Laser Source

Whether you know him has the man in the chicken costume or the naked stud from Laser Focused magazine, Darryl has touched all of our lives. Now it’s time to get down and dirty with some questions in the latest episode of the Laser Source podcast. Explore the wacky world of Darryl Aspin like you never have before in this stellar interview where we learn all about where he came from, where he’s goin...

In this brand new episode of the Laser Source podcast Mae Armstrong teaches us all about Adobe Express, her favorite FREE way to generate quick and effective graphics for business. Whether you want to create beautiful graphics for your online store or website, make eye catching banners and logos for your social media presence or build stunning pricing sheets to seal the deal - Adobe Express has yo...

The Laser Everything Marketplace is nearly complete and we’re calling all laser owners to join the ranks and become a vendor! This is a great opportunity not only to make money, but to help others in the community in need of blanks, files, machines, coaching and everything else you could imagine. Join us for an insightful hour of questions and answers from our live viewers about the specifics and...

If you’re stuck in a rut or find yourself having difficulty starting new projects or learning new skills this episode is for you! Alex and the gang go in depth into their personal strategies for overcoming hurdles in productivity and easy tricks to keep yourself moving and on target. Whether an engraving file isn’t turning out the way you wanted or you just can’t stop yourself from procrastinating...

There’s so much knowledge to gain in this episode of the Laser Source podcast! We’re talking about LightBurn Bridge kit availability and how or if you should make your own. We’re also covering leather and slate on fiber, what you need to know about Boss Laser, diodes and steel, moving lasers across the country, how to take care of fiber optic cables, leveling gantries and rusting anneals. It doesn...

In this Q&A episode of the laser source podcast we get a lot of stellar questions and go way over time answering them! Topics include Light Object lasers, Trocen controllers, Ezcad 2 vs Ezcad Light Controllers, a lengthy CO2 galvo lecture (checking out Matt and Kyle’s new machines), UV Laser Crystals and life expectancy, and CO2 compound vs single focusing lenses. On top of all of that we’re g...

We’re sitting down with Robin Roberts of Laser Focused magazine to talk history of the publication, it’s incredibly rapid growth, some of the best covers, and the newest issue to arrive on the scene. Laser Focused magazine is a FREE digital publication jam packed with everything you could want to know about laser marking. There are some great stories, secrets and surprises packed into this episode...

Today we’re offering up our first Q&A of 2023 with a wide range of topics discussed including some great coin product ideas, marketplace progress, whether or not you need Ezcad to run LightBurn, Monport Laser, and test grids. We also cover laser certifications and licenses, 50w JPT LP vs 30w JPT M7, and don’t forget hotdogs down driveways! Hope you get a lot of useful info out of this new epis...

Today on the Laser Source podcast we take a look at the year behind us and set our eyes on what’s coming. Spoilers: It’s a lot! Too much maybe? As usual Alex bites off more than he can chew as he takes the team through the 2023 Roadmap. Walk step by step with us through all of our plans for 2023 and see what’s in store for Laser Everything!

In this episode of Laser Source we’re talking about the FIRST upgrades you should make for a USED CO2 laser! We’re also covering checking and swapping power supply units, the underrated value of LSRD, and LightBurn Z-Axis control. We’re also covering low wattage fiber laser cutters and where to find them and a whole lot more so don’t miss this Q&A session of the podcast as you’re sure to find...

Today on the Laser Source podcast we’re joined by the cast of the Riley Black Project, the best laser podcast on the internet! We chat about the history of the company, their podcast, and Keychain Thingies! We also go in depth on designing your OWN digital art files for selling, using Silhouette for laser graphics, and how you can take their course on the subject to enter the digital file market....

Today on the Laser Source podcast Matt shows off his brand new acrylic signage. Chris gives us a preview of his ATEZR P10 review. Kyle projects around leather while we discuss the differences between laser safe and non laser safe leatherette. Chris talks about his working experience with the EM-Smart and tumblers. We also cover extraction, CO2 galvo compound lenses, CO2 galvo vs UV and on top of a...

