Making a backlit LED acrylic sign with Co2 laser

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  • @VoeltnerWoodworking
    @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you'd like to try some of the xTool acrylics, check out this link here and use code "VW10" on the xTool website for a discount across their online store: xTool acrylic (xTool discount code: "VW10") - shorturl.at/iBCT7

  • @didaumbrazil
    @didaumbrazil 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I work at a company that does a lot of projects using acrylic and we solved this issue using frost, opal white (the name vary with the brand) or even ilumisheet. It ends the huge variation between dark and light portions of the sign.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you. Another person also left a similar comment. Very much looking forward to trying that. 🙌🏻

  • @HockeyPop29
    @HockeyPop29 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I haven't messed with acrylic much, other than to make a 3- layer thick blast gate for the inside of my cabinet's exhaust vent. We converted one of our spare bedrooms in our now empty-nester home, and my son is coming over to help make it a complete studio to do laser, vinyl, and sublimation crafts. I really like these LASER PROJECTS!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds awesome!! A laser studio! 🤩

  • @1bigslug
    @1bigslug 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Many tanks for testing and showing your challenges. Those are expensive mistakes you help us all avoid. Thank you!!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely. Glad it helped. Thanks for checking out the channel.

  • @jamessturgeon7025
    @jamessturgeon7025 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects very interesting!

  • @nocillis
    @nocillis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects. That's really handy having two toned acrylic. And that's a cool laser cutter. Adding that to my dream workshop ideas list.😊

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! This xtool P2 is one of my favorite machines to use.

  • @joem924
    @joem924 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have this square LED fixture in our laundry closet. I disassembled it when I bought it so that I could retrofit the original light fixture from a 75w incandescent to an led. When I disassembled the fixture, I noticed they used similar LED's strip to what you have initially, but used a sheet of non transparent paper (kind of like tracing paper) and a sheet of glass to diffuse the light so you don't see the individual LED's. Just mentioning this as I know sometimes we get in a bind and have to work with what's on hand. This was an awesome project! Thanks for sharing.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds like a great solution! Thanks for commenting and watching. Welcome to the channel.

  • @vectorialstudio
    @vectorialstudio 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects.
    One of the best channels to clear doubts and always learn something new.
    Best regards from Canada. 👍

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome. Thank you! Cheers my Northern friend!

  • @carlosruizmora3111
    @carlosruizmora3111 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects!!! I just can't take my eyes away from your beautiful sign!!!

  • @ChadsCustomCreations
    @ChadsCustomCreations 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Matt awesome project and love the way you put it all together in this video. The difference between the standard LEDs and the Rope style was night and day thank you for sharing that! Laser Projects!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Chad! You inspire me brother. 👊🏼

  • @Lutzboater
    @Lutzboater 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The sign turned out great. Looks just like the original !!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! Very happy with how it turned out. I can’t wait to make the next one.

  • @TheInkspirationStation
    @TheInkspirationStation 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects are my favorite projects. But YOUR laser projects are better than mine and I love watching your content! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow, thanks! I'm glad you're here so we can learn from each other.

  • @ryanbender5573
    @ryanbender5573 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects.
    Love it. Picking my P2 up tomorrow. Can’t wait to be creative.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s such a great machine! Thanks for watching.

  • @CultivatedLaser
    @CultivatedLaser 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I dont know you, and I just subbed before watching this video, but THANK YOU for not calling this a neon sign.

  • @ulaB
    @ulaB 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects with layered acrylic are still on my todo list. I just got silver/black ones to play with. Great video.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s gonna be hard to stop once you start. It’s a very fun medium to use. Thanks for watching!!

  • @justjc713
    @justjc713 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Laser Project: Thank you for showing the way that something may not work and how you corrected it. It's much more helpful than the perfect only shots.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Much appreciated.

  • @coreydavoll7622
    @coreydavoll7622 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects - that sign looks great!!!

  • @norret64
    @norret64 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects - Thanks for the tip on the two tone acrylics I had no idea those were out there and I cant wait to try them! That sign came out amazing!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! They are awesome to use. Happy lasering!

  • @napsknottyworks7203
    @napsknottyworks7203 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects! Glad to see you in the shop and im gonna take a look at that LED rope, looks way better than the regular lights! Great video.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Nap! The rope made the sign for sure! Huge difference. Thanks for watching brother.

