Laser inlay on lidded boxes

[Dave Koegler]

I was hoping that someone here has been down this road and can advise. I am a hobbyist with CNC and some lathe work. A bit obsessed with lidded boxes and their beauty. I have finally ordered about XTool S1 40 watt unit with the rotary tool accessory and am dying to get going with veneer inlays, first on flat surfaces to get it down, then on the sides of lidded boxes and the small hanging lanterns that many of you may have done on the lathe.

Also, I think that once I have done the Forstner bit coring on the lanterns, I might be able to cut out slots or other windows using the laser, rather than initially using a drill press prior to hollowing or using indexing while on the lathe to hand drill, etc.

So, has anyone here had experience with this?

Thanks

 

[Bill Blasic]

I recently got the X Tool F1 Pro and all the toys that go with it but have not had much time to use it (did build a rolling platform for it and the smoke eater plus drawers and shelves for the toys and burnables). I have a 60 watt laser for the Lathe Engraver and I bought a laser and power supply for my Rose Engine. I'm interested in seeing what you are doing.