If you would like one of these desktop lasers here is Coupon code for you: store.creality.com/products/10w-cr-laser-falcon-engraver?aid=ytJoshua Coupon code: FalconJDL (30$ Off) FA80 (80$/80£ Off) 10W: amz.fun/poBB3 5W: amzn.to/3CIPZkZ Coupon code: 05ULJ9WS (5% Off)
As a (designer) blacksmith Joshua, you make an excellent computer operator / and presenter!! (complement😊). Your knowledge is outstanding!! Another fantastic video. 👏👍✊👌🙏 I loved the tractor on your little sons box! Brilliant 🚜👍
More excellence - keep them coming and quiet right that you are paid for your time and effort as your reviews are honest and trustworthy (as well as being highly watchable). Thanks for sharing as always 👍
Mr. De Lisle, I've found that different plywood produce different amounts of charring and tarring. I've found wonderful 1mm plywood from Finland that gives absolutely clean sides where you can't find any soot at all. I've found other plywoods where the smoke really hurts my lungs and the tar is thick. Specifically, you want to avoid formaldehyde - literally the chemical they use to preserve corpses. My point is, finding the optimal cutting speeds and pew-pews on sub optimal plywoods will still give you a stinky tarry experience. with regards, mattias
Thank you. I'm making the most of it with an abundance of free material which are off cuts from a local factory. Extraction using the comgrow hood like in my previous video would work perfectly to rid the fumes and maybe tape to protect the wood from smoke staining. All the very best. Cheers J
You can actually buy plywood specifically made for lasers and you really shouldn't use anything else. These completely un protected diode lasers are dangerous enough as it is, always use materials made with lasers in mind.
After having the creality falcon I want to try some other engravers. Some have linear rails and other designs that seem like they should be more accurate and repeatable than this design. Also some have belt tensioning screws to make that easier. Something the 3d printers have had for a while now. Some also have dual motors instead of the shaft to drive each side of the y axis.
I would always use another air supply as it assists in cooling the laser also which will extend its life. I use a compressor at 20psi on all my models. Cheers J
The feet came with the honey comb. Both the honey comb and pump should be on their website. If you still can't find it I'll get a link for you tomorrow. Cheers J
I’m wanting for cutting I’m not so much in to engraving is this machine good for cutting and can it cut 10mm ply wood I would love to no what wood it can cut and speed ect with light burn I have around 450 pounds to spend on a laser cutter so would this be your recommendation for the price or is there better for the buck thanks
Hi. Thank you. The comgrow Z1 10w is the cheapest that can cut but takes a long time. If you can splash out a bit extra I'm currently reviewing the comgrow Z1 pro 20w which is probably the best for the least amount of money. Otherwise if you want to be commercial and get a return back on your money I would go for the xTool D1 40w as it's by far the best performing laser in the desktop market. Cheers J
I buy a welder.. Then find u got and reviewed same one. You get a 3d printer for review..its the same one I have 2 of...and now I buy a laser cutter, and bam, you reviewed the same one. Great minds...so it's back to me..I'll tell you the gadget I get ! A follow up on this would be good though ? ( also just bought your box designs).. The creality 10w is only 309 quid at the mo on creality site BTW. Bargain for a 10w, so bought air assist, enclosure and hex bed!
I purchased this about a month ago and I can’t get it to work. I assembled it plugged it in switched it on it beeps but has never move an inch in any direction. I have spent a least 10 hours trying to get it working but without success I bought a laptop and downloaded lightburn and use the trial version but can’t get it to do anything is it a faulty unit? Tried contacting Creality but they are not much help,asking me have I connected it up correctly even though I sent them a video showing them it illuminated and beeping Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I’m totally frustrated with the situation and wish I had never purchased it. Thanks
I don't like the fact it auto homes before printing meaning you can only print exactly where you positioned on the software and not be able to manually position. So far I'm most impressed by LONGER for the touch screen, being very costs effective and working consistently well. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle thanks for the response. Shame it's the Longer as it's probably the most expensive to get here in the UK, I guess you get what you pay for. Good videos by the way.
Really like the channel and impressed with your skills but the music is about 5X louder than the dialogue - I don't like it but if it is to stay, couldn't it be less intrusive and save me constantly adjusting the volume to hear the dialogue? Thanks
Dropped the cash on one of these, still waiting for the bloody thing because Creality chose to use one of the worst rated logistics/couriers services. My 3D printer from them came faster with another service. Busy setting up the work space for all the expensive toys, would you say air assist is absolutely necessary? was looking at the enclosure for the laser but not sure if I should get both? Enclosure would however restrict the size of material I'm using so might be a no go. Do you have any updates/tips/trick on this model? Links? Great video.
