Thank you so much! I always hope people can understand what I am trying to show them. It's really hard for me to describe things, I am alot better at just doing them lol. But It's getting alot easier the more videos I make.
I just subscribed. Normally I do not subscribe to TH-camrs that have things given to them. That being said I understand you have worked hard to get to the point of a number of subscribers to have this done with the expectations of return on investment on the vendors point of view. I have a 4.2 laser, and it does not cut for crap. I am retired and do not expect to make enough to get my own Thunder Laser, but I like what you are doing so I want to see more. Thank You!
Most definitely! I unfortunately didn’t have time on that one I didn’t wanna make a super long video. But I’ll be sure to do a video on standoffs and mounting!
Awesome video, love seeing the creativity! Keep up the awesome work and videos! For the difference in cutting power from the left to right side, or front to back, it may be beam alignment related. If you haven't checked it, one of the mirrors may be misaligned and tipping the beam as it goes from one to the next, and as the gantry goes to the other corners of the bed, it may see a drop in power because of not being centered in the mirrors or part of the beam getting blocked on the way to the next mirror or catching the nozzle if its not centered on the lens coming into the head. Not always the answer, but it is the most common thing I see when people experience extreme differences in results across the 4 corners/center of the work bed. Keep on rocking!
Thank you!! I am very excited to share some of the more advanced techniques I have used on signs I have made. Once you get into cutting them and rewiring them there is so much cool stuff you can do with them.
Great video, and very informative! I've been wanting to do an LED sign, and this just made that a much less daunting task. Can't wait for the next one!!
Have you looked at the bolt? It's alot smaller and comes with an RF tube. It was hard to choose between the bolt and the Nova 51 but in the end it came down to bed size since I do alot of large signs.
This is so wonderful!!! I am in the process of designing my first laser-cut LED sign for my sewing workshop. Did you put frosted plastic behind the letters? I love how that looks! ❤ Thanks for the awesome video!
Thanks for this easy to follow video! Can you talk about shipping these and do you typically keep the back of the sign with the wiring exposed and include the hardware? Excited to see more options! Congrats on your Thunder and channel success!
Thank you! Haven't shipped any yet but I also haven't tried to market them online or anything. I stay busy with local work so haven't seen the need to. As far as the back it depends. This customer had a low budget to work with so I just left it open. You can frame them out and put a thin piece of wood on the back to cover them. That is if you don't want the light shining out the back. So really it just depends. I do Include hardware but if it's reasonable I usually go hang them my self. I do this for two reasons. One, it helps build relationships with customers. Two, I always worry they are going to mess them up. 😂
Thanks for the video! I’m just starting out with my laser so quick question. Is your back open? What did you put in the holes you cut and what did you use to hang it? My daughter would love me to try her name for her room:) Thanks for the information.
Yes the back is open. I used standoffs to mount it. I actually just did a video about using standoffs. Go check that video out it should answer your questions and show you how to use them.
I linked both. The non white ones are cheaper and some people don't care so I want to give options. This is the link to the ones with white. amzn.to/3WO54LF
I've never had any real luck with the adhesive on the back of the lights sticking for very long, Is that all you use and how long do you expect the lights to stay stuck? Thanks for the video, I'm really looking forward to more on this subject.
Those lights I used in this video stick really well but the more expensive version of these lights I use. Usually I have to use CA glue with them especially around the bends and corners. I highly recommend the lights I linked in the description
Found your from Spicier design on he’s tumblr engraving. Can you make a video for a Stanley 40oz cup full wrap on a Xtool S1 20w. There really isn’t but 1 other video but after seeing how you help SD. I’m thinking your settings will be spot on!
Unfortunately I don't have the riser base for my S1. I'll eventually do a full wrap on one of my lasers. One thing that really helped me was just doing a line about 5mm wide that ran from the top to the bottom. I would run that line over and over with different settings and focus heights until I found the right combination.
Yes absolutely. I have done similar signs on my diode laser your just limited by the size of your working area. You can also use the print and cut feature in Lightburn to make signs bigger than your working area. Also it make take you several passes to cut the wood depending on what thickness of wood you use.
