Find Your Perfect Kerf

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[@philipershler420]

Steve, this a wonderful presentation. First you showed how to get the test cuts and burn them just as they come. Next you showed (confusingly) that the even kerf sizes got progressively tighter while the odd sizes did not. Finally, you ran the tests at 45 degrees and explained that due to rectangular lasers spot shape why all of the tests get progressively tighter. These demonstrations should allow most anyone to understand how to adjust kerf for boxes. WELL DONE!👍

[@doen.8724]

This was beyond helpful and informative! Fantastic video. A must watch for anyone trying to create boxes or anything that needs to fit together. Clearly presented.. You are a gem! Of course I found your after spending hours doing test cuts and beating my head against the wall because the pieces did not fit like my test pieces. Thanks a million! Will be sending you a $ Thanks, momentarily.

[@LarryDMitchell]

Steve, explained very well and FYI I copied the link and emailed it to myself. I put the email of the video link in a folder so later I can find it easier. This is one of those videos!

[@mikeguidry49]

EXCELLENT!! That makes so much sense. That was such an informative and helpful video Steve, thanks so much. Can’t wait to do that test.

[@rebeltaz123]

Very interesting. Never thought of it like that, but it makes perfect sense!

[@francisburton916]

Hi Steve..great video, thanks..I spent all day yesterday doing that but by trial and error..this will make life a lot easier.

[@jwmadzelan101]

thanks, you have answered a lot of my questions I have been confused about with kerfs. outstanding presentation.

[@DaveFisherLSAeronaut]

Very nice practical turtorial. Thanks Hobo.

[@viperelbow]

Absolutely brilliant! Although I'm still a six month newbie, I've graduated to the Roly Mk2 and it's a whole 'nother world. I really like your in depth explanation and visual demos. You made a near microscopic concept understandable. Much less intimidated now by box construction. Thank you for your time, talent and patience. Us small fry really appreciate a big kahuna who will help us swim upstream. Kudos!

[@doen.8724]

Thanks!

[@StacyB_997.2]

As Wayne and Garth so beautifully coined: "...we're not worthy, we're not worthy!..."

[@JimmyLee0757]

GAME CHANGER. Thanks for sharing

[@Mike-sn9nv]

Really Really appreciate you presenting this. Just subscribed.

[@vikingwind25]

This is something I have been struggling over. I like your new solo videos. Very informative. Thanks!.

[@emmastalker1784]

Excellent information as per usual😊❤

[@ronward2693]

Great information. I knew the spot was a rectangle but I never thought to search for an angle that would provide a consistent kerf.

[@walonguy111]

Great video Steve, very helpful.

[@kiehamilton134]

That is an excellent solution for kerf size. Thank you.

[@markhaskins4421]

Awesome,well explained

[@3dtwerking324]

I use a slightly different method on all materials & power settings. This works for not just boxes but inlays and anything that needs a good fit. It also gives you the X & Y beam difference which is very important for things like inlays. Diode lasers often have a different X and Y kerf. If your trying to get a good inlay you need to compensate for both. Speed, power, material and thickness change kerf on a laser. The finest kerf is less power, more speed and usually multiple passes. Single pass at slow speed is the widest kerf. Less power and more speed force the high intensity center of the beam to cut or do damage while the outer beam rings not having enough energy to do damage. Its a tricky balance.