Hi. Thank you. hopefully it comes soon. Air assist is essential really for clean and efficient cutting. In my latest video I show my compressor line set up. An enclosure is needed for optimum safety as these machines are hazardous. Cheers J
I can’t get over the price! Ok, firstly, I wouldn’t recommend using 230v ac equipment on a truck, it will work and you will probably be fine but… those inverters can kill so please take care when routing cables. Maybe use copex or SY cable to give a bit of mechanical protection. Saying that, I don’t know how you plan to install this or what you will use it for so the above may be overkill but please bear it in mind. I wouldn’t normally say anything and my engineers used to use inverters to charge their drill batteries / power kettles etc but that was within the confines of their dry, warm cab, not out in the open with all those potential hazards. The other thing, what voltage is that control box? I always like to see 24vdc when it comes to the control side but have a feeling that that one is ‘mains’ voltage… Please look at its ‘IP’ rating if it has one, or just see how water could find its way in, another thing to think about if you will have to use this outside. Secondly, that capacitor…. I wouldn’t recommend using polystyrene because of the nasties it can give off when the motor gets hot or the capacitor fails, the capacitor will be absolutely fine rattling about, they are pretty robust. Lastly, please wear gloves when handling that wire rope, it’s fine when it’s new but after a while it will fray and cause nasty cuts. I use winches quite a bit and have a few scars to prove it. Yes, I didn’t learn the first time 🤦♂️ Great vid as usual, cheers 👍
Thank you. It will be seprate to the trucks wiring. I'm using an Ecoflow 2400w battery bank. they're pretty good especially for saftey features and it wont be permenantly fix on, ill only attach it to use it in fair weather and then straight back off. yeah another guy suggested just using hot glue on the capacitor and get rid of the polystyrene. Gloves are a good idea but if the cables are freying then they're loosing their strength and should be replaced. Cheers J
ik this is a longshot, My Engraver Got burnt a while back while cutting a bunch of phone stands in wood, the wood caught on fire... Anyways I got all the parts I need besides the red Magnetic Lense/Sheild that attaches to the bottom of the laser module, I want to 3d print one but need to know the dimensions, more specifically just the height of the red shield, I can measure the laser module for the with, but cannot just guess the height because the beam needs to be focused. If anybody can measure the height of the red Sheild with a caliper and tell me how many mm it is i would appreciate it more than you could imagine!!
If I speak to Creality really politely and give them a boatload of money do you think they could send me a lightsaber? 😆 I reckon if I had one, a hammer and an anvil I could dispense with the software and just freehand my projects. (If the saber has a decent dimmer switch included)
Maybe provide some real links that don't involve Greedazon as not everyone agrees with the way they treat staff or charge more than the makers of some gear plus allow Dangerous and Counterfeit (*Recalled ) products to be sold. Some people do still have principles and won't feed the monster....
@@joshuadelisle thanks for replying Joshua - and I apologise - I had an ad blocker on that was blocking it. sorry again. Liking the videos - I bought same welder. Laser wise - be great if you mentioned safety a bit ? those lasers are dangerous as f&&k if folk don't cover them in use, etc. one reflection in the wrong direction and it is bye bye eyes. very appealing though.
If you would like one of these desktop lasers here is Coupon code for you:
store.creality.com/products/10w-cr-laser-falcon-engraver?aid=ytJoshua
Coupon code:
FalconJDL (30$ Off)
FA80 (80$/80£ Off)
10W: amz.fun/poBB3
5W: amzn.to/3CIPZkZ
Coupon code: 05ULJ9WS (5% Off)
As a (designer) blacksmith Joshua, you make an excellent computer operator / and presenter!! (complement😊). Your knowledge is outstanding!! Another fantastic video. 👏👍✊👌🙏 I loved the tractor on your little sons box! Brilliant 🚜👍
Thank you so much Trevor. your very kind. cheers J
Very nice job renewing and information on this laser. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.
Thank you so much. All the very best and God bless. Cheers J
Ending with the lil guy. NICE! Mine’s 32 now and man I miss that time HUGE!
Thank you Jack. I guess you have grandkids to look forward to. you can spoil them and send them back when they're all wond up ha ha ha! cheers J
More excellence - keep them coming and quiet right that you are paid for your time and effort as your reviews are honest and trustworthy (as well as being highly watchable).
