I really hope this video was helpful to someone, I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on improving the content. join in the competitons here **£5 to WIN**: raffall.com/joshuadelisle And here are the latest deals from Creality: coupon code: FNPALL10 UK: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2263918&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack= EU: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2263919&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack= AU: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2304529&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack= CA: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2304531&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack= There are more links and information in the description also. Cheers J
@@madengineer9072 thank you. I expect push back. But I just don't feel comfortable keeping it to myself when people need to hear the truth and to be saved. Cheers J
Protip: You can disable the safety features and leave the lid open while cutting if you reach in behind the front fascia and click the two buttons on the left. They're simple ratcheting black plus-sign click buttons. It's a real crap design. You cannot disable JUST the drawer, or JUST the lid protection. All-or-nothing.
@@TrueHelpTV with the lid down and the tray in it is very much fully enclosed from the laser beam. The extraction pulls any containments out creating negative pressure so only clean air is getting in through any gaps. Cheers J
Did a great job of filming clear shots that let you see what's going on. I especially appreciated ylou being clear on the design issues and showing them. Focus on actual and useful in formation rather than over-emphasizing channel style is a welcome thing. Very helpful for an entry level commercial entrepreneur who's moving closer to a more full commercial level. Can't afford to waste time or money upgrading and these sorts of reviews and demonstrations are invaluable. Great analysis and commentary. Fantastic insights. I'm working in game design and your insights on laser cutting vs. 3D printing utility is spot on. The design-in advance for 2D cutting as an alternative and speedier 3D alternative is spot on.
Laser etching on glass and stone is another great application. I etched a memorial plaque for my late wife, which we buried with her ashes underneath a tree in the garden. It came out wonderfully.
Wow you are by far the best producer of interesting content out there. The information is so detailed in all that you do with no extra talking about things that is not the subject. I really enjoyed the time I spent in your channel. Thank you for being you! Owner of a falcon 2 pro 40w
I'm here because because I like the way you approach things, you seem like someone willing to try things, and quite smart, I have learn a bunch useful things from your videos and I'm grateful for the knowledge and entertainment, and I plan to keep coming back. On the last topic, I personally prefer it when people treat their beliefs or fait, just as they treat their genitals, is perfectly fine to enjoy them and share them with adults that consent to that, but I prefer not to partake in that party or seen them flung around unannounced, but this is your channel, so you do you! I hope you have a great day, and look forward to the gasifier video.
I've been following you since the days before the stag book-ends, and have greatly appreciated your creativity, ability and integrity. I'm not into CNC, 3D Printers, and lasers, but I still enjoy your channel. As a follower of Jesus for 41 years, I appreciate the firm but gentle way that you have expressed your faith. I too credit the truth I found, with keeping me alive through younger years. The turmoil of neurodivergence can be difficult. Please keep the content coming.
@@jefflyell wow thank you so much for supporting me over the years and I thank God for pulling us out that dark pit and In to understanding the gift He gave us to do what we do best. Blessings to you and yours. Cheers J
O.K., it’s 42 hours after watching this video and I have added a laser cross hair to my AtomStack A20 and calibrated it in LightBurn… WHAT A GAME CHANGER! Thank you, you rock!
Top drawer review Josh👏🏻, I'm not a man of faith but so enjoy your expertise and honesty and it draws me back to watch your videos. Keep up the fantastic work👍🏻🇮🇪
@@nonchalanto Thank you. That's very kind of you. I really feel our time is very short now and I want as many people as possible to be saved and have the same meaningful relationship with God as I do. Cheers J
I love how you never fail to include making cool and beautiful and useful things in your product review videos. I got my raffal tix, they will pay off, if not in a prize, then in keeping your excellent content coming!
@@StevePotter thank you so much for the encouragement Steve and I really appreciate your support. I try to always include an interesting project for sure. Cheers J
Your faith clearly brings you comfort and purpose, and I'm grateful you felt comfortable enough to let us glimpse that. May your faith continue to be a source of strength and guidance in your life. Cheers Joshua!
Lovely to see your journey and happy to hear your story, more people need to share who they are on TH-cam as that seems to have been lost of late with people chasing the algorithms and silly thumbnails.
@@kerrigreen2626 thank you. I'm pretty sure I'll get back lash and lose subscribers for talking about it. But I feel it's the right thing to do. There's no point trying to store riches on earth as they're useless when I leave. Cheers J
Thanks for the review! I have the Falcon 2 40W model. I am cutting 1/2” thick Baltic birch plywood at 100% power, at 4mm/sec. Single pass, beautiful cut. No erosion from burning. I’m actually making cabinet drawers. My 40W CO2 laser only cuts 1/8” ply efficiently. Struggles on anything thicker. I bought the Creality tent for my Falcon. Works okay, but will build my own enclosure with 2020 aluminum. Keep the faith!
Thank you for your excellent review. I'm fortunate to have a 40watt Falcon and can say its an incredibly versatile tool. The added protection is a very good idea, however the problem you had with the cover is entirely predictable. You have to question just how much you need to see what's going on when the laser is firing. Much better to have good access to line up work. With out a cross hair, I question how you can use one for precision work. I fitted one using you previous video and it's essential. I find the edge burning of wood difficult to accept. Better to stay within sensible thickness of material surely. I have used a 2kw laser in the past and to see it cut 6mm steel is something to experience. Finally Lightburn is one of the best programs I've ever used, it doesn't stop delivering. Your videos are excellent, rest assured you help people better themselves by viewing them. Please keep them coming and take care.
@@andrewclingan4052 thank you so much. You have very good points to consider. I agree with the burnt edge issue, that's why normally I use a high speed and multiple passes. However on this model it proved to be inaccurate probably because the slats move when the air assist is on high. So I think I prefer the honeycomb design better. All the very best. Cheers J
I have seen a comb cut to stop the slats moving on TH-cam and it makes alot of sense. Just the inertia in the machine is enough to make work move.@@joshuadelisle
In lightburn try swutching your fill settings between fill groups together and fill shapes individualy. You can sometimes save quite a lot of travel time and ultimately reduce the cycle time significantly where text is spread apart.
Hi Josh, I’ve been watching for a few years! Loved your blacksmith vids, but have also appreciated your reviews on equipment: heater welders and also the generation of wood gas to power a generator. Awesome videos, research and applications. I live in the north of Australia and am looking to move off grid and be semi self sufficient. Your work has been inspirational. Thank you for your work
@@Mrdeedee2001 thank you so much. That's very kind. I'll be sure to do lots of cost effective self sufficiency as it's where I'm going with the channel. Cheers J
Your willingness to share your faith makes me that much more interested in watching your videos. I have always enjoyed them but they seem more special now. BTW I had read all the scripture engraved on your seat before the video was over. Hopefully others did also. Great passages!
