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Laser Cutter Material Settings

2026-08-12T23:41:23Z

Lukas: /* Laserscript LS6090 (80 W) */

[[File:laser setting tests.jpg|thumb|right|200px|aftermath of a [[plywood]] testing session]]
Unfortunately you can't just calculate the perfect settings based on the '''power''' ("Watts") of a [[Laser Cutter|laser cutter]] because the actually delivered energy is always based on a combination of power and '''''speed''''', which is different for each brand or model of laser cutter. To make things more complicated, 100 % power in a cutting profile is not the same as 100 % power in an engraving profile... 

As there is always some trial and error involved, please share your experience with the others! You can often use experience from other machines as a ''rough'' starting point.

In general, cutting is usually done at 100 % power and the highest speed that will still result in a reliable cut. If 100 % speed still gets you through (e.g. paper or cardboard), you should reduce the power until you find the sweet spot. Besides the power setting, you can influence the invested energy by altering the pulse '''frequency''' - you may want to go lower on flammable materials like wood, where edges might otherwise become black, and higher on plastics like [[Acrylic Glass|acrylic glass]] where you are aiming for a "flame-polished" edge.<sup> [https://www.epiloglaser.com/assets/downloads/manuals/zing-manual-web.pdf page 46]</sup>

The width of the kerf ''(Schnittfuge)'' also depends on the laser settings and the material you're using and could be important for certain designs. [[User:Sebastian|Sebastian]] recommends to use the "DXF for Laser" [[Fusion 360]] export plugin<sup> [https://apps.autodesk.com/FUSION/en/Detail/Index?id=7634902334100976871]</sup> and testing different settings for each material so you get tight fitting joints.

== Laser Calibrator ==
[[File:Laser Calibrator.png|thumb|223x223px|Example for cut calibration and engrave calibration on peace of playwood. Placed behind the laser cutter PC.]]
For finding optimal settings for cutting or engraving, there exist laser calibrator files.

The files are located in the "laser calibrator" folder on the desktop of the laser cutter PC. Cut and Engrave can be found in separate files.

For using the calibrator files, go to LaserCut and open the respective .ecp file. The .ecp and .INI file must have the same name in order to load all settings. If you want to test different combinations of speed and power, safe a copy of the files and change the cut/engrave settings as desired.

The Engrave Calibrator takes about 12 Minutes.

The Cut Calibrator takes about 4 Minutes.

== Laserscript LS6090 (80 W) ==

Check '''[[Laser_Cutter#Forbidden_Materials|Forbidden]]''' and '''[[Laser_Cutter#Possible_Materials_(Cutting/Engraving)|Possible Materials]]'''.

* Power range: 1-100 %
* Speed range: 200-400 mm/s ''recommended'' for engraving; higher speeds are achievable according to the [https://hpclaser.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LS6090-PRO-Data-Sheet-2019a.pdf data sheet]<sup> [what is the actual limit??]</sup>
* Why look at the '''date'''? CO<sub>2</sub> lasers loose power over time! New tubes installed: 2020-01 / ...

Here's what we've tried so far - please add your own experiences!

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! scope="col"| Material
!Date
(YYYY-MM)
! scope="col"| Thickness
! scope="col"| Operation
! scope="col" | Speed (mm/s)
! scope="col"| Power (%)
! scope="col"| Corner power
! scope="col"| Scan gap ("resolution")
! scope="col"| Focus
! scope="col"| Comments
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|
|2 mm
|cut
|30
|100
|
|
|
|
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2024-10
|any
|engrave
|500
|100
|
|0.1mm
|
|pretty deep (about 1 mm for black)
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-02
|4 mm
|cut
|16
|100
|
|
|center (-2 mm)
|kerf: approx. 0.15 mm for a bit of wiggle room (for gluing)
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2021-06
|4 mm
|cut
|20
|80
|
|
|center (-2 mm)
|Cut looks good; e.g. "Bastel-Sperrholz Pappel 4mm" from Bauhaus
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-06
|4 mm
|cut
|40
|100
|30
|
|surface
|cut just about goes through - much better edge quality than center focus with s20/p80
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2024-07
|4 mm
|cut
|22
|100
|50
|
|surface
|cut *just* goes through, very nice edges
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-06
|any
|mark (vector engrave, weak "cut")
|400
|40
|
|
|surface
|nice fine line; small test shapes don't work well as everything is overriden by "corner power" settings
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-04
|4 mm
|engrave/extrude
|260
|90
|
|0.1mm
|
|Gives you ~2mm extrusion
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-04
|4 mm
|engrave/extrude
|520
|90
|
|0.1mm
|
|Gives you ~1mm extrusion
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-02
|6 mm
|cut
|12
|100
|
|
|center (-3 mm)
|kerf: approx. 0.15 mm for a bit of wiggle room (for gluing)
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2024-07
|6 mm
|cut
|08
|100
|50
|
|sub-center (-1 step)
|cut through easyly, also fine with tape
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-02
|8 mm
|cut
|7
|100
|
|
|center (-4 mm)
|kerf: approx. 0.15 mm for a bit of wiggle room (for gluing)
|-
![[plywood]] (beech - ''Buche'')
|2024-11
|4 mm
|cut
|12-15
|100
|30
|
|surface
|Kerf: approx 0.1 mm
3 layer of wood, purchased from Hornbach as "Sperrholz Buche"
|-
![[plywood]] (beech - ''Buche'')
|2025-3-26
|6 mm
|cut
|4
|100
|100
|
|surface
|
|-
!Spruce ''(Fichte)''
|2021-12
|4mm
|cut
|10
|100
|
|
|center
|Kleinteile > 3mm
|-
! [https://www.bauhaus.info/schneidebretter-drehteller/schneidebrett/p/26045104 Bamboo cutting board]
|2020-08
|
| engrave
| 200
| 20
|
|
| Surface
| quite good results. Not very deep, but good visibility.
|-
! Black anodized [[aluminium]] (bead blasted surface finish)
|2020-08
|
| engrave
| 200
| 60
|
|
| Surface
| Very clean and bright lines. No change of surface texture to-touch. Increase resolution for finer details.
|-
! [[MDF]]
|2020-08
| 3 mm
| cut
| 19
| 100
|
|
| Center (1.5mm)
| For larger objects, increase the power/decrease speed to adjust for unevenness of the object on the table.
|-
! [[MDF]], wood decor
|2025-04
| 3 mm
| cut
| 24
| 100
|
|
| surface
| higher speeds: 26 barely got through (could pop out the pieces, but would not rely on it)
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA)
|
|3mm
|cut
|25
|100
|80
|
|Center (-1.5mm)
|
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA)
|
|3mm
|cut
|20
|100
|80
|
|Top Surface
|Speed 16 much better
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA)
|2026-8
|<span style="color:red"><strike>10 mm</strike></span>
|<span style="color:red"><strike>cut</strike></span>
|3
|100
|80
|
|sub-surface (-2 mm)
|<span style="color:red">'''NOT recommended - fire hazard!!'''</span> Let's find settings for two-pass cuts instead
|-
!Protective Foil on [[Acrylic Glass]]
|
|0.05mm
|cut
|100
|50
|15
|
|Center (-1.5mm)
|
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA) - GS
|2021-03
|5 mm
|engrave
|400
|50
|
|
|Surface
|Good visibility
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA) - GS
|
|5 mm
|cut
|2
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Cut looks good
|-
![[Glass]]
|2021-04
|
|Engrave
|300
|40
|
|
|Surface
|
|-
!Glass Black Paint
|2021-10
|
|Engrave
|300
|100
|
|
|Surface
|scan gap 0.1, Bi-dir, Blow, Jo
|-
!Glass Black Paint
|2022-10
|
|Engrave
|300
|60
|
|
|Surface
|scan gap 0.05, Bi-dir, 3bar, Jo
|-
!Softshell (100% Polyester)
|2021-04
|
|Engrave
|450
| 15
|
|
|Surface
|Using more power will burn through the material!
|-
!Fleece (fabric)
|2021-04
|
|Engrave
|450
|20
|
|
|Surface
|Engraving results in general are good.
The visibility of the engraving depends heavily on the color of the used fabric.
|-
!Fleece (fabric, Polyester)
|2024-10
|4 mm
|cut
|90
|85
|75
|
|center (-2 mm)
|Cut though, borders melted
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]], laser grade
|2025-12
|any
|mark (vector engrave, weak "cut")
|100
|40
|10
|
|surface
|higher speeds caused some wiggly lines
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]], laser grade
|2025-12
|1 mm
|cut
|80
|100
|70
|
|surface
|90 or 100 speed ''can'' work in perfect focus (small parts)
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]], laser grade
|2025-12
|3 mm
|cut
|30
|100
|70
|
|surface
|33 speed just went through
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]]
|2024-11
|5 mm
|cut
|8
|100
|50
|
|Surface
|kerf ~0.5mm on both sides
Failed on 26.02.2025. Tube degradation or material dependent?
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]]
|2021-08
|8mm
|cut
|10
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Cut looks good
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]]
|2023-05
|
|engrave
|1000
|80
|
|0.075 mm
|Surface
|'''strong contrast''' (dark engraving); gap 0.1 or even 0.8 left visible remains
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]]
|2023-05
|
|engrave
|400
|30
|
|0.15 mm
|Surface
|'''slight contrast''' (light engraving); subtle steps at the outlines ('''scan gap should be smaller''')
|-
![[Linol]]
|2021-08
|
|Engrave
|250
|100
|
|
|Center
|According to Keno
|-
![[Laser Stamp Rubber]]
|2024-10
|2.3mm
|engrave
|200
|100
|
|0.1 mm
|surface
|[https://smile.amazon.de/gp/product/B07RWKH4PB Product Link]
|-
![[Laser Stamp Rubber]]
|2024-10
|2.3mm
|cut
|12
|100
|
|
|surface
|visible flames - try higher speed?!
[https://smile.amazon.de/gp/product/B07RWKH4PB Product Link]
|-
![[stone]] - slate ''(Schiefer)''
|2021-12
|
|engrave
|150-250
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Engraving on smooth black slate pieces create a light grey engraving with a rough texture
|-
![[stone]] - sandstone, granite
|2025-5
|
|engrave
|200
|100
|
|
|Surface
|dark or bright engraving, depending on exact species I guess ;-)
|-
!Yardstick ''(Zollstock)'' - Hornbach, "Maurerlob", yellow
|2022-05
|
|engrave
|400
|40
|
|
|Surface
|light grey engraving - could even use a bit more power
|-
![https://www.deinlasershop.de/de/laser-material/graviermaterial/laserply/laserply-3160-gold-gebuerstet-schwarz-staerke-1-5-mm/ Laserply 3160] (coated acrylic; black/brushed gold)
|2022-05
|1.5 mm
|cut
|80
|100
|40
|
|Surface
|
|-
![https://www.deinlasershop.de/de/laser-material/graviermaterial/laserply/laserply-3160-gold-gebuerstet-schwarz-staerke-1-5-mm/ Laserply 3160] (coated acrylic; black/brushed gold)
|2022-05
|
|engrave
|400
|40
|
|
|Surface
|
|-
![[EVA Foam]]
|2022-08
|10mm
|cut
|40
|100
|
|
|Center
|
|-
![[Colored Card]]
|2022-10
|
|engrave
|700
|20
|
|
|Surface
|Brown card - got nice results (documentation to follow)
|-
![[Colored Card]]
|2022-10
|
|Cut
|350
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Brown card - got nice results (documentation to follow)
|-
![[Paper]]
|2024-06
|0.4mm
|cut
|50
|100
|
|
|
|Worked with speed 400, power 50 for small squares. But somehow didn't work for larger rounded shapes. Given values then worked for cutting shapes from (thick) colored paper.
|-
![[Paper]]
|2024-06
|0.4mm
|engrave
|700
|40
|
|
|
|Worked for engraving text into (thick) colored paper. Not very dark, though.
|-
![[PET]]
|2023-07
|0.75 mm
|cut
|60
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Hard to focus due to bend from the roll, lots of smoke! Leftover material from "Maker vs Virus"
|-
![[PET]] laminating foil (1x)
|2025-05
|0.08 mm
|cut
|225
|20
|15
|
|Surface
|too fast for nice quality, but power could not be lowered further...
|-
![[PET]] laminating foil (1x)
|2025-07
|0.08 mm
|cut
|180
|20
|15
|
|Surface
|matt side up!
|-
![[PET]] laminating foil (2x, laminated)
|2025-05
|0.16 mm
|cut
|200
|40
|30
|
|Surface
|measured thickness: 0.2 mm; if possible a slower setting should yield nicer edges
|-
![[Masking Tape]] (e.g. on wood)
|2024-02
|0.1 mm
|cut
|50
|25
|10
|
|Surface
|Speed 100/power 50 also cut through with ease, but seemed to "wiggle" more
|-
!Oak [[Material:Wood|wood]]
|2024-10
|
|mark (vector engrave, weak cut)
|200
|20
|
|
|surface
|gives clean lines to follow with a [[Saws|saw]]
|-
!Plywood 3mm Bubinga (ROBOTIME)
|2024-10
|3 mm
|cut
|26
|100
|
|
|surface
|kerf 0.1 mm
|-
!Plywood 3mm yellow Lime (ROBOTIME)
|2024-10
|3 mm
|cut
|26
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!Plywood 3mm yellow Lime (ROBOTIME)
|2024-10
|3 mm
|bleech
|500
|20
|
|
|surface
|do NOT use masking tape
|-
!Plywood 3mm yellow Lime (ROBOTIME)
|2024-10
|3 mm
|engraving
|200
|40
|
|
|surface
|DO use masking tape; <br> 2 passes
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass) extruded
|2024-11
|1.5 mm
|cut
|35
|100
|
|
|surface
|kerf:0.1 mm
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass) extruded
|2024-11
|1.5 mm
|cut
|45
|100
|
|
|surface
|kerf: 0.06 mm
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass) extruded
|2024-11
|6 mm
|cut
|6
|100
|
|
|surface
|visible difference between top and bottom edge; <br> at speed 4 and 8 cutting edges looked less clean
|-
!Leather, black
|2025-3
|2 mm
|cut
|40
|100
|
|
|
|
|-
!PE foam, black
|2025-4
|10 mm
|cut
|50
|100
|
|
| -2
|~ 30kg/m^3
|-
!EVA foam (Moosgummi)
|2025-4
|2
|cut
|200
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!Hardboard
|2024-10
|3.2 mm
|cut
|16
|100
|
|
| -1
|absurd levels of soot
|-
!Linden [[wood]]
|2025-4
|1
|cut
|300
|80
|
|
|surface
|mild ringing artefacts
|-
!Balsa [[wood]]
|2025-4
|1
|cut
|250
|80
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!Walnut [[wood]]
|2026-7
|
|engrave
|250
|50
|
|0.1 mm
|surface
|brown, perhaps 0.5 mm deep - S250/P100 looked good in a scaled down test, but turned out much too deep in the real design (> 3 mm line widths)
|-
!PETG
|2025-4
|0.75
|cut
|50
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!PETG
|2025-4
|0.5
|cut
|60
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass)
cast, satinised, green
|2025-4
|3 mm
|cut
|12
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass)
cast, satinised, green
|2025-4
|
|engrave
|400
|40
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!PETG
|2025-4
|0.5
|cut
|20
|50
|
|
|surface
|for close lines
|-
!cotton fabric
|2025-8
|140 g/m/m
|cut
|400
|80
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!cotton fabric
|2025-8
|140 g/m/m
|hole
|
|15
|
|
|
|Interval: 2.5 Radiation time 0.05
|}

If we haven't tried a material yet, these Spaces with similar machines might have:
* looong list of [https://wiki.makeitlabs.com/resource-areas/laser-cutters/retired-lasers/laser-settings-80w MakeIt Labs' "Laser Settings 80W"] (for [https://wiki.makeitlabs.com/resource-areas/laser-cutters/retired-lasers this machine])
*[http://wiki.zurich.fablab.ch/HPC_LS3040 smaller but probably equivalent "HPC"/"Laserscript" model at Fablab Zurich] (also has a less detailed [https://zurich.fablab.ch/2012/09/laser-cutter-hpc/ blog post])
*[https://github.com/madlabuk/madfablab/wiki/laser-cutter still pretty similar model at MadFabLab]

==Epilog Zing (30 W)==
''Outdated - we don't have this machine anymore, but perhaps other Spaces can use our information :-)''

Click '''"Expand"''' on the right to see the full table!

