Cool idea! I think that I'll build one as soon as I can. Tape mask and wood bending are very nice ideas too! Thank you!

Very good video. Thanks very much!

Slick vid, man. I enjoyed it!

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You are awesome 😎

Looks awesome!

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

cool box turned out. happy burning!

More details of the test results can be found here (coupons at the end of each article!): hobbylasercutters.com/laser-reviews/ Or check video description for more resources! Or you can buy immediately: hobbylasercutters.com/go/atomstack-a5-20w/ Or check the Sculpfun S6 Pro video (EVEN BETTER LASER ENGRAVER): kzread.info/dash/bejne/pXp7p5KOnr3Aoso.html The prices at Banggood INCLUDE CUSTOMS and IMPORT TAXES, so there are no additional costs when the machine arrives in your country! Choose Ocean Shipping, EU Priority Line, Priority Direct Mail or European Railway Direct Mail. These shipping methods have no import taxes and customs duties, because Banggood takes care of them in advance!

@JohnnySm0ke

3 жыл бұрын

Lol the coupon takes $70 off! ... But increases the original price by $50 🤨 But hey $20, that’s still cool. JT, if you had to do it over again would you get the A5 Pro (40W)? Do you happen to have a coupon code for that one?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnnySm0ke Hi, thanks for commenting. Sorry I only have coupon for 20W version. I was tempted to buy higher power one, but it was too expensive. The only downside is that the higher the power, the less precise the laser is for more delicate engravings. The dot is usually a bit larger and more rectangular(20W dot is also rectangular), and you don't have so much precision in power any more (in software you select percentage of power. Some soft wood is engraved with only 20 to 30% power with my laser). Maybe in a few years when they develop much stronger laser diodes I buy it as an upgrade. But for now I am very happy with this one. It does everything I need. Everything in this video was engraved/cut with 30 to 80% power.

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@Emerson Alfredo tomorrow I am releasing a new video of a quick and funny thing I made with this laser. Check it out tomorrow when it will be released :)

Well done!

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

you uploaded this on my birthday and my first two initials are JT.

@JackMasterOfNone

2 жыл бұрын

My friend is considering getting one of these, still recommend?

I recently paid for this laser at banggood. Shipping deadline came and went, no updates ever. Until I started emailing and leaving comments here and there. A week later, after I thought my money was gone, a reply. They sold me a laser they didn’t have, disappointment. Asked me to wait, common for Chinese sellers, I said no. Please refund. 2 days later, refunded and relieved. Amazon seller, 4 days later I had my laser, from China, amazed! Great box, I’ll need to make one, love your videos JT

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience! I never had problems with Banggood. I am their customer for over 9 years. Maybe you had bad luck with availability of this laser, since they are quite hot stuff right now and the demand is big. For me as I am from Europe, it is very handy because they have warehouse in EU and I don't pay import taxes (approx 30% additional costs if ordered outside EU)

@leatherheadgarage7821

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt makes sense, I have mine set up but laptop is in the shop, I think waiting is the worst part of all this. Your box design is great and will be using many of its aspects, I like the light strip in the box, I hadn’t thought of that. If I may ask, how is the program part of it, 5he light burn or lasergrble, I am not to much of a tech guy, I’m 56, and not really a techie kind of guy. I was really into it when the internet just became available to all of us but didn’t stay with it., I do have a backup plan in case I have trouble, my 12 year old son. Lol.

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@leatherheadgarage7821 for the box design see my short video where i showed some upgrades I made to the box. As for the software, i first tried lasergrbl which is free. But it is a bit "unrefined". Then I tried lightburn which costs approx 40usd for lifetime, but you have 1 month of fully featured free trial. This software is more intuitive to use. I suggest trying them both and you will see which one you like more. My trial is running out, I have been using lightburn for the last month. I need to try lasergrbl once more, but I think I will buy lightburn since it is a more refined software that saves you some hassle on the long run.

@leatherheadgarage7821

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Firstly, thank you for taking the time with my endless questions, could you elaborate on the level of difficulty or ease in working with either program? My concern it’s beyond my pay grade lol. I watched a review on the laser here on KZread and when he got to his laptop I started worrying that I may not understand the program side of it.