Thank you so much. There is good fundamental wisdom in those passages. I'm looking to share the gospel in the best way possible without putting people off too much, I know Im not going to win them all but to lead as many as possible to be saved is the only real purpose there is before it's too late. God bless and all the very best. Cheers J
Another great video Joshua, I like your honesty and the links to commerciality and the engineering tips and tricks which are gold to us self-taught makers. You and I will never agree on the topic of faith or religion but that's OK because I respect you and your choices. Whatever gets you through the night brother. Keep making this great content.
@@mancavefirethank you, I respect you too, but I do pray you get a fresh revelation and experience God personally. Otherwise I'm very glad you enjoy my content and find it useful. Lots more to come. Cheers J
The camera image at around 1:40 looks like they just didn't remove the barrel distortion, which leads me to believe that their calibration method is just hogwash. Given the price tag and all the other deficiencies I'd say this is unacceptable.
The laser review was thorough and informative. The camp stool part produced something attractive and functional. As for the philosophical bit at the end, if no one can prove or disprove something, it makes no sense to debate whether one should believe or disbelieve that thing. I believe that mockingbirds, well, mock me while I'm playing golf. You believe that birds can't really talk. I am just as entitled to my belief as you are to yours.
As a laser operator hustling joblists between 3 10+ KW industrial fiber lasers, I have no use for a desktop laser cutter, but I can't deny the incredible inspiration to create this machine would give people. To be fair, I'm privvy to have access to equipment capable of cutting 30mm RVS at higher speeds than this 60 watt diode laser can manage. I'm hoping the desktop laser cutting space will have room for improvement regarding metal cutting. In my opinion, the true home laser revolution will only happen when these things are capable of cutting atleast 3 mm rvs or cheap cold rolled steel. I'm holding my breath on Aluminium, given the high reflectivity being the number one factor for decreasing laser lifetime. Steel should be a decent possibility, if the industry is willing to invest in air protection. Cutting steel creates very fine rust powder, especially when using helper gas like Nitrogen. At industrial scale, it's not uncommon for 16 bar's of nitrogen being pushed through a 1.5 mm gaslens/nozzle. Bedslats are eroded away to nothing by cutting Aluminium on Nitrogen, but they accumulate slag when cutting thick steel on Oxygen, etc etc.. Tldr; there is many hurdles to be overcome before that kind of capability trickles down to the hobby and homeshops..
I enjoy your reviews & interesting you’re like the vancouver carpenter w/r/t your faith - if i don’t want to watch that, then there’s a pause button or skip fwd - never understood people unsubscribing when they can skip anything they don’t like. Whether I agree with your faith or not, I don’t mind at all someone being honest about who they are. Cheers & keep up the good work.
@@toddsawicki thank you so much. That's very kind and considerate. If people simply take offence with with someone's different perspective then there's no discussion to what could be the truth and so there is no progress just polarising disagreements. All the very best. Cheers J
I work at an advanced manufacturing facility run by NJIT. In our fleet of awesome equipment we have a Phillips hybrid. It combines a HAAS UMC750 with a Meltio metal additive system. The reason i bring it up is because it uses a set of 6 200W diode lasers to fuse metal wire into 3D shapes. I'm not sure exactly what laser tech it uses but i know they are a type of blue diode laser. They are not ytterbium fibber lasers. They are definitely the most powerful CW non fiber lasers Ive come across. But the Meltio system cost as much as my house so its not really fair to compare it to a desktop laser cutter.
@@nobodysbusiness87 wow that's some serious kit. I get a lot of my steel laser cut with a 10kw laser which costs about £500k. It's definitely not a consumer desktop version though. It has an auto feed system for 2.4m sheets of steel up to 12mm thick. Cheers J
hi Joshua. I appreciate your channel and the no-nonsence approach to things. Your little parting phrase at the end of each vid ties up with your faith as well. To have a life worth living there has to be a purpose. Your character speaks well of who you spend time with.
@@treeoflifeenterprises thank you so much, that's very kind. I very much appreciate you taking the time to say very encouraging comments. All the very best. Cheers J
Joshua, I always your await your podcasts as I find them informative, useful, straight to the point and fair. This one differed a little, as you threw the insight in at the end. Whilst, as an athiest/agnostic/holder of the view such relationships are between 'you' and your God and don't need to be wrapped by a man made doctrine I felt compelled to say, I found it an insight into a person whom I respect remotely (and won't lose any for by the last segment) And as such respect you for your insight, even if we may not meet on that said path Keep up the good work, I possibly wouldn't laiden all your new content with the insights as this, but every so often as ending... I certain wouldnt stop watching for Cheers
@@SuperMerlin2005 Thank you so much for being kind, supportive and respectful. Ultimately I want you to know God as I do, which I know to be through Jesus only... Also that there is credible evidence for such a claim if you're prepared to objectively search and lay aside pre conceived understanding. The reason I'm pushing this narrative is such an invite must be made available before the doors are closed for good as the metaphor goes. it is surely wise to consider all evidence before making a full decision on where you stand regarding God. Otherwise I'm very glad you enjoy my videos and benefit from the creative projects I do. All the very best. Cheers J
Great job. The key safety features, enclosure with interlock, separate operational key, and all that allow them to list a laser as a lower class like class 1. Then they can sell to facilities that have laser safety officers that will allow it onsite. If you dont care about all that, most of the safety measures can be sidestepped. That measuring system is a bit ole fashion though.
I think the image geometry could be improved quite a bit in software by convolution with the lens parameters. It's a very controlled environment for that sort of thing, you know exactly where the camera is and the focal plane should remain pretty close to dead parallel with the work surface.
Very nice your experiment. For the camera i saw another video were you can adjust the distorsion. I have many lasers, from 90w co2 to 30/60/50 fiber and 5w uv and another 30w rf co2. Nice how this diode laser can engrave leather, i think the only down is they are very slow at engraving and the bold laser ray at 60w.
Fabulous video, so much useful practical information all convincing me that for what I do a laser would not be useful to me. Great philosophy of life, making good use of one’s time & giving others ideas to think about. Thank you for sharing!
They could add a periscope arrange of lenses to solve the lack of distance for a narrower camera lens maybe. or just add more cameras and correct for the deformation with code.
Plywood is sized by it's pre-finished thickness. So if it's rough ply, it should be pretty close to it's labelled size. Finish ply has been sanded, so will be a bit thinner.
