Have a client wanting to laser engrave bamboo boards. I'm not sure abut doing this material so I wondered what needs to be done with this material. The logo is about 5.5"l x 1.5" t, simple b&w.
Just looking for expert help.
Have a client wanting to laser engrave bamboo boards. I'm not sure abut doing this material so I wondered what needs to be done with this material. The logo is about 5.5"l x 1.5" t, simple b&w.
Just looking for expert help.
Nothing really special about it, but you run it a little slower than other woods
to get a dark burn. Bamboo boards are often oiled and than darkens the wood
(or grass) so that the mark doesn't stand out quite as much. Moving slower will
help get a darker mark so it is easier to see.
Since bamboo is usually laminated strips that can have varying color, don't be
surprised to see variations in the depth and color. If that's a concern, you might
mask first, engrave, spray clear, let it dry and then spray black or brown.
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I am using the scrap pieces from the flooring installer of bamboo I get them for free and the good part is that the surface is already sealed.
they giverossmancoaster0001.jpgchocolate0001.jpg it for free. I cut the tong and grove of on the table saw and finish them with 2 poly clear coats. here a some sample if you need more help send me a PM
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Maybe it's just me, but those mirrored hands appear rather disturbing... Probably because it looks like left is right and right is left.
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hi guys
its a matter of opinion but this was not the question if I remember right it was regards to engraving bamboo.
I just try to help out glen.
the design is not in question.
greetings
waltfl
I got what I was looking for. But I was concerned about the backward hands?
He confused Glen (me) and Glenn (you)...