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by Tweakie
Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:14 am
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: Lower end Laser machines
Replies: 3
Views: 9731

Re: Lower end Laser machines

Do you have to provide the drum and does it have to be sealed or can a bucket do ? Using with an electrial device suggests it should be sealed or at least covered securely. A plastic drum (with removable lid) works well but you need to monitor coolant temperature. If laser use raises the coolant te...
by Tweakie
Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: Laser cut designs
Topic: I need help guys
Replies: 3
Views: 6593

Re: I need help guys

I am sure there are alternatives but your .jpg needs a lot of cleaning-up either before or after it is traced. It's a bit cheeky but there is something you could try... There are some very talented users of Inkscape etc. on the CNCZone forum. If you post your picture and ask nicely they may be willi...
by Tweakie
Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:34 am
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: I have been trying to buy an eleksmaker engraver
Replies: 2
Views: 16127

Re: I have been trying to buy an eleksmaker engraver

Sounds like you have been really unlucky. I hope you get your refunds OK.

(I order quite a lot of CNC and Electronic items from Banggood during the course of a year and have never had a problem (yet)).
by Tweakie
Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:26 am
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: Problems with 40W CO2 laser
Replies: 2
Views: 15665

Re: Problems with 40W CO2 laser

Sorry to say this but it sounds to me like you have destroyed the tube.
by Tweakie
Thu Dec 28, 2017 7:33 am
Forum: Laser cut designs
Topic: I need help guys
Replies: 3
Views: 6593

Re: I need help guys

If you have to have that particular image then you need to trace it and spend the time editing the result until you get the single lines that you need. Depending on skill level it could easily take a couple of hours and it is boring work. (Inkscape is free). If you can accept a similar image then Go...