That's fine if you are very comfortable working with your hands to create stuff like that. For me I'm way better at computers and 3d printers, so I would choose to do this 1,000% of the time. Go ahead and call it a generational thing, I think this is cool (I'm 40, btw).
Nice application for the laser cutter/engraver Perhaps it would also be possibe using the trace option in LightBurn to trace the original gasket. Great video!
Very interesting video. That is cool. Those 2 hp Johnson/Evinrude gaskets are about $20.00 now. Will you be selling any? Even marine gasket material is very hard to get in Canada, Ontario now.
That air compressor is the key for laser cutting. I had been using a 7 watt amazon no-brand for the past 3 years. There will remain some limitations, though. For those reasons, I now use a new tool entirely.
@BrandonsGarage 2 actually. Using a cricut explorer where I was previously using a laser. Surprisingly very accurate, still using Inkscape. The second tool(s) is for mass production. Took the laser out of my router and put an upgraded spindle motor to mill punch & die plates. That's still a work in progress, but I intend to sell reproduction parts online eventually.
Awesome way to make a gasket. They make a laser module for my Ender 3, but then what about the bed surface when it gets through? I guess a dedicated machine is the best way to go. I've never even attempted to make a gasket by hacking away with scissors and exacto's and stuff. Just never figured I could do it, but THIS I can do. I supposed this is the only way to get a gasket on OMC stuff that is well beyond when they shut down business.
They are having some flash sale or something, its currently $279 w/ air pump. $200 less than my other one. However, this one is computer controlled, which has some benefits, mostly complete control.
to make a perfect circle make the circle click back on arrow select tool "top left" and select the top two numbers that look close to the circle size "top middle right hand side only seen while on arrow select tool" and then your size " ie (6 mm) , make sure you select your unit of measure. put the size of choice in both x and y direction" to be sure its a round hole. Then use duplicate for as many holes as you need so that you only need to do that work flow a few times for each size hole. right click duplicate once you have the hole selected
@@BobWiersemaJust like a 3d printer or a CNC machine. Gotta find the feeds and speeds. Takes a bunch of test runs or just learning in production as usual hahaha.
Ideally, you would need a drag knife setup if you wanted to do that. You might make a couple of bucks, but you're not going to make enough to be that lucrative.
Do not use the supplied focus tool, you need to focus your laser manually. It will cut better and de-focusing it will allow you to blur your engraving for a softer appearance. Also moving the focal point will help when cutting thicker material. If you have a 5mm wide focal point and a 5mm board, moving the center of the focal point half way into the material will allow you to cut in less passes with less power and/or more speed. Look into "Short focus vs Long focus" Most OEM's improperly assume the laser lens is mounted at the exact same level inside every laser body so the focus guide they give you is inherently out of adjustment when they measure from work surface to laser body. You need to focus it using the slant board method. This is one of the better ways to focus your laser. If done correctly it will cut a lot better. "MakeTech" video is adjusting a Co2 laser but the technic is the same for diode lasers. Try it. Channel: MakeTech Title: CO2 Laser Focus / Focusing Laser Lens Ramp Test - Laser Engraver Beginner Series Ep. 6 Good Video. Thank You...
I use Lightburn and really like it ! that gasket on mine settings is 100 power 1600 mm/s in 1 pass . When i cut acrylic ( Opaque ) 3mm thick @ 100mm/s power 100% in 2 passes. What wattage is yours ? mine is 10 watts 80 amps 48 volts tt-10s cutting wood is also fun !
That doesn't quite add up. The current in amps is equal to the power in watts, divided by the voltage A = W / V. So, if you have 48 volts and 80 amps, then the power P in watts is 48 x 80 = 3840 watts. The current in watts would be 3840 / 48 = 80 amps. There's gotta be a decimal point in there somewhere. However, mine clearly doesn't have the power yours does, as at best I can do it in 2. Usually 3, but with this 1/32" stuff, its 4. This too is a 10w, speed is set at 1000mm/s. Ill try tomorrow slowing it down and speeding it up to see if it makes a difference. Maybe I'll give Lightburn a try again. I used it for a day, and did seem better, but I remember it being a bit bloated for what I do. Especially as I also have fusion360, I already know how to use that, and its one powerful piece of software. How long have you had your cutter?
The 48 volts is the power supply the 10 watts is the output of the laser , some say there 40 watts but the output is only 5 watts correction 96 watts power supply and 24 volt control box@@BrandonsGarage
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This video just made my work SO much easier. Thank you so much! I will use it in my videos and I will link your video in my video descriptions.
That's a handy solution to make perfect complex gaskets in almost no time. Thanks for the video.
Big up grade from glue and a small hammer!
Thanks for this Video... Great information and very neat programs. Keep up the awesome work.
I’ve been making them with a piece of gasket material, a utility knife,a ball peen hammer and a set of leather punches for forty years?
Ball peen hammer always works great for me. Usually is quicker too.
That's fine if you are very comfortable working with your hands to create stuff like that. For me I'm way better at computers and 3d printers, so I would choose to do this 1,000% of the time. Go ahead and call it a generational thing, I think this is cool (I'm 40, btw).
I like that, cuts the parts suppliers out of the picture.
