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Rob
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Laser enthusiast, maker of CNC stuff, anti-fascist & so can you!
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Charlie doing his stealthy predator thing
October 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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It’s been a while, but I’m getting back to it! I thought an earring display stand would help with some photos. I liked this one on Etsy

#lasercut
October 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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More Sasquatch fun. I’m really liking how these came out

#LaserCut #Art #PNW
August 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Couldn’t be happier with how Bigfoot turned out! ~11x8 (284x200mm)

Emerald pearl cast acrylic

#LaserCut #Art #PNW
August 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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It’s hard to get a good shot of this because it’s so shiny, but I’m really happy with how this Bigfoot silhouette in emerald pearl cast acrylic came out!

I have another in this series with a ponytail & heels, thinking of offering them as a his/hers set or a pair of restroom signs

#LaserCut #Art
August 22, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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I think I found the worst possible angle to shoot from, but in other news, in the past 48 hours I also finished 208 business card designs with 0 issues. Great Success!

#Laser #LaserCut #LaserEngraving #Art #SmallBusiness
August 21, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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Abalone inlay test. I forgot my kerf settings so the inlay is smaller than the pocket, but the test here was to get a .25mm pocket in walnut & finding cutting settings for the shell veneer.

I think this is going to work! Next up: programmable wooden business cards with abalone inlay.

#LaserCut
August 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Oh, just running an inlay test. How’s your Friday so far?
August 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Charlie seems to approve of his pond
August 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Did a little cutting & got them cleaned up, no for some lacquer & hangers and these earrings are ready to sell!

Pretty happy with how this design is compared my out in paduk

#LaserCut #Jewelry #Earrings
August 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Made a new jig & now the alignment is right where I want it, giving consistent & repeatable results.

8 different monogram crests & 4 faces. I might design 4 more faces at some point, but for now I’m pretty happy with these options.

#LaserCut #LaserEngraved #Art #MetalBusinessCards #SmallBusiness
8 styles of crest designs with a monogrammed letter in each. The designs have been laser etched into black anodized aluminum business cards displayed on a blue cloth background. The stark contrast between the black metal and silver color of bare aluminum is showcased by the reflection of an overhead light source.
August 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Monogrammed anodized aluminum customized business card test run

#LaserCut #LaserEngraved #Art
August 6, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Monogrammed anodized aluminum businesses card test run. The alignment isn’t perfect because I didn’t cut the jig pockets deep enough, but overall I think these turned out great! The 2 in the middle are for a buddy.

#LaserCut #LaserEngraved #Art
August 6, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Apparently my first attempt to sell things I cut with a laser include photos that are too risqué for Etsy, I’m told.

Fortunately, BlueSky is more comfortable with my highly controversial images of acrylic plant leaves, so… enjoy!

#Laser #LaserCut #Jewelry #Earrings #Cannabis #Marijuana #Four20
Emerald pearl cast acrylic indica cannabis leaf dangle earrings on a white mother of pearl style cast acrylic background Emerald pearl cast acrylic indica cannabis leaf dangle earrings on a flocked green velvet background Emerald pearl cast acrylic indica cannabis leaf dangle earrings on a blue crosshatch cotton background Emerald pearl cast acrylic indica cannabis leaf dangle earrings. One single earring on the left with a pine board background, and one adjacent pair of earrings on the right attached to a brown card stock display.
July 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Worked out the settings, now for some photos!

#LaserCut #Woodworking #Jewelry #Earrings
24 sets of Boho style wooden teardrop earrings, laser cut in black walnut A finished pair of Boho style wooden teardrop earrings on a pearl cast acrylic background
July 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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New set of 24 Boho earring patterns cut in walnut.

Failed to cut through with my usual settings, so this one will take some experimenting. But I think they look pretty cool!

Inspired to modify these from a cut through to an inlay in papua abalone.

#LaserCut #Woodworking #Jewelry #Earrings
July 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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After a lot of testing I found the 3 most successful mandala designs for wood cutting. Now I’m experimenting with some boho & Celtic knot teardrops!

Cut in white maple, cherry, black walnut, and paduk.

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2 pairs of laser cut mandala style dangle earrings. Cut in white maple (above) and cherry (below) displayed on a paduk background 5 sets of wooden, laser cut earrings in paduk and black walnut, both finished and unfinished. Black walnut, above right finished & middle unfinished. Paduk, above left finished, below unfinished. Cherry, background.
July 24, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Making progress!

I think I’ve got my settings pretty much dialed in. For 3 materials, anyway. Now if I could take a decent product photo I might be able to list these.

Top: Pearl cast acrylic
Lower Left: Paduk
Lower Right: Walnut

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3 sets of laser cut dangle earrings on a green felt background
July 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Paduk

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Wood mandala dangle earrings laser cut in paduk, shown on a speckled paint countertop background
July 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Really liking the way these designs are cutting in acrylic.

Purchased art, 2 variations of each of the 5 designs for 10 total styles.

I’m calling this one “lotus” with the filled style on the left, open style on the right. Pearl cast acrylic

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July 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Still working out the settings on wood, but I think I’ve got the acrylic settings dialed in

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July 17, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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New laser, new designs

Basswood (cut) on paduk, cherry, and maple, respectively

#Laser #LaserCut #Woodworking #Jewelry #Earrings
One 3-inch long, abstract teardrop shaped dangle earring, mandala style “lotus” design, laser cut in basswood. Resting on a fanned out stack of thin-sawn lumber, with 2 sheets of paduk on top, 1 sheet of cherry in the middle, and 1 sheet of maple below, displaying the color variations and grain patterns of each species of wood.
July 16, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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Key hangers

#lasercut #laserengraving #woodworking
July 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Proof of concept coaster design with purchased artwork, 4” (100mm) round cut in basswood plywood

#Laser #LaserCut #Woodworking
July 3, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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Door hanger test cuts in basswood plywood. Part of a set of 30+ designs

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Two laser cut basswood plywood door hangers. On the left is one with a rectangular hanger hole that reads “Do not disturb me mode” depicting an “on” button below. On the right is the other with a circular hanger hole reading “Do not disturb” with a wavy text “Hangover in progress” underneath and a depiction of three shot glasses, one empty, one full, and one empty tipped over, and a slice of lime centered between the two texts.
July 2, 2025 at 4:11 AM