@landlifem5872

3 жыл бұрын

@@leatherheadgarage7821 I don't have a laser but looking in to it, but I do have a homemade cnc router, 3d printer, and work with industrial cnc machines. I use grbl for my cnc router. if you are just wanting to engrave existing images it will be a pretty simple task to learn with the help of a few youtube videos. If you want to design your own, you will most likely be needing to learn some type of cad, and that's when it takes time to learn.

do you know if we can make some cuts on backlit films with it? thank you

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't have any of them at hand to try.

Do you think this could cut 5mm ridged core luxery vinyl plank flooring?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it could do that. This is more an engraving machine than cutting machine. It can cut some thinner stuff, but not thick vinyl.The machine that could cut these planks reasonably fast would cost 10 times more.

Hello, I have a question, what program do you write and draw in Atomstack A5 20W? I will be grateful for the information. Thank you and Best regards

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

I use Lightburn (easier to use but not free but has 1 month free trial) and LaserGRBL (free)

Hola buenas hablo desde Uruguay me gustaría saber q configuración Debo tener en cuenta a la hora de cortar mdf 3mm

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

100% power, 600mm/min and test how many passes it will need to cut through

Hello, what version of lightburn are you using? How long does ot take to engrave a metal, namecard size?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

I use the latest version of the grbl Lightburn. For engraving text only, it is very quick, few minutes for the engraving. If you engrave photos it can be 10 times longer. Check my other videos I have a lot of videos about laser engravers and working with them.

That box is just awesome. Could you provide any more detailed plans and dimensions?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Check the video description for a link with more photos and measurements

nice video, nice level of detail. But after getting the idea some more details would be interesting. In the assembly of all your side panels their seems to be some interesting details hidden, it seems to be more complex than expected first because of more different simple components than only 5 or 6 panels.

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :) Check out my newer videos where the box is shown in its updated state

Any idea what the spot size is for this laser? What's the finest line it can engrave on wood?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

This laser has rectangular spot approx 0.5mm*0.1mm. if you want much smaller and rectangular spot of 0.08mm square, check my other review of the Sculpfun engraver.

Hi. nice video! Just want to ask can this also engrave on leatherette?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

If you mean fake leather, then yes, it can. You can see it in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oKiC1suiqZmyY6w.html But you need to have very good ventilation if exhaust fumes, because plastic may produce toxic fumes when engraved. Machine can also engrave real leather.

@freereads1577

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Thanks :) :)

Another question please. Does this unit or the 40w have Air Assist?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

I think none of them has a proper air assist. Although they have a fan on the laser blowing down through a little funnel next to the laser beam, blowing smoke away from the beam.

Hola excelente video, en la primera parte cuando creas la caja flexible con que parametros de velocidad, potencia y cuantas pasadas usas?, me compre la atomstack a5 y he estado probando con MDF de 3MM pero aun sigo quemandolo lol.

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Google translated: Hola, La caja flexible es de madera contrachapada de álamo, que es muy fácil de cortar. Se necesitaron 15 pasadas con 80% de 90% de potencia para cortar. No he intentado cortar MDF. Intenta usar madera de álamo.

@s.m.4708

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Hola, La Atomstack a5 corta acrilico?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

@@s.m.4708 It can cut 3mm thick black acrylic. Check my other videos for more information.

I am ready to buy a machine today, but can you please help me decide between sculpfun s9 or atomstack a5 pro ? thanks

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Sculpfun S9 is much more powerful and has a smaller laser focus spot. You can get a discount coupon here and save some money: hobbylasercutters.com/coupons/

I bought the Sculpfun S6 pro and I was wondering how long the laser will last if you cut at 100% power? I only want to cut 3mm soft basswoods and found that if I set the laser to 50% power, speed to 300mm/min and do 3 passes it will cut through no problems. They say on their website that laser degradation is only a few % after 1500 hours but that is probably when only engraving at 30% power :) I read somewhere else that the earlier model 20W engravers would burnout at 100% after only 10 to 20 hours..

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

I think the life span should be in 1000s of hours. I have used mine for about 50 hours now(cutting plywood at 100%) and I noticed no degradation of power. You only need to clean the lens with a cotton swab and alcohol when it gets dirty. If you want to really maximize lifespan at a cost of speed, you can still use it at 80 or 90% power for cutting. it would take more passes.

