Bulldog
(Nicky Norton )
August 21, 2025, 7:25pm
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Same image
1st was done 2018 with 2.5 watt Eleksmaker Using Laser GRBL
No help from anyone back then ( I thought not bad as nothing to compare to as most people just doing vectors )
All from trial and error then
And no programs to convert
2nd Done today with UV using LightBurn
Both on maple wood
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It looks great. It’s crazy that I just came here to try to get some advice on and engraving that I am having issues with.
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soniclab
(Jeremy Hutchinson)
August 21, 2025, 7:34pm
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UV is some crazy magic for sure. I am seeing more and more awesome work done with UV.
Maybe I will get a UV laser when I can invest that much.
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Bulldog
(Nicky Norton )
August 21, 2025, 9:01pm
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Thank you
I got great results with my Opt Lasers PLH3D-XT-50 5 watt diode also
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Bulldog
(Nicky Norton )
August 21, 2025, 9:03pm
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They are nice
maintenance free
I,m 74 and sand in glass is almost empty
So what the hell
just a hobby to keep brain working
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Which one do you have? I do want to get one because of all the good things I have seen and heard.
Rick
(Technical Evangelist)
August 21, 2025, 11:20pm
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Again? Nicky? Wow! You continue to impress. The latest (your new UV work) is amazing, friend. Thank you for continuing to include us all on your journey.
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Bulldog
(Nicky Norton )
August 21, 2025, 11:38pm
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5 watt UV From Pascal Liu ,great Guy
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Bulldog
(Nicky Norton )
August 21, 2025, 11:40pm
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@Rick Thank you
I just show what is capable and never give up
Especially with LightBurn
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MikeyH
(Mike Hembrey)
August 22, 2025, 2:12am
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Mr. Norton, Sir (you deserve a title)
Superb work!
What is keeping me from buying one is I have no space for it, and a son that is keeping me from buying too many toys.
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Bulldog
(Nicky Norton )
August 22, 2025, 10:49am
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Thank you
This the compact model
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MikeyH
(Mike Hembrey)
August 22, 2025, 1:27pm
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That overcomes the space problem, but…
soniclab
(Jeremy Hutchinson)
August 22, 2025, 7:15pm
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should have gotten the “wireless” version
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This is the quality I want to get to one day.
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JohnMus
(John Musgrave)
August 25, 2025, 6:08pm
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These images are amazing, I would like to attempt something like these using images from my son’s wedding pics, I have a 20 watt (output) Atom stack laser head, what settings would you suggest to be a starting point.
Many Thanks in advance.
John
Bulldog
(Nicky Norton )
August 25, 2025, 6:26pm
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@JohnMus Thank you
for a 20 watt diode
You would probably only use 212 DPI
Faster speeds
porter2458
(Stephen A Walker)
August 25, 2025, 6:32pm
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Love Charles Bronson. Met him and Henry Fonda once in Utah while he was making “Once upon a time in the west” That UV is really nice but the first one is pretty good too all things considered
Bulldog
(Nicky Norton )
August 25, 2025, 8:15pm
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@porter2458
Holy Crap
Get autographs
smokke
(Mikko Smolander)
August 27, 2025, 6:06am
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Amazing pics What size are the pictures? I practice 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) plywood. Anyway, WOW!