Unleash your laser engraver with this game-changing technique!

Join me on a journey of discovery as I explore the potential of inlaying wood with my laser engraver. In this video, I share my process and results of a week-long experimentation and testing session using my tiny CNC machine. Learn how to replicate my techniques and discover how to perfect your own settings to achieve stunning inlays. Get ready to take your laser engraving skills to the next level!

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[LetsMakeAThing]

***Important note - I left out the fact that I mirrored (flipped horizontal highlight the image and press H) the inlay in Lightburn. I remember saying it while recording but for some reason it got chopped in the edit. That's what I get for editing late at night!***

As the saying goes "without scrap it's crap"! And I certainly did use a lot of scrap wood getting this processed dialed in! In the end I think it was worth it and I hope this resulting video has been helpful to you. If it has, hit the like button and leave me a comment and let me know what kind of inlays you plan to make!

[stubbyninja_]

The sanding audio was so freaking funny🤣

[markallen]

Just a thank you for your time and I like the way you explain things its great foe new bees like me leaning diode lasering at 65 is great fun. Again thank you for your time it really helps.

[HarleyAssi]

The flattening trick is sooo smart <3

[evanfort]

Note - if you want a fill with a line around the outside, LB has that built in - just select "Fill + Line" as the type of cut instead of line or fill.

[inventorwithadd]

Nice video! Quick tip: Instead of copy- paste- align, you can just press Ctrl-D which will duplicate and select in the exact same spot, then just click the layer you want to put it on. No align needed :)

[Janue_]

Thanks for that glue down tip! I’m tired of using a ton of magnets to hold it flat to the honeycomb. I’m about to start a channel soon myself making laser and epoxy resin projects. I also create naturalistic aquariums and reptile enclosures. Currently have an Xtool D1 Pro and 20 tanks with all types of fish and reptiles. Just got my pressure pot, computer, and go pro and I’m almost ready to go!

[johnfox]

Thanks mate I have only just got a laser but watching everything I can ! This has been so informative great product 😁😁

[sigh_of_the_times]

Boy O boy you must have some time invested with Lazer engraver that wolf is insane. Very nice job, she will love that.

[karsan]

If you heat press thin woods they will typically straighten up

[jlamb]

Just found your channel I have a xtool about to upgrade to a C02 but still light years behind on lightburn thanks for this man.

[Samcraftcom]

Great video! This popped up on my YT Home feed and I'm glad it did, great detailed video and awesome product! ! SUBBED !

[vcap]

Love this! I hope to get here someday. Waiting for my first laser to arrive

[monkeysausageclub]

Very cool. I will have to try this.

Regarding the tape. You could also add the tape to the top after the cut.

Also why didn't you just cut out the inlay parts? Seems like a waste of the material.

[kylezakk]

Great tutorial! I want to practice this technique so I can add inlays to a guitar fretboard. Do you know if it matters if I use a sheet or rotary sander? Thanks 👍

[stevecox]

Looks great!!! Nice job and great video!!

[chrisr]

Amazing! Does this work without any kerf considerations?

[warrenking]

What a great video, thank for sharing. I did not see what the optical power of your laser is, i would like to know as i have not purchased my new laser yet.

[nyetloki]

Holy hell that's amazing! 👏 🐺 And on just a diode? Wow.

[fxtheproducer]

This is an excellent idea and technique. Thank you !⚡️