@@chrisw1462 it actually depends on the grade quality. Cheaper plys are inconsistent in thickness especially if they have a absorbed moisture over time. Cheers J
You make amazing videos, always a pleasure to watch you are very skilled. The only thing I would say is that you should have had a bait in the water while whittling your sticks, more fishing time 🎣
@@petermarin lol. It still has people suspicious but it is all legit and above board. At least Raffall insists it is completely legal and is monitored by the UK gambling commission. The idea is that it's a competition hosted by Raffall in the UK and they legally sell the back the items to the winners and so it is acceptable under US gambling law. The Royal family use it too so if they can use it then I guess I can. Not that the Royals aren't into scandals.... 🤷 I'm not for gambling of most kinds but a raffle to me is acceptable. Cheers J
@@Nduk123 I think 18mm thick is your limit for high quality. You can go thicker but you risk burning, than less you do many passes at a fast speed. Lasers are more precise convenient, and have greater detail than a CNC router and you don't need to clamp down the material and there's very little waste debre. However a CNC router is faster in many applications and can cut deeper. Cheers J
Hi Joshua would you be willing to do an update of your Sheppach metal bandsaw? I purchased one but it arrived in terrible condition, I'm not sure if I should order a replacement or get my money back. What are your thoughts? Is yours still in ok working order maybe this was just a one off? Regards Rob
@@Hammerandhilt Hi Rob. I used mine in the video previous to this one for making an aluminium heat exchanger. I would send it back for a replacement if it's in bad condition. It should be perfect otherwise. It's definitely a cheap model so you can't expect too much but mine is working just fine for what I need. Cheers J
Cheers for taking the time to reply, yes this model is a very bad case the casting for one wheel is way out so causes the frame to bend excessively when running, and the potentiometer in the trigger is causing the speed to pulsate but I have seen so much good spoken about them. I understand they are a hobby grade but I only plan to use it as a substitute for cutting small stock every now and again to save on grinder discs. Regards Rob
I have the older creality 20W. I discovered relatively quickly that this is an expensive way of burning wood. I recommend buying a wood burning stove instead and save cluttering up the house with pointless bits of burned wood everywhere.
I was damaged by a member of the church I dedicated 10 years of my life to. I still have my belief, but I won't let it be my all. Life is there to be lived and enjoyed.
@@thesalopgardener That's unfortunately the case for a lot of people, I myself have witnessed terrible behaviour from members of churches. Note that Jesus spoke directly against these people and warned that corrupted people like that will show up in churches (Matthew 7:15 - they come in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravenous walves) and even Paul in Corinthians also addresses church disputes and encourages resolving them. Not every church is alive or spirit filled which depends on if the leadership is too controlling or religious and does not allow freedom of his spirit. We are however called to fellowship and work together as a united church. Remember Lions prowl around herds, they wait for one to go astray because the group is too Strong together and united. I would highly recommend joining a new church that is working in exactly the way it's described in the Bible. Like Jesus said 'you'll know by their fruit'. Cheers J
Thank you. I'm very pleased with how light and packable it is. I like it that it's made of materials that are able to be composted or repurposed too. Cheers J
24:35 is it on par though? Because being a diode laser it cannot cut light-coloured transparent acrylic sheet. That is one of the key reasons why people buy a CO2 laser vs a diode laser.
The wave lengths do affect different materials, as you know a diode version can mark stainless and mild steel easily and can engrave and cut opaque acrylic. Its dependent on what products you're making. The diode 60w certainly beats a 50w CO2 which is a common type. However I'm yet to test out my P2 55w to compare. Cheers J
G'day, I am looking at getting a laser cutter to cut airfoil ribs and misc. parts for Radio controlled gliders. All I need to do is cut 3mm balsa and 3mm 3 ply plywood. I see you have tested lots of different cutter/engravers, what would you recommend ??
@@larrylong6268 prior to paint everything should have a light sanding and all loose debris blown away. After that you'll want a primer and then the main coat. Cheers J
I have access to a 100W Co2 laser but it's a bit off a faff but very good and accurate. These days I only really need to cut smaller items. Will the Falcon 2 cut say 18mm plywood, MDF, and acrylics cleanly? Would you recommend it and does it require any air or chiller upgrades?
@@jagohazzzard hi. 18mm is very thick but the 60w will do it on plywood that is suitable for laser cutting. Not all plywood types work depending on the type of glue they used. It won't do MDF very well from my experience and only opaque acrylics, nothing clear. I've cut 50 mm thick black acrylic before on the 40w version. The best thing about diode lasers is they're simple, light and don't require any additional cooling just an air assist. I use a compressor flow regulator. Cheers J
That is the problem. However different lasers have a longer focus length which should reach all the way as I've tested before. I've cut 50mm thick black acrylic on the 40w version with minimal focus loss. Cheers J
I had the 40 Watt Falcon 2, it cut better using the Laser GRBL, like it would cut through 6mm MDF in 2 passes whereas if I used Lightburn with the exact same settings it would require about 5 passes. Why?
@@benjaminjensen111 40w non pro is better value for money in my opinion. Does what you want it to. You're not getting much better with the 60w. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle got it. 40 w non pro is the sweetspot. Thanks. 60 w is proably overkill coming to diode laser bc it will just cut with thicker "blade" /larger area (600 microns vs 400) and be less precise and maybe set things on fire. Just need the tent for the fumes I guess if in apartment :-)
@@johnduch2815I don't think that's the case necessarily. With CO2 lasers, which will potentially cut aluminium, the material is highly reflective to the beam.
@@johnduch2815 Nope because Aluminium is very good at heat transmission (like copper and brass) this means that there is just not enough concentrated heat to melt through, steel has a higher melting point than aluminium but it's a much poorer conductor of heat which is why you can cut thin steel with a diode laser but not thin aluminium
@@davidorf3921 my reply was to put it as simply as possible, but i need to add a line for everyone the addition is" if it reflects it, it will not cut it. do you understand my comment now? or do i have to get into physics 101 and send you a bill for the lesson.
yes its basicly the same. 12 diodes x 5.5w = 66w, creality went conservative because there is power loss when coupling lasers, whilst I think the competitor rounded it up higher to apear better. cheers J
23:00 I do understand that putting a big block of wood to cover the whole assembly and hitting IT with a mallet (not hammer) won't look good on camera, as it will block the view totally, but that would be much safer and accurate, in'it?
Firstly, the laser was impressive with the three levels. The enclosure çould have been better thought out, giving more flexibility to the owner/operator. Using a fish eye lens would introduce error just because the distortion is always there. The seat I thought was great, especially with your Bible references, a good personal touch. Having faith with your chosen path is important to sustain you through your life. My Pagan path has been tested at times but it has served me well for 57 years. Bright blessings and may your path allows be in the light. Good post, thank you 👍
Thank you so much. I very much appreciate your support and kindness. I have no doubt paganism brings sufficient meaning and purpose especially in healing power of nature. I would still like to encourage you to find Jesus though and have a relationship with the creator of nature and not to listen to the spirits which I believe are deceptive in their intentions. But know that I mean that out of love. Cheers J
I can understand your frustration about the camera. BUT: 👉 The solution to get proper images is simple, as you can see in my Falcon 2 Pro 22 W review (on my channel). Just follow the tip shown there and you're good to go. Besides that, great video 👍
@@3D_Printing_Geek I think there needs to be better instructions for the camera which I take creality will address after seeing my video. The set up needs to be fluid and not have to be trial and error with an integrated system. Cheers J
Would be quite an easy mod to make some extra panels to raise the lid and camera further from the bed. Re the diode, the big issue with these super powerful models is their beam diameter is much greater. Less accurate if you want good resolution for engraving fine details. They are also way too expensive. I originally had an Ortur with no enclosure and 10w laser. Ended up moving the laser module to my enclosed cnc. Huge bed size and overhead camera is well away from the bed.
