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[Laser cut and engrave] miniature lighthouse — Project made with xTool M1 machine for Laser cut and engrave.

miniature lighthouse

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Lighthouse_8cm

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Application scenario

Laser (30min)

Machine & module

xTool M1

10W

Compatible xTool Machine

New

10W, 20W

F2 Ultra UV

F1 Ultra

20W

5W, 10W

5W, 10W, 20W

D1 Pro

5W, 10W, 20W, 40W

55W

10W

10W, 20W, 40W

M1 Ultra

10W, 20W

P2S

55W

Material used

1/8"(3mm) MDF Board

3mm MDF Board

221

2698

Information

      The small version of this lighthouse can be used perfectly as a key ring!

30creatorschallenge

decoration

Instruction

Step1: Designing the lighthouse

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First, I use Sketchup Make to design the lighthouse. I drag an image into the layer and use it as a reference for the lines I draw. I create several layers so that I can represent the front and back of the lighthouse. I then create a round platform on the ground and below the light. Finally, I extract the outline from all the individual parts so that I can export it as a DXF.

Step2: Cutting the parts

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In this step, I import the DXF file into Sketchup. The lighthouse can now be customized as desired. For example, text can be added to the platform or directly to the façade.
The sizes can be scaled perfectly in Sketchup, but the openings always have to be adjusted (with a 3mm material). I have created an 8cm and a 12cm version.
I then cut out the individual parts using the above settings.

Step3: Assembly and use

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Assembling the individual parts is relatively simple. The platforms are placed over the three layers of the lighthouse, one from above and one from below.
Make sure that the engraved side (with the picture or the lighthouse stripes) is facing forwards and backwards.
You can use the lighthouse as a key ring, that's what the hole at the top is for. However, the lighthouse is just as suitable as a decoration or as a gift, e.g. for a child's birthday party.
Have fun building it!

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