Laser Cut Signs || Tips and Tricks for Adding Laser Cutting to your Woodworking

Wooden signs can be fun projects between your bigger builds, and laser cutting can really up your sign making game. I make two interesting signs and along the way share some of the tips and tricks that I have learned adding a laser cutter to my woodworking projects. If you enjoy this video, please like and subscribe. It helps more people discover my videos. ------ Instagram:   / alpinetrailsstudio   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlpineTrail... The map file I used from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/13549707... ----- Referenced Videos Alpine Trails Studio Sign -    • The Story of Alpine Trails Studio   Epoxy and Wood Inlay Sign -    • Making a Solid Wood Sign with Inlay and Ep...   ----- Timeline 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Yoda - A Simple Laser Cut Sign 02:05 - Adding Basic Epoxy to a Sign 03:51 - Mario Lettering - Acrylic Signs 05:15 - Attaching Signs to the Wall 06:54 - Creating the Vector Images 08:48 - Material Preparation 09:12 - Laser Cutter Venting 10:38 - Painting and Gluing Layers 13:06 - So Many Islands 13:49 - A Deep Frame 17:00 - Clamps are Overrated 18:53 - Resawing Explained 20:53 - Panel Glue Up 21:51 - Inkscape's Trace Image 22:16 - Laser Material Calibration 22:59 - Backlighting with Plastic and Epoxy 25:39 - Pouring Epoxy 26:32 - Dealing with Bubbles 28:11 - Wrapping it Up ----- Materials and Tools Laser Material Cover Tape https://amzn.to/3YpV5NI Orange Handle Spring Clamps https://amzn.to/46sM3Bn Bessey 18" Bar Clamp https://amzn.to/3ylMaCn Bessey Strap Clamp https://amzn.to/3Ab69nE Epoxy Mica Powder - 24 colors https://amzn.to/3WHVjhW Epoxy Resin Dye - 16 colors https://amzn.to/4dmn7xE Teexpert Epoxy starter kit https://amzn.to/46sn3dx Water based Polyurethane Satin https://amzn.to/4fpJWCz Osmo Polyx-Oil Glossy https://amzn.to/3SuXR0t Acid Brush (for glue/epoxy) https://amzn.to/3YjxwpP Maple Edge Banding https://amzn.to/46EollY Battery/Remote LED Light Strip https://amzn.to/4diVZQH Command Strips https://amzn.to/3Yyn1yY Laser Cutter Vent https://amzn.to/3WBLQaD Safety Paddles https://amzn.to/3A11xk6 Optix Clear Acrylic Sheet https://amzn.to/4fBQeit Edge Banding Trimmer https://amzn.to/4dwfu86 Edge Banding Sander https://amzn.to/4deY5B0 Weld On 3 https://amzn.to/3WU8jkC Plastic Cement Applicator https://amzn.to/3WEp0iA The Bigger Tools Festool Compound Miter Saw https://amzn.to/3StO0b0 Mirka 6" Orbital Sander https://amzn.to/3SrOeiW