  • @claudsrich
    @claudsrich 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects - thank you for showing your thinking and where you felt you went wrong. This is so helpful!

  • @theloniuser
    @theloniuser 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    LASER PROJECTS - I loved this video and would
    Love to see more. Thanks!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome, thank you! Let me know if there's anything in particular that you'd like to see. Welcome to the channel!

  • @josh-the-dad724
    @josh-the-dad724 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Cool video! Acrylic is my next material test. Kerf always gets me.... OH YAH! Laser Projects!!

  • @terryh5677
    @terryh5677 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Project: SWEET and smart thinking. Show the good and bad is always more helpful. Thank you very much.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting.

  • @jessserre5173
    @jessserre5173 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Project - love your videos, very informative without intimidation.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much! I appreciate that.

  • @mikiauto73
    @mikiauto73 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    LASER PROJECT : thank you so much for this video! Answered several of my questions! Please do more if acrylique and light projects? And double color acrylics? Really great inspiration!

  • @KristenPish
    @KristenPish 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects - looking into laser engraving as a side hustle while I’m in nursing school, but don’t know where to start. Thank you for the video, I love the sign!!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Best of luck! It's a fun hobby business to get into.

  • @XavierPil
    @XavierPil 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    im surprised you don't have more followers. You are doing a great job.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for that. TH-cam hates me. 😝

  • @CynthiaGall
    @CynthiaGall 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects! Cool sign :) Thanks for sharing!

  • @KittyOnKrake
    @KittyOnKrake 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects - thanks for the detailed video. New to laser engraving so this is very helpful

  • @ChurchCOD
    @ChurchCOD 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Laser projects look dope! I am really tempted to get to P2 to be able to cut acrylic

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! It’s a great machine and acrylics are fun to cut.

  • @JBNoles
    @JBNoles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects. Nice video. Enjoy your style!

  • @boruchlen
    @boruchlen 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects 😊.
    Really enjoying, thanks!

  • @mrogge7083
    @mrogge7083 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser project. That was a bad ass video

  • @lilinoeaddington6843
    @lilinoeaddington6843 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Project - very inspiring to this new xTool P2 owner! 😊

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was inspiring! Welcome to the channel.

  • @davidpike1047
    @davidpike1047 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Laser projects- don’t think I didn’t watch the whole thing. LOL. Great video as always. May need something like that for my shop.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks David! You’re a loyalist! Yeah, let’s make one.

  • @marcusraschke2165
    @marcusraschke2165 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Matt awesome work. Greetings from Germany.

  • @Asher-yv1rh
    @Asher-yv1rh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "Laser Projects" Amazing. I would of used walnut wood for the frame, but it came out Amazing!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, I was a bit pressed for time on this one but a walnut frame would have looked nice.

  • @4legdfishman
    @4legdfishman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects...
    New subscriber here!
    Looks like it came out great! And I learned something!
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome! Thank you and welcome to the channel.

  • @BinaryDisastr
    @BinaryDisastr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects! I love love love the 76 light you made. Like you I used to love seeing that logo and more when growing up. My P2 is ordered and waiting on shipping and would love to make one myself but I'm definitely not anywhere good with vector art so I may just have to live vicariously though your sign. Awesome work!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching! You're going to love this laser.

    • @BinaryDisastr
      @BinaryDisastr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@VoeltnerWoodworkingthanks. Yeah I’m very excited.

  • @WhiteStagConcepts
    @WhiteStagConcepts 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Laser Projects lol Not sure if anyone has said this in the comments but white reflects more light than a mirror finish. On something like this, if i were to use all acrylic i would use white acrylic sheet for the back and if i had translucent white acrylic, say around 30% to 40% translucency i would use that as an added layer just behind the face pieces which would basically sandwich the edge led strips. This would both reflect the led light off both the back and the front back and forth and diffuse the pin points properly I have found in the signs I make. Great video though. and your sign turned out fantastic!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. Yes, a few have mentioned it and I’ll have to try that soon. Have had too many other projects, but looking forward to it.

  • @justinbanks2380
    @justinbanks2380 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects
    Very informative and fun project!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! Looking forward to more projects. Let me know if you have any ideas.

  • @CoreyD76
    @CoreyD76 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects. I might have to steal the acrylic tag idea for my daughter's softball team!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Go for it! They make great bag tags and are very durable. Thanks for watching.

