Clay's Beginner Series
Our owner and President, Clay Luttrell, builds real projects start to finish: cardboard, acrylic, rotary work, jigs, boxes and photo engraving. They work on any machine.
Projects
Short projects, start to finish. Work through them in order or pick one.
111:10Project 1: Name on Cardboard
The basics to get you started, with your name on cardboard.
27:57Project 2: Acrylic
Cutting and engraving acrylic, and making it look great.
37:12Project 3: How To Use A Rotary
A step by step tutorial on using a rotary attachment.
46:21Project 4: Jig Tutorial
Engrave several items at once using a custom jig.
55:39Project 5: Snowflake Ornament
Design and make a custom snowflake ornament.
63:46Project 6: Laser Cut Hinged Box
Make a laser-cut hinged box from start to finish.
73:46Project 7: Photo Engraving
Photo engraving on acrylic.
87:34Project 8: Elf Sign (Passthrough)
An elf sign using the passthrough for long material.
Tips
Quick tips to avoid common mistakes and keep your machine clean.
94:54Beginner Tips: Avoid These Common Mistakes
Avoid the common beginner mistakes and get better results.
102:24Are Thunder Lasers Easy To Clean?
Simple routine maintenance that keeps your machine running smoothly.
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Real techs in the US, coast to coast, with a typical response under 10 minutes.