Nice application for the laser cutter/engraver
Perhaps it would also be possibe using the trace option in LightBurn to trace the original gasket.
Great video!
Very interesting video. That is cool. Those 2 hp Johnson/Evinrude gaskets are about $20.00 now. Will you be selling any? Even marine gasket material is very hard to get in Canada, Ontario now.
That air compressor is the key for laser cutting. I had been using a 7 watt amazon no-brand for the past 3 years.
There will remain some limitations, though. For those reasons, I now use a new tool entirely.
What is your new tool?
@BrandonsGarage 2 actually. Using a cricut explorer where I was previously using a laser. Surprisingly very accurate, still using Inkscape. The second tool(s) is for mass production. Took the laser out of my router and put an upgraded spindle motor to mill punch & die plates. That's still a work in progress, but I intend to sell reproduction parts online eventually.
much easier in inkscape to use command to "trace bitmap" edge detect. It will do all of what you want , no hand drawing complex shapes
Holding down shift while making the circles might make them transform according to scale!
cool tool
Awesome way to make a gasket. They make a laser module for my Ender 3, but then what about the bed surface when it gets through? I guess a dedicated machine is the best way to go. I've never even attempted to make a gasket by hacking away with scissors and exacto's and stuff. Just never figured I could do it, but THIS I can do. I supposed this is the only way to get a gasket on OMC stuff that is well beyond when they shut down business.
Very cool!! How much was your laser cutter with accessories? Great job!!
They are having some flash sale or something, its currently $279 w/ air pump.
$200 less than my other one. However, this one is computer controlled, which has some benefits, mostly complete control.
to make a perfect circle make the circle click back on arrow select tool "top left" and select the top two numbers that look close to the circle size "top middle right hand side only seen while on arrow select tool" and then your size " ie (6 mm) , make sure you select your unit of measure. put the size of choice in both x and y direction" to be sure its a round hole. Then use duplicate for as many holes as you need so that you only need to do that work flow a few times for each size hole. right click duplicate once you have the hole selected
Can you perhaps slow the cut speed down to decrease the number of passes?
Yeah that's worth a try, I'll give it a shot.
@@BrandonsGarage Probably just need to experiment with different materials. Run it just fast enough to not set on fire.
@@BobWiersemaJust like a 3d printer or a CNC machine. Gotta find the feeds and speeds. Takes a bunch of test runs or just learning in production as usual hahaha.
How is the quality of the gasket material compared to OEM Johnson Evinrude? Seems like a good Ebay business.
Ideally, you would need a drag knife setup if you wanted to do that.
You might make a couple of bucks, but you're not going to make enough to be that lucrative.
Do not use the supplied focus tool, you need to focus your laser manually. It will cut better and de-focusing it will allow you to blur your engraving for a softer appearance. Also moving the focal point will help when cutting thicker material. If you have a 5mm wide focal point and a 5mm board, moving the center of the focal point half way into the material will allow you to cut in less passes with less power and/or more speed. Look into "Short focus vs Long focus"
Most OEM's improperly assume the laser lens is mounted at the exact same level inside every laser body so the focus guide they give you is inherently out of adjustment when they measure from work surface to laser body.
You need to focus it using the slant board method. This is one of the better ways to focus your laser. If done correctly it will cut a lot better.
"MakeTech" video is adjusting a Co2 laser but the technic is the same for diode lasers. Try it.
Channel: MakeTech
Title: CO2 Laser Focus / Focusing Laser Lens Ramp Test - Laser Engraver Beginner Series Ep. 6
Good Video. Thank You...
I use Lightburn and really like it ! that gasket on mine settings is 100 power 1600 mm/s in 1 pass . When i cut acrylic ( Opaque ) 3mm thick @ 100mm/s power 100% in 2 passes. What wattage is yours ? mine is 10 watts 80 amps 48 volts tt-10s cutting wood is also fun !
That doesn't quite add up.
The current in amps is equal to the power in watts, divided by the voltage A = W / V.
So, if you have 48 volts and 80 amps, then the power P in watts is 48 x 80 = 3840 watts.
The current in watts would be 3840 / 48 = 80 amps.
There's gotta be a decimal point in there somewhere. However, mine clearly doesn't have the power yours does, as at best I can do it in 2. Usually 3, but with this 1/32" stuff, its 4.
This too is a 10w, speed is set at 1000mm/s. Ill try tomorrow slowing it down and speeding it up to see if it makes a difference.
Maybe I'll give Lightburn a try again. I used it for a day, and did seem better, but I remember it being a bit bloated for what I do. Especially as I also have fusion360, I already know how to use that, and its one powerful piece of software.
How long have you had your cutter?
The 48 volts is the power supply the 10 watts is the output of the laser , some say there 40 watts but the output is only 5 watts correction 96 watts power supply and 24 volt control box@@BrandonsGarage
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Can you get head gasket material and will it cut it.
Usually the head gaskets have a steel inner around the cylinder walls; you aren't cutting that.
@@BrandonsGarage Just need a laser with MOAR POWER!!!! 😆 30 watts? 50 watts? ALL THE WATTS!
Do you have a link an what exact wattage
Its a 10w -
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