  • @TheKickCompany
    @TheKickCompany 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects, cool stuff, 👏

  • @jeffwieland2302
    @jeffwieland2302 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects - appreciate the depth of the video :)

  • @GenerMake3D
    @GenerMake3D 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects -- Thank you so much for this video!

  • @lowelljeff
    @lowelljeff 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Project. Awesome

  • @DanStone1025
    @DanStone1025 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice work. That came out really nice.
    I recently made some nice multilayered edge lit, (with multiple colors), designs.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Such a fun medium to work with

  • @jharper74
    @jharper74 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects - awesome!!!!

  • @randallmaddux9233
    @randallmaddux9233 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    LAZER PROJECTS-Great video, thanks and keep it up!

  • @roblanham6047
    @roblanham6047 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Project!! Enjoyed!

  • @stevenchapman7414
    @stevenchapman7414 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects!!!!! Let’s Go!!!!!

  • @KB-qh2jt
    @KB-qh2jt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects, Nice Work!

  • @KatieSessegnonTaylor
    @KatieSessegnonTaylor 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects - Really cool project - thanks

  • @witnessriders
    @witnessriders 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects, Love it! Good work sir

  • @dian3145
    @dian3145 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects…what a great demo. I like you included fails (cause, don’t we all?) I don’t like the led hot spots, I will have to try the rope. Thanks!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Glad you liked the video. We definitely all fail for sure.

  • @jeffvoeltner8575
    @jeffvoeltner8575 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job, Matt!

  • @Frightknight28
    @Frightknight28 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Project: Awesome job!

  • @tomasrodriguez7715
    @tomasrodriguez7715 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects. We need more brother! Thanks!!

  • @howeydesign
    @howeydesign 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects. Pretty nice...I have yet to try any acrylic on my laser...I have decent ventilation system, but...VERY COOL PROJECT!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! Oh man, you’ve got to try it. Cuts so clean.

  • @thashoelady
    @thashoelady 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects. Great video

  • @joypatrick8057
    @joypatrick8057 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects. Nice project!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @earlhicks8730
    @earlhicks8730 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Project - Nice Work!

  • @Zentient1
    @Zentient1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects. Nicely done!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! It was a fun project, and now I can't wait for the next one.

  • @murraygreen110
    @murraygreen110 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi great sign, thanks for all the information. I just recently purchased the P2, it’s a good machine. But I am having problems engraving the Trotec two tone acrylic. I can’t get it to turn out nice like yours. Would you be able to tell me the settings you used. Thanks

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I’m sorry I don’t have the settings for this anymore. I always run a few tests on scrap material to dial everything in. What is the issue on yours?

  • @drewrodrigues
    @drewrodrigues 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome stuff! Thanks for sharing! 😄
    Quick tip! If you make the back enclosure a bit deeper, point the led ring inwards and then add an opaque/frosted acrylic behind the top layer, it would diffuse the light better and you wouldn't see the LED ring. This way you can evenly distribute the light through the front face.
    Either way, cool piece! 🚀

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Yes, some others have commented the same and I've tried it after this video. Works great. Much appreciated and thanks for stopping by!

  • @SchnazzyVideo
    @SchnazzyVideo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    laser project - nice! love the sign

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! It came out way better than I expected.

  • @bearsstuff
    @bearsstuff 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Project. I have all the parts to build something like this. I hadn't thought the LEDs would do that. I think I'm gonna have to pick up that rope and mirrored acrylic. Also an excuse to buy a laser. To cut said acrylic. Thanks!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s always a good day to get a new laser. 😂

  • @dgoddard
    @dgoddard 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects.
    I'm a boomer, too, and this rock! Now we need the Sinclair Dino! ;-)

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahaha. Thanks!! How about Bob’s Big Boy Burgers? Maybe that was only a SoCal thing?

    • @dgoddard
      @dgoddard 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@VoeltnerWoodworkingThat would be great! But we called them Shoney's around these parts (SW Missouri).

  • @TheGordie21
    @TheGordie21 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nice.. awesome video

  • @hbcountry495
    @hbcountry495 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    later projects. Cool sign! Thanks for sharing the process. I recently purchased 2-tone acrylic (not Trotec) and am needing to find the sweet spot for engraving it. Any advice is welcomed! I like the bag tags- that's what I'm working on now :)
    Keep the good work coming.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I always recommending buying a little extra and testing the material to find the best setting for your laser since not all machines are equal. Glad it was inspirational. It’s a fun project.