Brother im struggling with this. Im new to laser engraving trying to engrave some basic names on iphone covers made out of plastic, any help with the settings ? using lightburn. thank you men

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

You should try to do some testing first on the backside. Settings really depend on the material and its color. Maybe start with 600mm/min speed and power at 30% and see what happens. If it does not engrave good enough increase power by 10%, else decrease power. You can leave speed fixed. I mainly work on only 3 speeds - slow speed for heavy cutting (200mm/min) normal speed for engraving (600mm/min) high speed for fills and simple shapes (1200mm/min). You loose accuracy with speed.

@vendeconmiguel

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Thank you so much for that man! its working way better now that I started doing this. only thing im trying to work out is the names being engraved on this cases are coming out black and i want them to come out the same color as the case. Some people recommended to use a toothbrush and just brush it but is not that efficiente. will keep trying thanks!

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@vendeconmiguelIm just guessing, but you could try with a brush and soap or isopropyl alcohol.

Did you use some kind of special protective plexiglass?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

No, I used regular but slightly darkened plexiglass. I couldn't find protective one

I tried it too on atomstack a5 pro, but its burning the box, and later come some error on pc, what kind of settings did you set up? Thanks

@JTMakesIt

8 ай бұрын

Cutting with 600mm/min and full power. Multiple passes

@ma3xtv525

8 ай бұрын

@@JTMakesItok, will try it like that 👍

Kannst du mir bitte helfen ? Wie kann ich die Schrift wie bei dir Laser Box so dunkel machen ich weiß nicht wie das geht 😩

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Use more power

Hi. What type of exhaust did you use? Can I have the link for the exhaust and the pipe that you use? Thank you for sharing!

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, in description you will find the link to the flexible air hose. For the "connector" that sticks out of the box I used a short piece of plastic pipe used for sewers and waste water. (That gray tube). And I used a 120mm AC fan for pulling out fumes. But banggood also sells in-line fans for these air hoses

2 years later, i am wondering if your Atomstack 20w still works or how long did it last. I just bought one, wondering if the 10,000 hours laser life time is real? Hoping to cut 3mm plywood, so need to figure out settings for cutting 3mm plywood without splinters at the end

@JTMakesIt

Жыл бұрын

Still works, but I don't use it much because I have got more powerful lasers. These diode lasers have a long lifespan. If you do more cutting it should be a bit shorter than if you are just engraving. But it ahould last more than enough to pay for itself multiple times

Hi! What settings did you use to cut the wood?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

750mm/min and 90% power. 15 passes. You could go slower with less passes.

@ioanagatej6190

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt thanks! I’m new to this and I kinda struggling 😁

What settings are you running for wood engraving?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

40 to 50% power and 600 to 1000mm/min speed

@greenveg42

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt similar to what I'm running, thanks!!!

Does it cut pretty decently? How many passes do you do? I can't find any cutters on the market for cheap other than these no vent 40w ones?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

This laser is more of an engraver than cutter. Cutters are CO2 lasers and cost 10 times more. But I will soon be testing another similar engraver which supposedly has better focus and stronger laser beam. I will post a review.

@veek2767

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Most people seem to cut Acrylic and stuff 1/8th pretty easily. You re tests cut it too. I'm just looking for an affordable option. I can wait the time cutting.

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@veek2767 I haven't tested acrylic yet. But I will test it with the new engraver. Stay tuned for the review video. I will compare it to Atomstack A5

Is there really any significant advantage to going with the 30w or 40w for the home hobbyist?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Stronger laser will benefit you with more cutting power for wood and similar materials. For engravings I think you don't need more power. And different lasers have different shape of the dot. 20W dot is rectangular(does not cut the at the same rate in both axes), pro version is advertised to have smaller dot and rectangular shape which means nicer engravings too. It depends on what you want to do with the machine

@bjpasco

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Thanks for quick reply. But is it really a stronger laser or just better power supply? I have seen reviews that say actual laser output is the same. Will 40w be able to cut through thicker material than 20w? A picture shown with the 40w shows it engraving river rock. Is that something the 20w wouldn't be able to do? Thanks again for the great videos, information, ideas and opinions. I am subscribing now

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@bjpasco Thanks for subscribing :) I have never tried engraving rocks. 40W has smaller dot size and better power, which should equate to better cutting power (less cutting passes for the same result). I don't think the laser diode is the same, because they are very expensive and you can't get more power from cheap diode. Soon I will probably be testing another, more powerful laser. I will see how it works.