{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|-
! scope="col" |Material
! scope="col" |Thickness
! scope="col" |Operation
! scope="col" |Power
! scope="col" |Speed
! scope="col" |Resolution (dpi)
! scope="col" |Frequency
! scope="col" |Focus
! scope="col" |Comments
|-
! scope="row" |[[Poplar Plywood]]
|4 mm
|cut
|80
|100
|500
|
|center (-2 mm)
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Poplar Plywood]]
|4 mm - '''any'''
|3D engrave
|100
|75
|250
|
|surface
|simple black & white design - works for [[QR Codes]]!
|-
! scope="row" |[[Poplar Plywood]]
|4 mm
|engrave
|100
|100
|250
|
|surface
|simple black & white design - nice brown color as result
|-
! scope="row" |[[Poplar Plywood]]
|9 mm
|cut
|100
|27
|250
|5000
|3mm
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Beech Plywood]]
|4 mm
|cut
|100
|60
|500
|
|center (-2 mm)
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Beech Plywood]]
|4 mm - '''any'''
|mark
|10
|100
|500
|
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Beech Plywood]]
|4 mm - '''any'''
|engrave 3D
|100
|100
|500
|
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[MDF]]
|3 mm
|cut
|100
|60
| 200
|2500
|center (-1.5 mm)
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Corrugated Fiberboard]]
|2 mm
|cut
| 25
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |Silver anodised aluminium
|
|engrave
|50
|100
|500
|
| surface
|black & white design
|-
! scope="row" |[[XPS]] (extruded polystyrene)
|20 mm
|cut
|45
|100
|
|
| center (-10 mm)
| very wide kerf (~ 2 mm)!
|-
! scope="row" |[[Acrylic Glass]]
|3 mm
|cut
|100
|30
|500
|''5000 (default)''
|center (-1.5 mm)
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Acrylic Glass]]
|3 mm - ''any''
| mark
|20
|100
|500
|''5000 (default)''
|surface
|about 0.5 mm deep
|-
! scope="row" |[[Masking Tape|masking tape]] on metal
|''0.1 mm''
| engrave (let disappear)
|100
|100
|500
|
|surface
| experiment to prepare an [[Abrasive Blasting|abrasive blasting]] mask - not successful, was blasted away...should work well for painting though
|-
! scope="row" |thin [[cardbord]] (frozen pizza box)
|0.55 mm
|cut
|20
| 100
| 500
|''2500 (default)''
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |thin [[cardbord]] (frozen pizza box)
|0.55 mm
|mark
|8
|100
|500
|''2500 (default)''
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Material:Cellulose Acetate|cellulose acetate]] (overhead slides)
|<1 mm
|cut
|6-7
| 100
|500
|''5000 (default)''
|surface
|Power 7 cuts completely, Power 6 makes cutout adhere to template, but is easy to remove manually. Keep the printer clean ;)
|-
! scope="row" |[[blockboard]] (surface = birch veneer?)
|18 mm - ''any''
|engrave 3D
|20
|100
|500
|''2500 (default)''
|surface
|visible, but still letting the grain show through - more powerful settings (e.g. 100/100) go noticeably deeper but only a bit darker
|-
! scope="row" |[[Vulcanized Fiber|vulcanized fiber]]
|0.8 mm
|cut
|100
|100
| 200
|''5000 (default)''
| center (-0.4 mm)
|lower power not tested yet
|-
! scope="row" |[[Vulcanized Fiber|vulcanized fiber]]
|1.5 mm
|cut
|100
|80
|200
|''5000 (default)''
|center (-0.75 mm)
|higher speed not tested yet
|}

[[Category:Laser Cutting]]

Laser Cutter Material Settings

2026-08-12T23:40:14Z

Lukas: /* Laserscript LS6090 (80 W) */ 10 mm acrylic is too much for single pass cuts

[[File:laser setting tests.jpg|thumb|right|200px|aftermath of a [[plywood]] testing session]]
Unfortunately you can't just calculate the perfect settings based on the '''power''' ("Watts") of a [[Laser Cutter|laser cutter]] because the actually delivered energy is always based on a combination of power and '''''speed''''', which is different for each brand or model of laser cutter. To make things more complicated, 100 % power in a cutting profile is not the same as 100 % power in an engraving profile... 

As there is always some trial and error involved, please share your experience with the others! You can often use experience from other machines as a ''rough'' starting point.

In general, cutting is usually done at 100 % power and the highest speed that will still result in a reliable cut. If 100 % speed still gets you through (e.g. paper or cardboard), you should reduce the power until you find the sweet spot. Besides the power setting, you can influence the invested energy by altering the pulse '''frequency''' - you may want to go lower on flammable materials like wood, where edges might otherwise become black, and higher on plastics like [[Acrylic Glass|acrylic glass]] where you are aiming for a "flame-polished" edge.<sup> [https://www.epiloglaser.com/assets/downloads/manuals/zing-manual-web.pdf page 46]</sup>

The width of the kerf ''(Schnittfuge)'' also depends on the laser settings and the material you're using and could be important for certain designs. [[User:Sebastian|Sebastian]] recommends to use the "DXF for Laser" [[Fusion 360]] export plugin<sup> [https://apps.autodesk.com/FUSION/en/Detail/Index?id=7634902334100976871]</sup> and testing different settings for each material so you get tight fitting joints.

== Laser Calibrator ==
[[File:Laser Calibrator.png|thumb|223x223px|Example for cut calibration and engrave calibration on peace of playwood. Placed behind the laser cutter PC.]]
For finding optimal settings for cutting or engraving, there exist laser calibrator files.

The files are located in the "laser calibrator" folder on the desktop of the laser cutter PC. Cut and Engrave can be found in separate files.

For using the calibrator files, go to LaserCut and open the respective .ecp file. The .ecp and .INI file must have the same name in order to load all settings. If you want to test different combinations of speed and power, safe a copy of the files and change the cut/engrave settings as desired.

The Engrave Calibrator takes about 12 Minutes.

The Cut Calibrator takes about 4 Minutes.

== Laserscript LS6090 (80 W) ==

Check '''[[Laser_Cutter#Forbidden_Materials|Forbidden]]''' and '''[[Laser_Cutter#Possible_Materials_(Cutting/Engraving)|Possible Materials]]'''.

* Power range: 1-100 %
* Speed range: 200-400 mm/s ''recommended'' for engraving; higher speeds are achievable according to the [https://hpclaser.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LS6090-PRO-Data-Sheet-2019a.pdf data sheet]<sup> [what is the actual limit??]</sup>
* Why look at the '''date'''? CO<sub>2</sub> lasers loose power over time! New tubes installed: 2020-01 / ...

Here's what we've tried so far - please add your own experiences!

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! scope="col"| Material
!Date
(YYYY-MM)
! scope="col"| Thickness
! scope="col"| Operation
! scope="col" | Speed (mm/s)
! scope="col"| Power (%)
! scope="col"| Corner power
! scope="col"| Scan gap ("resolution")
! scope="col"| Focus
! scope="col"| Comments
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|
|2 mm
|cut
|30
|100
|
|
|
|
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2024-10
|any
|engrave
|500
|100
|
|0.1mm
|
|pretty deep (about 1 mm for black)
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-02
|4 mm
|cut
|16
|100
|
|
|center (-2 mm)
|kerf: approx. 0.15 mm for a bit of wiggle room (for gluing)
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2021-06
|4 mm
|cut
|20
|80
|
|
|center (-2 mm)
|Cut looks good; e.g. "Bastel-Sperrholz Pappel 4mm" from Bauhaus
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-06
|4 mm
|cut
|40
|100
|30
|
|surface
|cut just about goes through - much better edge quality than center focus with s20/p80
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2024-07
|4 mm
|cut
|22
|100
|50
|
|surface
|cut *just* goes through, very nice edges
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-06
|any
|mark (vector engrave, weak "cut")
|400
|40
|
|
|surface
|nice fine line; small test shapes don't work well as everything is overriden by "corner power" settings
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-04
|4 mm
|engrave/extrude
|260
|90
|
|0.1mm
|
|Gives you ~2mm extrusion
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-04
|4 mm
|engrave/extrude
|520
|90
|
|0.1mm
|
|Gives you ~1mm extrusion
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-02
|6 mm
|cut
|12
|100
|
|
|center (-3 mm)
|kerf: approx. 0.15 mm for a bit of wiggle room (for gluing)
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2024-07
|6 mm
|cut
|08
|100
|50
|
|sub-center (-1 step)
|cut through easyly, also fine with tape
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-02
|8 mm
|cut
|7
|100
|
|
|center (-4 mm)
|kerf: approx. 0.15 mm for a bit of wiggle room (for gluing)
|-
![[plywood]] (beech - ''Buche'')
|2024-11
|4 mm
|cut
|12-15
|100
|30
|
|surface
|Kerf: approx 0.1 mm
3 layer of wood, purchased from Hornbach as "Sperrholz Buche"
|-
![[plywood]] (beech - ''Buche'')
|2025-3-26
|6 mm
|cut
|4
|100
|100
|
|surface
|
|-
!Spruce ''(Fichte)''
|2021-12
|4mm
|cut
|10
|100
|
|
|center
|Kleinteile > 3mm
|-
! [https://www.bauhaus.info/schneidebretter-drehteller/schneidebrett/p/26045104 Bamboo cutting board]
|2020-08
|
| engrave
| 200
| 20
|
|
| Surface
| quite good results. Not very deep, but good visibility.
|-
! Black anodized [[aluminium]] (bead blasted surface finish)
|2020-08
|
| engrave
| 200
| 60
|
|
| Surface
| Very clean and bright lines. No change of surface texture to-touch. Increase resolution for finer details.
|-
! [[MDF]]
|2020-08
| 3 mm
| cut
| 19
| 100
|
|
| Center (1.5mm)
| For larger objects, increase the power/decrease speed to adjust for unevenness of the object on the table.
|-
! [[MDF]], wood decor
|2025-04
| 3 mm
| cut
| 24
| 100
|
|
| surface
| higher speeds: 26 barely got through (could pop out the pieces, but would not rely on it)
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA)
|
|3mm
|cut
|25
|100
|80
|
|Center (-1.5mm)
|
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA)
|
|3mm
|cut
|20
|100
|80
|
|Top Surface
|Speed 16 much better
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA)
|2026-8
|<span style="color:red"><strike>10 mm</strike></span>
|<span style="color:red"><strike>cut</strike></span>
|3
|100
|80
|
|-2 mm
|<span style="color:red">'''NOT recommended - fire hazard!!'''</span> Let's find settings for two-pass cuts instead
|-
!Protective Foil on [[Acrylic Glass]]
|
|0.05mm
|cut
|100
|50
|15
|
|Center (-1.5mm)
|
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA) - GS
|2021-03
|5 mm
|engrave
|400
|50
|
|
|Surface
|Good visibility
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA) - GS
|
|5 mm
|cut
|2
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Cut looks good
|-
![[Glass]]
|2021-04
|
|Engrave
|300
|40
|
|
|Surface
|
|-
!Glass Black Paint
|2021-10
|
|Engrave
|300
|100
|
|
|Surface
|scan gap 0.1, Bi-dir, Blow, Jo
|-
!Glass Black Paint
|2022-10
|
|Engrave
|300
|60
|
|
|Surface
|scan gap 0.05, Bi-dir, 3bar, Jo
|-
!Softshell (100% Polyester)
|2021-04
|
|Engrave
|450
| 15
|
|
|Surface
|Using more power will burn through the material!
|-
!Fleece (fabric)
|2021-04
|
|Engrave
|450
|20
|
|
|Surface
|Engraving results in general are good.
The visibility of the engraving depends heavily on the color of the used fabric.
|-
!Fleece (fabric, Polyester)
|2024-10
|4 mm
|cut
|90
|85
|75
|
|center (-2 mm)
|Cut though, borders melted
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]], laser grade
|2025-12
|any
|mark (vector engrave, weak "cut")
|100
|40
|10
|
|surface
|higher speeds caused some wiggly lines
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]], laser grade
|2025-12
|1 mm
|cut
|80
|100
|70
|
|surface
|90 or 100 speed ''can'' work in perfect focus (small parts)
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]], laser grade
|2025-12
|3 mm
|cut
|30
|100
|70
|
|surface
|33 speed just went through
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]]
|2024-11
|5 mm
|cut
|8
|100
|50
|
|Surface
|kerf ~0.5mm on both sides
Failed on 26.02.2025. Tube degradation or material dependent?
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]]
|2021-08
|8mm
|cut
|10
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Cut looks good
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]]
|2023-05
|
|engrave
|1000
|80
|
|0.075 mm
|Surface
|'''strong contrast''' (dark engraving); gap 0.1 or even 0.8 left visible remains
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]]
|2023-05
|
|engrave
|400
|30
|
|0.15 mm
|Surface
|'''slight contrast''' (light engraving); subtle steps at the outlines ('''scan gap should be smaller''')
|-
![[Linol]]
|2021-08
|
|Engrave
|250
|100
|
|
|Center
|According to Keno
|-
![[Laser Stamp Rubber]]
|2024-10
|2.3mm
|engrave
|200
|100
|
|0.1 mm
|surface
|[https://smile.amazon.de/gp/product/B07RWKH4PB Product Link]
|-
![[Laser Stamp Rubber]]
|2024-10
|2.3mm
|cut
|12
|100
|
|
|surface
|visible flames - try higher speed?!
[https://smile.amazon.de/gp/product/B07RWKH4PB Product Link]
|-
![[stone]] - slate ''(Schiefer)''
|2021-12
|
|engrave
|150-250
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Engraving on smooth black slate pieces create a light grey engraving with a rough texture
|-
![[stone]] - sandstone, granite
|2025-5
|
|engrave
|200
|100
|
|
|Surface
|dark or bright engraving, depending on exact species I guess ;-)
|-
!Yardstick ''(Zollstock)'' - Hornbach, "Maurerlob", yellow
|2022-05
|
|engrave
|400
|40
|
|
|Surface
|light grey engraving - could even use a bit more power
|-
![https://www.deinlasershop.de/de/laser-material/graviermaterial/laserply/laserply-3160-gold-gebuerstet-schwarz-staerke-1-5-mm/ Laserply 3160] (coated acrylic; black/brushed gold)
|2022-05
|1.5 mm
|cut
|80
|100
|40
|
|Surface
|
|-
![https://www.deinlasershop.de/de/laser-material/graviermaterial/laserply/laserply-3160-gold-gebuerstet-schwarz-staerke-1-5-mm/ Laserply 3160] (coated acrylic; black/brushed gold)
|2022-05
|
|engrave
|400
|40
|
|
|Surface
|
|-
![[EVA Foam]]
|2022-08
|10mm
|cut
|40
|100
|
|
|Center
|
|-
![[Colored Card]]
|2022-10
|
|engrave
|700
|20
|
|
|Surface
|Brown card - got nice results (documentation to follow)
|-
![[Colored Card]]
|2022-10
|
|Cut
|350
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Brown card - got nice results (documentation to follow)
|-
![[Paper]]
|2024-06
|0.4mm
|cut
|50
|100
|
|
|
|Worked with speed 400, power 50 for small squares. But somehow didn't work for larger rounded shapes. Given values then worked for cutting shapes from (thick) colored paper.
|-
![[Paper]]
|2024-06
|0.4mm
|engrave
|700
|40
|
|
|
|Worked for engraving text into (thick) colored paper. Not very dark, though.
|-
![[PET]]
|2023-07
|0.75 mm
|cut
|60
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Hard to focus due to bend from the roll, lots of smoke! Leftover material from "Maker vs Virus"
|-
![[PET]] laminating foil (1x)
|2025-05
|0.08 mm
|cut
|225
|20
|15
|
|Surface
|too fast for nice quality, but power could not be lowered further...
|-
![[PET]] laminating foil (1x)
|2025-07
|0.08 mm
|cut
|180
|20
|15
|
|Surface
|matt side up!
|-
![[PET]] laminating foil (2x, laminated)
|2025-05
|0.16 mm
|cut
|200
|40
|30
|
|Surface
|measured thickness: 0.2 mm; if possible a slower setting should yield nicer edges
|-
![[Masking Tape]] (e.g. on wood)
|2024-02
|0.1 mm
|cut
|50
|25
|10
|
|Surface
|Speed 100/power 50 also cut through with ease, but seemed to "wiggle" more
|-
!Oak [[Material:Wood|wood]]
|2024-10
|
|mark (vector engrave, weak cut)
|200
|20
|
|
|surface
|gives clean lines to follow with a [[Saws|saw]]
|-
!Plywood 3mm Bubinga (ROBOTIME)
|2024-10
|3 mm
|cut
|26
|100
|
|
|surface
|kerf 0.1 mm
|-
!Plywood 3mm yellow Lime (ROBOTIME)
|2024-10
|3 mm
|cut
|26
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!Plywood 3mm yellow Lime (ROBOTIME)
|2024-10
|3 mm
|bleech
|500
|20
|
|
|surface
|do NOT use masking tape
|-
!Plywood 3mm yellow Lime (ROBOTIME)
|2024-10
|3 mm
|engraving
|200
|40
|
|
|surface
|DO use masking tape; <br> 2 passes
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass) extruded
|2024-11
|1.5 mm
|cut
|35
|100
|
|
|surface
|kerf:0.1 mm
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass) extruded
|2024-11
|1.5 mm
|cut
|45
|100
|
|
|surface
|kerf: 0.06 mm
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass) extruded
|2024-11
|6 mm
|cut
|6
|100
|
|
|surface
|visible difference between top and bottom edge; <br> at speed 4 and 8 cutting edges looked less clean
|-
!Leather, black
|2025-3
|2 mm
|cut
|40
|100
|
|
|
|
|-
!PE foam, black
|2025-4
|10 mm
|cut
|50
|100
|
|
| -2
|~ 30kg/m^3
|-
!EVA foam (Moosgummi)
|2025-4
|2
|cut
|200
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!Hardboard
|2024-10
|3.2 mm
|cut
|16
|100
|
|
| -1
|absurd levels of soot
|-
!Linden [[wood]]
|2025-4
|1
|cut
|300
|80
|
|
|surface
|mild ringing artefacts
|-
!Balsa [[wood]]
|2025-4
|1
|cut
|250
|80
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!Walnut [[wood]]
|2026-7
|
|engrave
|250
|50
|
|0.1 mm
|surface
|brown, perhaps 0.5 mm deep - S250/P100 looked good in a scaled down test, but turned out much too deep in the real design (> 3 mm line widths)
|-
!PETG
|2025-4
|0.75
|cut
|50
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!PETG
|2025-4
|0.5
|cut
|60
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass)
cast, satinised, green
|2025-4
|3 mm
|cut
|12
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass)
cast, satinised, green
|2025-4
|
|engrave
|400
|40
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!PETG
|2025-4
|0.5
|cut
|20
|50
|
|
|surface
|for close lines
|-
!cotton fabric
|2025-8
|140 g/m/m
|cut
|400
|80
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!cotton fabric
|2025-8
|140 g/m/m
|hole
|
|15
|
|
|
|Interval: 2.5 Radiation time 0.05
|}

If we haven't tried a material yet, these Spaces with similar machines might have:
* looong list of [https://wiki.makeitlabs.com/resource-areas/laser-cutters/retired-lasers/laser-settings-80w MakeIt Labs' "Laser Settings 80W"] (for [https://wiki.makeitlabs.com/resource-areas/laser-cutters/retired-lasers this machine])
*[http://wiki.zurich.fablab.ch/HPC_LS3040 smaller but probably equivalent "HPC"/"Laserscript" model at Fablab Zurich] (also has a less detailed [https://zurich.fablab.ch/2012/09/laser-cutter-hpc/ blog post])
*[https://github.com/madlabuk/madfablab/wiki/laser-cutter still pretty similar model at MadFabLab]

==Epilog Zing (30 W)==
''Outdated - we don't have this machine anymore, but perhaps other Spaces can use our information :-)''

Click '''"Expand"''' on the right to see the full table!