  • @a91customs
    @a91customs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool video Matt, sign came out nice.

  • @BGeorgeVideo
    @BGeorgeVideo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So, if you do the inlay tight enough, you don't need any sort of glue or adhesive for long term durability?

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Long term and for durability it’s recommended to use acrylic glue. If you get kerf tight it’s good enough if it’s not being moved around.

  • @simonmaton
    @simonmaton 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your work. I would like to add a laser head to my existing CNC router to cut up to 3/4" plywood. Would you be able to recommend a brand/model/type/size please? I am aware of the speed limitations that my CNC router may have regarding laser work, but I'm only interested in cutting, not engraving etc. Many Thanks.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I recommend a dedicated laser engraver if you’re primarily cutting because of the work surface. A spoil board on a CNC is not going to be the best surface for cutting. The P2 or S1 are great machines by xTool. I have a few other videos on my channel with some other options. I hope they help.

    • @simonmaton
      @simonmaton 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VoeltnerWoodworking I’m talking about a big industrial router here! Surely it makes no sense to purchase a complete new machine when I can put any surface I need on my existing table and simply add a laser head? Treat the laser like any other tool that can be changed!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @simonmaton it’s very doubtful you’ll be able to add an add on diode laser to cut 3/4” material. You’re going to want something like a Co2 laser for that. I’m sorry I don’t have a recommendation for an add on laser attachment that I would recommend.

  • @oseanmc
    @oseanmc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I haven't done any acrylic yet but I use COB LED's to edge light my wood and epoxy projects. I had hotspot issued using the Fiet Smart LED's (Which I liked the smart control features) so I switched to using PARMIDA 24V Dimmable RGB COB LED to avoid the hotspots.

  • @scaredhimself
    @scaredhimself 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Use 3m tape on the bottom of the acrylic before you cut- so it’s like a sticker to attach. They have really strong tape. Houston Acrylic sells some too! It looks great!

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  วันที่ผ่านมา

      That is a great idea and I will definitely have to try that!

  • @cliffgeter1105
    @cliffgeter1105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects...Looks great...

  • @GreasedUpBattleCow
    @GreasedUpBattleCow 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you use opaque or translucent acrylic? It looks like it's opaque in the video but I'm not positive.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This stuff was opaque. The P2 can cut either.

  • @bitboxbear1432
    @bitboxbear1432 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have you ever thought about putting a mirrored acrylic about 1" ring facing back toward the lights as a layer then putting the rest on top? I have never done this work before but it would hide the LEDs

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I actually tried using 2-way mirrored acrylic but it didn’t show through well enough. I ended up not including it in my video to keep the length down. Some others have commented about using white acrylic behind to mute the reflection and disperse the light. Looking forward to trying it. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👊🏼

  • @lanygeldenhuys4982
    @lanygeldenhuys4982 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job.

  • @kelliegriffin7115
    @kelliegriffin7115 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    laser projects for wedding DIYs!! hahahaha different goals

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There’s definitely a market there! More laser projects to come. Thanks for watching.

  • @gaylejenkins4159
    @gaylejenkins4159 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Project! Thanks for the tips! I am going to do my first kerf so hopefully you made all the mistakes for me😂

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha. There’s plenty of mistakes to be had.

  • @omarsantiago3759
    @omarsantiago3759 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    awesome!

  • @bentheredonethat9296
    @bentheredonethat9296 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I use white acrylic as a defuser for any type of LED lighting. You could have cut a slightly larger white acrylic interior ring that would cover the LED lights to defuse them.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Someone mentioned using opal as well. Looking forward to trying these tricks. Good ideas.

  • @GetRealwithMike
    @GetRealwithMike 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    laser projects. Okay, what thickness are you using? Where did you get the rope LED? Where did you get the acrylic? I want to try this at home. I custom built my laser cutter. 2 x 4 area with 20 watt output diode laser. I want to make the Miller beer witch sign and a Harley Davidson sign, and some of those old time garage signs like what you made. Well done. Try recessing the lights under the edge to hide the dots and cover the light strip with a diffused material, add the reflective to the back and you're set.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Most all of the answers are in the video description with links if you’re interested. Those would be some fun signs!

