CNC, Laser, and Epoxy SIG Combine this month

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How would you like to be able to do work like this?

This month the CNC SIG, Laser SIG, and Epoxy SIG will all combine on Saturday, January 16, at 10:00 AM to discuss this topic in detail. We’ll cover machining with both lasers and CNC using multi-pour epoxy work to achieve colorful, detailed designs.

To sign up for the Zoom meeting, please click here. Or, at the time of the class, you can click here.

All are welcome to attend at no charge!

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Here’s some follow-up on laser etching resins to be found here:

Epoxy filled laser etching

During Rob’s presentation I introduced laser etching resin as an option to CNC carving for multicolor resin projects. I mentioned not having researched the fumes-safety issue yet and was alerted by Doug that epoxy resins are harmful. My Austin makerspace produces this list of what’s safe and what’s not safe to laser cut/etch. That said, I’ve now had a chance to do some research and find there are safe resins. The issue is burning materials containing halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodin…