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Wooden beard combs
Be inspired by these fantastic wooden beard combs made with Trotec engraving wood. This easy to follow tutorial includes the graphic file for download as well as the parameters used on these designs.
Preparation
Material needed:
- 3 mm MDF, available on our webshop
- Extra material, such as laser paper to cover the rest of the working area
Trotec Machine used:
- Speedy 360, 100 Watt
- 2" lens
- honeycomb table
Usage Tips:
- Once the material has been placed in the laser machine, cover the remaining work area with one more sheet of paper to ensure sufficient coverage.
- A 2'' lens is recommended to create a clean, fast cut.
Step by Step
Step 1: Make design layout
The first step entails downloading the comb template. With different design templates to select from, you may select the size of your choice based on the indivuals beard size. Once you have decided on the design, insert the wood on the work area and cover the remainder with other material.
Print settings:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | enhanced geometries, inner geometries first |
Step 2: Engraving process
Adjust the parameter settings. The right settings can differ depending on the laser machine used and laser power available.
Laser Parameters
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| black | engrave CO2 | 55 | 50 | 500 |
| red | cut CO2 | 100 | 1.8 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | 6 mm | - |
| 1 | on | - | - |
Step 3: Post-processing
Once the laser cutting and engraving steps are completed, remove carefully the comb from the rest of the wood, taking precaution not to break the smaller pieces. Using a warm compress cloth, clean the comb and once this is done, the wooden comb is ready!
