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PODCAST

Laser Source

Laser Everything LLC

Welcome to the Laser Source Podcast! In each episode, Alex and the gang from Laser Everything host the best podcast for growing and scaling your laser engraving business. This show is dedicated to helping you learn how to perfect your craft and take advantage of all the latest technology and techniques. So whether you want to grow your laser business or just getting into lasers for the first time this show is for you.

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All Episodes

64:08

[LS170] AI, Etsy, and the End of Original Art

Laser Source ·

2025/11/12

The crew takes an unexpectedly deep dive into AI, creativity, and the shifting maker landscape. What starts as banter about bamboo projects, new glasses, and 3D scanning coins turns into a full-blown discussion about Etsy’s new design policies, AI art legality, and whether “real art” still matters when anyone can prompt an image. Between laughs, they touch on using AI as a tool vs. a crutch, small-shop marketing, and planning efficient workspaces without losing your sanity - or your ventilation. A

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69:33

[LS169] Flying Galvos or Fiber Fantasy - The...

Laser Source ·

2025/11/12

Michael Mullins (Laser Engraving 911) joins the crew to break down the new ACCELaser - a hybrid fiber/diode system that’s got the maker world buzzing. They dig into how it blends fiber-laser speed with gantry precision, what makes its “no-stitch” flying-galvo tech different, and how its partnership with LightBurn could redefine usability for complex jobs. The talk expands into production realities: batch work, shop automation, and what kinds of engravers this machine is (and isn’t) for. Plus, a look

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69:00

[LS168] The Multi-Machine Juggle

Laser Source ·

2025/11/12

Between new gear, half-finished edits, and a six-foot plywood Bigfoot, the team juggles a busy week in the shop. Alex talks about carving the massive Yeti stencil in sections on the Mira 9, testing a 3D scanner for an upcoming review, and helping Rheannon film the Ultimate Guide to Engraving Bamboo—including a gorgeous 55-minute UV run no one will ever replicate for profit. They trade lessons about learning curves, flood-fill mishaps, and why every laser library is just a starting point. The

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68:08

[LS167] The JPPlus Playbook - What Actually Sells in...

Laser Source ·

2025/11/12

JPPlus’ Aaron Stout joins the crew to connect apparel roots with laser work, then maps out what is selling right now. The talk lands on tri-layer patches, signage that survives the elements, why the Rowmark swatch book closes deals, and how free appointment-based support helps small shops move faster. The team also breaks down CO2, UV, and sublimation acrylic in plain terms, with realistic starter paths like Epson F170 or F570 and where Flux machines fit. Learn to Laser Everything™ with new episodes

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58:52

[LS166] Better Cuts, Better Settings & The New...

Laser Source ·

2025/11/12

Alex breaks down why “percent speed” is useless without the real mm/s behind it, and how converting those numbers makes shared settings actually work. Rhiannon’s shortcuts video lands its first thousand views, and the crew shows off new database upgrades—cleaner settings pages, quick filters, multi-fill support, and the rebuilt projects library with simple, one-click downloads. Live questions turn into a mini-lesson on making one-piece word cuts that don’t fall apart, whether you’re in LightBurn or

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63:13

[LS165] Materials You Should Never Engrave (and Why)

Laser Source ·

2025/11/12

This episode centers on material safety and the debut of our community material database. We demonstrate the new status system, hazard tags, and search, then dig into why vinyl/PVC is a hard no, why some woods are not as harmless as they seem, and how coatings change the risk profile. We talk practical shop safety, ventilation that actually works, what “caution vs dangerous vs critical” really means, and how overrides are used for widely accepted materials like acrylic. We also preview how the

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64:01

[LS164] BRAND NEW UV Library Out Now

Laser Source ·

2025/11/12

The teaser sets the tone: if you are still bouncing back to EZCAD, stop. LightBurn now covers the entire galvo workflow so you never need to reinstall drivers or juggle two apps. From there the crew drops a beta release of the UV parameter library, then gets practical about why UV sources behave so differently, how pulse width direction can invert between INGU and JPT, and why lens size matters far less than you think. Expect frank talk about safe materials, community contributions for 10-watt

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66:02

[LS163] The Sasquatch

Laser Source ·

2025/11/08

Alex is trying to pee in peace when someone yells “Laser guy!” from the hallway. A painter’s assistant wants a nine-foot plywood Sasquatch cut out on the spot, and that launches the entire episode into a chaos spiral of shop stories, sick-day confessions, and sunburn complaints. From there the crew catches up on Q&A success from the golf-club training episode, how simple coaching questions can save weeks of trial-and-error, and why Max’s 6,000-pass deep engraving shocked everyone. They unpack

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57:35

[LS162] Autofocus Isn’t Broken - Your Lens Is Lying

Laser Source ·

2025/11/08

The teaser opens with Anthony dropping a small revelation about F-theta lenses: the number printed on the lens is a theoretical value, and in real life your focal height is often wildly different. That sparks a full discussion about what F-values actually mean and why autofocus often lands nowhere near the measurement stamped on the glass. From there the guys jump into a huge pile of new blanks from Johnson Plastics Plus, the upcoming “Bamboo Ultimate Guide,” and whether fire is guaranteed when

