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If you are working with a pre-printed piece make sure to check the calibration on a few sheets. I recently did a kiss-cut sticker job of 30+ designs in varying quantities on letter-sized sheets. I...

Sara, I'm sorry to hear someone is using your photos without your permission. I hope that your actions to get it straightened out work!

I'd think twice before putting in measures to make images...

Jit, these are great. Could you comment on any flashing that appears on the backside of the cutting? I've just started looking into galvos as I cut a lot of paper, but cards that I've seen use them...

WhatTheFont identifies the second picture as ITC Souvenir. No idea on the first.

Dan, yes I see there are more complex gates. I hope to use a contractor who can work out the details, but I need to have a basic plan/idea what I'm talking about. I've found that unless I'm really...

Great info, thanks Robert! A quick google brought up several companies that create electronically controlled blast gates. I will definitely look into this.

I'm very happy to have my "new to me" ULS X2-660 powered up as of yesterday. This machine joins a ULS 4.60.

For the 4.60 I currently have no compressor and it venting to a Quatro Air scrubber that...

Do you mean actual perforations, or just that it was nearly cut through but not all of the way? If it's actual perforation you should increase your PPI. There's probably some difference between...

Jani, engraving paper is similar to engraving any other material. It depends on the kind of paper and the effect you're going for. With my machine (VLS 4.60 50W) I engrave card stock from 20-40%...

Hi David,

Sorry I didn't see this; I've been very busy with Valentine's cards :). I don't need to hold the paper down; it's heavy 100# card stock. Yes, I just have the grid behind the paper. The...

That's a thought. Honestly I haven't cut very much acrylic because I don't like the smell, and I can recycle all of my paper scraps. It's fun to be able to cut really fine details with the paper.

Thanks :). No secret message. There's one of each letters in upper and lowercase. I wanted to have something with the alphabet to fit in with the dictionaries below.

Hello Creekers!

It's my husband's birthday today and I just have to share the project I made for him. It's an 11x14 paper cutout (illustrated by me) to go above our dictionary shelf.

I've had...

You should be able to pick them up at any framing shop (and possibly art store). Online I've used both Dick Blick and Framing Supplies. I can't vouch their easel back in particular since I've never...

I'm also going with an artistic bent to my business. I only bought my laser a few months ago so I'm still very new at this. I assume you are an artist or have design sensibilities to want to enter...

I'll second Bjorn's comment. I've cut 100% wool as well as a 60/40% blend and they both gave off a terrible smell. Not only will your machine stink for a while but the burnt hair smell doesn't leave...

Nice use of materials Belinda. The fabric looks really smart. Since there is so much embellishment on the top and bottom I think the nameplate would look a better with more space on the left and...

Yes, VMware Fusion. I don't use Boot Camp because it requires rebooting the machine. Since I'm doing my editing in Illustrator, it's necessary to be able to easily switch between the two environments...

Double check that your stroke is thin enough (I use 0.01) and that the color is set to the correct RGB value. I made a new swatch palette specifically with the Universal colors to make sure I could...

Yes, what Dan & Doug said. I still had to buy Windows and the virtual machine to run it in (in my case VMWare), but not CorelDraw or Illustrator for the PC.

Creekers,

My VLS 4.60 50W arrived last week -- hurrah! Since I'm a Mac user I put off buying Illustrator for the PC since it was $700 I wasn't keen on spending (I already own it for the Mac). If...

Count me in! I just got my laser last week and would love to try out some wood :).

Dave, could you keep us updated on the demo? I was hoping to get a demo last week but unfortunately got stuck at home with the shingles :(. I talked to Kurt on the phone and he confirmed that the...

I left a message with Parker. I don't have any specific software recommendations as I've been using Illustrator for 10+ years, but EasyDraw has a good rating on VersionTracker, has a demo, and is...

Dan, you should be able to get a trial version of Illustrator to see if it suits you for cutting. If LaserPro does come out with a Mac driver and you don't want to spend the money on Illustrator you...