Choosing a laser for inlaying pens with veneer

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Amihai

Amihai

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Hello,
I'm looking for a laser machine to make intricate marquetry images in my kitless pens using wood veneer.
My plan is to engrave the shape on the pen, then cut the same shape from a sheet of veneer, and glue it to the previous cut shape.

Can anyone here who have experience with lasers recommend something? I want something with a closed design and air purifier, as I will work in a closed room. The machine must also have a rotary attachment, as I'm engraving pens which are cylindrical. Obviously, it must also be very accurate. I thought about the Xtool S1. WeCreat unfortunately don't ship internationally. Any other ideas?

Thanks,
Amihai.
 
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Glowforge is one I've seen used for this sort of thing.

Here's California woodworker Blake Weber doing something similar though on a bigger scale.

 
Amihai said:
Hello,
I'm looking for a laser machine to make intricate marquetry images in my kitless pens using wood veneer.
My plan is to engrave the shape on the pen, then cut the same shape from a sheet of veneer, and glue it to the previous cut shape.

Can anyone here who have experience with lasers recommend something? I want something with a closed design and air purifier, as I will work in a closed room. The machine must also have a rotary attachment, as I'm engraving pens which are cylindrical. Obviously, it must also be very accurate. I thought about the Xtool S1. WeCreat unfortunately don't ship internationally. Any other ideas?

Thanks,
Amihai.
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Hi Amihai,

Maybe reach out to @ochoabrian with that question. He's done some remarkable stuff with a laser that I'm guessing is in line with what you are looking for? I'm sure there are probably others as well. Good luck!

Best,
Richard
 
amtechrs said:
Hi Amihai,

Maybe reach out to @ochoabrian with that question. He's done some remarkable stuff with a laser that I'm guessing is in line with what you are looking for? I'm sure there are probably others as well. Good luck!

Best,
Richard
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amtechrs said:
Hi Amihai,

Maybe reach out to @ochoabrian with that question. He's done some remarkable stuff with a laser that I'm guessing is in line with what you are looking for? I'm sure there are probably others as well. Good luck!

Best,
Richard
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Thanks for the reference Richard. Amihai, please send me a message. Happy to help if I can!
Cheers
Brian
 
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