@@101JRA you wanted to see another one? The one I built is working well but maybe a bit slow for forging. I'll likely add a larger pump or couple several pumps together. Cheers J
Unfortunately, the Creality UK store STILL does not sell laser cutters/engravers. So you have to buy it from the US store. God knows how much the import duties are on top of one of the already expensive brands out there.
I have a question not sure if you can help me with this, i have the creality falcon pro 2 40w , can i get the 60w module and put it to the one i have? help!
Diameter of Laser Beam will have a significant effect, 60 W with a 0.6mm beam diameter means you are getting 212 Watts per square mm, if we look at a 20W laser with a 0.06mm beam diameter (as claimed by Neje) you get a massive 7073 Watts per square mm but this is not the only factor, the basw wattage of the laser controls how fast you get heat transfer so if you could get the same size beam on a 60W laser it would be up at 21,219 Watts per square mm or 100 times the energy per square mm, so you are looking at optics, most diode lasers use a prism to focus all of the diodes to a single point not fibre optics, you get a small amount of energy loss in the prism, thus whilst the diodes produce 5.5W optical output you loose about 0.5W per diode as it passes through the prism and focussing lens, so in theory you can get more power from a diode laser IF you can improve the Prism and focussing Lens to get a smaller beam diameter, however getting improved prisms may not be cost effective, there are significant price jumps between 4, 8 and 12 diode lasers and this is down to the cost of the ever more complicated prisms. (I've shown the calculations for a perfect circular straight sided beam, the reality is that the beam will not be perfectly circular and is more likely to look like a tiny rectangle with rounded off corners that forms a slightly hourglass shaped beam but the principles are correct, the tighter the beam diameter for the same optical power the more efficient it will be at cutting) As for cutting, in theory you should run at 90% of full power to prolong the life of the LED's and cut as quickly as possible with the best airflow (speed and volume) as you can, only reducing output power if you can get full depth cuts at maximum speed and 90% power, but you may find max speed causes other issues so need to lower this, this reduces the excess burning you get around cuts through deeper material, also ideally you want to extract the smoke from below, this helps prevent the lens getting coated in soot and other stickier materials. You should where possible change the height of the laser where you need to do multiple passes, these diode lasers do not have a perfect parallel sided beam, thus if you cut thick materials without altering the height above the material you will be concentrating most of the energy of the laser at a set height within the material which will result in significant charring and may cause fires as you see in your video cutting the thick MDF For engraving slightly defocussing the beam may give better results with a more even mark.
@@RinksRides I think it's unfair to judge on price before understanding performance and cost effectiveness. What I didn't mention is that it's cheaper than most equivalent CO2 desktop lasers. Cheers J
I think you need a different controller for the 60w to increase the power supply. I think you're better off with the 40w anyway as it's better value for money when testing the performance. Cheers J
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Thank you for being so open about your Faith. Rare to hear these days with all the pushback.
@@madengineer9072 thank you. I expect push back. But I just don't feel comfortable keeping it to myself when people need to hear the truth and to be saved. Cheers J
Protip: You can disable the safety features and leave the lid open while cutting if you reach in behind the front fascia and click the two buttons on the left. They're simple ratcheting black plus-sign click buttons. It's a real crap design. You cannot disable JUST the drawer, or JUST the lid protection. All-or-nothing.
"Fully enclosed" lol 2 seconds later, shows TONS of holes
@@TrueHelpTV with the lid down and the tray in it is very much fully enclosed from the laser beam. The extraction pulls any containments out creating negative pressure so only clean air is getting in through any gaps. Cheers J
As a TH-camr myself, I can really appreciate the effort you have put into this video. Research, testing, and editing. Wow! Awesome job.
@@RosaStringWorks thank you so much. It's time consuming work but very rewarding. Cheers J
Did a great job of filming clear shots that let you see what's going on. I especially appreciated ylou being clear on the design issues and showing them. Focus on actual and useful in formation rather than over-emphasizing channel style is a welcome thing.
Very helpful for an entry level commercial entrepreneur who's moving closer to a more full commercial level. Can't afford to waste time or money upgrading and these sorts of reviews and demonstrations are invaluable. Great analysis and commentary. Fantastic insights.
I'm working in game design and your insights on laser cutting vs. 3D printing utility is spot on. The design-in advance for 2D cutting as an alternative and speedier 3D alternative is spot on.
Laser etching on glass and stone is another great application. I etched a memorial plaque for my late wife, which we buried with her ashes underneath a tree in the garden. It came out wonderfully.
Great video as always,why you're not on mainstream TV is a mystery, hope you caught your supper 😂
God bless you Joshua 🙏
@@zubeystinzen540 bless you also. You're very kind. Cheers J
Wow you are by far the best producer of interesting content out there. The information is so detailed in all that you do with no extra talking about things that is not the subject. I really enjoyed the time I spent in your channel. Thank you for being you! Owner of a falcon 2 pro 40w
@@Eldarquest thank you so much, you're very kind. Cheers J
I'm here because because I like the way you approach things, you seem like someone willing to try things, and quite smart, I have learn a bunch useful things from your videos and I'm grateful for the knowledge and entertainment, and I plan to keep coming back.
On the last topic, I personally prefer it when people treat their beliefs or fait, just as they treat their genitals, is perfectly fine to enjoy them and share them with adults that consent to that, but I prefer not to partake in that party or seen them flung around unannounced, but this is your channel, so you do you!
I hope you have a great day, and look forward to the gasifier video.
I really watched for the laser review, BUT the leather seated stool crafting has made me a subscriber. love it and keep up the good work.
I've been following you since the days before the stag book-ends, and have greatly appreciated your creativity, ability and integrity. I'm not into CNC, 3D Printers, and lasers, but I still enjoy your channel.
As a follower of Jesus for 41 years, I appreciate the firm but gentle way that you have expressed your faith. I too credit the truth I found, with keeping me alive through younger years. The turmoil of neurodivergence can be difficult. Please keep the content coming.
@@jefflyell wow thank you so much for supporting me over the years and I thank God for pulling us out that dark pit and In to understanding the gift He gave us to do what we do best. Blessings to you and yours. Cheers J
Beautiful testimony at the end. Gentle, kind, genuine, full of hope and care.
Hopefully it was just enough for people to do their own research and break pre conceptions. Thank you for the encouragement. Cheers J
O.K., it’s 42 hours after watching this video and I have added a laser cross hair to my AtomStack A20 and calibrated it in LightBurn… WHAT A GAME CHANGER!
Thank you, you rock!