Hi there. I found you at 2am the other night, while not able to sleep, lol! Do you have an idea for a mini set of lights, probably battery operated for a piece like a 4 inch square? I thought I would pick your brain, maybe you have come across in your research. I find them, but 20 ft. Is a bit much. Truly enjoyed your videos!
Hello. I have not found any that short but you should be able to cut them down. Search TH-cam for cutting LED strips. It's an easy process but you have to cut them at the right place.
Really appreciate your non-abrasive tone and personality, unlike many other tubers/makers.
Thank you I truely appreciate that!
Thank you for all of the tutorials!!!!! They are so easy to follow! I love your work!
Thank you so much! I always hope people can understand what I am trying to show them. It's really hard for me to describe things, I am alot better at just doing them lol. But It's getting alot easier the more videos I make.
I just subscribed. Normally I do not subscribe to TH-camrs that have things given to them. That being said I understand you have worked hard to get to the point of a number of subscribers to have this done with the expectations of return on investment on the vendors point of view. I have a 4.2 laser, and it does not cut for crap. I am retired and do not expect to make enough to get my own Thunder Laser, but I like what you are doing so I want to see more. Thank You!
Thank you so much for subscribing 🙌🏼 & your kind words😊
Congrats on the new setup!
Thank you!!!! So far I am loving it.
Very nice. Lookiing forward to more advanced signs.
I am excited to make the video for the more advanced signs but figured I should start slow.
Nice addition to the shop. Much success to you in your business!!
Thanks a bunch!
Can you do a video on how you finished the sign? Attaching the standoff and how it mounts?
Most definitely! I unfortunately didn’t have time on that one I didn’t wanna make a super long video. But I’ll be sure to do a video on standoffs and mounting!
@@WyldeWillow Great video....I would like to a video on the standoffs and mounting also.
@@papado72my next video will be all about stand offs! Should be done by next week!
Awesome video, love seeing the creativity! Keep up the awesome work and videos!
For the difference in cutting power from the left to right side, or front to back, it may be beam alignment related. If you haven't checked it, one of the mirrors may be misaligned and tipping the beam as it goes from one to the next, and as the gantry goes to the other corners of the bed, it may see a drop in power because of not being centered in the mirrors or part of the beam getting blocked on the way to the next mirror or catching the nozzle if its not centered on the lens coming into the head. Not always the answer, but it is the most common thing I see when people experience extreme differences in results across the 4 corners/center of the work bed. Keep on rocking!
Great info!! Thank you so much! I’ll definitely check it out! 🤗
Looks great!!
Thanks!!
fun video...havn't made one of these signs yet..but might. the difference is lighting options was very informative. Love my Thunder 51/130.
Thank you!!
Definitely give it a shot it’s so fun!
You might want to check and make sure the laser bed is parallel to the laser head. Check all 4 corners.
I did check when I got it but I'll have to double check. I was pretty excited to get it running so I might have not leveled it perfectly. Thanks!
Great video. Looking forward to some more advanced signs! Thank you!
Thank you!! I am very excited to share some of the more advanced techniques I have used on signs I have made. Once you get into cutting them and rewiring them there is so much cool stuff you can do with them.
Excellent video…thanks for sharing!
Great video, and very informative! I've been wanting to do an LED sign, and this just made that a much less daunting task. Can't wait for the next one!!
Ya they aren’t very difficult as long as you try and keep it simple at first, while you learn.
I love it! Can't wait to see the more next level versions.
Thanks ! Stay tuned!!
Con on the upgrade.
I’m looking to get into LED signs
They are so fun to make!! And thank you
Congrats on the upgrade!
Thank you!
Sign turned out great.
Thanks😊
Just amazing and beautiful
THUNDER!!!!! WOOOOOoooo!
That’s an awesome laser. I wanted to get one of those but I haven’t got the space. Great video.
Have you looked at the bolt? It's alot smaller and comes with an RF tube. It was hard to choose between the bolt and the Nova 51 but in the end it came down to bed size since I do alot of large signs.
@@WyldeWillowI bought the Xtool p2 it fits perfect into my small office space but I really want to buy a thunder in the future.
@@ajvaldezyeah it’s really a huge game changer! Definitely recommend
Great video!
