Big Laser Engrave Round Materials: Dorian w/ Jordan

08/27/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM CT

Admission

  • $75.00

Location

Austin, TX

Summary

In this class you will learn how to safely and accurately engrave curved / round materials on the Dorian laser using the 4th axis (rotary) tool. You will learn how to attach the rotary axis, operate the Dorian laser with the rotary axis, and then return Dorian to normal functions for makerspace users after removing the axis. At the end of the class you will take home an engraved item that you create.

Pre-Requisites: Big Lasers

Description

Pre-Requisites

Big Lasers

Requirements for Class

none

Syllabus

Power up our Big Laser Dorian with the new rotary attachment! If you want to laser engrave round items like drinking glasses, wine glasses, mugs, glazed pottery, vases or round wooden vessels this class will give you hands-on instruction to be successful.  In this 120 minute session you will set up the 4th axis attachment, adjust the settings in Lightburn to use the rotary axis, correctly place the drawing then engrave. The PiBurn rotary tool has been purchased new and has great documentation from the manufacturer. Supersized rotary capability with a larger diameter than Pearl's rotary attachment. You can also etch longer or larger objects due to Dorian's larger bed size (imagine: a baseball bat)

Each attendee will take turns setting things up and engrave an item to take home.  As part of the class fee we will furnish you with a wine glass.  At the end of the class we cover the proper shut down steps to return Dorian to its normal status.

Sample Items from Class

Wine Glass with an outline of the Austin skyline

 

Glazed ceramic pot with stain to highlight engraving