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Ray Webster
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Aug 19, 2019
Location: Kamloops B.C. Canada
Country: Canada
Laser Machine Make or Type: TS6040
Laser Power: 80w
Laser Bed Size: 24X16
Home Position: TL
RDWorks Version: none
Windows Version: 10

My name is Ray Webster, I'm from Kamloops B.C. I bought a TS 6040 Chinese laser this past January(received it in late Feb) I have done some engraving with it, and played with it a bit, but have much to learn. I have watched (most) of Russ' videos on youtube. Tonight I will be trying to cut 6mm ply with no charring. This is something that has as of yet eluded me. It may be that my lens is very dirty, and I will clean it first.

I look forward to reading and sharing ideas about lasers on here.

Ray
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Gene Uselman
Posts: 2181
Joined: Thu Jul 07, 2016
Location: Suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Country: USA
Nickname: Gene
Laser Machine Make or Type: QC
Laser Power: 130W
Laser Bed Size: 900x1300
Home Position: TR
Control Software: LIGHTBURN
RDWorks Version: RDw .19 & Lightburn
LightBurn Version: Latest
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: Win 10 Pro
Accessories: I have a combining lenses, pin tables [homebuilt], honeycomb tables , wireless remote, Modifed Ultimate Air Assist, home built non-powered rotary device, PrusaMK4 and Mini Prusa printers.

Welcome Ray- cutting plywood can be a challenge as there are many different kinds and qualities of ply. I actually use a lot of plywood and have settled on mdf core ply as being best and easiest to deal with. I buy mostly Oak and Walnut as those are my favorites for light and dark but there are many species available. Ocooch hardwoods is a great dealer in Wisconsin but may not work for you in Canada. Gene
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Ray Webster
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Aug 19, 2019
Location: Kamloops B.C. Canada
Country: Canada
Laser Machine Make or Type: TS6040
Laser Power: 80w
Laser Bed Size: 24X16
Home Position: TL
RDWorks Version: none
Windows Version: 10

Thanks Gene,

I have not heard of MDF core plywood, and will look into it.

Ray
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