{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|-
! scope="col" |Material
! scope="col" |Thickness
! scope="col" |Operation
! scope="col" |Power
! scope="col" |Speed
! scope="col" |Resolution (dpi)
! scope="col" |Frequency
! scope="col" |Focus
! scope="col" |Comments
|-
! scope="row" |[[Poplar Plywood]]
|4 mm
|cut
|80
|100
|500
|
|center (-2 mm)
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Poplar Plywood]]
|4 mm - '''any'''
|3D engrave
|100
|75
|250
|
|surface
|simple black & white design - works for [[QR Codes]]!
|-
! scope="row" |[[Poplar Plywood]]
|4 mm
|engrave
|100
|100
|250
|
|surface
|simple black & white design - nice brown color as result
|-
! scope="row" |[[Poplar Plywood]]
|9 mm
|cut
|100
|27
|250
|5000
|3mm
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Beech Plywood]]
|4 mm
|cut
|100
|60
|500
|
|center (-2 mm)
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Beech Plywood]]
|4 mm - '''any'''
|mark
|10
|100
|500
|
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Beech Plywood]]
|4 mm - '''any'''
|engrave 3D
|100
|100
|500
|
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[MDF]]
|3 mm
|cut
|100
|60
| 200
|2500
|center (-1.5 mm)
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Corrugated Fiberboard]]
|2 mm
|cut
| 25
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |Silver anodised aluminium
|
|engrave
|50
|100
|500
|
| surface
|black & white design
|-
! scope="row" |[[XPS]] (extruded polystyrene)
|20 mm
|cut
|45
|100
|
|
| center (-10 mm)
| very wide kerf (~ 2 mm)!
|-
! scope="row" |[[Acrylic Glass]]
|3 mm
|cut
|100
|30
|500
|''5000 (default)''
|center (-1.5 mm)
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Acrylic Glass]]
|3 mm - ''any''
| mark
|20
|100
|500
|''5000 (default)''
|surface
|about 0.5 mm deep
|-
! scope="row" |[[Masking Tape|masking tape]] on metal
|''0.1 mm''
| engrave (let disappear)
|100
|100
|500
|
|surface
| experiment to prepare an [[Abrasive Blasting|abrasive blasting]] mask - not successful, was blasted away...should work well for painting though
|-
! scope="row" |thin [[cardbord]] (frozen pizza box)
|0.55 mm
|cut
|20
| 100
| 500
|''2500 (default)''
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |thin [[cardbord]] (frozen pizza box)
|0.55 mm
|mark
|8
|100
|500
|''2500 (default)''
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Material:Cellulose Acetate|cellulose acetate]] (overhead slides)
|<1 mm
|cut
|6-7
| 100
|500
|''5000 (default)''
|surface
|Power 7 cuts completely, Power 6 makes cutout adhere to template, but is easy to remove manually. Keep the printer clean ;)
|-
! scope="row" |[[blockboard]] (surface = birch veneer?)
|18 mm - ''any''
|engrave 3D
|20
|100
|500
|''2500 (default)''
|surface
|visible, but still letting the grain show through - more powerful settings (e.g. 100/100) go noticeably deeper but only a bit darker
|-
! scope="row" |[[Vulcanized Fiber|vulcanized fiber]]
|0.8 mm
|cut
|100
|100
| 200
|''5000 (default)''
| center (-0.4 mm)
|lower power not tested yet
|-
! scope="row" |[[Vulcanized Fiber|vulcanized fiber]]
|1.5 mm
|cut
|100
|80
|200
|''5000 (default)''
|center (-0.75 mm)
|higher speed not tested yet
|}

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Hama L43

2026-08-12T22:40:11Z

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Waiting Lists

2026-08-06T05:03:48Z

Lukas: /* Woodturning Introduction */ next date 2026-9-6

An overview of the waiting lists for our [[introductions]] that take more time than the [[tutors]] can usually invest spontaneously.

''If you want to "wait" for a vehicle spot, see [[Vehicle Workspaces|vehicle workspaces]].''

<big>'''How to Use'''</big><br>Please '''link''' your [[Special:MyPage|user page]] at the bottom of each list you're interested in after you've filled it with enough information to contact you and/or activated "Allow other users to email me" in your [[Special:Preferences|preferences]]!

DO: link yourself for the introductions you need for your project(s)

DO NOT: link yourself for all available introductions just because you might need it at some point in the future - chances are you'll forget something important by the time you actually use the machine!

If a list is full enough and/or you have been waiting for a while, please reach out to the tool's tutors and kindly ask for a date - maybe they've just been too busy, but it could also be that they missed the list filling up and would appreciate the reminder.

==[[3D Printer Introduction]]==

Tutors:{{#show: 3D Printer Introduction
|?Tutor
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}}
Time required: ~1h

Next Date: 2026-3-18, 19:00

'''Waiting Members:'''

*[[mobell]]
*[[User:DMaennle|DMaennle]]
*[[SteffenK|Steffen]]
*[[B--rian|B--rian]] (I have quite some experience with my Prusa Mini)
*[[Nikhilesh]] (I have experience with Prussa Mk4 and Bambu Lab X1C at work)
*[[User:Muedinger|Jonas]]

==[[Arc Welding Introduction]]==

Tutors: {{#show: Arc Welding Introduction
|?Tutor
| format=ul
}}
Time required: 45 min + 10 min per member

Next Date: TBD

'''Waiting Members:'''

* [[User:Mitja|Mitja]]
* [[User:Utis|Utis]]
*[[User:SvenG|SvenG]]
*[[User:Björn|Björn]]
*[[User:Tom|Tom]]
*[[User:Ol|Oliver]]
*[[User:Meyerml|marcel meyer]]
*[[Jakob]]
*[[User:Paul Reimers|Paul]]
* [[User:Christoph|Christoph]] (no response 2024-6-24)
* [[User:Andreas|Andreas]] (no response 2024-6-24)
*[[User:Freegroup|Andreas Herz]]
*[[B--rian|B--rian]]
*[[User:Nicolai|Nicolai]]
*[[User:Tom|Thomas Braun]]
*[[Erik]]
*[[MobiTobi]]
*[[User:Heiko|Heiko]]
*[[User:Nibuzz|Nibuzz]]
*[[Nikhilesh]]
*[[User:Muedinger|Jonas]]
*[[Didi]]

== [[Chop Saw Introduction]] ==
Tutors:
{{#show: Chop Saw Introduction
|?Tutor
| format=ul
}}

Time required: ~30 min

Next Date: TBD

'''Waiting Members:'''

* [[User:SvenG|SvenG]]
*[[Volker]]
*[[User:SteffenK|Steffen]]
*[[LuLeBe|Leander Berg]]
*[[MobiTobi]]
*[[User:Der huddel|Marlon]]
*[[Mrwasgehtsiedasan]]

== [[CNC Mill Introduction]] ==
'''requires the [[Handheld Router Introduction|handheld router introduction]]!'''

Tutors: {{#show: CNC Mill Introduction
|?Tutor
| format=ul
}}
Time required: approx. 1.5 to 2 h

Next Date: 2026-2-22, 12:00-14:00

'''Waiting Members:'''
*[[User:Ol|Oliver]]
*[[User:Andreas|Andreas R]]
*[[User:vjoettinger]]
*[[User:StStefa|Stefan Steinert]]
*[[Utis]]
*[[User:Jan K.|Jan K.]]
*[[Paul Reimers|Paul]]
*[[User:FBraun|FBraun]]
*[[Mamad]]
*[[User:Marayah|Marayah]]
*[[User:Erik1000|Erik]]
*[[User:SteffenK|Steffen]]
*[[User:MobiTobi|Tobi]]
*[[User:Freegroup|Andreas Herz]]
*[[Deaf]]
*[[MobiTobi]]
*[[User:DMaennle|DMaennle]]
*[[User:Lepus|Nidal]]
*[[User:AlexBaumgart|Alexander B.]]
*[[Jaggi2]]
*[[User:Nikhilesh|Nikhilesh]]
*[[User:AndyWinzen|Andreas Winzen]]
*[[Maker-Joe|Jochen]]
*[[Thom.76]]
*[[User:Der huddel|Marlon]]
*[[User:LabCrow|LabCrow]]

== [[CNC Router Introduction]] ==
'''requires the [[Handheld Router Introduction|handheld router introduction]]!'''

Tutors: {{#show: CNC Router Introduction
|?Tutor
| format=ul
}}
Time required: approx. 1.5 h

Next Date: 2026-07-29, 19:00

'''Waiting Members:'''

*[[User:FabianM|Fabian]]
*[[User:Loewenstein|Jan]]
*[[User:Ol|Oliver]]
*[[User:Jan K.|Jan K.]]
*[[User:FBraun|FBraun]]
*[[User:Marayah|Marayah]]
*[[User:SteffenK|Steffen]]
*[[User:Mamad|Mamad]]
*[[User:MobiTobi|Tobi]]
*[[Kaesekuchen007|Michael Wallenborn]]
*[[Deaf]]
*[[User:Nikhilesh|Nikhilesh]]
*[[Thom.76]]
*[[User:Der huddel|Marlon]]
*[[Didi]]

== [[Handheld Router Introduction]] ==

Tutors: {{#show: Handheld Router Introduction
|?Tutor
| format=ul
}}
Time required: ~ 1 h + 15 min per member

Next Date: TBD

'''Waiting Members:'''
*[[User:Nora|Nora]] (no response 2024-2-28)
*[[User:CaroSam|Caroline]] (no response 2024-2-28)
*[[User:Marayah|Marayah]]
*[[User:SteffenK|Steffen]]
*[[User:MobiTobi|Tobi]]
*[[B--rian|B--rian]]
*[[User:Jnafls|Johannes]]
*[[Deaf]]
*[[MobiTobi]]
*[[User:Ivastar|Ivastar]]
*[[User:Nikhilesh|Nikhilesh]]
*[[Mi grnd]]
*[[Mrwasgehtsiedasan]]
*[[Thom.76]]
*[[User:Der huddel|Marlon]]

==[[Horizontal Bandsaw Introduction]]==

Tutors: {{#show: Horizontal Bandsaw Introduction
|?Tutor
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}}
Time required: na

Next Date: TBD

'''Waiting Members:'''
* [[Martin]]
* [[User:StStefa|Stefan Steinert]]
* [[User:PloenK|Thomas Scholz]]
*[[User:SteffenK|Steffen]]
*[[User:Jan K.|Jan K.]]
*[[Volker]]
*[[User:Dean|Dean]]
*[[User:Freegroup|Andreas Herz]]
*[[Kaesekuchen007|Michael Wallenborn]]
*[[Deaf]]
*[[Erik]]
*[[Jaggi2]]
*[[User:Hm.mane|Hm.mane]]
*[[User:Nikhilesh|Nikhilesh]]
*[[User:Neo|Johannes]]
*[[Thom.76]]
*[[User:Der huddel|Marlon]]
*[[Mrwasgehtsiedasan]]
*[[Didi]]
*[[User:Nibuzz|Nils]]

==[[Jointer-Planer Introduction]]==
Tutors: {{#show: Jointer-Planer Introduction
|?Tutor
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Time required: 60 min + 15 min per member

Next Date: 2025-7-2, 20:30

'''Waiting Members:'''
*[[User:Ol|Oliver]]
*[[Jnafls|Johannnes]]
*[[Kjubik]]
*[[Janvt]]
*[[Tomatensaft]]
*[[Gurkensaft]]
*[[Orangensaft]]
*[[User:Nibuzz|Nils]]

== [[Laser Cutter Introduction]] ==

Tutors: {{#show: Laser Cutter Introduction
|?Tutor
| format=ul
}}
Time required: ~2h

Next Date: 2026-3-18, 20:30

'''Waiting Members:'''

*[[User:Loewenstein|Jan]]
*[[User:Lepus|Nidal]]
*[[User:Ivastar|Ivastar]]
*[[MaKu]]
*[[Thom.76]]
*[[User:Der huddel|Marlon]]
*[[Carsten]]
*[[User:JSqueezy|Jess]]
*Claus123

== [[Large Format Printer Introduction]] ==
Tutors:

* [[User:Björn|Björn]]

Time required: ~1h

Next Date: 2026-5-22, 19:00

'''Waiting Members:'''
* {{NL}}
* [[Didi]]

== [[Metal Lathe Introduction]] ==
Tutors: {{#show: Metal Lathe Introduction
|?Tutor
| format=ul
}}

Time Required: 2-3h

Next Date: TBD

'''Waiting Members:'''

*[[User:ErikSchatz|Erik]]
*[[User:BenKenobi|Benedict]]
*[[User:Ol|Oliver]]
*[[User:vjoettinger]]
*[[User:DMaennle|DMaennle]]
*[[Erik]]
*[[User:Freegroup|Andreas Herz]]
*[[User:PloenK|Thomas Scholz]]
*[[MobiTobi]]
*[[User:Lepus|Nidal]]
*[[Nikhilesh]]
*[[Didi]]
*[[LabCrow]]

== [[Sliding Table Saw Introduction]] ==

[[Tutors]]: {{#show: Sliding Table Saw Introduction
|?Tutor
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}}

Time required: ~ 1 h

Next Date: 2026-7-24, 19:30

'''Waiting Members:'''
*[[User:PhilippK|Philipp]]
*[[Volker]] (no response, 2026-07-22)
*[[User:Mobell|Moritz B.]] (no response, 2026-07-22)
*[[MobiTobi]] (no response, 2026-07-22)
*[[User:DMaennle|DMaennle]] (no response, 2026-07-22)
*[[User:AlexBaumgart|Alexander B.]] (no response, 2026-07-23)
*[[User:PaulVK|Paul]] (no response, 2026-07-23)
*[[User:Johanna|Johanna]] (no response, 2026-07-23)

== [[Table Saw Introduction]] ==

[[Tutors]]: {{#show: Table Saw Introduction
|?Tutor
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}}

Time required: ~ 1 h

Next Date: 2025-6-18 20:00

'''Waiting Members:'''

* [[User:Ozel|Oliver]]
*[[User:SteffenK|Steffen]]
*[[User:PaulVK|Paul]]
*[[Janvt]]
*[[Mi grnd]]
*[[Thom.76]]
*[[User:Der huddel|Marlon]]
*[[Mrwasgehtsiedasan]]
*[[User:Muedinger|Jonas]]
*[[Didi]]
*[[User:PhilippK|Philipp]]

== [[Vertical Bandsaw Introduction]]==

Tutors: {{#show: Vertical Bandsaw Introduction
|?Tutor
| format=ul
}}
Time required: ~ 1.5 h

Next Date: 2025-6-25, 19:00

'''Waiting Members:'''

*[[User:Olli.Klos|Olli Klos]] (no response 2024-3 & 2024-11)
*[[User:MarcW|Marc Werther]]
*[[Deaf]]
*[[Erik]]
*[[MobiTobi]]
*[[Nicolai]]
*[[User:LeoF|LeoF]]
*[[User:Nibuzz|Nibuzz]]
*[[Mi grnd]]
*[[Thom.76]]
*[[User:Der huddel|Marlon]]
*[[Mrwasgehtsiedasan]]
*[[Didi]]

==[[Woodturning Introduction]]==

Tutors: {{#show: Woodturning Introduction
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Time required: ~ 1 h + 20 min per person

Next Date: 2026-9-6, 15:00

'''Waiting Members:'''
*[[User:vjoettinger]]
*[[User:Olli.Klos|Olli Klos]] (no response July & Nov 2023)
*[[User:Paul Reimers|Paul]]
*[[User:Jan K.|Jan K.]]
*[[User:Micha|Micha]]
*[[User:Freegroup|Andreas Herz]]
*[[Deaf]]
*[[Erik]]
*[[User:LeoF|LeoF]]
*[[User:Tom|Tom]]
*[[User:Joey|Joel A.]]
*[[Mrwasgehtsiedasan]]
*[[Thom.76]]
*[[User:Der huddel|Marlon]]
*[[User:Muedinger|Jonas]]
*[[User:MarcW|Marc Werther]]
*[[Didi]]
*[[User:PhilippK|Philipp]]

[[Category:Introductions]]

Help:Files

2026-07-29T21:09:58Z

Lukas: /* Galleries */ visual editor

You are welcome to add photos and animated graphics to this wiki as long as you are the original author or have the right to share them.

Here's how to do that:

== Upload ==
To add a file to our wiki, simply click "Upload file" in the navigation bar on the left. The rest is explained there.

== Incorporate ==
Adding a file to a page is easy, but there are different options to make it look good.

Here are just a few ideas, for detailed file formatting options you should read [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images#Format this].

=== Simple Options ===
[[File:example.jpg|thumb|right|200px|example text]]
Whenever you see a page and you think, "hey, that's the way I want my image to be displayed", the easiest way is to look at the source (click "Edit" or "View Source" at the top) and find the relevant line. Copy & paste into your own text, substitute the file name with that of your choice, and you should be set - using the preview function is always a good idea though!

The simplest way of inserting an image is writing <code><nowiki>[[File:example.jpg]]</nowiki></code> but this will look extremely bad in most cases.

Rather, you should add arguments specifying the size and alignment of the image, as well as a short text explaining what can be seen: <code><nowiki>[[File:example.jpg|thumb|right|200px|example text]]</nowiki></code> results in the nice little box visible on the right.

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=== InfoBoxes ===
{{ProjectInfoBox
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You should add your image to an InfoBox, e.g. [[Template:ProjectInfoBox]] or [[Template:ToolInfoBox]], if the page you are editing does not have an InfoBox with an image yet. We currently have InfoBoxes for project and hardware pages but more could easily be developed.

The example on the right is a ProjectInfoBox with the defaul parameters, including "Project-default.png" as the image. '''When adding an image to an InfoBox you only need to write the file name, all formatting is done by the template'''.

For detailed information about the use of InfoBoxes, please have a look at [[Help:Templates#InfoBox|Help:Templates]].

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=== Galleries ===
Galleries are especially useful on project pages if you want to show the numerous steps toward the final result. To create one, put the desired target files between "gallery" tags like so:
<pre>
<gallery>
File:Pic01.JPG
File:PicB.JPG|maybe a caption?
File:Pic02.JPG
</gallery>
</pre>

The above example would be displayed like this:
<gallery>
File:Pic01.JPG
File:PicB.JPG|maybe a caption?
File:Pic02.JPG
</gallery>

You can also find this function in the '''visual editor''' under "Insert".

