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Basswood

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Laser Settings

Engrave · Vector · Flat Surface
Power
70
Speed
300
LPC
100
Passes
1
Thickness
2.91mm
defocus
3 mm
basswood stained walnut 1 coat. I personally don't like the engraving on the dark color would use the setting for paint fill

More Basswood settings

Same material on xTool S1. Engrave stays the same regardless of thickness; cut changes with thickness.

Engrave (any thickness)
2.91mm · P70 S300 · this one1.6mm · P30 S180

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Machine Context

BrandxTool
ModelS1
Laser typeDiode
Wattage40W

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Material Details

MaterialBasswood
Color / Finishbrown
BrandVkiza 1/8" basswood sheets - Amazon
Size2.91mm
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