Hola podrías decirme madera sus medidas y lo q le pones para ver es acrílico transparente o vidrio

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Google translated: Hola, Las dimensiones exteriores son 70 cm * 68 cm * 33 cm. El interior debe ser lo suficientemente grande para que encaje el láser. Lo hice un poco más grande de lo necesario. Las ventanas transparentes son de plexiglás acrílico.

@MegaChelo91

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt tu manejas otro programa para hacer el grabado y corte, podrías ayudarme con esa asesoría para darle el gran uso a la máquina

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@MegaChelo91 Google translate: Yo uso el programa Lightburn. Es mucho más fácil de usar

hello, what speed and power did you use to cut the plywood?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, the speed was around 750mm/min and the power at 90%. 15 passes

@msctoya

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt thank you.

Hi I just watch your review of the atomstack A5 ,20w Lazer machine. The box for the machine that you made is it possible to get the plans for making that piticuler box with the fine extractor?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watcing. Sorry I do not have the plans since I made the box without them. I can give you some measurements if you want. Send me an email. The box is very simple and you should be able to make it just by looking at the video. In the description you will also find the link to the fume extractor tube.

@safetyjoe1967

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt yes I would really appreciate it if you could give me any information on how to make that box. My email address is zoozoo.fagan@gmail.com Kind Regards Mr David fagan

@cn3478

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Hi JT thanks for the great video. I have just bought the Atomstack, Is it maybe possible to send me the measurements and tips on the ventilation box. I think you have done a great job with that. cpnienaber1@gmail.com

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@cn3478 Thanks! I have sent you an email with some additional pictures and some measurements which could help you make your own.

the box is awesome! do you think this thing could cut through 5mm acrylic? I make wooden jewelry but i'm looking to purchase a laser to stream line things and add acrylic to my shop.

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

This machine struggles with thick acrylic. Check my other review of the Sculpfun S9 on the hobbylasercutters.com, or on youtube (last video). That one cuts acrylic with ease. But only dark colors (diode lasers don't cut transparent and white material)

@caffeenqueen

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Thanks! After watching the video and reading the article I think thats exactly what I need. Does the machine come with an air assist or is that something I can rig with an aquaponic pump and nozzle?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

@@caffeenqueen It does not come with air assist. In a month or two I will make a video showing how to make a good air assist for cheap for these machines.

@caffeenqueen

2 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt I took your advice and bought the Sculpfun! Thanks so much, took some time to figure it out but it's great. I made a ventilation box for it and a youtube video of what I am doing with it. Thanks again!

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

@@caffeenqueen Awesome!

at what speed and power did you cut the paper

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

1000mm/min and 80% power

Hi! Love your video. Do u sell ventilasjonboxes? If not, could you please send me the measurements for this one?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I don't sell the ventilation boxes sorry. Send me an email (click on my channel and go to my "about" page). You will find my email there. And I will send you additional photos and measurements.

@aminasewali3902

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Hm... can’t find your email.

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@aminasewali3902 I have updated the video description and added the link to the Google Drive folder with these pictures. Check the video description, the link is near the bottom of the description.

Nice box. Can you tell me the name of the font from the word laser box ?

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

fonts2u.com/space-ranger-laser-italic.font

3 mm mdf kesmek için parametreleri nedir

@JTMakesIt

Жыл бұрын

You need to try and find out. Start with speed of 400mm/min and full power and test how many passes it needs to cut through.

Helo! Can this machine engrave and cut in golden acrylic?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I never had gold acrylic at home so I can't try it. I think it can engrave it, but I can't be sure about cutting

@prismaartelaser6937

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Thanks for the answer! :)

Hi can it engrave on a 3mm acrylic sheet?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it can.

@kdramaholics3816

3 жыл бұрын

What's the right setting for it sir?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@kdramaholics3816 I don't remember it. You can set speed to 600mm/min and adjust the power until the engraving looks good. Probably around 30 to 60%, depending on the color of the acrylic. You try it and if it doesn't look good, try changing the settings.

😃👍💪

What software do you use?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

LaserGRBL(free) and lightburn(better, not free, but affordable and has 30 day free trial)

Congratulation. I just ordered the Atomstack A5 pro from E-Bay. I would also use it indoor and would also probably make a b ox for it with fume ventilation. Yours is very nice it might be that the material thickness is a bit overkill (probably 3-5mm plywood would have been enough) but nice... Where did you get the coloured acryl window...Is that laser safe??? =(would be nice not to use laser glasses all the time...