@@RodanChi well done 👍. Cheers J
Top drawer review Josh👏🏻, I'm not a man of faith but so enjoy your expertise and honesty and it draws me back to watch your videos. Keep up the fantastic work👍🏻🇮🇪
Thank you so much. I'm glad to have your support. Cheers J
I loved your honesty at the end of the video. That was a beautiful thing to say and a beautiful way to say it.
@@nonchalanto Thank you. That's very kind of you. I really feel our time is very short now and I want as many people as possible to be saved and have the same meaningful relationship with God as I do. Cheers J
I love how you never fail to include making cool and beautiful and useful things in your product review videos. I got my raffal tix, they will pay off, if not in a prize, then in keeping your excellent content coming!
@@StevePotter thank you so much for the encouragement Steve and I really appreciate your support. I try to always include an interesting project for sure. Cheers J
Your faith clearly brings you comfort and purpose, and I'm grateful you felt comfortable enough to let us glimpse that. May your faith continue to be a source of strength and guidance in your life. Cheers Joshua!
@@Nuketech421 thank you. It's my wish that everyone can find what I've found. Cheers J
Joshua; what I like most about your videos is the complete honesty, and detail.
Another fantastic video 👍🏼
Thank you so much. I hope to continue to give exactly what people need. Cheers J
How refreshing to have true honesty and intregrity. Enjoy the fishing and thank you for sharing. 👍🏻
Thank you so much. God bless. cheers J
Interesting video, as always. The last section was hilarious. Good luck in your future endeavours.
@@dav1dsm1th Thank you. All the very best. Cheers J
Lovely to see your journey and happy to hear your story, more people need to share who they are on TH-cam as that seems to have been lost of late with people chasing the algorithms and silly thumbnails.
@@kerrigreen2626 thank you. I'm pretty sure I'll get back lash and lose subscribers for talking about it. But I feel it's the right thing to do. There's no point trying to store riches on earth as they're useless when I leave. Cheers J
I love the juxtaposition of the Claw Hammer and the Computer.
I really enjoyed your videography and content.😃
@@stevengaines9837 thank you so much. That was not on purpose lol. Cheers J
Thanks. I echo all of the praise you've received here for your clear and informative style!
@@pskoen thank you so much. Cheers J
Very beautiful ending, raw and full of inner questions
Thanks for the review! I have the Falcon 2 40W model. I am cutting 1/2” thick Baltic birch plywood at 100% power, at 4mm/sec. Single pass, beautiful cut. No erosion from burning. I’m actually making cabinet drawers. My 40W CO2 laser only cuts 1/8” ply efficiently. Struggles on anything thicker. I bought the Creality tent for my Falcon. Works okay, but will build my own enclosure with 2020 aluminum. Keep the faith!
@@2manytoyz123 thank you. Yes the 40w version was one of the best that I've tested. God bless. Cheers J
Thank you for your excellent review. I'm fortunate to have a 40watt Falcon and can say its an incredibly versatile tool. The added protection is a very good idea, however the problem you had with the cover is entirely predictable. You have to question just how much you need to see what's going on when the laser is firing. Much better to have good access to line up work. With out a cross hair, I question how you can use one for precision work. I fitted one using you previous video and it's essential. I find the edge burning of wood difficult to accept. Better to stay within sensible thickness of material surely. I have used a 2kw laser in the past and to see it cut 6mm steel is something to experience. Finally Lightburn is one of the best programs I've ever used, it doesn't stop delivering.
Your videos are excellent, rest assured you help people better themselves by viewing them. Please keep them coming and take care.
@@andrewclingan4052 thank you so much. You have very good points to consider. I agree with the burnt edge issue, that's why normally I use a high speed and multiple passes. However on this model it proved to be inaccurate probably because the slats move when the air assist is on high. So I think I prefer the honeycomb design better. All the very best. Cheers J
I have seen a comb cut to stop the slats moving on TH-cam and it makes alot of sense. Just the inertia in the machine is enough to make work move.@@joshuadelisle
I'm a believer and I thank you for your testimony and the work you just did. Beautiful!
@@geohiker9196 thank you so much. God bless. Cheers J
In lightburn try swutching your fill settings between fill groups together and fill shapes individualy. You can sometimes save quite a lot of travel time and ultimately reduce the cycle time significantly where text is spread apart.
@@bobuilt10 that's a good tip. Cheers J
Thanks!
@@JD_Manufacturing thank you so much. That was very kind. Cheers J
Hi Josh, I’ve been watching for a few years! Loved your blacksmith vids, but have also appreciated your reviews on equipment: heater welders and also the generation of wood gas to power a generator. Awesome videos, research and applications. I live in the north of Australia and am looking to move off grid and be semi self sufficient. Your work has been inspirational. Thank you for your work
@@Mrdeedee2001 thank you so much. That's very kind. I'll be sure to do lots of cost effective self sufficiency as it's where I'm going with the channel. Cheers J
Your willingness to share your faith makes me that much more interested in watching your videos. I have always enjoyed them but they seem more special now. BTW I had read all the scripture engraved on your seat before the video was over. Hopefully others did also. Great passages!
Thank you so much. There is good fundamental wisdom in those passages. I'm looking to share the gospel in the best way possible without putting people off too much, I know Im not going to win them all but to lead as many as possible to be saved is the only real purpose there is before it's too late. God bless and all the very best. Cheers J
Another great video Joshua, I like your honesty and the links to commerciality and the engineering tips and tricks which are gold to us self-taught makers. You and I will never agree on the topic of faith or religion but that's OK because I respect you and your choices. Whatever gets you through the night brother. Keep making this great content.
@@mancavefirethank you, I respect you too, but I do pray you get a fresh revelation and experience God personally. Otherwise I'm very glad you enjoy my content and find it useful. Lots more to come. Cheers J
Really enjoyed the video, especially the perspective at the end, very well put.
@@AphanFX thank you so much. Cheers J
The camera image at around 1:40 looks like they just didn't remove the barrel distortion, which leads me to believe that their calibration method is just hogwash. Given the price tag and all the other deficiencies I'd say this is unacceptable.
Alright. That laser pointer holder made me subscribe.
@@gear_ant thank you so much. It's very useful. There should be links to the one I bought in the description too. Cheers J
HE'S BACK! Missed you Josh!
Sorry it's been a slow year for videos. I've indulged much time with my children and my wife doing lots of things. Lots more to come though. Cheers J
The laser review was thorough and informative. The camp stool part produced something attractive and functional. As for the philosophical bit at the end, if no one can prove or disprove something, it makes no sense to debate whether one should believe or disbelieve that thing. I believe that mockingbirds, well, mock me while I'm playing golf. You believe that birds can't really talk. I am just as entitled to my belief as you are to yours.
As a laser operator hustling joblists between 3 10+ KW industrial fiber lasers, I have no use for a desktop laser cutter, but I can't deny the incredible inspiration to create this machine would give people. To be fair, I'm privvy to have access to equipment capable of cutting 30mm RVS at higher speeds than this 60 watt diode laser can manage.
