How to Use a Laser Cutter: Your First Cut in 7 Steps
New to laser cutting? Follow these seven steps to go from a blank file to your first clean cut, with safety checks and a beginner video tutorial.

New to laser cutting? Follow these seven steps to go from a blank file to your first clean cut, with safety checks and a beginner video tutorial.

How often should you clean a laser cutter? A simple daily, weekly and monthly maintenance schedule for the lens, mirrors, rails, bed and exhaust.

Last-minute Halloween with a laser cutter: 12 spooky projects, from haunted lanterns to bat garlands, with materials, quick-win tips and a video.

Learn how to design multi-layer laser cut files: plan the layers, add alignment, set colors per layer and test before cutting the final piece.

How much does a laser cutter cost? Compare diode, CO2 and fiber price ranges, the hidden costs to budget for and whether buying one is worth it.