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diy fridge magnet 2

Guitar magnet

In only a few steps you can make this fridge magnet made out of veneer wood.

diy fridge magnet 2

Guitar magnet

In only a few steps you can make this fridge magnet made out of veneer wood.

Preparation

Required material
  • 1 sheet wood veneer oak 3mm
  • Magnet foil approx. 20 x 35mm or round magnet
Machine used
  • Speedy 360, 80 watts
  • 2" lens
  • Nozzle with small hole
  • Honeycomb cutting tabletop

Note: You can use any laser machine from the Speedy series for this DIY application.

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Step by step

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Step 1

Step 1: Import the design file

Feel free to create your own unique design or simply use our template. Send it to the laser with the recommended laser parameters below. The parameters may vary depending on the laser machine used and the laser power available.

Print settings:

Process mode Resolution Cut line
Standard 500 dpi none
Halftone Others
Color enhanced geometries, inner geometries first
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Step 2

Step 2: Laser process wood

Position the material on the honeycomb cutting table in your laser machine. Ensure that the rest of the work area is covered to allow for a stronger vacuum. 

Laser Parameters:

Process Color Process  Power (%) Speed (%) Ppi/Hz
Engraving Black Engrave CO2 70 50 500
Engraving Blue Engrave CO2 50 50 500
Engraving Cyan Engrave CO2 70 50 500
Cutting Red Cut CO2 100 1 1000
Passes Air Assist Z-Offset Direction Advanced
1 ON 6 mm Top down HQ
1 ON 1 mm Top down HQ
1 ON 3 mm Top down HQ
1 - - - -
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Step 3

Step 3: Assemble the magnet

Remove the cut guitar from the laser machine. Then, glue the magnetic foil to the back of the guitar.

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One of the popular wood species: oak

Our varnished oak veneer range is hugely popular and is especially suited for laser processing. Our veneered oak material can be used for a wide range of applications, including signs, gifts, architectural models and more! Create a variety of different guitar models using different laser settings and laserable wooden material.

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Questions about applications or settings?
We're happy to advise you from A for Air assist to Z for z-offset.

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