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This is a beginners question that I could use some help with. I have a Chinese K40 laser that I added smoothieboard to. A lot of people use laserweb to control their laser but I would prefer use...

I am a complete noobie at this stuff, so please forgive me in advance for dumbness. I just got a k40 laser engraver and after setting it and making an engraving on a piece of luan plywood. I...

I think I know what you mean. I saw a guy on youtube engraving rolling pins. He couples the rolling pin to the gantry and as the gantry moves up and down, the rolling pin turns.

Just wanted to drop a line about my k40 machine. I just got it set up and tuned in (pretty much) and figured out how to send a basic engraving to the machine. I am very impressed so far. It was a...

I understand everyone's concern about the quality or lack of thereof, but I am grateful for these Chinese tools and for the likes of Harbor Freight. Otherwise I would only have catalog pictures to...

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I just googled ramp test, so don't go to the trouble of writing it out. That ramp test seems like a good idea. btw I don't have one of these machines yet. It is still enroute from Asia. But my...

Please pardon my ignorance, but what is a ramp test?

I wonder if anyone knows the focal length of the ubiquitous K40 engraver. I have seen a million tutorials about how to align the mirrors but there is no mention (that I can find ) of adjusting the...

I am trying to make sense out of the criteria for sharpening lathe tools. Particularly the Wolverine type jig.
Where do the rules for 7 inches away from the face of the wheel and 4 inches below...

Yes that was one problem. And then I believed those knuckleheads I went to school with who said to not worry about geometry because we'll never use it. Once I just sat down and looked at the...

Thanks to everyone for the good advice, I think I figured out what I was doing wrong. My problem was more like I just didn't where to start cutting even once I knew what lengths I wanted. After...

How do I measure a board if I am cutting angles the ends? Its easy enough to measure for a 90 deg angle. Just measure out from the blade and cut, but I cannot figure an easy way to measure for a...

I am somewhat new to woodworking, and therefore have basic questions, so please bear with me. I am considering purchasing a SawStop Contractors saw. I have been doing research online and it looks...