Thank you very much!!!
This is so wonderful!!! I am in the process of designing my first laser-cut LED sign for my sewing workshop. Did you put frosted plastic behind the letters? I love how that looks! ❤ Thanks for the awesome video!
Thank you for the comment! And no I have tried that yet but it sounds super cool!
Thanks for this easy to follow video! Can you talk about shipping these and do you typically keep the back of the sign with the wiring exposed and include the hardware? Excited to see more options! Congrats on your Thunder and channel success!
Thank you! Haven't shipped any yet but I also haven't tried to market them online or anything. I stay busy with local work so haven't seen the need to. As far as the back it depends. This customer had a low budget to work with so I just left it open. You can frame them out and put a thin piece of wood on the back to cover them. That is if you don't want the light shining out the back. So really it just depends. I do Include hardware but if it's reasonable I usually go hang them my self. I do this for two reasons. One, it helps build relationships with customers. Two, I always worry they are going to mess them up. 😂
Thanks for the video! I’m just starting out with my laser so quick question. Is your back open? What did you put in the holes you cut and what did you use to hang it? My daughter would love me to try her name for her room:) Thanks for the information.
Yes the back is open. I used standoffs to mount it. I actually just did a video about using standoffs. Go check that video out it should answer your questions and show you how to use them.
Thanks for the video! Are the lights that are linked abou the “W” or “White” lights that you were talking about? Thanks.
I linked both. The non white ones are cheaper and some people don't care so I want to give options. This is the link to the ones with white.
amzn.to/3WO54LF
Escellent video
I've never had any real luck with the adhesive on the back of the lights sticking for very long, Is that all you use and how long do you expect the lights to stay stuck? Thanks for the video, I'm really looking forward to more on this subject.
Those lights I used in this video stick really well but the more expensive version of these lights I use. Usually I have to use CA glue with them especially around the bends and corners. I highly recommend the lights I linked in the description
@@WyldeWillow thanks so much for the help, I'll try the lights in the link for my next sign. Great tip on the CA blue, I hadn't thought of using it.
Found your from Spicier design on he’s tumblr engraving. Can you make a video for a Stanley 40oz cup full wrap on a Xtool S1 20w. There really isn’t but 1 other video but after seeing how you help SD. I’m thinking your settings will be spot on!
Unfortunately I don't have the riser base for my S1. I'll eventually do a full wrap on one of my lasers. One thing that really helped me was just doing a line about 5mm wide that ran from the top to the bottom. I would run that line over and over with different settings and focus heights until I found the right combination.
@@WyldeWillow looking forward to seeing that video. I used your recommended settings as a starting point. As this works perfectly with even tumblers
Can this be made on a diode?
Yes absolutely. I have done similar signs on my diode laser your just limited by the size of your working area. You can also use the print and cut feature in Lightburn to make signs bigger than your working area. Also it make take you several passes to cut the wood depending on what thickness of wood you use.
Great Job... #thunderlaserusa
Would love a link to the file for your focus “ruler”
Let me add the file to my Etsy. And I’ll let you know when it’s on there
Hi there. I found you at 2am the other night, while not able to sleep, lol! Do you have an idea for a mini set of lights, probably battery operated for a piece like a 4 inch square? I thought I would pick your brain, maybe you have come across in your research. I find them, but 20 ft. Is a bit much. Truly enjoyed your videos!
Hello. I have not found any that short but you should be able to cut them down. Search TH-cam for cutting LED strips. It's an easy process but you have to cut them at the right place.
Nerdforge light.
So you just glue the lights down instead of pealing off the "back" revealing the sticky side.
Oh no lol I peel it to stick it down. I use glue in the corners where I bend them sometimes though if it needs it
Ok Lol I didn't see you do the "peel" so at least I know for sure now 😂
@@angrygaragemechanicyes definitely peel and stick 😂 sorry I should have done a close up lol
Children and Marriage? But... you are cutting with LIGHT! Like SUPERMAN! (ok with electricity and co2 gas and mirrors and lenses - but then LIGHT!)
Okay your right, I just didn't want to hurt their feelings 😂
@@WyldeWillow you are 1 step away from owning a lightsaber