Various parameters can be passed on to the gallery to change its appearance, for instance we often use <code><nowiki><gallery mode=packed-hover heights=250 caption="major steps"></nowiki></code>. There are many more options, you should have a look at the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images#Rendering_a_gallery_of_images corresponding MediaWiki documentation] sometime.

[[Category:Wiki]]

CNC Router Introduction

2026-07-29T16:16:21Z

Lukas: Router Intro: recommended, no longer required

This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Introduction for::CNC Router|CNC router]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

If you need this introduction, please reach out to the following tutor(s): [[Tutor::User:Johannes|Johannes]], [[Tutor::User:NitramLegov|Martin]], [[Tutor::User:Pakue|Patrick]], [[Tutor::User:Luzian|Luzian]], [[Tutor::User:Leo|Leo]], [[Tutor::User:Maker-Joe|Jochen]]

Before you get this introduction, we recommend you get the [[Handheld Router Introduction]] and gather some experience, this will help you understand the machine much better.

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual, if available (check its "InfoBox" in the wiki for instructions how to find it).
== Safety ==
[[PPE|Personal protection]]: [[File:Protection - goggles.svg|50px]] [[File:Protection - hearing.svg|50px]] [[File:Protection - no gloves.svg|50px]]

''a [[Dust Mask|dust mask]] could be necessary depending on your material''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Dangers !! Precautions
|-
| [[File:Danger_-_draw-in.svg|left|50px]] sharp, fast spinning bits ([[End Mills|end mills]] or - rarely - certain [[Router Bits|router bits]]) will keep spinning for a few seconds after the tool is turned off||
* stay clear of the CNC router when in operation
* turn the router off when changing a bit or touching the chuck for any other reason, make sure the router cannot be turned on accidentally
* insert your mill as far as you can afford for maximum strength
|-
| strong forces acting on the workpiece that might make it move || secure your workpiece properly - see [[CNC Router Workholding|CNC router workholding]]
|-
|the bit can get extremely hot
* can potentially set the sawdust on fire
* remains hot for a while after using
|| when you see smoke, immediately stop and re-think your tool settings - it might be spinning too fast or you could be feeding too slow! Are you sure your bit is sharp?
|-

| [[File:Danger_-_hand injury.svg|left|50px]] the machine has no live sensors and will execute its code regardless of what gets into its way
* heat generated during improper use can even [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tpxgZUYGSI set the machine on fire] [[File:danger - fire.svg|50px]]
||
* home the machine (set its absolute maximum positions) before executing '''any''' movements
* reference the machine to the workpiece (relative maximum/starting positions) before starting the router
* monitor the CNC router closely when in operation
* keep an eye on the cables that come from above - are they securely out of the machine's paths?
|-
| hitting "pause" or "stop" in a control program will still let at least the current line be executed || push the emergency shutdown button if '''anything''' goes wrong
|-
| lots of dust that could harm your health or settle down on machine parts, possibly hindering movements || use the shop vac (with cyclone separator for collecting waste and [[Dust Shoe|dust shoe]] to connect to the router) as well as the ceiling [[Air Filter|air filter]] (for fine dust)
|}

==== Feed Direction ====
The feed direction at this CNC router cannot be influenced. Lots of CNC routers allow to set the feed direction using G-codes [https://docs.duet3d.com/User_manual/Reference/Gcodes M3 and M4]. On the Workbee a handheld router is mounted which cannot change its spinning direction, it always use M3 (clockwise). The CNC router thus does push and climb cuts at the same work piece depending on your geometry.

==== [[Feedrate]] ====
The proper combination of rotation speed and tool advancement is determined by your bit and material.
* be cautions not to remove too much material at a time - several passes are usually necessary if you want to go deep
* going too slow can cause the wood to burn, going to fast can cause the wood to splinter and even damage the bit
Due to the way the Workbee is constructed the feedrate has to be rather low as well as the depths per run. Calculate long run times for your overall project.

== Suggested Reading ==
Besides these safety notes, you should read about the different [[End Mills|end mills]] (and [[Router Bits|router bits]], if you want to try those) to know what you're doing! '''Different materials usually require different mills, and the [[feedrate]] depends on the mill as well as the type of material.'''

* our list of [[Milling Experiences|milling experiences]] - please also share what you find out!
* [https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/top-8-milling-tools-new-cnc-machinists/ top milling tools for new CNC machinists]
* [https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/cnc-programming-fundamentals-g-code/ G-Code fundamentals]

== Recommended Watching ==
* [[CAM]], virtual setup: [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GuEV1D0Obac how to prepare your model and place it in a virtual workpiece in Fusion 360 ''(DE)'']
* machine setup: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQPUg0IgrrE how to set up a job on the WorkBee CNC]

== Demonstration ==
The tutor will show you these steps in detail:
# at the machine
#* selecting the right bit
#* inserting a bit
#* homing the machine (setting absolute "0" positions)
#* setting the relative "0" position on your work piece
#** paper trick: go down until a piece of paper is ''just'' held in place by the mill's tip
#* connecting, starting a job, and turning on the spindle
# on a computer
#* importing the [https://github.com/comakingspace/WorkBee/blob/master/Work%20Bee%20CNC.machine machine setup]
#* generating [[G-code]] from a design in [[Fusion 360]] or [[FreeCAD]]
#* Accessing the [http://workbeecnc.fritz.box/ web interface]

You should then be able to do a small practice cut together with the tutor.

== Interfacing with the CNC Router ==

=== General ===
The Workbee CNC is running RepRapFirmware. You can access its Web Interface via the local network on [http://workbeecnc.fritz.box/ http://comakingcnc.fritz.box/].
If you don't have a device handy, the tablet on the control panel can also be used.
There, you can jog the machine, upload and start jobs, manage configuration and more.
In any case, if you want to start a job with the CNC router, you have to execute these steps: <br />
# Insert your desired bit into the router
# Turn on the CNC via the power strip switch on the electronics panel
# Make sure the emergency stop is not pushed
# Access the web interface.
# Home all axis
# Use the manual controls to bring the machine to the X/Y origin of your work piece.
# Use the manual control to bring the machine to the Z Origin of your job <br /> ATTENTION: Nothing prevents you from [https://www.instagram.com/p/BklN8j4niEL/late driving "into" the spoilboard] or your workpiece now. So make sure you move carefully and slowly!
# Set Work XYZ
# Check the Router RPM
# Start your job
# After Homing, press the Spindle Start button
# Carefully watch your job. Use the [[Shop Vacs]] to get rid of dust during your job. <br /> If anything goes wrong, push the emergency stop!
# Once your job is done, turn off the router, home the machine and clean up.

=== On G-Code Senders ===
You used to need extra G-Code Sender software to operate the old version of the WorkBee.
That was a limitation of the GRBL Firmware. We are now running [RRF](https://www.reprapfirmware.org/) and all machine control is done through the web interface.

{{Waiting List}}

[[Category:Introductions]]

Template:ProjectInfoBox

2026-07-29T13:00:37Z

Lukas: typo

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Inform others about your [[Projects|project]] in a compact overview!

== Documentation ==
To use this template, simply copy this code into your page and enter the relevant parameters:
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If you had/have helpers with your project, you can use the <code>team</code> value to give them credit. Try using [[Template:HelpNeeded]] here to find collaborators! If you delete it or leave it empty, that field is not displayed at all.

The <code>software</code>, <code>materials</code> and <code>tools</code> value behaves this way as well since some projects are realized with tools and materials but others are done mostly digitally.

== [[Semantic MediaWiki]] ==
The content you enter for "date" can be queried under [[Property:ProjectDate]].

== Bugs/Future Development ==
* selection instead of free text: status= planned/in progress/finished?

== Template Parameters ==
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"params": {
"project title": {
"label": "The name of your project",
"type": "string",
"required": true,
"description": "The name of your project",
"default": "Unnamed Project"
},
"image": {
"label": "An image for your project (your-uploaded-filename.jpg)",
"type": "wiki-file-name",
"required": false,
"description": "The file name of the image which represents your project the best. This might be printed on our [[Project Wall]]",
"suggested": true,
"example": "your-uploaded-filename.jpg"
},
"status": {
"label": "Status of your project",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "The current release status of your project",
"default": "planned",
"suggested": true
},
"date": {
"label": "The release date of your project",
"type": "date",
"required": false,
"description": "The date on which your project has been finished. Will be assigned to Property:ProjectDate and thus be searchable within [[Semantic MediaWiki]]."
},
"initiator": {
"label": "Who initiated your project?",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "The user page or name of the person who initiated the project. Please provide them as their wiki name. You can leave out the \"User:\" part.",
"default": "who maintains it?",
"suggested": true,
"example": "[[Lukas]]"
},
"team": {
"label": "The team helping with your project.",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "Please provide them as their wiki usernames. You can leave out the \"User:\" part.",
"example": "[[Keno]]"
},
"materials": {
"label": "Materials you have used (wiki links, if possible).",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "A list of materials you have used in your project. Please provide them as wiki links in double brackets (\"[[Page Title]]\").",
"example": "[[Material:MDF]]"
},
"tools": {
"label": "Tools you have used (wiki links, if possible).",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "A list of tools you have used in your project. Please provide them as wiki links in double brackets (\"[[Page Title]]\")",
"example": "[[Table Saw]]"
},
"software": {
"label": "Software you have used (wiki links, if possible).",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "A list of softwareyou have used in your project. Please provide them as wiki links in double brackets (\"[[Page Title]]\")",
"example": "[[Autodesk Fusion]]"
},
"cost": {
"label": "Costs of your project",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "An estimate of the cost to be expected if someone wants to recreate your project."
}
}
}
</templatedata>
</noinclude>

Template:ProjectInfoBox

2026-07-29T11:36:17Z

Lukas: further clarification of "wiki links"

{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px; border-style: solid; border-width: 5px; border-color: #00773D"
!colspan="2"|<small style="float:right">[[Template:ProjectInfoBox|ProjectInfoBox]]</small><br>
<big>'''{{{project title|Unnamed Project}}}'''</big>
|-
!colspan="2"| [[{{#if: {{{extrabox|}}} |File: | Has image::File:}}{{#if: {{{image|}}} |{{{image}}} |project-default.png}}|frameless|300px]]
|-
| Status:
| {{{status|planned}}}
|-
{{#if: {{{date|}}} |
{{!}}-
{{!}} Release Date:
{{!}} [[ProjectDate::{{{date|(planned) finishing date}}}]]
|}}
|-
| Initiator:
| {{{initiator|who maintains it?}}}
|-
{{#if: {{{team|}}} |
{{!}}-
{{!}} Team:
{{!}} {{{team}}}
|}}
|-
{{#if: {{{materials|}}} |
{{!}}-
{{!}} Materials Used:
{{!}} {{{materials}}}
|}}
|-
{{#if: {{{tools|}}} |
{{!}}-
{{!}} Tools Used:
{{!}} {{{tools}}}
|}}
|-
{{#if: {{{software|}}} |
{{!}}-
{{!}} Software Used:
{{!}} {{{software}}}
|}}
|-
{{#if: {{{cost|}}} |
{{!}}-
{{!}} Approx. Cost:
{{!}} {{{cost}}}
|}}
|}
[[Has caption::{{FULLPAGENAME}}|]]
<noinclude>
Inform others about your [[Projects|project]] in a compact overview!

== Documentation ==
To use this template, simply copy this code into your page and enter the relevant parameters:
<pre>
{{ProjectInfoBox
|project title=
|image=
|status=
|date=
|initiator=
|team=
|materials=
|tools=
|software=
|cost=
}}
</pre>
Default values for some parameters exist, but will only be used if the entire line is omitted. For example, <code>|image=</code> leads to no image being displayed while not entering the image parameter at all will lead to the default image (light bulb) being displayed. Please make use of the "Show preview" button and it should be clear.

If you had/have helpers with your project, you can use the <code>team</code> value to give them credit. Try using [[Template:HelpNeeded]] here to find collaborators! If you delete it or leave it empty, that field is not displayed at all.

The <code>software</code>, <code>materials</code> and <code>tools</code> value behaves this way as well since some projects are realized with tools and materials but others are done mostly digitally.

== [[Semantic MediaWiki]] ==
The content you enter for "date" can be queried under [[Property:ProjectDate]].

== Bugs/Future Development ==
* selection instead of free text: status= planned/in progress/finished?

== Template Parameters ==
<templatedata>
{
"description": "Provide information about a project you have built.",
"params": {
"project title": {
"label": "The name of your project",
"type": "string",
"required": true,
"description": "The name of your project",
"default": "Unnamed Project"
},
"image": {
"label": "An image for your project (your-uploaded-filename.jpg)",
"type": "wiki-file-name",
"required": false,
"description": "The file name of the image which represents your project the best. This might be printed on our [[Project Wall]]",
"suggested": true,
"example": "your-uploaded-filename.jpg"
},
"status": {
"label": "Status of your project",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "The current release status of your project",
"default": "planned",
"suggested": true
},
"date": {
"label": "The release date of your project",
"type": "date",
"required": false,
"description": "The date on which your project has been finished. Will be assigned to Property:ProjectDate and thus be searchable within [[Semantic MediaWiki]]."
},
"initiator": {
"label": "Who initiated your project?",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "The user page or name of the person who initiated the project. Please provide them as their wiki name. You can leave out the \"User:\" part.",
"default": "who maintains it?",
"suggested": true,
"example": "[[Lukas]]"
},
"team": {
"label": "The team helping with your project.",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "Please provide them as their wiki usernames. You can leave out the \"User:\" part.",
"example": "[[Keno]]"
},
"materials": {
"label": "Materials you have used (wiki links, if possible).",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "A list of materials you have used in your project. Please provide them as wiki links in double brackets (\"[[Page Title]]\"). You can leave out the \"Material:\" part.",
"example": "[[MDF]]"
},
"tools": {
"label": "Tools you have used (wiki links, if possible).",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "A list of tools you have used in your project. Please provide them as wiki links in double brackets (\"[[Page Title]]\")",
"example": "[[Table Saw]]"
},
"software": {
"label": "Software you have used (wiki links, if possible).",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "A list of softwareyou have used in your project. Please provide them as wiki links in double brackets (\"[[Page Title]]\")",
"example": "[[Autodesk Fusion]]"
},
"cost": {
"label": "Costs of your project",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "An estimate of the cost to be expected if someone wants to recreate your project."
}
}
}
</templatedata>
</noinclude>

Elektronik

2026-07-26T14:27:48Z

Lukas: Redirected page to Category:Electronics

#redirect[[:Category:Electronics]]

KiCad Seminar 2026

2026-07-26T14:27:00Z

Lukas: links/category

Falls dich [[Elektronik]] interessiert, oder du lernen willst, wie man eine eigene Leiterplatte (PCB) entwirft, dann ist dieses [[Seminar]] genau richtig für dich!

Wir lernen, mit '''[[KiCad]]''' eine eigene Platine zu entwerfen – vom Schaltplan über das Platinenlayout bis zu den fertigen Fertigungsdaten (Gerber + BOM), die du direkt bei einem Hersteller wie JLCPCB bestellen kannst. Am Ende des Seminars hast du zwei kleine, fertige Platinen entworfen, die du theoretisch sofort bestellen könntest.

'''Wichtig – bitte vorher lesen:''' Dieses Seminar ist '''nicht''' für absolute Elektronik-Anfänger. Wir lernen ''KiCad'', nicht die Elektronik-Grundlagen – die setze ich voraus. Du solltest einen einfachen Schaltplan lesen und verstehen können (z. B. wozu Pull-up-[[Widerstände]], Vorwiderstände und [[Kondensatoren]] da sind). Bitte informier dich vorher ehrlich, ob du diese Grundlagen mitbringst. Wer komplett ohne diese Grundlagen kommt, kann dem Tempo nicht folgen und nicht teilnehmen – nicht aus Unfreundlichkeit, sondern weil ich die Gruppe nicht aufhalten kann.

Du musst nicht alles auswendig wissen – im Zweifel schaut man ins Datenblatt, das machen Profis genauso. Aber die Grundlagen müssen sitzen.

== Für wen ist das? ==

* Fortgeschrittene Anfänger mit Grundkenntnissen in Elektronik / Schaltungstechnik
* Leute, die schon mal eine einfache Schaltung gelesen oder aufgebaut haben
* Maker, die ihre Projekte vom Steckbrett auf eine richtige Platine bringen wollen

'''Selbst-Check:''' Wenn dir Begriffe wie Pull-up, Vorwiderstand, Entkopplungskondensator und Spannungsregler etwas sagen und du grob weißt, ''warum'' diese Bauteile in einer Schaltung sitzen, bist du genau richtig. Wenn dir das nichts sagt, hol dir vorher die Grundlagen.

== Zur Vorbereitung ==
Falls du dir bei den Grundlagen unsicher bist oder dir ein paar Tipps holen willst, schau dir vorher diese Seiten an – dort werden die wichtigsten Bauteile, ihre Funktion und Verwendung anhand von Beispielen erklärt:

* [https://www.kreativekiste.de/elektronik-verstehen-die-wichtigsten-bauteile-einfach-erklaert Kreative Kiste – Elektronik verstehen: die wichtigsten Bauteile einfach erklärt] (einsteigerfreundlich, mit Bastelbeispielen zu jedem Bauteil)
* [https://www.elektronik-kompendium.de/sites/bau/index.htm Elektronik-Kompendium – Elektronische Bauelemente] (ausführliches Nachschlagewerk zu Funktion und Anwendung)

Das ist als Vorbereitung gedacht – wir holen diese Grundlagen im Seminar '''nicht''' nach.

