REVIEW – I remember reading a Time magazine article in the 1980s about computer numerical control (CNC) manufacturing. I never thought decades later, I’d be able to have that kind of power at home in a DIY kit from Monoprice, of all places. I also never thought I’d burn three days trying to figure out …
Monoprice 44220 Benchtop CNC Router Kit review – DIY engraving Read More
ARTICLE – I asked everyone on The Gadgeteer team who has reviewed laser engravers to tell me their favorites so we could share what we think with all of you, and here are the results! Alex Birch XTool D1 Pro Laser Engraver xTool D1 Pro Laser Engraving and Cutting Machine review – Shiny, red, powerful …
REVIEW – After reviewing a few laser engravers, I’ve discovered some features that are important to me: an automatic air assist, autofocusing, and an easy way to position the laser over my material. When the iKier K1 Pro Max came up for review, I was eager to try it because it has all of the …
iKier K1 Pro Max laser engraver review – 5 features make it an awesome engraver! Read More
REVIEW – Over the last few years I have become quite a fan of the xTool laser engraver and cutting machines. The latest offering from xTool is the S1 Laser Engraver and Cutter, and it certainly has quite a few features that are amazing. However, the xTool S1 is missing one thing that the xTool …
xTool S1 laser engraver and cutter review – World’s first 40W enclosed diode laser cutter! Read More
SPONSORED NEWS – On October 11th, the renowned sculpting machine brand xTool made waves in the industry by announcing the release of what they proclaim to be the world’s first 40W enclosed diode laser cutter-the xTool S1. A deep dive into their official website reveals a suite of impressive features that promise to redefine the …
NEWS – This is for all of the DIYers and crafters out there who are looking to upgrade your laser engraving and cutting equipment. Until October 6th, 2023, xTool is holding a 3rd anniversary sale where they are offering up to 60% off and 4% cashback on a selection of their laser engraving and cutting …
xTool is celebrating their 3rd anniversary with up to 60% off their high end engravers! Read More
REVIEW – Laser engraving produces smoke and fumes (which are sometimes dangerous, depending on the material). To address those issues, I’ve been investigating enclosures and filters for my engravers. However, most enclosures are made of flexible material supported by a frame that you have to assemble and I wanted a rigid enclosure. When I saw …
REVIEW – Over the last year, I’ve discovered that laser engraving is a fascinating and fun hobby. I’ve enjoyed using my Two Trees TTS-55 5W laser engraver but discovered that a more powerful diode laser would be better for cutting through thicker 6mm wood which is my material of choice. The Sculpfun S30 Ultra 22W …
Sculpfun S30 Ultra 22W laser engraver review – awesome, though expensive Read More
REVIEW – Laser Engraving is fun. I discovered this after reviewing the Two Trees TTS-55 laser engraver. However, that engraver uses only a 5W laser which needed to do 11-15 passes to cut through 6mm basswood. So, when the Two Trees TTS-20 Pro 20W laser engraver came up for review, I wanted to see how …
REVIEW – I’ve had my eye on Glowforge since their record-setting debut on Kickstarter in September 2015. Glowforge’s compact laser cutting and engraving machine brought lasers into the home crafter and small business arena. After almost 8 years of waiting, I was finally able to get my hands on one. What is it? The Glowforge …
REVIEW – A while back, I got to review the LaserPecker 3 fiber laser engraver. It was my first dip into the laser engraver world. I was excited to get a chance to engrave all sorts of materials, but then I found out there was a limit to what a fiber laser could engrave due …
Laserpecker 4 laser engraver review – the best of both worlds Read More
ARTICLE – I recently reviewed the xTool P2 laser engraver. I’ve had it a little over a month and I’m still loving it. I wanted to compare and contrast the xTool P2 with the popular Glowforge Pro laser engraver. There are some things to keep in mind when comparing one machine to the other. The …
xTool P2 vs Glowforge Pro; laser engravers compared and contrasted Read More
REVIEW – My life has revolved around lasers ever since I reviewed the xTool M1 laser in 2022. xTool recently came out with their most powerful laser cutter and engraver to date; The xTool P2 Versatile and Smart Desktop 55W CO2 Laser Cutter. This is the laser machine I have been waiting for since I …
xTool P2 smart desktop 55W CO2 laser cutter and engraver review – This is a game changer! Read More
REVIEW – Last October, my brother (the real woodworker) and I reviewed the Atezr P20 Plus laser engraving machine. Despite a few quirks—addressed in this review—we quite liked the engraver. In fact, my brother still uses it to make great gifts and a few money-making side projects. This review is a follow-up to the P20 …
ATEZR L2 24W Laser Engraver review – making a great engraver even better Read More
REVIEW – There’s nothing quite like the joy and satisfaction of making stuff. It takes time, effort, and the right tools to get the job done. For laser engraving, Longer’s B1 30-Watt packs potent power for project progress, but for heaven’s sake, please be careful! It’s a beast! What is it? The Longer B1 is …
Longer B1 30-Watt Laser Engraver review – “With great power comes great responsibility” Read More