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We use a BOFA AD4000 fume extractor with our laser, equipped with 2 each of pre-filters, HEPA filters, and carbon filters. Have had to change the pre-filters 3 times now (in 18...

That Osmo finish sounds interesting. Germany is becoming quite the green country.

Milk paint totally qualifies!

We are just about to receive a few gallons of a not-yet-on-the-market...

Thanks for sharing! I did not know about this company, but am anxious to try their products. I appreciate the simplicity of a company that focuses on just 3 products done right.

Oh yeah, I know, just trying to make a joke.

Can you imagine though, a more realistic tagline/motto for M&M's? Instead of a "thin candy shell," a "thin beetle poop shell." Or "Bayer - now with an...

Shellac is great! Should definitely be on this list.

As far as eating it though - who wants to eat beetle poo? :)

Hi all,

Just wanted to start a thread to share some links on greener finishes. If anyone knows of a company or product that fits the category, please list it here. I think this could be a great...

Parks Super Glaze maybe? Or any other resin/activator combo. It's not exactly a lacquer, but you can pour on roughly 1/8" thick coats at a time, and it's self leveling.

If you guys are ever in Omaha, I'd be glad to introduce you!

I like the dice! Super cool!

When we cut thinner materials, it's more brown, not black on the edge. Marine plywood is the exception. We regularly cut 4mm thick marine ply, and the edge always is...

When people are looking for more traditional or classic woodworking options, clean edges and perfect dovetail joinery, they don't come to us. We have a particular aesthetic, a lot of people seem to...

John- my post wasn't directed at you particularly, but I do remember your previous post.

Yes this gold ply stuff is 5 layers, or 7 if you count the thin face veneers. It does cut a bit cleaner...

I've seen quite a few people saying it's not possible, or results in a really nasty cut when trying to cut 3/4" plywood. Our machine is a little beefier than most, but it's possible! The edge isn't...

Sir, it is a blast! We're still trying to find that mythical glass ceiling. ;)

We have a project that requires a table base similar to this:
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We engraved copper mugs recently. Kept our speed as usual but had to turn our power up quite a bit. When we use LMM14 on stainless, we use 20-30% laser power, on copper we needed to go to 40-50%, if...

Thanks for the kind words! And I'm right with you. We aren't the greenest builders around, but it wouldn't hurt to make that our goal. We'll learn about new environmentally-friendly technologies,...

Hey I'm not trying to round up a pair of every animal on Earth and take them on a cruise, I'm just trying to seat some folks at a brewery! :D

I get what you're saying though, and pitch sounds like...

I'm a big fan of Trotec machines, but I'd probably have to agree with Kev. Younger and stronger wins for me.

Trotec has been fantastic on the customer support end for me, and I can vouch for their...

That is a very good point! Even something listed as nontoxic, when added to someone's drinking water supply, might not be all that great for the body.

I wish there was some sort of biomimicry...

Man I love where your mind's at! Want a job?? Haha!!

That is a very important consideration of materials usage. With bamboo, it sucks that it has to travel 4,000+ miles to get here. That's why...

The up front costs for Helga (our laser beast) and her accessories were a bit steep, but we've been more than pleased with the results we've been getting.

Can't compare the edge quality to that of...

I'm proud to be green. From my perspective, not at least making at attempt to be better to the environment is the equivalent of defecating where you eat, just on a very different, slower-moving...

In Trotec's driver, that's associated with the "Correction" setting of a particular line color.

Essentially, a straight line requires both motors of the XY arm to move at the same speed. Curves...

At this point, you're right about the finishes. But the green ones are getting better, not worse. Give it some time. ;)

Our exhaust from the laser get sucked through a fume extractor with a...

Man, I'd love to do some concrete tables sometime. On this project, I'm production, not design. Design wants wood, with visible grain, to last for a few years outside, and be as green as possible. I...