== Was wir machen ==

* '''Zweigleisigkeit verstehen:''' Symbol (Schaltplan, logisch) vs. Footprint (Platine, physisch) – das zentrale Konzept in KiCad
* '''Schaltplan zeichnen:''' Symbole, Werte, Pin-Beschriftung, Footprint-Zuordnung, ERC
* '''Footprints finden & einbinden:''' woher man Bauteile bekommt (SnapMagic & Alternativen) und wie man sie importiert – immer gegen das Datenblatt prüfen
* '''PCB-Layout:''' Designregeln des Herstellers, Bauteile platzieren, Edge Cuts, Routen, GND-Fläche, Beschriftung/Silkscreen
* '''Leiterbahnbreite berechnen''' (PCB Calculator)
* '''DRC richtig nutzen:''' jeden Fehler einzeln prüfen und bewusst entscheiden – nie blind wegklicken
* '''Fertigungsdaten erstellen:''' Gerber, Bohrdaten, BOM, und der Check im Gerber-Viewer vor dem Bestellen

Als durchgehendes Beispiel bauen wir eine kleine Temperatur-Platine (ESP32-C3 + OLED + Temperatursensoren + Taster).

== Mitbringen ==
Bitte bring einen '''Laptop''' mit, auf dem '''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad 9] bereits installiert''' ist, sowie eine Maus (am besten mit Mausrad).

'''Der KiCad-Download ist groß – bitte unbedingt vorher zuhause installieren, das schaffen wir vor Ort nicht.''' Falls du bei der Einrichtung (Bibliotheken, Konfiguration) Hilfe brauchst, komm einfach '''45 Minuten früher''', dann richten wir das gemeinsam ein. Wer ganz ohne lauffähiges KiCad kommt, kann leider nicht mitmachen, weil ich während des Seminars keine Komplett-Installationen betreuen kann.

== Dauer & Ablauf ==
Das Seminar dauert ca. '''5 Stunden''' inklusive Pause(n). Wir arbeiten in einer kleinen Gruppe, damit ich auf alle eingehen kann.

== Sprache ==
Deutsch

[[C:Seminars]]

User:LabCrow

2026-07-26T12:15:41Z

Lukas: /* Quick Projects */ suggestion: gallery format

{{UserInfoBox|real_name=Fabi|expertise=3D-Design (mainly [[Onshape]]),
FDM 3D-printing
SLA 3D-printing|interests=I'd like to learn (more) about CNC, Laser, (micro) Electronics|email=LabCrow666@gmail.com|makerworld=LabCrow|github=Lab-Crow}}

Since 08.04.26 I am a member of the co-making space. Right now I'm studying molecular biology in the 2nd semester at the university of Heidelberg and have been doing smaller and sometimes bigger projects for years. Solving problems is one of the main driving forces for me in most areas.

Since I started 3D printing in 2020 and got my first printer in 2022, the number of my projects increased and kept growing since. Now I want to cross fields and try to learn more about other materials and manufacturing methods. If I don't work on my own projects at home or in the space, I also try to find (small) things I can solve/fix at the space.

=== Tutor ===
I like to learn and also to share my knowledge with others so I'm glad to be tutor for the following machines:

* [[3D Printers|3D printers]]

=== Tools I am allowed to use ===

* [[3D Printers]]
* [[Laser Cutter]]
* [[Reciprocating Saw]]
* [[Jigsaws]]
* [[Drill Press]]
* [[Cordless Drills]]
* [[Chop Saw]]
* [[Handheld Circular Saws]]
* [[Handheld Sanders]]
* [[Handheld Routers]]
* [[Soldering Irons]]
* [[Airbrushes]]

== Projects ==
These are my recent projects but some smaller models may only be found at my Maker World page. Feel free to contact me if you're interested in any of them or have connected/enhancing ideas.

==== Quick Projects ====
These projects are smaller and can be done in one or two sessions.

<gallery>
File:Compressor holder 2.png|[[Project:Compressor Holder]]|link=[[Project:Compressor Holder]]
File:Laser cutter organizer.png|[[Project:Laser Offset Organizer]]|link=[[Project:Laser Offset Organizer]]
File:Band clamps vario corner replacement.png|[[Project:Band Clamps - 'Vario Corner' Replacement]]|link=[[Project:Band Clamps - 'Vario Corner' Replacement]]
</gallery>

* [[Project:Cable Holder For Handheld Sanders]]
[[File:Cable holder handheld sanders.png|center|thumb]]
* [[Project:Grill Knob]]
[[File:Grill knob replacement.png|center|thumb]]
* [[Project:Makita DJV181 Dust Extraction]]
[[File:Makita djv181 dust extraction.png|center|thumb]]
* [[Project:Chop Saw Extraction Ring]]
[[File:Chop saw extraction ring.png|center|thumb]]
* [[Project:Hard Soldering Torch Holder]]
[[File:Hard soldering torch mount.jpg|center|thumb]]
* [[Project:Metal Lathe Thread Gears Organizer]]
[[File:Metal lathe gear organizer mounted.jpg|center|thumb]]
* [[Project:Laser Cutter Price Sign]]
[[File:Laser Cutter tax sign.png|center|thumb]]
* [[Project:Press Tool for Headset Cups Holder]]
[[File:Press Tool for Headset Cups Holder with mount.png|center|thumb]]
* [[Project:CNC Mill dust extraction]][[File:CNC mill extraction.png|center|thumb]]
* [[Project:Drink and Ball Holder for Table Kicker]][[File:Tischkickergetränke.jpeg|center|thumb]]

=== In Progress ===
* I'm currently helping [[User:AndyWinzen|AndyWinzen]] with the modification of the big aluminium CNC mill and try to contribute with design and 3D-printing of:
** [ x ] Mounting bracket for the mother board
** [ x ] TPU lining for the handle holes in the side panels
** [ x ] Motor cover plates in the front plate
** [ ] Extraction at the spindle
** [ x ] Door handle
** [ ] exaust shield
** [ ] Vacuum adapter
** [ ] bellow tube cover for the rails for protection against dust and fingers
*** ([x] = done; details will be in the documentation after finishing the renovation)

* To control my heater through ESP smart home I'm building a motorized add on without invasive alteration
* I try to help [[Lukas]] with [[Project:FDM Injection Molds]]

== Ideas ==
This is a list of potential (quick) projects for the future; some more concrete than others:

* Skadis (peg board) models for the sewing station
* Skadis mount for Bosch Power Pack 500
* sunglasses with additional shades (magnetic)
* (automatic) mechanical closer for the fridge

Tutor Training

2026-07-22T10:53:41Z

Lukas: Lena - sewing machine

We are always happy about new [[tutors]] - please let us know if you are interested in becoming "certified" for your favorite tools!

This page attempts to keep track of volunteers waiting for their initial session with a [[manager]].

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! scope="col"| Tutor
! scope="col"| interested in
|-
| [[Anitamareike]]
| Woodturning, Bench Grinder, Chop Saw, Drill, Handheld Sander
|-
| [[Utis]]
| Drill, Metal Lathe, 3D Printer
|-
| [[Lmnl99]]
| Reciprocating Saw, Handheld Circular Saw, Laser Cutter, Heat
|-
| [[Jakob]]
| Table Saw, Handheld Router, Handheld Circular Saw
|-
|[[No.shoes]]
| Chop Saw, Drills, Heat, Soldering Iron
|-
|[[Baumphil]]
|Handheld Sander, Drill, Vertical Bandsaw, [woodworking in general]
|-
|[[Jeddi]]
|3D Printer, Drill, Reciprocating Saw, Handheld Circular Saw, Table Saw
|-
|[[Mobell]]
|Handheld Sander, Chop Saw, Handheld Circular Saw ...
|-
|[[MobiTobi]]
|Laser Cutter
|-
|[[Jaggi2]]
|different Circular Saws, Handheld Sander, ...
|-
|[[User:Deaf|Toan]]
|all Sanders, Handheld Router, Sliding Table Saw, woodworking,
|-
|[[LeoF]]
|Jointer-Planer, Joinery Machine, Chop Saw, Table Saw, Handheld Circular Saw, '''woodworking'''
|-
|[[Schmidt3D]]
|CNC Mill, Angle Grinder
|-
|[[Der huddel]]
|Jointer-Planer, Router Table, Sliding Table Saw
|-
|[[Lena]]
|Sewing Machine
|}

''This overview - if considered useful - can of course be improved A LOT, e.g. by using [[SMW]] properties on all intro pages. Just an info dump at the moment!''

Laser Cutter Material Settings

2026-07-22T00:40:18Z

Lukas: /* Laserscript LS6090 (80 W) */ walnut

[[File:laser setting tests.jpg|thumb|right|200px|aftermath of a [[plywood]] testing session]]
Unfortunately you can't just calculate the perfect settings based on the '''power''' ("Watts") of a [[Laser Cutter|laser cutter]] because the actually delivered energy is always based on a combination of power and '''''speed''''', which is different for each brand or model of laser cutter. To make things more complicated, 100 % power in a cutting profile is not the same as 100 % power in an engraving profile... 

As there is always some trial and error involved, please share your experience with the others! You can often use experience from other machines as a ''rough'' starting point.

In general, cutting is usually done at 100 % power and the highest speed that will still result in a reliable cut. If 100 % speed still gets you through (e.g. paper or cardboard), you should reduce the power until you find the sweet spot. Besides the power setting, you can influence the invested energy by altering the pulse '''frequency''' - you may want to go lower on flammable materials like wood, where edges might otherwise become black, and higher on plastics like [[Acrylic Glass|acrylic glass]] where you are aiming for a "flame-polished" edge.<sup> [https://www.epiloglaser.com/assets/downloads/manuals/zing-manual-web.pdf page 46]</sup>

The width of the kerf ''(Schnittfuge)'' also depends on the laser settings and the material you're using and could be important for certain designs. [[User:Sebastian|Sebastian]] recommends to use the "DXF for Laser" [[Fusion 360]] export plugin<sup> [https://apps.autodesk.com/FUSION/en/Detail/Index?id=7634902334100976871]</sup> and testing different settings for each material so you get tight fitting joints.

== Laser Calibrator ==
[[File:Laser Calibrator.png|thumb|223x223px|Example for cut calibration and engrave calibration on peace of playwood. Placed behind the laser cutter PC.]]
For finding optimal settings for cutting or engraving, there exist laser calibrator files.

The files are located in the "laser calibrator" folder on the desktop of the laser cutter PC. Cut and Engrave can be found in separate files.

For using the calibrator files, go to LaserCut and open the respective .ecp file. The .ecp and .INI file must have the same name in order to load all settings. If you want to test different combinations of speed and power, safe a copy of the files and change the cut/engrave settings as desired.

The Engrave Calibrator takes about 12 Minutes.

The Cut Calibrator takes about 4 Minutes.

== Laserscript LS6090 (80 W) ==

Check '''[[Laser_Cutter#Forbidden_Materials|Forbidden]]''' and '''[[Laser_Cutter#Possible_Materials_(Cutting/Engraving)|Possible Materials]]'''.

* Power range: 1-100 %
* Speed range: 200-400 mm/s ''recommended'' for engraving; higher speeds are achievable according to the [https://hpclaser.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LS6090-PRO-Data-Sheet-2019a.pdf data sheet]<sup> [what is the actual limit??]</sup>
* Why look at the '''date'''? CO<sub>2</sub> lasers loose power over time! New tubes installed: 2020-01 / ...

Here's what we've tried so far - please add your own experiences!

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! scope="col"| Material
!Date
(YYYY-MM)
! scope="col"| Thickness
! scope="col"| Operation
! scope="col" | Speed (mm/s)
! scope="col"| Power (%)
! scope="col"| Corner power
! scope="col"| Scan gap ("resolution")
! scope="col"| Focus
! scope="col"| Comments
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|
|2 mm
|cut
|30
|100
|
|
|
|
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2024-10
|any
|engrave
|500
|100
|
|0.1mm
|
|pretty deep (about 1 mm for black)
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-02
|4 mm
|cut
|16
|100
|
|
|center (-2 mm)
|kerf: approx. 0.15 mm for a bit of wiggle room (for gluing)
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2021-06
|4 mm
|cut
|20
|80
|
|
|center (-2 mm)
|Cut looks good; e.g. "Bastel-Sperrholz Pappel 4mm" from Bauhaus
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-06
|4 mm
|cut
|40
|100
|30
|
|surface
|cut just about goes through - much better edge quality than center focus with s20/p80
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2024-07
|4 mm
|cut
|22
|100
|50
|
|surface
|cut *just* goes through, very nice edges
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-06
|any
|mark (vector engrave, weak "cut")
|400
|40
|
|
|surface
|nice fine line; small test shapes don't work well as everything is overriden by "corner power" settings
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-04
|4 mm
|engrave/extrude
|260
|90
|
|0.1mm
|
|Gives you ~2mm extrusion
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-04
|4 mm
|engrave/extrude
|520
|90
|
|0.1mm
|
|Gives you ~1mm extrusion
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-02
|6 mm
|cut
|12
|100
|
|
|center (-3 mm)
|kerf: approx. 0.15 mm for a bit of wiggle room (for gluing)
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2024-07
|6 mm
|cut
|08
|100
|50
|
|sub-center (-1 step)
|cut through easyly, also fine with tape
|-
![[Poplar Plywood|plywood (poplar)]]
|2022-02
|8 mm
|cut
|7
|100
|
|
|center (-4 mm)
|kerf: approx. 0.15 mm for a bit of wiggle room (for gluing)
|-
![[plywood]] (beech - ''Buche'')
|2024-11
|4 mm
|cut
|12-15
|100
|30
|
|surface
|Kerf: approx 0.1 mm
3 layer of wood, purchased from Hornbach as "Sperrholz Buche"
|-
![[plywood]] (beech - ''Buche'')
|2025-3-26
|6 mm
|cut
|4
|100
|100
|
|surface
|
|-
!Spruce ''(Fichte)''
|2021-12
|4mm
|cut
|10
|100
|
|
|center
|Kleinteile > 3mm
|-
! [https://www.bauhaus.info/schneidebretter-drehteller/schneidebrett/p/26045104 Bamboo cutting board]
|2020-08
|
| engrave
| 200
| 20
|
|
| Surface
| quite good results. Not very deep, but good visibility.
|-
! Black anodized [[aluminium]] (bead blasted surface finish)
|2020-08
|
| engrave
| 200
| 60
|
|
| Surface
| Very clean and bright lines. No change of surface texture to-touch. Increase resolution for finer details.
|-
! [[MDF]]
|2020-08
| 3 mm
| cut
| 19
| 100
|
|
| Center (1.5mm)
| For larger objects, increase the power/decrease speed to adjust for unevenness of the object on the table.
|-
! [[MDF]], wood decor
|2025-04
| 3 mm
| cut
| 24
| 100
|
|
| surface
| higher speeds: 26 barely got through (could pop out the pieces, but would not rely on it)
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA)
|
|3mm
|cut
|25
|100
|80
|
|Center (-1.5mm)
|
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA)
|
|3mm
|cut
|20
|100
|80
|
|Top Surface
|Speed 16 much better
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA)
|2021-10
|10mm
|cut
|3.5
|100
|100
|
|Center
|
|-
!Protective Foil on [[Acrylic Glass]]
|
|0.05mm
|cut
|100
|50
|15
|
|Center (-1.5mm)
|
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA) - GS
|2021-03
|5 mm
|engrave
|400
|50
|
|
|Surface
|Good visibility
|-
![[Acrylic Glass]] (PMMA) - GS
|
|5 mm
|cut
|2
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Cut looks good
|-
![[Glass]]
|2021-04
|
|Engrave
|300
|40
|
|
|Surface
|
|-
!Glass Black Paint
|2021-10
|
|Engrave
|300
|100
|
|
|Surface
|scan gap 0.1, Bi-dir, Blow, Jo
|-
!Glass Black Paint
|2022-10
|
|Engrave
|300
|60
|
|
|Surface
|scan gap 0.05, Bi-dir, 3bar, Jo
|-
!Softshell (100% Polyester)
|2021-04
|
|Engrave
|450
| 15
|
|
|Surface
|Using more power will burn through the material!
|-
!Fleece (fabric)
|2021-04
|
|Engrave
|450
|20
|
|
|Surface
|Engraving results in general are good.
The visibility of the engraving depends heavily on the color of the used fabric.
|-
!Fleece (fabric, Polyester)
|2024-10
|4 mm
|cut
|90
|85
|75
|
|center (-2 mm)
|Cut though, borders melted
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]], laser grade
|2025-12
|any
|mark (vector engrave, weak "cut")
|100
|40
|10
|
|surface
|higher speeds caused some wiggly lines
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]], laser grade
|2025-12
|1 mm
|cut
|80
|100
|70
|
|surface
|90 or 100 speed ''can'' work in perfect focus (small parts)
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]], laser grade
|2025-12
|3 mm
|cut
|30
|100
|70
|
|surface
|33 speed just went through
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]]
|2024-11
|5 mm
|cut
|8
|100
|50
|
|Surface
|kerf ~0.5mm on both sides
Failed on 26.02.2025. Tube degradation or material dependent?
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]]
|2021-08
|8mm
|cut
|10
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Cut looks good
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]]
|2023-05
|
|engrave
|1000
|80
|
|0.075 mm
|Surface
|'''strong contrast''' (dark engraving); gap 0.1 or even 0.8 left visible remains
|-
![[Birch Plywood|plywood (birch - ''Birke'')]]
|2023-05
|
|engrave
|400
|30
|
|0.15 mm
|Surface
|'''slight contrast''' (light engraving); subtle steps at the outlines ('''scan gap should be smaller''')
|-
![[Linol]]
|2021-08
|
|Engrave
|250
|100
|
|
|Center
|According to Keno
|-
![[Laser Stamp Rubber]]
|2024-10
|2.3mm
|engrave
|200
|100
|
|0.1 mm
|surface
|[https://smile.amazon.de/gp/product/B07RWKH4PB Product Link]
|-
![[Laser Stamp Rubber]]
|2024-10
|2.3mm
|cut
|12
|100
|
|
|surface
|visible flames - try higher speed?!
[https://smile.amazon.de/gp/product/B07RWKH4PB Product Link]
|-
![[stone]] - slate ''(Schiefer)''
|2021-12
|
|engrave
|150-250
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Engraving on smooth black slate pieces create a light grey engraving with a rough texture
|-
![[stone]] - sandstone, granite
|2025-5
|
|engrave
|200
|100
|
|
|Surface
|dark or bright engraving, depending on exact species I guess ;-)
|-
!Yardstick ''(Zollstock)'' - Hornbach, "Maurerlob", yellow
|2022-05
|
|engrave
|400
|40
|
|
|Surface
|light grey engraving - could even use a bit more power
|-
![https://www.deinlasershop.de/de/laser-material/graviermaterial/laserply/laserply-3160-gold-gebuerstet-schwarz-staerke-1-5-mm/ Laserply 3160] (coated acrylic; black/brushed gold)
|2022-05
|1.5 mm
|cut
|80
|100
|40
|
|Surface
|
|-
![https://www.deinlasershop.de/de/laser-material/graviermaterial/laserply/laserply-3160-gold-gebuerstet-schwarz-staerke-1-5-mm/ Laserply 3160] (coated acrylic; black/brushed gold)
|2022-05
|
|engrave
|400
|40
|
|
|Surface
|
|-
![[EVA Foam]]
|2022-08
|10mm
|cut
|40
|100
|
|
|Center
|
|-
![[Colored Card]]
|2022-10
|
|engrave
|700
|20
|
|
|Surface
|Brown card - got nice results (documentation to follow)
|-
![[Colored Card]]
|2022-10
|
|Cut
|350
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Brown card - got nice results (documentation to follow)
|-
![[Paper]]
|2024-06
|0.4mm
|cut
|50
|100
|
|
|
|Worked with speed 400, power 50 for small squares. But somehow didn't work for larger rounded shapes. Given values then worked for cutting shapes from (thick) colored paper.
|-
![[Paper]]
|2024-06
|0.4mm
|engrave
|700
|40
|
|
|
|Worked for engraving text into (thick) colored paper. Not very dark, though.
|-
![[PET]]
|2023-07
|0.75 mm
|cut
|60
|100
|
|
|Surface
|Hard to focus due to bend from the roll, lots of smoke! Leftover material from "Maker vs Virus"
|-
![[PET]] laminating foil (1x)
|2025-05
|0.08 mm
|cut
|225
|20
|15
|
|Surface
|too fast for nice quality, but power could not be lowered further...
|-
![[PET]] laminating foil (1x)
|2025-07
|0.08 mm
|cut
|180
|20
|15
|
|Surface
|matt side up!
|-
![[PET]] laminating foil (2x, laminated)
|2025-05
|0.16 mm
|cut
|200
|40
|30
|
|Surface
|measured thickness: 0.2 mm; if possible a slower setting should yield nicer edges
|-
![[Masking Tape]] (e.g. on wood)
|2024-02
|0.1 mm
|cut
|50
|25
|10
|
|Surface
|Speed 100/power 50 also cut through with ease, but seemed to "wiggle" more
|-
!Oak [[Material:Wood|wood]]
|2024-10
|
|mark (vector engrave, weak cut)
|200
|20
|
|
|surface
|gives clean lines to follow with a [[Saws|saw]]
|-
!Plywood 3mm Bubinga (ROBOTIME)
|2024-10
|3 mm
|cut
|26
|100
|
|
|surface
|kerf 0.1 mm
|-
!Plywood 3mm yellow Lime (ROBOTIME)
|2024-10
|3 mm
|cut
|26
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!Plywood 3mm yellow Lime (ROBOTIME)
|2024-10
|3 mm
|bleech
|500
|20
|
|
|surface
|do NOT use masking tape
|-
!Plywood 3mm yellow Lime (ROBOTIME)
|2024-10
|3 mm
|engraving
|200
|40
|
|
|surface
|DO use masking tape; <br> 2 passes
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass) extruded
|2024-11
|1.5 mm
|cut
|35
|100
|
|
|surface
|kerf:0.1 mm
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass) extruded
|2024-11
|1.5 mm
|cut
|45
|100
|
|
|surface
|kerf: 0.06 mm
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass) extruded
|2024-11
|6 mm
|cut
|6
|100
|
|
|surface
|visible difference between top and bottom edge; <br> at speed 4 and 8 cutting edges looked less clean
|-
!Leather, black
|2025-3
|2 mm
|cut
|40
|100
|
|
|
|
|-
!PE foam, black
|2025-4
|10 mm
|cut
|50
|100
|
|
| -2
|~ 30kg/m^3
|-
!EVA foam (Moosgummi)
|2025-4
|2
|cut
|200
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!Hardboard
|2024-10
|3.2 mm
|cut
|16
|100
|
|
| -1
|absurd levels of soot
|-
!Linden [[wood]]
|2025-4
|1
|cut
|300
|80
|
|
|surface
|mild ringing artefacts
|-
!Balsa [[wood]]
|2025-4
|1
|cut
|250
|80
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!Walnut [[wood]]
|2026-7
|
|engrave
|250
|50
|
|0.1 mm
|surface
|brown, perhaps 0.5 mm deep - S250/P100 looked good in a scaled down test, but turned out much too deep in the real design (> 3 mm line widths)
|-
!PETG
|2025-4
|0.75
|cut
|50
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!PETG
|2025-4
|0.5
|cut
|60
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass)
cast, satinised, green
|2025-4
|3 mm
|cut
|12
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!PMMA (acrylic glass)
cast, satinised, green
|2025-4
|
|engrave
|400
|40
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!PETG
|2025-4
|0.5
|cut
|20
|50
|
|
|surface
|for close lines
|-
!cotton fabric
|2025-8
|140 g/m/m
|cut
|400
|80
|
|
|surface
|
|-
!cotton fabric
|2025-8
|140 g/m/m
|hole
|
|15
|
|
|
|Interval: 2.5 Radiation time 0.05
|}

If we haven't tried a material yet, these Spaces with similar machines might have:
* looong list of [https://wiki.makeitlabs.com/resource-areas/laser-cutters/retired-lasers/laser-settings-80w MakeIt Labs' "Laser Settings 80W"] (for [https://wiki.makeitlabs.com/resource-areas/laser-cutters/retired-lasers this machine])
*[http://wiki.zurich.fablab.ch/HPC_LS3040 smaller but probably equivalent "HPC"/"Laserscript" model at Fablab Zurich] (also has a less detailed [https://zurich.fablab.ch/2012/09/laser-cutter-hpc/ blog post])
*[https://github.com/madlabuk/madfablab/wiki/laser-cutter still pretty similar model at MadFabLab]

==Epilog Zing (30 W)==
''Outdated - we don't have this machine anymore, but perhaps other Spaces can use our information :-)''

Click '''"Expand"''' on the right to see the full table!

{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|-
! scope="col" |Material
! scope="col" |Thickness
! scope="col" |Operation
! scope="col" |Power
! scope="col" |Speed
! scope="col" |Resolution (dpi)
! scope="col" |Frequency
! scope="col" |Focus
! scope="col" |Comments
|-
! scope="row" |[[Poplar Plywood]]
|4 mm
|cut
|80
|100
|500
|
|center (-2 mm)
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Poplar Plywood]]
|4 mm - '''any'''
|3D engrave
|100
|75
|250
|
|surface
|simple black & white design - works for [[QR Codes]]!
|-
! scope="row" |[[Poplar Plywood]]
|4 mm
|engrave
|100
|100
|250
|
|surface
|simple black & white design - nice brown color as result
|-
! scope="row" |[[Poplar Plywood]]
|9 mm
|cut
|100
|27
|250
|5000
|3mm
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Beech Plywood]]
|4 mm
|cut
|100
|60
|500
|
|center (-2 mm)
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Beech Plywood]]
|4 mm - '''any'''
|mark
|10
|100
|500
|
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Beech Plywood]]
|4 mm - '''any'''
|engrave 3D
|100
|100
|500
|
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[MDF]]
|3 mm
|cut
|100
|60
| 200
|2500
|center (-1.5 mm)
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Corrugated Fiberboard]]
|2 mm
|cut
| 25
|100
|
|
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |Silver anodised aluminium
|
|engrave
|50
|100
|500
|
| surface
|black & white design
|-
! scope="row" |[[XPS]] (extruded polystyrene)
|20 mm
|cut
|45
|100
|
|
| center (-10 mm)
| very wide kerf (~ 2 mm)!
|-
! scope="row" |[[Acrylic Glass]]
|3 mm
|cut
|100
|30
|500
|''5000 (default)''
|center (-1.5 mm)
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Acrylic Glass]]
|3 mm - ''any''
| mark
|20
|100
|500
|''5000 (default)''
|surface
|about 0.5 mm deep
|-
! scope="row" |[[Masking Tape|masking tape]] on metal
|''0.1 mm''
| engrave (let disappear)
|100
|100
|500
|
|surface
| experiment to prepare an [[Abrasive Blasting|abrasive blasting]] mask - not successful, was blasted away...should work well for painting though
|-
! scope="row" |thin [[cardbord]] (frozen pizza box)
|0.55 mm
|cut
|20
| 100
| 500
|''2500 (default)''
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |thin [[cardbord]] (frozen pizza box)
|0.55 mm
|mark
|8
|100
|500
|''2500 (default)''
|surface
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[Material:Cellulose Acetate|cellulose acetate]] (overhead slides)
|<1 mm
|cut
|6-7
| 100
|500
|''5000 (default)''
|surface
|Power 7 cuts completely, Power 6 makes cutout adhere to template, but is easy to remove manually. Keep the printer clean ;)
|-
! scope="row" |[[blockboard]] (surface = birch veneer?)
|18 mm - ''any''
|engrave 3D
|20
|100
|500
|''2500 (default)''
|surface
|visible, but still letting the grain show through - more powerful settings (e.g. 100/100) go noticeably deeper but only a bit darker
|-
! scope="row" |[[Vulcanized Fiber|vulcanized fiber]]
|0.8 mm
|cut
|100
|100
| 200
|''5000 (default)''
| center (-0.4 mm)
|lower power not tested yet
|-
! scope="row" |[[Vulcanized Fiber|vulcanized fiber]]
|1.5 mm
|cut
|100
|80
|200
|''5000 (default)''
|center (-0.75 mm)
|higher speed not tested yet
|}

[[Category:Laser Cutting]]

User:NitramLegov/QR Generator

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#REDIRECT [[MachineQR Factory]]

Memmert Drying Oven

2026-07-19T21:19:23Z

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#REDIRECT [[Drying Ovens]]

Konusschlüssel

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#REDIRECT [[Cone Wrenches]]

Cone Wrench

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#redirect[[Cone Wrenches]]

Cone Wrenches

2026-07-19T21:15:53Z

Lukas: Lukas moved page Bicycle Cone Wrenches to Cone Wrenches over a redirect without leaving a redirect: shortened - removed redundant "bicycle"

{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Cone Wrenches
|german= Konusschlüssel
|image= Bicycle Cone Wrench.jpg
|synonyms=cone spanners; DE: Konusschlüssel
|type=
|status=
|material='''only''' [[bicycle]] cone nuts
|used with=
|location= [[Location::Bike Lounge]]
|access=read this page
|similar=[[Open-End Wrenches|open-end wrenches]]
}}
A bicycle cone wrench is an ultra-thin, specialized open-ended wrench used to adjust the hub bearings (cones) on bicycle wheels. It is typically about 2 mm thick, allowing it to fit into the narrow gaps of a hub assembly to hold the cone nut in place while tightening or loosening the locknut.

'''Available Sizes:'''
* SCW-13: 13 mm
* SCW-14: 14 mm
* SCW-15: 15 mm
* SCW-16: 16 mm
* SCW-17: 17 mm
* SCW-18: 18 mm
* SCW-19: 19 mm
* SCW-20: 20 mm
* SCW-21: 21 mm
* SCW-22: 22 mm
* SCW-23: 23 mm
* SCW-24: 24 mm
* SCW-26: 26 mm
* SCW-28: 28 mm

'''Here is the breakdown of why they are unique and essential:'''

* Why so thin? Standard wrenches are about 7 mm thick. If you use a standard wrench on a hub cone, it is too wide and will bind with the locknut. Cone wrenches are specially designed to be slim enough (about 2 mm) to adjust the cone without touching the locknut.
* What they do: They adjust the "bearing preload". When servicing a wheel, you need to tighten the cones just enough to remove any wobble (play), while keeping the wheel spinning perfectly smooth.
* How they work: You use the cone wrench on the inner cone nut and a second wrench (or another cone wrench) on the outer locknut to secure the setting.
* '''Handle with care:''' Because they are so thin, they are meant only for low-torque adjustments. Using a cone wrench to loosen heavy, stuck nuts will easily bend or snap the tool.

'''Further explanations and links regarding the handling:'''

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97LMt87OAa4 YouTube tutorial]

[[C:Cycling]]

Cone Wrenches

2026-07-19T21:15:18Z

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Large Format Printer Introduction

2026-07-18T16:44:31Z

Lukas: Fixed tutor link

This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Introduction for::Large Format Printer]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

If you are ready for this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: [[Tutor::User:Björn|Björn]]

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the [[Large Format Printer|machine's wiki page]] and manual (German and English language manuals are linked on the machine's wiki page).

== Safety ==
[[PPE|Personal protection]]: No specific personal protection equipment needed

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Dangers !! Precautions
|-
| [[File:Danger - poisonous substances.svg|left|50px]]LCD Display
contains mercury
| In case the LCD Display is damaged: DO NOT touch. Contact a supervisor or one of the tutors.
|-
| [[File:Danger - sharp objects.svg|left|50px]]CUTTER KNIFE
''The printer has a built-in cutter knife to automatically cut roll paper after the print is finished.''
|DO NOT open the printer door whilst the printer is printing and for about 1 min after the print is finished.
Note: the cutting option can be disabled to prevent the print from falling onto the floor and to allow for manual cutting.
|-
|Paper Source set incorrectly
|CHECK if paper-setting is set correctly to either SHEET or ROLL-PAPER. If SHEET is selected but you're printing on ROLL paper, this WILL unload the entire paper roll onto the floor!
|-
|Paper Type
|DO NOT use paper that's only suitable for solvent-/alcohol-based inks (for example, most vinyl-, PVC-and transparent papers). Ink won't dry on those papers!
MAKE SURE that your paper is suitable for pigment type inks.
Using the wrong type of paper may cause damage to the printhead and the printer.
|-
|
|
|}

== Visual "How to print" guide ==
[https://wiki.comakingspace.de/File:Epson_Stylus_Pro_7800_Introduction.pdf Quick Reference PDF] with Screenshots of Affinity Photo and printer driver settings. This '''does not''' replace the mandatory introduction with a tutor!
== Suggested Reading ==
For the [[EPSON Stylus Pro 7800]]:

* The manual's paper handling pages are a '''must-read''', really: '''p56''' for roll paper and '''p64''' for cut sheets
* load roll paper: p58-61
* remove roll paper: p62
* load sheet paper: p65
* load small cut sheet paper: p66
* load posterboard or any media thicker than 0.5 mm: p67-70

== Demonstration ==
The tutor will show you these steps in detail:
* How to access the manual and especially the instructions for handling paper
* Structure and content of the [[Large Format Printer]] wiki page
* Explain paper types
** only use paper suitable for '''pigment inks'''
** '''never''' use paper for solvent-/alcohol-based inks (e.g. PVC); ink will not dry and can cause damage to the printer
** adjust drying time (may be necessary for certain media – read the paper manufacturer's information sheet for your paper)
** depending on paper type, the printer's built-in cutter may introduce paper dust inside the printer or blunt the cutter knife '''turn off the cutter function''' if you're using: fine art paper, vinyl, matte board or any other heavyweight paper
* Explain paper weight
** maximum paper weight so not to damage the printer and cutting knife (stay below 350 g/m2 to be on the safe side)
** do not print on cardboard, wood, etc; only use media suitable for pigment-ink inkjet printing
** suction level may need to be adjusted for heavy and lightweight papers
* Things that can damage the printer:
** NEVER manually move the printer head
** NEVER manually move the cutter knife
** NEVER pull the power plug whilst the printer is still turned on
** do not remove, change or replace inks yourself (contact a tutor or manager) – this can damage the ink cartridge seal, introduce air and cause nozzle damage
** always operate the printer via its interface
* Practical demonstration
** how to remove roll paper
** how to insert sheet paper
** how to insert roll paper
** use the correct paper setting ("sheet", "roll" or "roll + scissors")
* Practical demonstration and software workflow (with Affinity Photo) with roll paper:
** create a canvas size of 60 cm (full roll width) '''and''' the intended length (so not to waste paper)
** disable printer cutter function
** explain print dialogue options
*** paper media type and size
*** colour and quality settings
*** colour profile as suggested by paper manufacturer
** do a small test print in vertical format (= more space for final print in the next step)
** manually rewind paper
** position final print to a blank area on the paper (move horizontally)
** cut print manually with scissors (= less paper dust inside the printer)
* Clean up after usage
** cover printer again to protect it from getting dusty
{{Waiting List}}
[[Category:Introductions]]

Metabo TF 100 M

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Lukas: Lukas moved page Metabo TF 100 M to Wanted:Metabo TF 100 M: not yet property of the Space

#REDIRECT [[Wanted:Metabo TF 100 M]]

Wanted:Metabo TF 100 M

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Lukas: Lukas moved page Metabo TF 100 M to Wanted:Metabo TF 100 M: not yet property of the Space

==Metabo TF 100 M==
{{MachineInfoBox
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= Overview =
The '''Metabo TF 100 M''' is a compact spindle moulder (router table) designed for precision woodworking. It is intended for routing, profiling, grooving, chamfering, and edge finishing of solid wood and wood-based materials. The machine provides a stable work surface and can be equipped with a sliding table to improve the handling of larger workpieces.

= Intended Use =
The machine is intended for machining wood and wood-based materials.

Typical operations include:

* Edge profiling
* Grooving
* Rebating
* Chamfering
* Decorative routing
* Small-series woodworking

Suitable materials include:

* Solid wood
* MDF
* Plywood
* Particle board
* Other wood-based panels

= Features =

* Adjustable fence
* Height-adjustable spindle
* Sliding table for improved workpiece guidance | Manual: : https://www.metabo-service.com/manuals/1151186544_00_3805_Sx_Ax_de_fr_nl_da_%20Schiebeschlitten.pdf
* Dust extraction connection
* Adjustable guides
* Emergency stop switch
* Solid cast table construction

= Safety =
Always observe the following safety precautions:

* Wear safety glasses.
* Wear hearing protection.
* Use an appropriate dust extraction system.
* Ensure all guards are installed before operation.
* Only use approved cutters in good condition.
* Disconnect the machine from the power supply before changing tooling.
* Never exceed the permitted cutter diameter or spindle speed.
* Use push sticks or push blocks whenever appropriate.