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Yes, my box is a bit overkill but I had that material at hand. Better to have it more sturdy than not :) My acrylic sheet is not laser safe, I had it laying around for some time. I bought it locally.

@bacsijancsi

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Thanks. I tried to find laser safety sheet but only found eyeglasses... An half opague acryl might be enough anyway the Atomstack already has some eye protection feature

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@bacsijancsi I wouldn't risk it, When I look directly at the laser head I still wear eyeglasses.

@bacsijancsi

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Yeah ... true only problem that I already have glasses and to put another glass on the glass is very uncomfortable and looks and feels stupid, I did not found a laser protective facemask or similar

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@bacsijancsi yeah, that is a problem. What about making sometink like those snap on sunglasses lenses that are like a clip that fits on regular glasses and can flip up or down? But I agree, the best solution would be an acrylic sheet window that blocks the laser wavelengths

I love the box! what's the dimension

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! There is a link in description with additional photos with dimensions

If I bought the 20w A5 can I upgrade it with the 40w laser?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

You mean buying this? bit.ly/3q1EQ6e I think it should work because all atomstack lasers use the same driver board, but the price of the module is 2/3 of the price of the new atomstack pro. Maybe it would be cheaper to buy the pro machine and sell the old 20W engraver.

@TheBossHimself

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Yup. It does suck to spend $100+ more. Unfortunately it's now outside the return date, although I could try and sell it. I really wanted the extra power to be able to cut through 1/2 inch wood.

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBossHimself I think 1/2 inch is a lot even for the pro version. Maybe wait a little longer until 10W optical output lasers come out. I will get one too and probably review it here on my channel

@TheBossHimself

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt What thickness do you think the 40w can cut? It states it can easily cut through 12mm wood. I'll definitely be looking out for that video.

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBossHimself I never tested max thickness, but it depends on the wood type. But 12mm seems a bit stretched.(try focusing laser 12mm above surface and you will see that the dot is much bigger, which means less cutting power) I also have Sculpfun S6 pro which is similar category as Atomstack A5 Pro. It takes 6 passes to cut the soft 3mm poplar plywood at 600mm/min. If it would be hardwood it would take much more time at slower speed. But the problems that the edges would be very black and charred which is not desirable. Sculpfun can cut 3mm also in a single pass with slow speed but it charres up edges more. I have yet to try to install air assist.

Do you have plans for the encloser you built for your laser?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have plans, but I have some detailed pictures with measurements. Send me an email (in my about section) and I will send you the pictures.

How many centimeters can this machine cut?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

41x40 cm

@KHALID_ALSULEMANI

3 жыл бұрын

@@JTMakesIt Can you cut wood panels 2 cm thick?

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@KHALID_ALSULEMANI no, it can cut maximum around 5mm of soft wood. It is an more of engraver than a cutter

How much would you charge to make the laser box??

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

It would be very expensive to ship it. I suggest showing the pictures (measurements in description) to a local carpenter and he could make it very easily. This would be the cheaper option. Shipping a box this big would cost a lot.

@michellefeliciano5691

3 жыл бұрын

Please send me the measurements. Thank you

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

@@michellefeliciano5691 you will find link in description.

any chance you could make that box and send it to me for a fee of course.

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

In the description you will find a link to more photos of this box including measurements. I suggest you show this to a local woodworker and he will make it for you. It would be the cheapest and the best option. Shipping the box this big would be very expensive. and the local woodworker is surely much more skilled than I am :)

I bought the laser by booking it even before its commercial release, paid € 260.00. arrived broken. after three months from the purchase they refunded me € 80.00. aesthetically beautiful object, too bad it doesn't work. to date they do not even respond to emails, they do not confirm the shipping address.

@JTMakesIt

2 жыл бұрын

Thats unfortunate. Whats broken? Maybe you could fix it.

This is not a 20watt laser, it is a 5watt laser with a 20 watt power source

@JTMakesIt

Жыл бұрын

Correct. But I have already tested three true 20W lasers.

Laser has only 6W optical power.

@JTMakesIt

3 жыл бұрын

Correct. All diode based laser like this one have less output power than industrial CO2 lasers (that are much more expensive)