Weekly planner made of slate
Want to see all the events and tasks on your weekly calendar at a glance? Our slate planner is the perfect solution.
![slate-laser-engraving](/static_processed/4e4a608c2adf8135653ddc3aaa764453/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/slate-planner/slate-laser-engraving.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":1280,"height":640,"fit":"cover"}}})
Preparation
Required material
- 1 slate sheet approx. 38 x 13 cm
- 1 sheet solid wood oak 600 x 300 mm
- 1/4 sheet TroLase ADA Signage black, 1 mm with double-sided adhesive tape
- 1 package (4 pieces) signage mounting devices R20-156-FK
- Cardboard chalk or chalk marker
Machine used
- Speedy 100
- 40 Watt
- 2" lens
- Honeycomb cutting table for wood cutting
For this sample you only can use any laser machine from the Speedy laser engravers series.
Important
Use the extra strong adhesive for the TroLase ADA Signage so that the slate board is securely fixed.
Step by step
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Step 1: Slate board
Make your own design for the weekly planner or import our template. Adapt the graphic to the size of the slate board, if necessary.
Next send the job to the laser using the driver settings below.
Print settings:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | - |
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Step 2: Laser process slate
Make the material parameter settings. The parameters can vary depending on laser machine and available laser power.
Tip:
Test the parameters on the back of the slate board.
Laser Parameters
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engraving: black | Engrave CO2 | 60 | 100 | 500 |
| Scratching: red | Cut CO2 | 20 | 2 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | - | optimized quality |
| 1 | on | +6 mm | - |
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Step 3: Wooden frame
Make your own design or import our template. If necessary, adapt the graphic to the size of the slate sheets.
Send the job to the laser using the driver settings below.
Print settings:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized geometries, inner geometries first |
Tip:
Before cutting, measure the thickness of the wooden sheet and adapt the kerf if necessary. Also make sure that the slate sheet fit into the wooden frame.
![solid-wood-laser-cutting](/static_processed/51768e498b7dfdfdfe93e8b78f8f1429/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/slate-planner/solid-wood-laser-cutting.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}} "solid-wood-laser-cutting.jpg")
Step 4: Laser process wooden frame
Determine and enter the material parameter settings. The parameters can vary depending on laser machine and available laser power.
Laser Parameters Cutting
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| red | Cut CO2 | 95 | 0.3 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | - | - |
Info:
We used the standard parameters in JobControl for solid wood oak.
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Step 5: Back
Make your own design or import our template.
Send the job to the laser using the driver settings below.
Print settings:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized geometries, inner geometries first |
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Step 6: Laser process back
Determine and enter the material parameter settings. The parameters can vary depending on laser machine and available laser power.
Laser Parameters
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| red | Cut CO2 | 90 | 2 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | - | - |
Info:
We used the standard parameters in JobControl for TroLase ADA Signage optimized for quality.
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Step 7: Assembly
Position the slate board inside the wooden frame. This step is important because the wooden frame has to accommodate the size of the slate. This prevents the wood from being distorted later.
Next glue the back of the TroLase ADA Signage to the slate and wood. This process does not have to be extremely precise. Our design leaves sufficient "wiggle room" for positioning the back plate.
Finally, position the signage mounts, and the weekly planner is finished.
Preparation
You Will Need
- 1 slate sheet approx. 38 x 13cm
- 1 sheet solid wood oak 600 x 300mm
- 1/4 sheet TroLase ADA Signage black, 1mm with double-sided adhesive tape
- 1 package (4 pieces) signage mounting devices R20-156-FK
- Cardboard chalk / chalk marker
Machine Used
- Speedy 100
- 40 Watt
- 2" lens
- Honeycomb cutting table for wood cutting
You can use any machine from the Speedy series to create this sample.
Important
Be sure to use the extra strong adhesive for the TroLase ADA Signage to ensure that the slate board remains securely fixed.
Step by step
Step 1: Slate Board
Create your own design for the weekly planner, or feel free to import our template. Then, adapt the graphic to the size of the slate board if you need to.
Now, send the job to the laser machine using the following driver settings:
Print Settings:
| Process Mode | Resolution | Cut Line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Colour | - |
Step 2: Laser Process (Slate):
Create the material parameter settings. These parameters can vary depending on the laser machine you are using and its available power.
Tip:
We suggest testing the parameters on the back of the slate board before you decide to begin the project. This way, you can make any alterations before possibly ruining your board.
Laser Parameters
| Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engraving: Black | Engrave CO2 | 60 | 100 | 500 |
| Scratching: Red | Cut CO2 | 20 | 2 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | Optimised Quality |
| 1 | On | +6mm | - |
Step 3: Wooden Frame
Create your design or import our provided template. Adapt the graphic to the size of the slate sheets if you need to.
Now, send the job to your laser machine using the following driver settings:
Print Settings:
| Process Mode | Resolution | Cut Line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Colour | Optimised Geometries, Inner Geometries First |
Tip:
Before you begin cutting, be sure to measure the thickness of the wooden sheet. Adapt the kerf is you need to. Finally, ensure that the slate sheet fits inside the wooden frame.
Step 4: Laser Process (Wooden Frame)
Now you need to determine and enter the material's parameter settings. Please note that these parameters may vary depending on the laser machine you are using and its available power.
Laser Parameters - Cutting
| Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cut CO2 | 95 | 0.3 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - |
Info:
We decided to use the standard parameters in JobControl for solid wood oak.
Step 5: Back
Create your own design or feel free to import the template that we have provided.
Now, send the job to your laser machine using the following driver settings:
Print Settings:
| Process Mode | Resolution | Cut Line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Colour | Optimised Geometries, Inner Geometries First |
Step 6: Laser Process (Back)
Determine and enter the material's parameter settings. Please note that these parameters can vary depending on the laser machine you are using as well as the available power.
Laser Parameters
| Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cut CO2 | 90 | 2 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - |
Info:
We decided to use the standard parameters in JobControl for TroLase ADA Signage, optimised for quality.
Step 7: Assembly
Place the slate board inside your wooden frame. Note that this step is vital! This is because the wooden frame needs to accommodate for the size of the slate. This will, in turn, prevent the wood from becoming warped or distorted later.
Next, glue the back of the TroLase ADA Signage to the wood and slate. You'll be pleased to know that this process doesn't need to be 100% perfect! Our design leaves a fair amount of 'wiggle room' for positioning the back plate. You just need to attach it as best as you can.
Finally, place the signage mounts on the back of the board. Your weekly planner is now ready for all your organisation!
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Inspirations
You can now personalise the weekly planner for your customers, or even your own desires! Have a play with different dimensions, shapes and designs. The sky is your only limit!
If you'd like, you can even use a cord to fix the planner to the wall instead of the signage mounting devices. If you decide to do this, leave out the two holes on the bottom of the frame.
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