=== Tool Diameter and Operating Speed ===
The appropriate spindle speed depends on the diameter and type of the cutting tool used. A reference table with the recommended operating speeds for different tool diameters is located on the rear side of the machine. Always select a spindle speed that matches the installed cutter and never exceed the maximum permissible speed specified by the tool manufacturer.

= Limitations =

* Intended exclusively for woodworking.
* Not suitable for machining metal or plastics unless specifically approved by the tooling manufacturer.
* Large workpieces should be supported using roller stands.
* Only use cutters that comply with the specified dimensions and speed ratings.
* The machine should always be operated with effective dust extraction.

= Known Issues & Possible Workarounds =

=== Dust extraction is insufficient ===
Ensure the extraction hose is properly connected and that the extraction system provides adequate airflow.

=== Tear-out on end grain ===
Use a backing board and sharp cutters to minimize tear-out.

=== Difficult handling of long workpieces ===
Use the sliding table together with roller supports.

=== Rough cutting results ===
Inspect the cutter for wear and replace or sharpen it if necessary.

= Accessories =
Common accessories include:

* Sliding table
* Mitre fence
* Featherboards
* Push sticks
* Push blocks
* Dust extraction adapter
* Roller stands
* Additional fence inserts
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User:Lukas/Material

2026-07-18T11:14:17Z

Lukas: Sanitär

''"private" Seite mit Notizen zu meiner persönlichen Materialsammlung - ich teile gerne, einfach fragen!''

== Holz ==
* Stämme: s. [[Project:Drying Timber]]
* live edge "Douglasie rustikal"
** Ursprung Deutschland (gekauft bei Bauhaus)
** ''war mal'' 2000{{x}}200-250{{x}}30 mm (jetzt ''viel'' kürzer)
** ziemlich verdreht
* 4 ganze (125x250 cm) Siebdruckplatten 15 mm
** 2025: noch 2 ganze + Reste übrig(?)
* Eukalyptus-Pappel-Sperrholz "Plytinum Plex" (Versandpackung HPC)
* 27 mm [[Dreischichtplatte]], 100{{x}}190 cm (Rest Dachboden)

== Metall ==
1 x Winkel 40x40x4 mm, Edelstahl (V2A) 1.4301, roh (unbearbeitet) - Länge: 2000mm

6 x Edelstahl Flachstahl 20x8 mm, V2A K240 geschliffen - Länge: 2250mm

== Netzteile ==
''(zuhause)''
* 4V/150mA
* 4.4V/400mA USB
* 4.5V/700mA
* 5V/350mA
* 5V/550mA
* 5V/850mA mini-USB
* 5V/1A mini-USB
* 5V/1A
* 5V/1A USB
* 6V/0.5A
* 12V/400mA
* 12V/800mA
* 12V/1A (2x)
* 12V/1.2A
* 16.8V/2A
* 19V/3.42A
* 19V/3.95A
* 19V/4.74A
* 24V/330mA IP44
* 24V/1.04A IP44

* +''3.6V/680mAh Akku''

== Sanitär ==
* ca. 7 m Comisa Mehrschichtverbundrohr 16x2 mm
** Innenrohr PE-RT Typ II, DIN 16833
** Aluminiumschicht stumpf verschweisst
** Aussenschicht PE-MD wärmestabilisiert

== Kleben ==

zuhause:
* Glaskleber - FoxFix UV-Klebstoff 8010 dünnflüssig (Glas/Glas, Glas/Metall)
* Schraubensicherung - Liqui Moly hochfest

== Elektronik ==
* [https://smile.amazon.de/gp/product/B06XT58ZW9/ rotary encoders "Cylewet KY-040"] (4 übrig)

User:Lukas/Sandbox

2026-07-17T18:52:22Z

Lukas:

Semantic gallery - redirects funktionieren nicht mehr??

https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Gallery_format

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* redirects= - Totalausfall, "image not found"
* link= - kein Effekt
* url= - kein Effekt

User:Lukas

2026-07-17T18:30:53Z

Lukas: /* "Private" Pages */

{{UserInfoBox
|image=Lukas at saw.jpg
|expertise=[[management]], [[woodworking]],<br>[[3DP|3D printing]], [[Laser Cutting|laser cutting]],<br>LEGO, education, [[construction]]
|email=lukas [ät] comaking.space
|thingiverse=LokusArts
|printables=LukasFreeze
|github=LukasFreeze
|telegram=@LukasFreeze
}}
Hi, I'm Lukas, one of the CoMakingSpace's founders and [[managers]]. You'll often find me in the Space during the [[Wednesday Making Hours]] :-)

I always knew I liked to build and assemble things, but never thought of myself as very creative until I built my first 3D printer and ''began'' to understand [[CAD]] programs. Many other techniques have gotten my attention since then and I believe that knowing '''how''' to work with a [[Materials|material]] automatically leads to tons of ideas '''what''' to do with it. Therefore, learning and teaching is the main advantage of community workshops like the CoMakingSpace in my eyes (closely followed by all the cool stuff you couldn't afford on your own).

Besides coming up with new ideas, I believe that knowing even just a few basic [[methods]] and tools enables everyone to [[repair]] and [[recycle]] their stuff more efficiently, reducing the amount of waste our modern society likes to generate.

== Projects ==
I especially like combining different materials, [[upcycling]] "waste" and incorporating natural materials into my [[projects]]. A continuous effort of mine is [[Creating Wiki Content|creating content]] and [[:Category:Wiki|structure for this wiki]] to equip other Makers (especially those around Heidelberg) with a good starting point for their own projects, and contributing to [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues solutions in our Space's "issue tracker"].


<br clear=all>
Future projects will likely revolve around constructing the CoMakingSpace and increasing its selection of [[jigs]] and [[Self-Made Tools|self-made tools]] - squeezing in some personal projects now and then:

=== Ongoing ===
<gallery mode=packed-hover heights=150 caption="([[Project:Navigation Galleries|navigation gallery]] - click to see project pages)">
File:project-default.png|link=[[Project:Brombeerpflücker]]|Brombeerpflücker
File:project-default.png|link=[[Project:Longtail Bike Towbar]]|longtail bike towbar
File:project-default.png|link=[[Project:3D Printed Injection Molds]]|3D printed (FDM) injection molds
File:project-default.png|link=[[Project:Türverkleinerung]]|''Verkleinerung einer Massivholztür''
File:carpenter's mallet - Lukas.JPG|link=[[Project:Mallets]]|self-made mallets
File:drying timber variety.JPG|link=[[Project:Drying Timber]]|drying timber
File:project gallery.png|link=[[Project:Navigation Galleries]]|galleries for visual wiki navigation
File:Skibogen v1.2.jpg|link=[[Project:Skibogen]]|''Takedown-Recurvebogen aus alten Ski''
File:CoMS Model 2020-5.png|link=[[Project:CoMS Model]]|3D model of our rooms
File:Disc sander test.JPG|link=[[Project:Disc Sander]]|lathe-powered disc sander
File:Spartan knife holder 00.jpg|link=[[Project:Spartan Holders]]|Spartan hoplite knife & pencil holders
</gallery>

=== Done ===
And here are some of my projects that are (probably) finished:

<gallery mode=packed-hover heights=150 caption="([[Project:Navigation Galleries|navigation gallery]] - click to see project pages)">
File:Flaschenschneider 1st try.jpg|link=[[Project:Flaschenschneider]]|''Flaschenschneider''
File:Flaschenlampe fast fertig.jpg|link=[[Project:Flaschenlampe]]|''Lampe aus zerschnittenen Weinflaschen''
File:Würfelturm used.jpg|link=[[Project:Würfelturm]]|''Würfelturm aus solidem Holz''
File:activity sloth.jpg|link=[[Project:Activity Board]]|activity board
File:Lernturm in Aktion.jpg|link=[[Project:Lernturm]]|''Lerntürme für Kinder (IKEA-Hack)''
File:festival radio battery check.jpg|link=[[Project:Festival Radio]]|turning an old radio into a versatile mobile media player
File:Kreidekreisel.jpg|link=[[Project:Kreidekreisel]]|''Kreidekreisel-"Malmaschine"''
File:Schalltür0.JPG|link=[[Project:Schallschutztüren]]|''Schallschutztüren zur Werkstatt''
File:captive rings 16.jpg|link=[[Project:Captive Ring Turning]]|learning how to turn captive rings on the [[Wood Lathe|wood lathe]]
File:metal rose 00.jpg|link=[[Project:Metal Rose]]|metal rose, completely by hand
File:TBB done.jpg|link=[[Project:Typewriter Bicycle Bell]]|bicycle bell from an old typewriter
File:jar jar shelf 7.JPG|link=[[Project:Jar Jar Shelf]]|shelf for "Odenwald" jars
File:laptop wall mount.jpg|link=[[Project:Laptop Wall Mount]]|laser cut laptop wall mount
File:VHS couch table legs finished.JPG|link=[[Project:VHS Couch Table]]|couch table legs out of old VHS cassettes
File:football scoreboard team alignment.JPG|link=[[Project:Giant Football Scoreboard]]|my brother's giant football scoreboard
File:resized wardrobe drawers 00.jpg|link=[[Project:Resized Wardrobe Drawers]]|resized wardrobe drawers
File:wired 'battery' pack.JPG|link=[[Project:Semi-Cordless Drill]]|"Semi-Cordless Drill" (replacing a cordless drill's old NiCd battery pack with an on-demand power supply)
File:Bierkastentisch cover.jpg|link=[[Project:Bierkastentisch]]|''Bierkastentisch fürs Camping''
File:lumberjack cake stand 00.jpg|link=[[Project:Lumberjack Cake Stand]]|"Lumberjack Championship" inspired wedding cake stand
File:birch tealights 10.JPG|link=[[Project:Tree Trunk Tealights]]|tealight holders out of birch logs
File:wax wrap Vader.JPG|link=[[Project:Beeswax Wrap]]|beeswax wrap to replace cling foil ''(Frischhaltefolie)'' in the kitchen
File:aq-edge working prototype.JPG|link=[[Project:Aquarium Edge Illumination]]|accurately lighting an aquarium for behavioral recordings
File:file handles cover.JPG|link=[[Project:File Handles]]|self-made file handles
File:Schwenkgrill 16.JPG|link=[[Project:Schwenkgrill]]|''klappbarer Schwenkgrill''
File:TAC 00.JPG|link=[[Project:TAC]]|"TAC" boardgame
File:fishcage0.JPG|link=[[Project:Fish Cages]]|floating fish rearing cages
File:Circular saw guide build 5.JPG|link=[[Project:Circular Saw Guide]]|circular saw guide without measuring
File:Roubo workbench 1-24.JPG|link=[[Project:Roubo Workbench]]|"Roubo" style woodworking bench for our [[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]
File:sketching lockers.PNG|link=[[Project:Lockers]]|lockers for the Space
File:coming soon.svg|link=[[Project:3D Printed Boardgames]]|various 3D printed boardgames
</gallery>

=== Planned ===
* tons of [[Toys & Games|toys & games]] - often, but not always for the kids
* various other home & garden improvements
* retry [[Project:Schneckchen]] with laser cutting
* "Maker's mark" to brand or emboss my finished pieces
* experiments under the [[Precious Plastic]] umbrella
* [[welding]] more campfire and barbecue equipment
* [https://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Froe-a-Pocket-Friendly-Wood-Splitting-Tool/ froe] and three-way wedge for splitting wood
* marking knife, [https://ibuildit.ca/projects/knife-sharpener/ knife sharpener], parting tool & more out of old circular saw blades
* puzzle games like the [https://www.instructables.com/id/NUT-T-Coin-Trap/ "Nut-T Coin Trap"] that could be adjusted for laser cutting
* ...and ''too'' many more...

=== Other "Makes" ===
Here I'll collect some pictures where I didn't write a whole [[Projects|project page]] (yet?), e.g. if it was just my take on someone else's project or it's simple enough to be understood from one photo.
However, if you have any questions I'm always happy to help and could document more!

<gallery heights=100>
File:GutSTEIN + wax.jpg|laser engraved stone "gift card"
File:leftover stool.jpg|a simple stool cut from leftover IKEA pieces from [[Project:Lernturm]]
File:Kohlerost.jpg|charcoal grate [[welded]] from [[rebar]]
File:Kletter-Schlüsselbrett.jpg|key holder for climbing enthusiasts (inspired by [https://www.fujfuj.com/ fujfuj.com])
File:corner guard.jpg|corner guards (simple child's head savers that indestructively clamp on any shelf corner)
File:composting toilet from pallets.JPG|composting toilet built almost entirely from pallet wood and other [[recycled]] materials
File:Laser-Tigerente 5.jpg|laser engraved & waxed [[Tigerente]]
File:wood photo stand.png|simple but decorative holder for a [[Laser Engraving Photos|wooden photo]] out of leftovers from [[Project:TAC|my "TAC" boardgame]]
File:Nudelholz.jpeg|pasta roller for [[Patrick]]
File:Stehschreibtisch.JPG|standing desk upgrade to ''any'' desk (as long as you're tall or the screen is small enough)
File:Besteck-Uhr.jpg|clock from forks and spoons
File:schräge DVD-Regale.jpg|angled DVD shelves to display titles better while avoiding heavy stacks
File:Erdbeersäule2019.JPG|vertical strawberry farm
File:eukalyptus saw handle rough shape.JPG|saw handle out of leftovers from my [[Project:TAC|"TAC" boardgame]] - the naked blade cost me just a few cents
File:countersink wood drill bit holder.jpg|simple pouch to store & transport countersink [[Wood Drill Bits|wood drill bits]]
File:Bierbankrettung Loch zu.JPG|repair: got a "beer table" with a hole in it for next to 0 €, then plugged it with a custom cut piece of fir and sanded it flush after the [[Wood Glue|wood glue]] was dry
File:Birgitts bible covers.JPG|decorative bible covers I helped Birgitt make: [[Laser Cutting|laser engraved]] patterns and "holy" water/soil under [[Acrylic Glass|acrylic glass]]
</gallery>

== "Private" Pages ==
Feel free to read on if you feel like it, but these probably won't be interesting to you - more like notes to myself ;-)

* [[User:Lukas/Bench|''my workbench'']]
* [[User:Lukas/Werkzeug|''some of my tools'']]
* [[User:Lukas/Material|''materials I've kept for future projects'']]
* [[User:Lukas/Sandbox|''sandbox for experimental wiki stuff]]


[[Lends Tool::Chainsaw| ]]
[[Lends Tool::User:Lukas/Werkzeug#Fräser| ]]
[[Lends Tool::User:Lukas/Werkzeug#Schwingschleifer| ]]
[[Lends Tool::User:Lukas/Werkzeug#Winkelschleifer| ]]
[[Lends Tool::User:Lukas/Impact_Drill| ]]
[[Lends Tool::User:Lukas/Pyrography Burner| ]]

Talk:Bottom Bracket Tools

2026-07-17T07:34:35Z

Lukas: /* better image */ new section

== better image ==

Let's take a photo for the InfoBox that shows both types (with and without handle) :-)
Does not need to show all available sizes, they might evolve anyway - [[User:Lukas|Lukas]] ([[User talk:Lukas|talk]]) 09:34, 17 July 2026 (CEST)

Bottom Bracket Tools

2026-07-17T07:33:09Z

Lukas: weaved in content from "Bottom Bracket Tool"

{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Bottom Bracket Tools
|german= Fahrrad-Innenlagerwerkzeuge
|image= BicycleBottomBracketTools.jpg
|synonyms=DE: Fahrrad-Innenlagerwerkzeuge, Tretlagerwerkzeuge, Tretlagerschlüssel, Lagerschalenwerkzeuge
|type=[[repair]] (assembly/disassembly) tool
|status=
|material=[[bicycles]]
|used with=[[Socket Wrench|socket wrenches]], [[Crank Puller|crank puller]]
|location= [[Location::Bike Lounge]]
|access=
|manual=
|similar=
}}
A bicycle's bottom bracket ''(Tretlager)'' can be removed, installed or serviced by (un)screwing its cups ''(Lagerschalen)'' with specialized tools depending on its brand/type.

Bottom bracket tools may come with a handle or are used in combination with a suitable [[Socket Wrench|socket wrench]].

You will need to remove the cranks with a [[Crank Puller|crank puller]] before you can access the bottom bracket!

[[File:BicycleBottomBracketTools.jpg|thumb|left|200 px|left to right: 1-2-3]]
Below is a description of the three bottom bracket tools shown in this image, organized from left to right:

* left: '''FAG Bottom Bracket Tool'''
** Silver, wide flanged funnel shape
** Function: Used for the installation and removal of older FAG, Thun, Campagnolo, and SKF cartridge bottom brackets that utilize '''plastic or nylon cups'''
** Technical Details: Features a specific multi-notched pattern that interlocks precisely with the external teeth of FAG-style non-drive and drive-side cups. It is typically operated using a 28 mm wrench on its rear hex flats.

* center: '''Shimano & ISIS Drive Splined Bottom Bracket Tool (Black)'''
** Black finish, 20-tooth splined socket
** Function: Designed to install and remove traditional 20-tooth internal splined cartridge bottom brackets, including standard Shimano, ISIS Drive, Truvativ, and Race Face systems.
** Technical Details: Features a durable black oxide finish and a 20-tooth configuration that slides into the splines of the bottom bracket cup. The rear end is machined with a heavy-duty hexagonal drive, allowing operation with a wrench.

* right: '''Shimano & ISIS Drive Splined Bottom Bracket Tool (Chrome)'''
** chrome finish, 20-tooth splined socket
** Function: Serves the exact same primary function as the black tool, acting as a workshop socket for 20-tooth splined Shimano and ISIS Drive cartridge bottom bracket cups.
** Technical Details: Features a polished chrome finish for enhanced corrosion resistance and easy cleaning in workshop environments. It is identical in its interface mechanics to the black 20-tooth tool, providing the exact same universal internal footprint but configured with a different external hex base style.