I'm hoping the desktop laser cutting space will have room for improvement regarding metal cutting. In my opinion, the true home laser revolution will only happen when these things are capable of cutting atleast 3 mm rvs or cheap cold rolled steel. I'm holding my breath on Aluminium, given the high reflectivity being the number one factor for decreasing laser lifetime. Steel should be a decent possibility, if the industry is willing to invest in air protection. Cutting steel creates very fine rust powder, especially when using helper gas like Nitrogen. At industrial scale, it's not uncommon for 16 bar's of nitrogen being pushed through a 1.5 mm gaslens/nozzle. Bedslats are eroded away to nothing by cutting Aluminium on Nitrogen, but they accumulate slag when cutting thick steel on Oxygen, etc etc.. Tldr; there is many hurdles to be overcome before that kind of capability trickles down to the hobby and homeshops..
I enjoy your reviews & interesting you’re like the vancouver carpenter w/r/t your faith - if i don’t want to watch that, then there’s a pause button or skip fwd - never understood people unsubscribing when they can skip anything they don’t like. Whether I agree with your faith or not, I don’t mind at all someone being honest about who they are. Cheers & keep up the good work.
@@toddsawicki thank you so much. That's very kind and considerate. If people simply take offence with with someone's different perspective then there's no discussion to what could be the truth and so there is no progress just polarising disagreements. All the very best. Cheers J
I work at an advanced manufacturing facility run by NJIT. In our fleet of awesome equipment we have a Phillips hybrid. It combines a HAAS UMC750 with a Meltio metal additive system. The reason i bring it up is because it uses a set of 6 200W diode lasers to fuse metal wire into 3D shapes. I'm not sure exactly what laser tech it uses but i know they are a type of blue diode laser. They are not ytterbium fibber lasers. They are definitely the most powerful CW non fiber lasers Ive come across. But the Meltio system cost as much as my house so its not really fair to compare it to a desktop laser cutter.
@@nobodysbusiness87 wow that's some serious kit. I get a lot of my steel laser cut with a 10kw laser which costs about £500k. It's definitely not a consumer desktop version though. It has an auto feed system for 2.4m sheets of steel up to 12mm thick. Cheers J
hi Joshua. I appreciate your channel and the no-nonsence approach to things. Your little parting phrase at the end of each vid ties up with your faith as well. To have a life worth living there has to be a purpose. Your character speaks well of who you spend time with.
@@treeoflifeenterprises thank you so much, that's very kind. I very much appreciate you taking the time to say very encouraging comments. All the very best. Cheers J
Joshua, I always your await your podcasts as I find them informative, useful, straight to the point and fair.
This one differed a little, as you threw the insight in at the end.
Whilst, as an athiest/agnostic/holder of the view such relationships are between 'you' and your God and don't need to be wrapped by a man made doctrine
I felt compelled to say, I found it an insight into a person whom I respect remotely (and won't lose any for by the last segment)
And as such respect you for your insight, even if we may not meet on that said path
Keep up the good work, I possibly wouldn't laiden all your new content with the insights as this, but every so often as ending... I certain wouldnt stop watching for
Cheers
@@SuperMerlin2005 Thank you so much for being kind, supportive and respectful. Ultimately I want you to know God as I do, which I know to be through Jesus only... Also that there is credible evidence for such a claim if you're prepared to objectively search and lay aside pre conceived understanding. The reason I'm pushing this narrative is such an invite must be made available before the doors are closed for good as the metaphor goes. it is surely wise to consider all evidence before making a full decision on where you stand regarding God. Otherwise I'm very glad you enjoy my videos and benefit from the creative projects I do. All the very best. Cheers J
Not knowing anything about Laser cutters, you did a nice job. Thanks
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Thank you very much, not only for the review, but also for the link to the software to generate gears,
Great vid Josh and some philosophical words or wisdom 🙏
Great job. The key safety features, enclosure with interlock, separate operational key, and all that allow them to list a laser as a lower class like class 1. Then they can sell to facilities that have laser safety officers that will allow it onsite. If you dont care about all that, most of the safety measures can be sidestepped. That measuring system is a bit ole fashion though.
I think the image geometry could be improved quite a bit in software by convolution with the lens parameters. It's a very controlled environment for that sort of thing, you know exactly where the camera is and the focal plane should remain pretty close to dead parallel with the work surface.
Very nice your experiment. For the camera i saw another video were you can adjust the distorsion. I have many lasers, from 90w co2 to 30/60/50 fiber and 5w uv and another 30w rf co2. Nice how this diode laser can engrave leather, i think the only down is they are very slow at engraving and the bold laser ray at 60w.
You hooked up the air line to your shop air, I love that idea. Did you have to manually control it for when you didn’t want air assist?
@@RichardEpperson-v3m yes I have a valve switch. Could be a solenoid valve linked to where the pump plugs in for automatic control. Cheers J
Fabulous video, so much useful practical information all convincing me that for what I do a laser would not be useful to me. Great philosophy of life, making good use of one’s time & giving others ideas to think about. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much. cheers J
They could add a periscope arrange of lenses to solve the lack of distance for a narrower camera lens maybe. or just add more cameras and correct for the deformation with code.
Looks like you could sort that MDF issue by brushing out the soot during the cutting.
Hey Josh! Another good video! Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Overall, your chanel is one of my very favorites! Very well done and informative
@@jakelords24 thank you so much. Cheers J
Amazon: Reason For Return?
You: I have no idea it just stopped working
lol🤣
Plywood is sized by it's pre-finished thickness. So if it's rough ply, it should be pretty close to it's labelled size. Finish ply has been sanded, so will be a bit thinner.
@@chrisw1462 it actually depends on the grade quality. Cheaper plys are inconsistent in thickness especially if they have a absorbed moisture over time. Cheers J
You make amazing videos, always a pleasure to watch you are very skilled. The only thing I would say is that you should have had a bait in the water while whittling your sticks, more fishing time 🎣
Thank you so much. I like your efficiency thinking. Cheers J
😂 I love how much you qualified the raffle entry, with the whole Mr Beast scandal going on
@@petermarin lol. It still has people suspicious but it is all legit and above board. At least Raffall insists it is completely legal and is monitored by the UK gambling commission. The idea is that it's a competition hosted by Raffall in the UK and they legally sell the back the items to the winners and so it is acceptable under US gambling law. The Royal family use it too so if they can use it then I guess I can. Not that the Royals aren't into scandals.... 🤷 I'm not for gambling of most kinds but a raffle to me is acceptable. Cheers J
Very thorough and VERY much appreciated. Well done! New subscriber.
How deep can it cut? would it be any use for woodworking projects on thicker wood?
@@Nduk123 I think 18mm thick is your limit for high quality. You can go thicker but you risk burning, than less you do many passes at a fast speed. Lasers are more precise convenient, and have greater detail than a CNC router and you don't need to clamp down the material and there's very little waste debre. However a CNC router is faster in many applications and can cut deeper. Cheers J
Hi Joshua would you be willing to do an update of your Sheppach metal bandsaw? I purchased one but it arrived in terrible condition, I'm not sure if I should order a replacement or get my money back.
