Anyone have any experience with this?
Strongly considering adding a xTool F2 Ultra UV to the hobby, but it’s quite costly and I’m unsure if I’d use it enough to justify it.
Any other laser experience also appreciated

  • CameronDev@programming.dev
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    9 days ago

    You can engrave glass with a laser diode, only catch is that you have to paint it first. I got some $2 washable acrylic paint from a craft shop and it worked great. And easily washed off afterwards.

    Not sure if that can be replicated for metal though, but im definitely curious to try now.

    • Bronzie@sh.itjust.worksOP
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      9 days ago

      That is neat, did not know that.

      I know a fiber beats a UV for metal any day, but UV seems to be the best all-rounder for anything engraving. And those k9 crystals look bloody cool too!