Guitar magnet
In only a few steps you can make this fridge magnet made out of veneer wood.
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Preparation
Used material
- 1 sheet wood veneer oak 3 mm
- magnet foil approx. 20 x 35 mm or round magnet
Machine used
- Speedy 360, 80 watts
- 2" lens
- Nozzle with small hole
- Honeycomb cutting tabletop
For this application sample you can use any laser machine from the Speedy series.
Tip
Step by step
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Step 1: Import the design file
Get creative and make your own design, alternatively you can always use the template we provided. Send it to the laser with the recommended laser parameters that are provided below.
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: Laser process wood
Lay the material on the honeycomb cutting table of your laser. A helpful tip is to cover the remaining areas of the table that are exposed - this helps to create a stronger vacuum. Always keep in mind that the parameters could differ depending on the laser machine used and laser power available.
Position the veneer sheet onto the honeycomb cutting tabletop and cover the remaining work area to produce a bigger 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: Assemble the magnet
Take the laser cut guitar out of the machine and glue the magnetic foil to the back of the guitar.
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One of the popular wood species: oak
Be sure to check out our varnished oak veneer panel, which are specifically manufactured for laser processing. These veneered oak panels can be used for a wide range of applications, such as signs and gifts, but also for architectural models and handicrafts. Test different laser settings or different types of wood - you can create a variety of different guitar models!
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