Thanks for sharing as always 👍
Thank you so much Ian. Cheers J
Mr. De Lisle, I've found that different plywood produce different amounts of charring and tarring. I've found wonderful 1mm plywood from Finland that gives absolutely clean sides where you can't find any soot at all. I've found other plywoods where the smoke really hurts my lungs and the tar is thick. Specifically, you want to avoid formaldehyde - literally the chemical they use to preserve corpses. My point is, finding the optimal cutting speeds and pew-pews on sub optimal plywoods will still give you a stinky tarry experience.
with regards,
mattias
Thank you. I'm making the most of it with an abundance of free material which are off cuts from a local factory. Extraction using the comgrow hood like in my previous video would work perfectly to rid the fumes and maybe tape to protect the wood from smoke staining. All the very best. Cheers J
You can actually buy plywood specifically made for lasers and you really shouldn't use anything else. These completely un protected diode lasers are dangerous enough as it is, always use materials made with lasers in mind.
id love to see how these device cuts out RC airplane airfoil and fuselage parts. I'm keen on getting one but want to see a demo. Any chance ?
What would you recommend for cutting stencils out of Mylar, 1/16" and 1/8" Poly?
Could you tell me if there is a y axis roller for this please
There should be. Check out the links in the description and they'll lead you to the main website. Cheers J
Nice review!
What happend to the right frontwheel on the tractor?
After having the creality falcon I want to try some other engravers.
Some have linear rails and other designs that seem like they should be more accurate and repeatable than this design.
Also some have belt tensioning screws to make that easier. Something the 3d printers have had for a while now.
Some also have dual motors instead of the shaft to drive each side of the y axis.
I believe the laser has a built in fan for smoke dispersal, but is this enough air supply to not require a separate air assist pump? Thanks.
I would always use another air supply as it assists in cooling the laser also which will extend its life. I use a compressor at 20psi on all my models. Cheers J
Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.
I’m looking at one of these second hand. Is it easy to upgrade the laser module later on if i want a more powerful laser?
You can upgrade to a 20w but you'll need the Falcon2 for a 40w. Cheers J
Nice review. Lightburn has a built in centering function. You can centre an object to the work area or multiple objects with each other. Cheers
Thank you. Yes I discovered that shortly after releasing the video 🙄. Still lots to learn... Cheers J
how is this laser working a year later?? thanks in advance
I looked for the feet to extend the height, the plates, and the blower, are they from a different source? Thx for the great video and coupon!
The feet came with the honey comb. Both the honey comb and pump should be on their website. If you still can't find it I'll get a link for you tomorrow. Cheers J
Looked again and searched “laser accessories” and then “honeycomb” it came up with no search results
@@rickolson9011 right I'll do some digging for you. Cheers J
I’m wanting for cutting I’m not so much in to engraving is this machine good for cutting and can it cut 10mm ply wood I would love to no what wood it can cut and speed ect with light burn I have around 450 pounds to spend on a laser cutter so would this be your recommendation for the price or is there better for the buck thanks
Hi. Thank you. The comgrow Z1 10w is the cheapest that can cut but takes a long time. If you can splash out a bit extra I'm currently reviewing the comgrow Z1 pro 20w which is probably the best for the least amount of money. Otherwise if you want to be commercial and get a return back on your money I would go for the xTool D1 40w as it's by far the best performing laser in the desktop market. Cheers J
I buy a welder.. Then find u got and reviewed same one. You get a 3d printer for review..its the same one I have 2 of...and now I buy a laser cutter, and bam, you reviewed the same one. Great minds...so it's back to me..I'll tell you the gadget I get ! A follow up on this would be good though ? ( also just bought your box designs).. The creality 10w is only 309 quid at the mo on creality site BTW. Bargain for a 10w, so bought air assist, enclosure and hex bed!
Lol nice one 👍. They're a definite bargain. I got a few more to review now.... All the very best. Cheers J
Hey, i can't find the lbdev file, will you please help me?
I purchased this about a month ago and I can’t get it to work.
I assembled it plugged it in switched it on it beeps but has never move an inch in any direction.
I have spent a least 10 hours trying to get it working but without success
I bought a laptop and downloaded lightburn and use the trial version but can’t get it to do anything is it a faulty unit?
Tried contacting Creality but they are not much help,asking me have I connected it up correctly even though I sent them a video showing them it illuminated and beeping
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I’m totally frustrated with the situation and wish I had never purchased it.
Thanks
How does this engraver compare with the Ortur LaserMaster 2, COMGO Z1 and LONGER RAY5 10W.
I don't like the fact it auto homes before printing meaning you can only print exactly where you positioned on the software and not be able to manually position. So far I'm most impressed by LONGER for the touch screen, being very costs effective and working consistently well. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle thanks for the response. Shame it's the Longer as it's probably the most expensive to get here in the UK, I guess you get what you pay for.
Good videos by the way.
