Room divider screen

Step by step guide

Create a beautiful room divider that is hung from the ceiling out of prefinished wood. This helps segment large spaces and adds a touch of art of any room.

Preparation

Required material:

12 sheets of 18" x 24" prefinished wood,
1/8" thick
1 sheet of 12" x 24" frosted acrylic
at least 50 brass "S" hooks
Drop ceiling hangers or permanent hooks for a solid ceiling

Used Trotec Laser:

Speedy 400
80 watts
2.5 inch lens

Step by Step

laser cut room divider screen — Laser cut room divider screen made from wood and acrylic

Step 1: Create the layout

Using the panel sizes provided, create a layout in a graphics program like a puzzle. We have provided the layout used in this sample here, but you can create any combination to fit your space. Make sure that you place the location of the connecting holes!

wood panels laser cut — intricate details precisely cut with a laser

Step 2: Create each panel

Adjust the connecting holes to fit each panel. Create a new copy of each panel and adjust the connecting holes by using guides in your graphics program and the layout. Label each panel with a number to ensure that you have accounted for each one.

wood cutting on laser cutter — the wood panes are cut with the Speedy laser cutter

Step 3 - User Settings

Cut out the panels.

Mahogany Wood Panels

Cutting: Power: 100% - Speed: 0.9% - Frequency: 2500 Hz - Air Assist: ON

Acrylic Panels

Cutting: Power: 50% - Speed: 0.2% - Frequency: 20000 Hz - Air Assist: ON

assembly of the wood panels — panels are assembles on the floor and fastened with "S" hooks

Step 4 - Assemble the Panels

Layout the panels on the floor to ensure that everything lines up. Start with the top panels and connect the to the ceiling using the hooks. Work across and then down, using the "S" hooks to connect the panels. Once completed, stand back and admire the view!

Tips

Using pre-finished wood means that there are less finishing step for top quality results
Cleaning off the smoke residue before lifting the panels out of the lasers with a damp cloth makes it easier to see if you missed any spots.
Using pliers to manipulate the "S" hooks while assembling makes it easier for the panels to be attached together.
Using frosted acrylic instead of wood for a few panels adds a nice decorative touch.