Laser engraving light density wood (and end grain)

[Makrel Johnson]

Hi Mohammed - have you considered using a masking material and using something to stain it like super-strong coffee? I'm thinking that food would be the best thing to stain the food-safe item with. Also a light wipe with mineral oil prior to engraving might let you just wipe some coffee on, gently wipe off and let it sit inside the engraving... maybe even let it dry. Could take a few applications but would definitely be food safe. I would also recommend food coloring as a stain - it stains wood well (both intentionally and accidentally) and you have color options...

- Mak

[Raphael Weil]

Try dropping your table an 1/8th inch out of focus this should darken the engraving

Had a quick question about this. I find if I take my 1.5" lens 1/32 out of focus I can create a really nice darker engrave. If I do 1/16 I find it doesn't work. I haven't tried 1/8 yet. Do you guys find 1/8 is the best on something like a 1.5" ?

[Bert Kemp]

I drop it about and 1/8th and if its not dark enough I drop it a little more and do another pass.I have the time LOL

Had a quick question about this. I find if I take my 1.5" lens 1/32 out of focus I can create a really nice darker engrave. If I do 1/16 I find it doesn't work. I haven't tried 1/8 yet. Do you guys find 1/8 is the best on something like a 1.5" ?