My Lasers
While I have an ever changing cast of “characters” in my shop, these are the past, present and future lasers I am working with.
Current Lasers
My metal engraving BEAST! This MOPA fiber laser exists for one reason and one reason only—to engrave any metal I put in front of it. Coins, bottle openers, jewelry—you name it. I highly recommend it if you’re adding a fiber laser to your line-up. Use code OMGJL for $100 off! Need help learning fiber with Lightburn? Check out my course!
Link: OMG Fiber Laser (60w)
P.S. – Make sure you join the semi-official OMG Laser Facebook Group for support and inspiration if you decide to get one!
Boss LS-1630
What can I say about my LS-1630 (65w) other than it’s my workhorse. It was the first laser I ever bought with my own money and it runs my laser business to this day. This is the laser you see behind me in all my YouTube videos.
My xTool P2 is the “little brother” to my Boss co2 laser. I mainly use my P2 for experimenting with different materials and working on one off projects. Slowly but surely becoming a shop favorite. If you need an all-around great entry level co2 laser to get started, the P2/P2S is a great option. xTool has also just released the brand new P3 which I would love to get my hands on soon.
Link: xTool P2
The new gal in the shop. I’m still experimenting with all this laser has to offer, but I am impressed with what it can do. Ive been customizing wood trays with the diode laser and making these bad a** coins with the fiber. xTool has also released the successor to this laser the F2 Ultra which is even MORE impressive. If you want to go the xTool route, the F2 Ultra is the way to go.
Link: xTool F1 Ultra
The S1 is one of the only gantry diode laser I keep operating in my shop, and for good reason. While it cant cut all the materials my co2 lasers can, it makes up for it in spades with beautifully detailed engraving work. My S1 is my go-to option when I need crisp, photo-realistic engravings. This is an EXCELLENT first laser if you want to get your feet wet.
Link: xTool S1 (40w)