What are your thoughts? Is yours still in ok working order maybe this was just a one off?
Regards
Rob
@@Hammerandhilt Hi Rob. I used mine in the video previous to this one for making an aluminium heat exchanger. I would send it back for a replacement if it's in bad condition. It should be perfect otherwise. It's definitely a cheap model so you can't expect too much but mine is working just fine for what I need. Cheers J
Cheers for taking the time to reply, yes this model is a very bad case the casting for one wheel is way out so causes the frame to bend excessively when running, and the potentiometer in the trigger is causing the speed to pulsate but I have seen so much good spoken about them.
I understand they are a hobby grade but I only plan to use it as a substitute for cutting small stock every now and again to save on grinder discs.
Regards Rob
I have the older creality 20W. I discovered relatively quickly that this is an expensive way of burning wood. I recommend buying a wood burning stove instead and save cluttering up the house with pointless bits of burned wood everywhere.
Cheers From Colorado Springs, Colorado. USA , Just Wanted To Let You Know Your Videos Are Really Great! Thanks Again!
@@glennjoslyn385 thank you so much. Cheers J
I was damaged by a member of the church I dedicated 10 years of my life to.
I still have my belief, but I won't let it be my all. Life is there to be lived and enjoyed.
@@thesalopgardener That's unfortunately the case for a lot of people, I myself have witnessed terrible behaviour from members of churches. Note that Jesus spoke directly against these people and warned that corrupted people like that will show up in churches (Matthew 7:15 - they come in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravenous walves) and even Paul in Corinthians also addresses church disputes and encourages resolving them. Not every church is alive or spirit filled which depends on if the leadership is too controlling or religious and does not allow freedom of his spirit. We are however called to fellowship and work together as a united church. Remember Lions prowl around herds, they wait for one to go astray because the group is too Strong together and united. I would highly recommend joining a new church that is working in exactly the way it's described in the Bible. Like Jesus said 'you'll know by their fruit'. Cheers J
Fantastic seat there chap! Great job
Thank you. I'm very pleased with how light and packable it is. I like it that it's made of materials that are able to be composted or repurposed too. Cheers J
The guide wheel bolt 3.09 mins in that nut the hole is not even in the center of the nut? Cheep crap or is there some purpose for it ?
@@allandale1018 it's not meant to be in the middle because it is a cam adjustment and is for wheel tension. Cheers J
so to be ablet to cut and engrave on bigger items like a kitchen cabinet doors, then choose the non-pro 40 W?
@@benjaminjensen111 correct. Cheers J
So have you milled that slot longer on the laser head yet ??
I gave it away in the competition. I've got to make room for the next model to test. Cheers J
24:35 is it on par though? Because being a diode laser it cannot cut light-coloured transparent acrylic sheet. That is one of the key reasons why people buy a CO2 laser vs a diode laser.
The wave lengths do affect different materials, as you know a diode version can mark stainless and mild steel easily and can engrave and cut opaque acrylic. Its dependent on what products you're making. The diode 60w certainly beats a 50w CO2 which is a common type. However I'm yet to test out my P2 55w to compare. Cheers J
Exactly - depends on materials. Its ‘on par’ in a like for like scenario but as a product it’s not a direct ‘on-par’ replacement.
John 14 is a real package I tell you! One of my favorites too.
Cool content. Even the personal message about faith at the end - wasn't too heavy handed.
@@bgtyhnmju7 thank you so much. All the very best. Cheers J
G'day, I am looking at getting a laser cutter to cut airfoil ribs and misc. parts for Radio controlled gliders. All I need to do is cut 3mm balsa and 3mm 3 ply plywood. I see you have tested lots of different cutter/engravers, what would you recommend ??
@@ozjohnno what's the largest part you want to cut and how important is speed and accuracy?
Thats a great camera addon!
How does painting the charred edges work?
@@larrylong6268 prior to paint everything should have a light sanding and all loose debris blown away. After that you'll want a primer and then the main coat. Cheers J
I have access to a 100W Co2 laser but it's a bit off a faff but very good and accurate.
These days I only really need to cut smaller items. Will the Falcon 2 cut say 18mm plywood, MDF, and acrylics cleanly?
Would you recommend it and does it require any air or chiller upgrades?
@@jagohazzzard hi. 18mm is very thick but the 60w will do it on plywood that is suitable for laser cutting. Not all plywood types work depending on the type of glue they used. It won't do MDF very well from my experience and only opaque acrylics, nothing clear. I've cut 50 mm thick black acrylic before on the 40w version. The best thing about diode lasers is they're simple, light and don't require any additional cooling just an air assist. I use a compressor flow regulator. Cheers J
With MDF wasn't the problem with focus lenght? it was thicker and when cutted some it is not optimal anymore?
That is the problem. However different lasers have a longer focus length which should reach all the way as I've tested before. I've cut 50mm thick black acrylic on the 40w version with minimal focus loss. Cheers J
I had the 40 Watt Falcon 2, it cut better using the Laser GRBL, like it would cut through 6mm MDF in 2 passes whereas if I used Lightburn with the exact same settings it would require about 5 passes. Why?
@@inkavanderbijl7504 that's very strange... There must be a setting that was different somehow.
Please some pros and cons choosing the 60w model vs choosing the 40w model
@@benjaminjensen111 40w non pro is better value for money in my opinion. Does what you want it to. You're not getting much better with the 60w. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle got it. 40 w non pro is the sweetspot. Thanks. 60 w is proably overkill coming to diode laser bc it will just cut with thicker "blade" /larger area (600 microns vs 400) and be less precise and maybe set things on fire.
Just need the tent for the fumes I guess if in apartment :-)
Atomstack/Ikier already offers a 78w diode laser
I'll see if I can test one out. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Thanks for the reply 🙌🏻 Love your channel, I kind of build up the same life like yours just in russia. You're a great inspiration 🙏🏻
@@unfinishedthought Thank you that is very kind. All the very best my friend. Cheers J
For the vertical laser head drop, can't you just mill out the groove that's limiting how far it can drop??
@@beforebefore if you have a mill then yes you could. otherwise creality could amend the current design easily. Cheers J
Any worry the aluminum plate will reflect laser power back at the optics?
@@c.johnstonblacksmith I don't think so. It's very matt in the finish and quickly gets covered with tar and soot. Cheers J
if it will cut it, then it will not reflect
@@johnduch2815I don't think that's the case necessarily. With CO2 lasers, which will potentially cut aluminium, the material is highly reflective to the beam.
@@johnduch2815 Nope because Aluminium is very good at heat transmission (like copper and brass) this means that there is just not enough concentrated heat to melt through, steel has a higher melting point than aluminium but it's a much poorer conductor of heat which is why you can cut thin steel with a diode laser but not thin aluminium
@@davidorf3921 my reply was to put it as simply as possible, but i need to add a line for everyone the addition is" if it reflects it, it will not cut it. do you understand my comment now? or do i have to get into physics 101 and send you a bill for the lesson.
