Minature planter box

[Mick A Martin]

I laser cut some pieces for a miniature planter for my wife 14" long x 1" high and 1" deep, the material thickness is 1/8". It did burn a bit but is going to get painted, I am still learning about the setting on my Trotec laser.
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[Chris DeGerolamo]

For bonsai? just kidding, good work. You may could add some fingers at the joints to strengthen. As far as the burn, you should be able to remove quite a bit of it with a toothbrush and some Simple Green (it would likely help with the painting).

[Mick A Martin]

For bonsai? just kidding, good work. You may could add some fingers at the joints to strengthen. As far as the burn, you should be able to remove quite a bit of it with a toothbrush and some Simple Green (it would likely help with the painting).

Chris,
I didn't think about using finger joints, it would have made it much easier to glue up.

[Robert Walters]

You might try using Orange Goop (waterless mechanics hand cleaner) to remove some of the surface char if it's too excessive.

Test on a piece of scrap first.

[Mike Null]

Or you could vector cut the ornamental design and apply it with glue. Much faster and cleaner.

[Guy Hilliard]

Masking the part with transfer tape before engraving saves hours of cleanup time.