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1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood

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Laser Settings

Engrave · Vector · Flat Surface
Power
25
Speed
350
LPC
100
Passes
1
Thickness
3mm
defocus
8 mm
I used one 12x24 sheet of basswood, I then painted the front face and used an outdoor shellac after the entire project was assembled. This is because it was placed in my stone garden. Then Engrave the letters of "Catty Shack" if your going to paint - change to a score.

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BrandxTool
ModelP2S
Laser typeCO2
Wattage55W

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Material Details

Material1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood
Size3mm
SupplierxTool
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