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[Laser cut and engrave] Laser Engraved Painted Wood Test Panel with Speed and Pass Settings — Project made with xTool S1 machine for Laser cut and engrave.

Stained/Painted Soft Wood Engrave Grid Test - Deep & Shallow / Dark & Pale / Basswood / Birch / Plywood

Instruction

Painted Engrave Grid Test

.xcs

Application scenario

Laser processing (20min)

Machine & module

xTool S1

20W

Compatibles · 13

Material used

1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood

Information

      This test grid allows you to test settings for water based stained or painted wood for a deep engrave, or a shallow pale engrave. The wood used in this test was 3mm basswood ply, but it would also work for similar pale softwoods.

Instruction

Step1

Sand the wood with 120 then 180 grit

Step2

Stain or paint the wood

Step3

Add the wood to the laser bed and use the machine's built-in functions to either take a photo or add the material to the XCS software

Step4

Place the test grid over your material

Step5

Ensure your vent hose is outside

Step6

Hit start on XCS, then hit the button on the machine. Do not leave it alone as some of the engraves are deep and could cause issues.

Step7

Once complete, allow the smoke to clear from the machine, then remove your wood. Use an alcohol wipe to clear soot or debris. Do not sand, as it will remove your stain or paint colour.