My Diode Laser Adventure.

[KBFlyer]

Some time ago I posted I bought a laser for engraving. Some members said they are into the same hobby as I am. Well I have made so many things I needed to buy large totes to store my projects.
Lately I have been into making those wood engraved maps. Tried the paid version of lasermapmaker but the price is just way to high to justify paying for something I can do with a few free programs. Snazzymaps web site and Inkscape which are both free but requirer you to do more work I have gotten pretty good at it. More I do the easier they are.
Here are some I have manage to make. Area lakes and the city of Thunder Bay that is 25 miles from my place. When I start one it keeps me busy almost all day. Best thing I ever bought to keep my mind focused and alive.

 

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

That is some great work. Be a great retirement hobby.

 

[Steve H]

That is some awsome work! I always wanted a map like this for lake Ontario showing our side of the lake.

 

[bmudd14474]

Which Laser Engraver did you decide to go with?

 

[DRKsmoking]

Love the map ideas, great work.

David

 

[KBFlyer]

Which Laser Engraver did you decide to go with?

When I bought one I went with Atomstack A20 Pro. Basically because it was on sale at the time. Not knowing anything about them I just wanted a cheap one to see if I liked it.

 

[KBFlyer]

That is some awsome work! I always wanted a map like this for lake Ontario showing our side of the lake.

I think these people make maps for sale if your interested. They are on facebook, not sure if they have a actual web page but they do make some great stuff. So if your interested look up "Zane Design" There is a company in my home town that makes them and has flooded the market around here and make a lot of money from the ones they make. I just enjoy making them. Not into selling at farmers markets as thats just not my thing.

 

[Steve H]

I think these people make maps for sale if your interested. They are on facebook, not sure if they have a actual web page but they do make some great stuff. So if your interested look up "Zane Design" There is a company in my home town that makes them and has flooded the market around here and make a lot of money from the ones they make. I just enjoy making them. Not into selling at farmers markets as thats just not my thing.

Yup. I saw them. Just not willing to spend that much coin on them.