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59:38

[LS161] 104% - How Makers Pivot When Prices Double

Laser Source ·

2025/11/08

The teaser clip sets the tone: this is where the pros separate from the churn-and-burn crowd. Once the show kicks in, the crew jumps straight into the breaking news of 104% tariffs on Chinese goods and how that hits every maker in the United States. They steer past doom-scroll panic and start laying out real strategies: buying used inventory, tapping secondhand wholesale groups, bartering with other small businesses, leveraging local woodworkers and shops, and reframing products with reclaimed

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52:55

[LS160] Consumer Machines vs Pro Equipment

Laser Source ·

2025/11/08

The team opens with chaos, April Fool’s jokes, and a fresh upload about ColorShop Woods that shows cutting techniques across multiple CO₂, diode, UV and fiber machines. That turns into a deeper chat about how color-drenched the material really is, why it’s better suited for cutting than marking, and how layered projects get their contrast. From there the conversation shifts to client work: Walnut watch boxes, depth vs anneal on expensive watches, and a 60-piece run of tiny keepsake knives that

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66:24

[LS159] The L Piece

Laser Source ·

2025/11/08

The crew starts with pudding-pack chaos and sponsor jokes before sliding into real shop talk. Everyone admits they hoard leftover material, especially those dreaded “L” pieces of acrylic and Romark, and they compare how scraps constantly bail out last-minute jobs. That leads into practical advice about engraving coins, good sources for quality blanks, why cheap “poo-tier” zinc coins are best for alignment practice, and how fiber marking black acrylic can save time and labor. Toward the end the

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65:07

[LS158] Why Small Test Grid Squares LIE

Laser Source ·

2025/11/08

This episode starts with the crew comparing beam combiner setups before Alex admits he’s officially done aligning red dots and is moving to SPT TR tubes with built-in combiners. Matt works on brass nameplates live and breaks down his batching workflow - why repeatable templates, grouping, and frame previews save hours. From there, the group dives deep into ammo can engraving (CO₂ vs fiber, smoke management, respirators), then pivots into material settings: scan offset adjustment, power scaling on

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67:13

[LS157] You Can Always Add But You Can't Take Away

Laser Source ·

2025/11/08

The crew checks in after a brutal dad-day at the trampoline park, which leads into a surprisingly deep small-business segment about profitable micro-orders - leatherette flasks, real-brass name badges, flexi-brass plastics, and margin stacking on fast, shippable work. From there: the slow winter slump finally breaking, slate video reactions, a teaser for the upcoming ColorShop Wood experiment, and a full mini-class on lens swapping, focal lengths, and why staying stuck on one lens is leaving money

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53:41

[LS156] When Clients DIY (…and Regret It) + Public...

Laser Source ·

2025/11/08

The crew opens with some light chaos (cat talk and missing-Matt jokes) before digging into a real small-business dilemma: a client cuts a bulk engraving order in half after finding a public maker space. They debate how to handle contracts, bulk pricing, and keeping relationships intact when customers try to DIY - and why many eventually come back. That rolls into a bigger conversation about maker spaces (especially publicly funded ones), fair-use and time-abuse, and who should enforce limits. From

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59:42

[LS155] Everything Resin (feat. Cheryl, Resin Dragon...

Laser Source ·

2025/08/21

In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl from Resin Dragon to dive deep into the world of resin printing, molding, and 3D printing. From beginner tips to advanced techniques, Cheryl shares her experience, insights, and advice for makers looking to explore the resin side of the creative world. Whether you’re just curious or already experimenting with resin, this episode is packed with valuable info and inspiration.

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63:24

[LS154] Boyce Returns to Laser Source

Laser Source ·

2025/07/15

In this episode, we’re answering questions and catching up with Boyce, who drops in for a chat! We dive into some fun topics, including getting black on steel, creative Easter project ideas, and troubleshooting inconsistent engravings on acrylic. Plus, we break down how to set your line interval correctly and answer a question about where to find the best laser settings—whether on Patreon or the LMA, both great resources! Join us for a laid-back Q&A session full of tips, tricks, and good

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63:24

[LS154] Boyce Returns

Laser Source ·

2025/07/15

In this episode, we’re answering questions and catching up with Boyce, who drops in for a chat! We dive into some fun topics, including getting black on steel, creative Easter project ideas, and troubleshooting inconsistent engravings on acrylic. Plus, we break down how to set your line interval correctly and answer a question about where to find the best laser settings—whether on Patreon or the LMA, both great resources! Join us for a laid-back Q&A session full of tips, tricks, and good

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77:57

[LS153] Engraving Glass the RIGHT Way vs Getting By...

Laser Source ·

2025/07/14

In this episode, we break down why UV lasers are the best choice for engraving glass (even though fiber technically works), dive into the latest drama with Bamboo 3D printers and their software, and troubleshoot why your rotary engravings might be coming out a little… squished. Plus, we chat about UV resin printing, rusting issues, and answer a ton of your burning laser questions. All this and more on today’s episode of the Laser Source Podcast!

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77:57

[LS153] Engraving Glass the RIGHT Way vs Getting By...

Laser Source ·

2025/07/14

In this episode, we break down why UV lasers are the best choice for engraving glass (even though fiber technically works), dive into the latest drama with Bamboo 3D printers and their software, and troubleshoot why your rotary engravings might be coming out a little… squished. Plus, we chat about UV resin printing, rusting issues, and answer a ton of your burning laser questions. All this and more on today’s episode of the Laser Source Podcast!

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