Stop Throwing Out Failed Slate Engravings!

Did you know that it's possible to re-engrave slate? In this video I show you how you can reuse slate coasters and test out a few different finishes.

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Longer B1 40 Watt Laser Engraver/Cutter:

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[quigleyscorner]

I'm just starting out, really appreciate being able to reuse coasters, I don't have to go to the craft store, order them and wait, no one else seems to talk about this. Thank you!

[dwwoodbuilds]

Really appreciate your "to the point, no fluf" videos!! Thank you Curtis!!

[Grossvatti]

Hi Curtis, quick note: If you don't want to use the spray use a rag with mineral oil - the thing you prepare your cutting boards with. Darkens fine, is food safe and gives good contrast when lasered

[daviddollard]

Nice video. Thanks for the tip on saving material. Preventing the waste is a good bonus for this too.

[okin]

Hi! I also like to reuse my "bad" slates, i remove the engraving by sanding, but i do a finish sanding with a 240 grade sand paper. This gives me a very even surface which can display more details than a raw slate. I never tried coating it before lasering - i use stone sealer after the engraving. These are also available in matte, silk and glossy. With the finish after the engraving i can protect the slate and also have the engraved areas sealed. This also avoids chemical fumes from the engraving. The output with sanded slate will have much more contrast than raw slate.

[Optikification]

Now this is great info, i started lasering a few months ago and have multiple ruining slates in my shed. Thanks for the tip.

[gilbertboyer]

Hi there, I have been watching some of your videos and I am very impressed not only with the work presented but also your mindset and attitude. Thank for your great presentation and please keep them coming.

[hickser]

Thank you so much for this info . I have so many coasters I have failed on and now knowing I can reuse them, just made my day! Thank you thank you thank you !!

[krisknowlton]

You make an enjoyable video to watch as well as educational.
If you are going to laser engrave coasters for profit you should think about getting a fiber laser with at least a 30 watt output. Then you can pump out a coaster about every 50 seconds in which case resurfacing coasters is counter productive for sure. But I have been resurfacing coasters for about a year now because I don't believe in wasting material.

[steveo]

I appreciate the trials of different coats. I think I might try matte soon. When it comes to slate, I am havign a TERRIBLE time getting photos right. Can you do a tutorial on that? Or point me to one?

[ainttakenanyshit]

I believe slate absorbs/holds water, SO, you would need to make certain to DRY THOROUGHLY before you spray coat them.... A 170 degree oven for several hours/overnight would do the job.... It also would be a good idea to sand your new coasters if you wanted the very best to sell....

[Reverend_Funky]

I've been working with lasers for about 3 years and this video conformed something I was asking myself for a while. . I like the matte finish personally fyi

[RobSandstromDesigns]

Thank you. Have you tried using black paint vs. clear coat?

[EdHempstead]

Must be blind, can't find the link for Free Laser Learning Foundation

[iskrazpolski]

Hello. I have question i bought longer b1 30w. And why i cant for example make more speed then 9999 mm/s its not possible to put more value on my lightburn. Also it dont cut well i think i musted use speed 10mm/s and 100% power to cut 0.5mm wood with setup 2 times cutting. When i set up 30mm/s and 3 times cutting then it wasnt cutted... i dont understand this because probably it should be easy cutted on much higher speed. Maybe you know where is the problem? Also when i haved for example 300mm/s its showed shorter time to finish then on 3000mm/s??? I dont understand or im stupid

[RobSandstromDesigns]

Do you ever put a clear coat on after engraving - seems like my design is hard to see if I clear coat after engraving

[ltsky]

if you had a thickness sander this would take your time investment to as much as just throwing a bunch on the belt and walking away a few minutes.

[Reverend_Funky]

Well done good sir. Subscribed and looking forward to checking out your channel. Thanks!