George Vondriska demonstrates how to use an Epilog laser engraver to cut templates and inlays in your shop.
Laser engraver provided by Epilog Laser. For more information, visit www.epiloglaser.com, and check out this other WWGOA video on laser engravers!
When creating a cabinet door, it is critical to keep the wood flat and square. George Vondriska provides practical tips on how to assemble door panels using a parallel jaw clamp. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video. Steel Bar Clamps provided by Jorgensen. For more information, visit www.ponytools.com
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If you’ve ever tried to clamp two pieces together that are cut at less than a 90-degree angle, you know how difficult it is to keep the joint from sliding around before it dries. George Vondriska has a neat trick to resovle this clamping challenge using clamp blocks. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original…
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Master woodworker George Vondriska teaches you some helpful woodworking tips for successfully using the belt sander. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video.
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Most people think you can only use a panel saw to crosscut sheet stock. Today in the workshop, though, George Vondriska demonstrates some of the handy woodworking techniques you can employ with a combination panel saw and router machine. You can crosscut and make repetitive cuts on large sheets of plywood like you would on…
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That was very interesting. I don’t have a CNC machine, which this laser resembles. How much did it cost? What other software is required? How long did it take you to master it? How often do you use it? Thank you.
Usually the laser will come with some basic software to control the unit. Here’s a popular third party software tool that is a nice upgrade over the free software that comes with many lasers: https://lightburnsoftware.com/. You can find product and pricing information on this unit and others in the Epilog family here: https://www.epiloglaser.com/
I have a laser engraver and use it only occasionally, but it’s a great option when I need to engrave something, or make precision curved cuts on thin materials. George uses his CNCs more than his laser, but he does use his laser occasionally.
The learning curve will depend on your computer background. If you are comfortable with a variety of software, you shouldn’t have much problem learning to use a laser engraver. Within the first weekend I was able to do just about anything that I wanted to.