I saw a 70w a few months ago?
yes its basicly the same. 12 diodes x 5.5w = 66w, creality went conservative because there is power loss when coupling lasers, whilst I think the competitor rounded it up higher to apear better. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle cool thanks man, too much click bait out there and not enough time to do the math. thanks again
You can cut that thick material blowing pure nitrogen instead of air. Air causes fire and nitrogen suppresses it.
23:00 I do understand that putting a big block of wood to cover the whole assembly and hitting IT with a mallet (not hammer) won't look good on camera, as it will block the view totally, but that would be much safer and accurate, in'it?
Firstly, the laser was impressive with the three levels. The enclosure çould have been better thought out, giving more flexibility to the owner/operator. Using a fish eye lens would introduce error just because the distortion is always there. The seat I thought was great, especially with your Bible references, a good personal touch. Having faith with your chosen path is important to sustain you through your life. My Pagan path has been tested at times but it has served me well for 57 years. Bright blessings and may your path allows be in the light. Good post, thank you 👍
Thank you so much. I very much appreciate your support and kindness. I have no doubt paganism brings sufficient meaning and purpose especially in healing power of nature. I would still like to encourage you to find Jesus though and have a relationship with the creator of nature and not to listen to the spirits which I believe are deceptive in their intentions. But know that I mean that out of love. Cheers J
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I can understand your frustration about the camera. BUT: 👉 The solution to get proper images is simple, as you can see in my Falcon 2 Pro 22 W review (on my channel).
Just follow the tip shown there and you're good to go.
Besides that, great video 👍
@@3D_Printing_Geek I'll check it out. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle You're welcome. I was very puzzled about the camera calibration not working, too, until I found out what was wrong.
@@3D_Printing_Geek I think there needs to be better instructions for the camera which I take creality will address after seeing my video. The set up needs to be fluid and not have to be trial and error with an integrated system. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I absolutely agree on that, and I assume they will use our experiences, and critics to further improve the product.
Would be quite an easy mod to make some extra panels to raise the lid and camera further from the bed. Re the diode, the big issue with these super powerful models is their beam diameter is much greater. Less accurate if you want good resolution for engraving fine details. They are also way too expensive. I originally had an Ortur with no enclosure and 10w laser. Ended up moving the laser module to my enclosed cnc. Huge bed size and overhead camera is well away from the bed.
God bless you, your journey, and thanks for sharing your experiences.
Thank you. God bless you too. Cheers J
Can a 60W laser do welding? Even if it's shallow.
@@saumyacow4435 maybe on 0.2 material and with nitrogen or argon gas shielding. Otherwise you want at least a 1kw for anything normal. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Cool. Just curious if anyone has tried. The app I'm thinking of is sealing a join that's already mechanically held in place.
What has this to do with Oil Fired Garage Heaters?
More on that later. I'm simply not a one trick pony. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle 😎
Still looking forward to the forging press video with the small vevor thing.
@@101JRA you wanted to see another one? The one I built is working well but maybe a bit slow for forging. I'll likely add a larger pump or couple several pumps together. Cheers J
Would be interesting to see a review of the xTool F1 Ultra - with its conveyer belt I wonder how much that changes the cost effectiveness of it.
@@markbarton I've been offered one already but I need to review the P2 first
Unfortunately, the Creality UK store STILL does not sell laser cutters/engravers. So you have to buy it from the US store. God knows how much the import duties are on top of one of the already expensive brands out there.
@@Ziplock9000 I didn't know that. Thank you. Cheers J
Thanks enjoyed the video and entered the comp
@@xrpnoel9282 thank you so much. All the very best. Cheers J
Can you do carbon fiber sheets cutting tests? Thanks!
@@RagingShrimp67 that's a good idea. I'll see what I can do. Cheers J
I need one to do clear acrylics
@@peterxyz3541 you need a CO2 laser for that. Cheers J
Can you use it for fishing?
The laser? Diffraction is the problem. Cheers J
I have a question not sure if you can help me with this, i have the creality falcon pro 2 40w , can i get the 60w module and put it to the one i have? help!
@@eduardjrv I believe that's Definitely possible. Check the creality website. Cheers J
Diameter of Laser Beam will have a significant effect, 60 W with a 0.6mm beam diameter means you are getting 212 Watts per square mm, if we look at a 20W laser with a 0.06mm beam diameter (as claimed by Neje) you get a massive 7073 Watts per square mm but this is not the only factor, the basw wattage of the laser controls how fast you get heat transfer so if you could get the same size beam on a 60W laser it would be up at 21,219 Watts per square mm or 100 times the energy per square mm, so you are looking at optics, most diode lasers use a prism to focus all of the diodes to a single point not fibre optics, you get a small amount of energy loss in the prism, thus whilst the diodes produce 5.5W optical output you loose about 0.5W per diode as it passes through the prism and focussing lens, so in theory you can get more power from a diode laser IF you can improve the Prism and focussing Lens to get a smaller beam diameter, however getting improved prisms may not be cost effective, there are significant price jumps between 4, 8 and 12 diode lasers and this is down to the cost of the ever more complicated prisms. (I've shown the calculations for a perfect circular straight sided beam, the reality is that the beam will not be perfectly circular and is more likely to look like a tiny rectangle with rounded off corners that forms a slightly hourglass shaped beam but the principles are correct, the tighter the beam diameter for the same optical power the more efficient it will be at cutting)
As for cutting, in theory you should run at 90% of full power to prolong the life of the LED's and cut as quickly as possible with the best airflow (speed and volume) as you can, only reducing output power if you can get full depth cuts at maximum speed and 90% power, but you may find max speed causes other issues so need to lower this, this reduces the excess burning you get around cuts through deeper material, also ideally you want to extract the smoke from below, this helps prevent the lens getting coated in soot and other stickier materials.
You should where possible change the height of the laser where you need to do multiple passes, these diode lasers do not have a perfect parallel sided beam, thus if you cut thick materials without altering the height above the material you will be concentrating most of the energy of the laser at a set height within the material which will result in significant charring and may cause fires as you see in your video cutting the thick MDF
For engraving slightly defocussing the beam may give better results with a more even mark.
Here's a quick tip, just tell us it's $2K right off the bat. You'll get less thumbs down I'm bettin.
@@RinksRides I think it's unfair to judge on price before understanding performance and cost effectiveness. What I didn't mention is that it's cheaper than most equivalent CO2 desktop lasers. Cheers J
Can you upgrade a 40W with this 60W?
I think you need a different controller for the 60w to increase the power supply. I think you're better off with the 40w anyway as it's better value for money when testing the performance. Cheers J
Very rare i coment but just had to say God Bless you brother!!
@@greem2007 Thank you so much. God bless you too. Cheers J