We’re talking about on-board laser cameras! How useful are they? What are they good for? Do you need one? Additionally we’re hitting on air purification and compressors - oh and Matt finally finishes his ornaments! Finally, Laser Engraved food: win or fail? Get all this and more from the podcast you know delivers in this brand new episode of the Laser Source!

Today on the Laser Source podcast we’re crafting our letters to Santa! There are lots of goodies we’d like to add to our setups and it goes way beyond lasers. We talk about a crazy range of supplies, gadgets, tools, machines and a bunch of other stuff that would be much better delivered by the man in the big red suit than added to our credit card balances. What do you want this year? Let’s chat ab...

In this episode we’re answering the questions you need answered NOW! Michael Mullins from Laser Engraving 911 is rejoining us this week and we’re talking all about how to price your laser engraving jobs and Michael gets very passionate about setting a house minimum! We also cover safety glasses (yet again), xy tables, the OMTech Polar, CO2 laser air compressors, CO2 galvo laser wattage differences...

Alex got some wood. Kyle is getting some wood. Matt knows where you can get wood if you don’t get wood from the awesome place Kyle and Alex get wood. We love wood and we have a lot of wood to show! If you want wood like the wood we have we would recommend you watch this episode of the Laser Source podcast about our FAVORITE laser engraving wood suppliers! Real deal, no affiliates!

Stan and Len are joining us from PiBurn to discuss the newest edition to the PiBurn lineup, the PiBurn Grip, as well as the V4.0 rotary, the history of the company and a whole lot more. If you’re into rotary there’s sure to be some valuable information in this episode for you so don’t miss out!

Today on the Laser Source podcast Boyce tells a great story about a three legged cat and the cast debate the pros and cons of proprietary laser engraving machines and how they differ from machines built with off the shelf parts. We also answer a ton of viewer questions including whether fiber owners should buy a diode laser or save for a CO2. Also, does anyone else find it extremely frustrating wh...

From Romania to Texas - Anca has experience that will better your business! Anca just loves the content here and she’s running an absolutely thriving business. We can’t wait to discuss her growth strategy and experience with her Facebook page and building her own community. Anca has a cool origin story too, she from Romania via Germany and came to the states for Poli-Sci degree but alas - lasers c...

How safe do you have to play it around lasers? Let’s find out. Miranda has tasked me with creating the “laser safety protocols” section of our employee handbook and what better place to run the brainstorming session than right here on the Laser Source podcast. Find out what we think should make the cut when trying to develop the golden standard of laser safety. There’s a lot to cover and as always...

In this episode of the Laser Source Podcast we talk about the ultimate litmus test on where to get information about how much a machine SHOULD cost. There are excellent resources out there to help you make sure you’re going to get what you’re paying for and how to tell if a deal is actually too good to be true. Additionally the home studio is finally settled and Matt vents about some of the challe...

Meet the man I learned to laser with, Michael Mullins, owner of Laser Engraving 911! One day in the early 2010’s Michael came to me, currently an employee in his vape shop, with an idea. What if people wanted their vapes engraved? Well it turns out no one wanted their vapes engraved and we were stuck with a VERY expensive laser and no idea what to do with it. This set us both onto the path that br...

Roberto Blake is crashing this party with some awesome tips to build your brand online! So so excited to welcome Roberto Blake to the Laser Source! Roberto is uniquely positioned to help us build our brands and businesses online. From side hustles to social media there’s so much here to explore and learn! Sit back and relax as you learn how to use the creator mindset every day in your business to...

We get some inside info from Chris who designs optical filters at Alluxa. Chris is back on the Laser Source podcast and today we’re chatting about laser safety glasses. We cover OD, VTL and why different lasers need different glasses. We also look at some math, some charts and some other fancy stuff to help it all make sense. Great episode and we always love having Chris by for a new episode!

What the heck is LETV? What’s with the redesign? What’s Emergency Stop? All of these questions and more will be answered in tonight’s episode of the Laser Source podcast! We’re looking forward to having you by!