Really like the channel and impressed with your skills but the music is about 5X louder than the dialogue - I don't like it but if it is to stay, couldn't it be less intrusive and save me constantly adjusting the volume to hear the dialogue? Thanks
Yes sorry. My microphone was too low.... I will do my best. Cheers J
can it cut through pine
Hi. Yes. Ply and MDF are probably the most difficult because of the glues. Pure wood cuts excellent and can be used for inlays. Cheers J
You made that wallet 🔥 great job
Dropped the cash on one of these, still waiting for the bloody thing because Creality chose to use one of the worst rated logistics/couriers services. My 3D printer from them came faster with another service. Busy setting up the work space for all the expensive toys, would you say air assist is absolutely necessary? was looking at the enclosure for the laser but not sure if I should get both? Enclosure would however restrict the size of material I'm using so might be a no go. Do you have any updates/tips/trick on this model? Links? Great video.
Hi. Thank you. hopefully it comes soon. Air assist is essential really for clean and efficient cutting. In my latest video I show my compressor line set up. An enclosure is needed for optimum safety as these machines are hazardous. Cheers J
This or the COMGO from your previous video?
I can’t get over the price!
Ok, firstly, I wouldn’t recommend using 230v ac equipment on a truck, it will work and you will probably be fine but… those inverters can kill so please take care when routing cables. Maybe use copex or SY cable to give a bit of mechanical protection. Saying that, I don’t know how you plan to install this or what you will use it for so the above may be overkill but please bear it in mind. I wouldn’t normally say anything and my engineers used to use inverters to charge their drill batteries / power kettles etc but that was within the confines of their dry, warm cab, not out in the open with all those potential hazards.
The other thing, what voltage is that control box? I always like to see 24vdc when it comes to the control side but have a feeling that that one is ‘mains’ voltage… Please look at its ‘IP’ rating if it has one, or just see how water could find its way in, another thing to think about if you will have to use this outside.
Secondly, that capacitor…. I wouldn’t recommend using polystyrene because of the nasties it can give off when the motor gets hot or the capacitor fails, the capacitor will be absolutely fine rattling about, they are pretty robust.
Lastly, please wear gloves when handling that wire rope, it’s fine when it’s new but after a while it will fray and cause nasty cuts. I use winches quite a bit and have a few scars to prove it. Yes, I didn’t learn the first time 🤦♂️
Great vid as usual, cheers 👍
Thank you. It will be seprate to the trucks wiring. I'm using an Ecoflow 2400w battery bank. they're pretty good especially for saftey features and it wont be permenantly fix on, ill only attach it to use it in fair weather and then straight back off. yeah another guy suggested just using hot glue on the capacitor and get rid of the polystyrene. Gloves are a good idea but if the cables are freying then they're loosing their strength and should be replaced.
Cheers J
ik this is a longshot, My Engraver Got burnt a while back while cutting a bunch of phone stands in wood, the wood caught on fire... Anyways I got all the parts I need besides the red Magnetic Lense/Sheild that attaches to the bottom of the laser module, I want to 3d print one but need to know the dimensions, more specifically just the height of the red shield, I can measure the laser module for the with, but cannot just guess the height because the beam needs to be focused. If anybody can measure the height of the red Sheild with a caliper and tell me how many mm it is i would appreciate it more than you could imagine!!
Hi. The magnetic red shroud is 38mm exactly in height. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Awesome man! Highly appreciated. 🤝
If I speak to Creality really politely and give them a boatload of money do you think they could send me a lightsaber? 😆 I reckon if I had one, a hammer and an anvil I could dispense with the software and just freehand my projects. (If the saber has a decent dimmer switch included)
Sounds like a plan 😀
@@joshuadelisle 🤣
Maybe provide some real links that don't involve Greedazon as not everyone agrees with the way they treat staff or charge more than the makers of some gear plus allow Dangerous and Counterfeit (*Recalled ) products to be sold. Some people do still have principles and won't feed the monster....
all good to do paid stuff - but you need to tick the paid promotion box. It's the law.
Thank you however I can assure you I had clicked the box to say included paid promotion so I'm not sure why it didn't show for you. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle thanks for replying Joshua - and I apologise - I had an ad blocker on that was blocking it. sorry again. Liking the videos - I bought same welder. Laser wise - be great if you mentioned safety a bit ? those lasers are dangerous as f&&k if folk don't cover them in use, etc. one reflection in the wrong direction and it is bye bye eyes. very appealing though.
@@TheFlyingScotsmanTV thank you. Yes I'll do my best to make people aware in future reviews. Cheers J
Please take a better quality of plywood 🙏 with the oil on its so ugly