  • @LarryClay
    @LarryClay 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects - Nice sign. If you use a layer of white acrylic in between the sign and lights you will get better diffusion.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Larry! I’m going to have to try that. Very much appreciate that.

    • @PaulNelson66
      @PaulNelson66 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@VoeltnerWoodworking white is OK, but use opal is better diffuser. I used to do signages. I'm starting up my business doing the signs too. 😊

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @paulwiltshire2800 awesome. Thanks for the tip.

    • @LarryClay
      @LarryClay 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks, I didn't know that. @@PaulNelson66

  • @elvisontour2005
    @elvisontour2005 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects. New subscriber here!!😊

  • @afbigfish1
    @afbigfish1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How/what did you use to secure the inset numbers in place?

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      By adjusting the kerf settings you don't need to secure them in place really, but you can use acrylic glue and it works pretty well.

    • @afbigfish1
      @afbigfish1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@VoeltnerWoodworking ok thanks i havent really messed with acrylic yet but I have a few ideas for some projects

  • @treyjones424
    @treyjones424 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i LOVE ME SOME "LASER pROJECTS" BUT REALLY THE SIGN AND VIDEO WERE GREAT

  • @TheTimaffleck
    @TheTimaffleck 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects :) - With the 2 tone, try the engraving with zero or very little air assist. That should reduce the need for cleaning after.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I did that and it worked better but still had some cleanup with this stuff. Projects still came out great. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

  • @j.justin1511
    @j.justin1511 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects look really fun. New sub, great video. Love the subtle hashtag. :OP

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha. #IYKYK thanks for joining the channel! More to come.

  • @wkdmnky
    @wkdmnky 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects! I got a lot out of this video and am happy to say I know subscribe to your channel!

  • @niceboy761
    @niceboy761 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can this cut metal and engraving it as we'll

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For cutting metal you’ll need either a fiber laser or plasma cutter.

  • @DerekSpeareDSD
    @DerekSpeareDSD 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    laser project: how do i get the image for the coffee guide? I have a 180w co2 laser and i want to burn it on a wood sign for my wife's coffee bar.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I believe this design was from DesignBundles.net. Great resource!

  • @istayhighi1540
    @istayhighi1540 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another thing you can do for the light is make a diffuser. Get some thin frosted acrylic and cut a rectangle that’s as wide as the strip and as long as you need for the circle. Then just place it overtop the LEDs on the inside and it should soften the light so you don’t have any hard spots.

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh, that’s a great tip. I’ll try that on the next one. Thank you.

  • @zapa1pnt
    @zapa1pnt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser projects: Maybe you could have a rotating ball sign, by
    having a reflector box with a small "ish" ball rotating, on a horizontal
    axis, being magnified and projected, onto an angled mirror. Just like
    an old projection television. Think you could do it? 😁✌🖖

  • @DIESELJUNKIES44
    @DIESELJUNKIES44 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Who did you use here in Houston?

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Links are in the description, but I used Houston Acrylics along with xTool materials.

  • @josephKEOarthur
    @josephKEOarthur 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects :: 🎉 yep . made it. but yeah. what about the distance of x and y. where is the strongest and weakest wavelenth the laser hits/cuts?
    do you often clean your laser for maximum cleanliness and efficiency?

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sweet. Thank you. The strongest is closest to the laser source, so top left would be the strongest but this laser doesn’t have any issues getting through the material. As long as the laser is focused right it will be good. It depends on materials you cut on how often you’ll need to clean the lens. Every month is a good rule of practice. Thanks for watching.

  • @itssurii
    @itssurii 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For the leds to reflect the light proportionately across the circle, your frame thickness need to be at least 1inch. Instead of cutting the circles and gluing them you could bend a black/white strip of 1 inch in round shape.

  • @NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie
    @NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    New sub here… do you have any woodworking videos or maybe a shop tour for the near future? I love your tool wall in the background but your channel seems to be more oriented towards laser stuff vs “woodworking” like in the name of your channel. Not complaining but I would like to see more woodworking stuff or a tool wall/shop your 😂
    Thanks for your time and your videos

    • @VoeltnerWoodworking
      @VoeltnerWoodworking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had some earlier woodworking videos but they never got traction so I pivoted the channel and unlisted quite a few. I hope to be able to open the channel a bit going forward now that the channel has had some successful videos.

  • @rafaelmacaraeg6768
    @rafaelmacaraeg6768 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laser Projects... nice