:34 - Engraving Stone
00:13:24 - Autofocus Z-Axis
00:14:09 - Settlers of Catan

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[SteveMakesEverything]

This video was the reason I bought a Muse 3D when I upgraded and it's now the centrepiece of my own Maker channel. Thanks for this!

[LeahDay]

This was terrific! I would love to watch a walk through of cutting each material on the list. There's a big difference in settings and workflow of cutting something like 1/4-inch acrylic verses 1/8-inch wood and having an idea of the work process would be SO nice! Just a suggestion if you have time / if it's cost effective. Thanks again!

[Redwave-bqyl]

Great video! I was wondering if you took the bottom off and tried engraving something. I would really appreciate a video on how that works!

[seanbeiko]

Thank you for this video. I think I am sold

[gordons]

I really enjoyed this video! I recently bought a Muse 3D and am still very much a laser newbie. Keep 'em coming, please!

[props]

Great video! I just bought this laser cutter 2 weeks ago and love it. Tech support is great and in USA!

[douglasthomson]

Thank you for your concise and to the point practical presentations which are so valuable in choosing a “no unpleasant surprises” laser cutter/engraver.
Getting a well informed cost - benefit trade off perspective is so useful 👍🏻😁

[Xenrelic]

Cast acrylic works much better for the edge lit sign stuff than the standard acrylic. It gets that bright frosted etch vs. the more transparent etch on the regular acrylic.

[robertoutenreath]

I have had my Muse 3D for about eight months now. As a machine and a piece of hardware I agree with your review: this is an outstanding machine that looks great, is well designed and solidly built and cuts and engraves extremely well. As with any complex device, you will encounter difficulties with various things (such as alignment and belt adjustment), but their customer service has been outstanding and such issues are totally normal with any laser.

My issue with the Muse is the software that runs it: re3. In my hands, this is a horrible piece of software that is slow, non-intuitive, confusing, constantly freezes my laptop, and is so frustrating to use that I may in fact sell my Muse because of the constant battles I have had with the software. I consider myself proficient with software and have used numerous programs, but at every turn, I have found difficulties with re3. Interestingly, re3 looks very similar to Lightburn, but Lightburn is extremely well designed, intuitive, and is an absolute joy to use. It just has a polished "feel" and ease of use that re3 totally lacks. In my opinion, re3 is a high school software project while Lightburn is sleek, professional and easy. If only re3 were as well "built" as the Muse itself this would be an awesome combination.

One thing I have learned, and one should consider when buying a laser, is that when you purchase a proprietary device such as the Muse or the Glowforge for example, (I don't know anything about the Dremel) you are totally dependent on the software and interface supplied by the respective companies. For example, if Glowforge should fold as a company, your laser would be completely useless as it runs only via the company internet. Although the Muse would not suffer a similar fate as the re3 software is on the machine, if you like re3, great, but if you don't, you are stuck. So basically, by going with a proprietary machine you are exchanging the convenience of a "plug and play" device (obviously a great advantage) but totally giving up any flexibility or controlof the machine to the respective company.

I sincerely hope FS Laser comes out with a useful re3 update soon.

[melindagibson]

Hi there! Amazing video!!! Do you know of a laser machine that can actually cut longer material like the glowforge can. I like this laser, but 12x20 isn't that big. I like how the glowforge can feed the material through and make a longer cut. Such as wedding signs etc. Thanks so much!

[terrynicholls]

Great Video, what doe the different lenses do?

[geoffreyholroyd-doveton]

Hi, Great Video. one thing I am wondering about is overheads, I see the tube is about $400 for the 450W, just a ball park figure, what is the life of the tube in hours.
The other thing is the software, How much do Muse charge for upgrades.

[keithalbert]

I am looking into engraving brass dies for a wax seal stamp. I understand that I need a fiber laser. Is that true, and what would be an entry level for a hobbyist?
Thanks

[darmakiel]

Hi there, can this be used to engrave in brass? I am looking for a machine capable of engraving small wax seal heads in brass. thanks

[coastiebrat]

I just received mine and trying to get it all set up. Test the laser. But I realized. On the right side. In the machine itself. There is a bracket. With screws and if my laser head is on the side it won't budge. I am trying to figure out if that is normal or not. It's right near and under the screen.

[MrMgpixels]

Need a lazer to just remove paint or engrave plastic for my holster company what do u recommend

[havana]

Is there a way to engrave on the leather and metals like copper and silver?

[darekchen]

For the cooling machine could you replace the water with coolant?

[elleryfg]

Hello. What is he lifespan of the laser tube? How many hours of use you can get out if it using properly?

[superchick]

I really like your vid. Please make a vid oon how u make that Catan game tiles. Thanks