[[File:Bottom Bracket Tool.jpg|thumb|left|200 px|HCW-4 and HCW-5 bottom bracket tools]]

We also have these sizes:
* HCW-4
* HCW-5

[[Category:Cycling]]

Bottom Bracket Tool

2026-07-17T07:03:57Z

Lukas: merging with "Bottom Bracket Tools"

#redirect[[Bottom Bracket Tools]]

Bottom Bracket Tools

2026-07-17T07:03:05Z

Lukas: Lukas moved page Bicycle Bottom Bracket Tools to Bottom Bracket Tools without leaving a redirect: shortened (removed redundant "bicycle")

{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Bottom Bracket Tools
|german= Fahrrad-Innenlagerwerkzeuge
|image= BicycleBottomBracketTools.jpg
|synonyms=DE: Fahrrad-Innenlagerwerkzeuge, Tretlagerwerkzeuge, Tretlagerschlüssel, Lagerschalenwerkzeuge
|type=[[repair]] (assembly/disassembly) tool
|status=
|material=[[bicycles]]
|used with=[[Socket Wrench|socket wrenches]], [[Crank Puller|crank puller]]
|location= [[Location::Bike Lounge]]
|access=
|manual=
|similar=
}}
A bicycle's bottom bracket ''(Tretlager)'' can be removed by unscrewing its cups ''(Lagerschalen)'' with specialized tools depending on its brand/type.

Bottom bracket tools may come with a handle or are used in combination with a suitable [[Socket Wrench|socket wrench]].

You will need to remove the cranks with a [[Crank Puller|crank puller]] before you can access the bottom bracket!

[[File:BicycleBottomBracketTools.jpg|thumb|left|200 px|left to right: 1-2-3]]
Below is a description of the three bottom bracket tools shown in this image, organized from left to right:

* left: '''FAG Bottom Bracket Tool'''
** Silver, wide flanged funnel shape
** Function: Used for the installation and removal of older FAG, Thun, Campagnolo, and SKF cartridge bottom brackets that utilize '''plastic or nylon cups'''
** Technical Details: Features a specific multi-notched pattern that interlocks precisely with the external teeth of FAG-style non-drive and drive-side cups. It is typically operated using a 28 mm wrench on its rear hex flats.

* center: '''Shimano & ISIS Drive Splined Bottom Bracket Tool (Black)'''
** Black finish, 20-tooth splined socket
** Function: Designed to install and remove traditional 20-tooth internal splined cartridge bottom brackets, including standard Shimano, ISIS Drive, Truvativ, and Race Face systems.
** Technical Details: Features a durable black oxide finish and a 20-tooth configuration that slides into the splines of the bottom bracket cup. The rear end is machined with a heavy-duty hexagonal drive, allowing operation with a wrench.

* right: '''Shimano & ISIS Drive Splined Bottom Bracket Tool (Chrome)'''
** chrome finish, 20-tooth splined socket
** Function: Serves the exact same primary function as the black tool, acting as a workshop socket for 20-tooth splined Shimano and ISIS Drive cartridge bottom bracket cups.
** Technical Details: Features a polished chrome finish for enhanced corrosion resistance and easy cleaning in workshop environments. It is identical in its interface mechanics to the black 20-tooth tool, providing the exact same universal internal footprint but configured with a different external hex base style.

[[Category:Cycling]]

Bottom Bracket Tools

2026-07-17T07:02:05Z

Lukas: preparing to move/merge; linked crank puller

{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Bottom Bracket Tools
|german= Fahrrad-Innenlagerwerkzeuge
|image= BicycleBottomBracketTools.jpg
|synonyms=DE: Fahrrad-Innenlagerwerkzeuge, Tretlagerwerkzeuge, Tretlagerschlüssel, Lagerschalenwerkzeuge
|type=[[repair]] (assembly/disassembly) tool
|status=
|material=[[bicycles]]
|used with=[[Socket Wrench|socket wrenches]], [[Crank Puller|crank puller]]
|location= [[Location::Bike Lounge]]
|access=
|manual=
|similar=
}}
A bicycle's bottom bracket ''(Tretlager)'' can be removed by unscrewing its cups ''(Lagerschalen)'' with specialized tools depending on its brand/type.

Bottom bracket tools may come with a handle or are used in combination with a suitable [[Socket Wrench|socket wrench]].

You will need to remove the cranks with a [[Crank Puller|crank puller]] before you can access the bottom bracket!

[[File:BicycleBottomBracketTools.jpg|thumb|left|200 px|left to right: 1-2-3]]
Below is a description of the three bottom bracket tools shown in this image, organized from left to right:

* left: '''FAG Bottom Bracket Tool'''
** Silver, wide flanged funnel shape
** Function: Used for the installation and removal of older FAG, Thun, Campagnolo, and SKF cartridge bottom brackets that utilize '''plastic or nylon cups'''
** Technical Details: Features a specific multi-notched pattern that interlocks precisely with the external teeth of FAG-style non-drive and drive-side cups. It is typically operated using a 28 mm wrench on its rear hex flats.

* center: '''Shimano & ISIS Drive Splined Bottom Bracket Tool (Black)'''
** Black finish, 20-tooth splined socket
** Function: Designed to install and remove traditional 20-tooth internal splined cartridge bottom brackets, including standard Shimano, ISIS Drive, Truvativ, and Race Face systems.
** Technical Details: Features a durable black oxide finish and a 20-tooth configuration that slides into the splines of the bottom bracket cup. The rear end is machined with a heavy-duty hexagonal drive, allowing operation with a wrench.

* right: '''Shimano & ISIS Drive Splined Bottom Bracket Tool (Chrome)'''
** chrome finish, 20-tooth splined socket
** Function: Serves the exact same primary function as the black tool, acting as a workshop socket for 20-tooth splined Shimano and ISIS Drive cartridge bottom bracket cups.
** Technical Details: Features a polished chrome finish for enhanced corrosion resistance and easy cleaning in workshop environments. It is identical in its interface mechanics to the black 20-tooth tool, providing the exact same universal internal footprint but configured with a different external hex base style.

[[Category:Cycling]]

Cassette Puller

2026-07-16T17:16:09Z

Lukas: Redirected page to Cassette & Sprocket Removal Tools

#redirect[[Cassette & Sprocket Removal Tools]]

Chain Riveter

2026-07-16T17:08:51Z

Lukas: Redirected page to Chain Rivet Tools / Chain Breakers

#redirect[[Chain Rivet Tools / Chain Breakers]]

Wire Rope Pullers & Wire Rope Shears

2026-07-16T17:05:43Z

Lukas: renamed in infobox

{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Wire Rope Pullers & Cutters
|german= Kabelzieher und Kabelschneider
|image= Cablecutter.jpg
|synonyms="cable pullers"/"cable cutters"; DE:Kabelzieher und Kabelschneider
|type=
|status=
|material=
|used with=
|location= [[Location::Bike Lounge]]
|access=
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|tutors=
|manual=
|similar=
}}

<h1 style="color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0; padding-bottom: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; margin-top: 0;">Eldi Cable Pullers & Cable Cutters</h1>

<p style="font-size: 1.1em; color: #4a5568; font-family: sans-serif;">This entry covers professional workshop pliers designed by <strong>Eldi</strong> for tensioning, cutting, and securing bicycle brake and derailleur cables (Bowden cables).</p>


<div style="margin-bottom: 24px; padding: 16px; background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #3182ce; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); font-family: sans-serif;">
<h3 style="margin-top: 0; color: #2b6cb0; font-size: 1.17em;">1. Fourth-Hand Cable Stretcher / Puller (Green & Red Straight Handles)</h3>
<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;">
<li style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><strong>Tool Type:</strong> Inner Cable Tensioner / "Fourth Hand" Tool.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><strong>Function:</strong> Used to grip and pull inner stainless steel cables taut with high leverage while keeping one hand free to tighten the anchor bolt on the brake caliper or derailleur.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><strong>Key Feature:</strong> Equipped with a spring-loaded locking ratchet/lever that holds the cable tension automatically, ensuring precise brake and shifting setup.</li>
</ul>
</div>


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<h3 style="margin-top: 0; color: #4a5568; font-size: 1.17em;">2. Heavy-Duty Wire & Cable Cutters (Red Shaped Handles)</h3>
<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;">
<li style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><strong>Tool Type:</strong> Bicycle-Specific Cable & Housing Cutter.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><strong>Design Feature:</strong> Features curved, overlapping shearing blades (shear-cut style) rather than standard diagonal cutting jaws.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><strong>Function:</strong> Delivers clean, square cuts on tough outer spiral-wound brake housing and linear-strand shifter housing without crushing or fraying the inner steel wires.</li>
</ul>
</div>


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<h3 style="margin-top: 0; color: #dd6b20; font-size: 1.17em;">Workshop Practice Tips</h3>
<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #744210;">
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px;"><strong>Blade Maintenance:</strong> Never use bicycle cable cutters to cut hardened steel spokes or master link pins, as this will instantly chip or dull the specialized shearing blades.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0;"><strong>Housing Prep:</strong> Always use a pick or awl to open up the inner plastic liner of the cable housing after cutting to ensure frictionless cable movement.</li>
</ul>
</div>

Wire Rope Pullers

2026-07-16T17:03:51Z

Lukas: Redirected page to Wire Rope Pullers & Wire Rope Shears

#redirect[[Wire Rope Pullers & Wire Rope Shears]]

Wire Rope Shears

2026-07-16T17:03:13Z

Lukas: Redirected page to Wire Rope Pullers & Wire Rope Shears

#redirect[[Wire Rope Pullers & Wire Rope Shears]]

Wire Rope Pullers & Wire Rope Shears

2026-07-16T17:01:30Z

Lukas: Lukas moved page Cable Pullers & Cable Cutters to Wire Rope Pullers & Wire Rope Shears without leaving a redirect: "cable" can be confused with electrics - new terms as used by Knipex US

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<h1 style="color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0; padding-bottom: 8px; font-family: sans-serif; margin-top: 0;">Wiki Entry: Eldi Cable Pullers & Cable Cutters</h1>

<p style="font-size: 1.1em; color: #4a5568; font-family: sans-serif;">This entry covers professional workshop pliers designed by <strong>Eldi</strong> for tensioning, cutting, and securing bicycle brake and derailleur cables (Bowden cables).</p>


<div style="margin-bottom: 24px; padding: 16px; background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #3182ce; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); font-family: sans-serif;">
<h3 style="margin-top: 0; color: #2b6cb0; font-size: 1.17em;">1. Fourth-Hand Cable Stretcher / Puller (Green & Red Straight Handles)</h3>
<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;">
<li style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><strong>Tool Type:</strong> Inner Cable Tensioner / "Fourth Hand" Tool.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><strong>Function:</strong> Used to grip and pull inner stainless steel cables taut with high leverage while keeping one hand free to tighten the anchor bolt on the brake caliper or derailleur.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><strong>Key Feature:</strong> Equipped with a spring-loaded locking ratchet/lever that holds the cable tension automatically, ensuring precise brake and shifting setup.</li>
</ul>
</div>


<div style="margin-bottom: 32px; padding: 16px; background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #4a5568; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); font-family: sans-serif;">
<h3 style="margin-top: 0; color: #4a5568; font-size: 1.17em;">2. Heavy-Duty Wire & Cable Cutters (Red Shaped Handles)</h3>
<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;">
<li style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><strong>Tool Type:</strong> Bicycle-Specific Cable & Housing Cutter.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><strong>Design Feature:</strong> Features curved, overlapping shearing blades (shear-cut style) rather than standard diagonal cutting jaws.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><strong>Function:</strong> Delivers clean, square cuts on tough outer spiral-wound brake housing and linear-strand shifter housing without crushing or fraying the inner steel wires.</li>
</ul>
</div>


<div style="background: #fffaf0; border: 1px solid #feebc8; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="margin-top: 0; color: #dd6b20; font-size: 1.17em;">Workshop Practice Tips</h3>
<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #744210;">
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px;"><strong>Blade Maintenance:</strong> Never use bicycle cable cutters to cut hardened steel spokes or master link pins, as this will instantly chip or dull the specialized shearing blades.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0;"><strong>Housing Prep:</strong> Always use a pick or awl to open up the inner plastic liner of the cable housing after cutting to ensure frictionless cable movement.</li>
</ul>
</div>

Bicycle Tool Box

2026-07-16T16:59:49Z

Lukas:

{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Bicycle Tool Box
|german=Fahrradwerkzeug-Kiste
|image=Bicycle Tools Woodcase.png
|synonyms=bike tool box; DE: Fahrradwerkzeug-Kiste
|material=[[bicycle]]
|location=[[Location::Bike Lounge]]}}

There is a woodcase for bike tools in the [[Bike Lounge]] with the following content.

'''Please [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/450 help creating missing pages] so we can consider getting additional tools!'''

Tools:
* [[Crank Puller|crank puller]] (Kurbelzieher) for Octalink/ISIS
* [[Chain Wear Gauge|chain wear gauge]] (Kettenverschleißlehre)
* [[Chain Whip|chain whip]] (Kettenpeitsche)
* [[Chamber Keys|chamber keys]] (Patronenlagerschlüssel)
** SRAM DUB
** SHIMANO
* 40 mm Knipex [[Wrench Pliers|wrench pliers]] (Zangenschlüssel)
* 2x [[Spoke Keys|spoke keys/wrenches]] (Speichenschlüssel/Nippelspanner)
* [[Chain Riveter|chain riveter]] (Kettennieter)
* [[Cassette Puller|cassette puller]] SHIMANO (Kassettenabzieher)
* [[Wire Rope Shears|wire rope shears]] (Drahtseilschneider)
* [[Valve Core Tool|valve core tool]] (Ventilschlüssel)
* [[Tire Pump|tire pump]]
* [[Valve Adapters|valve adapters]]

Leftover materials (may not always be available):
* [[Tire Repair Kit|tire repair kit]] (Flickzeug)
* [[valve cores]]
* copper [[Anti-Seize Paste|anti-seize paste]] (Kupferpaste)

[[Category:Cycling]]
[[Category:Repair]]

Konusschlüssel

2026-07-16T16:54:12Z

Lukas: Redirected page to Bicycle Cone Wrenches

#REDIRECT [[Bicycle Cone Wrenches]]

Cone Wrenches

2026-07-16T16:53:23Z

Lukas: Lukas moved page Bicycle Cone Wrench to Bicycle Cone Wrenches

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A bicycle cone wrench is an ultra-thin, specialized open-ended wrench used to adjust the hub bearings (cones) on bicycle wheels. It is typically about 2 mm thick, allowing it to fit into the narrow gaps of a hub assembly to hold the cone nut in place while tightening or loosening the locknut.

'''Available Sizes:'''
* SCW-13: 13 mm
* SCW-14: 14 mm
* SCW-15: 15 mm
* SCW-16: 16 mm
* SCW-17: 17 mm
* SCW-18: 18 mm
* SCW-19: 19 mm
* SCW-20: 20 mm
* SCW-21: 21 mm
* SCW-22: 22 mm
* SCW-23: 23 mm
* SCW-24: 24 mm
* SCW-26: 26 mm
* SCW-28: 28 mm

'''Here is the breakdown of why they are unique and essential:'''

* Why so thin? Standard wrenches are about 2 mm thick. If you use a standard wrench on a hub cone, it is too wide and will bind with the locknut. Cone wrenches are specially designed to be slim enough to adjust the cone without touching the locknut.
* What they do: They adjust the "bearing preload". When servicing a wheel, you need to tighten the cones just enough to remove any wobble (play), while keeping the wheel spinning perfectly smooth.
* How they work: You use the cone wrench on the inner cone nut and a second wrench (or another cone wrench) on the outer locknut to secure the setting.
* '''Handle with care:''' Because they are so thin, they are meant only for low-torque adjustments. Using a cone wrench to loosen heavy, stuck nuts will easily bend or snap the tool.

'''Further explanations and links regarding the handling:'''

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97LMt87OAa4 YouTube tutorial]

[[C:Cycling]]

Cone Wrenches

2026-07-16T16:46:07Z

Lukas: category, fixed thickness statement

Bottom Bracket Tools

2026-07-16T16:05:46Z

Lukas: synonyms, links/simplification

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A bicycle's bottom bracket ''(Tretlager)'' can be removed by unscrewing its cups ''(Lagerschalen)'' with specialized tools depending on its brand/type.

Bottom bracket tools may come with a handle or are used in combination with a suitable [[Socket Wrench|socket wrench]].

[[File:BicycleBottomBracketTools.jpg|thumb|left|200 px|left to right: 1-2-3]]
Below is a description of the three bottom bracket tools shown in the image, organized from left to right:

* left: '''FAG Bottom Bracket Tool'''
** Silver, wide flanged funnel shape
** Function: Used for the installation and removal of older FAG, Thun, Campagnolo, and SKF cartridge bottom brackets that utilize '''plastic or nylon cups'''
** Technical Details: Features a specific multi-notched pattern that interlocks precisely with the external teeth of FAG-style non-drive and drive-side cups. It is typically operated using a 28 mm wrench on its rear hex flats.

* center: '''Shimano & ISIS Drive Splined Bottom Bracket Tool (Black)'''
** Black finish, 20-tooth splined socket
** Function: Designed to install and remove traditional 20-tooth internal splined cartridge bottom brackets, including standard Shimano, ISIS Drive, Truvativ, and Race Face systems.
** Technical Details: Features a durable black oxide finish and a 20-tooth configuration that slides into the splines of the bottom bracket cup. The rear end is machined with a heavy-duty hexagonal drive, allowing operation with a wrench.

* right: '''Shimano & ISIS Drive Splined Bottom Bracket Tool (Chrome)'''
** chrome finish, 20-tooth splined socket
** Function: Serves the exact same primary function as the black tool, acting as a workshop socket for 20-tooth splined Shimano and ISIS Drive cartridge bottom bracket cups.
** Technical Details: Features a polished chrome finish for enhanced corrosion resistance and easy cleaning in workshop environments. It is identical in its interface mechanics to the black 20-tooth tool, providing the exact same universal internal footprint but configured with a different external hex base style.

[[Category:Cycling]]

Bottom Bracket Tools

2026-07-16T15:52:55Z

Lukas: formatting: example for AI cleanup...

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A bicycle's bottom bracket ''(Tretlager)'' can be removed by unscrewing its cups ''(Lagerschalen)'' with specialized tools depending on its brand/type.

[[File:BicycleBottomBracketTools.jpg|thumb|left|100 px|left to right: 1-2-3]]
Below is a description of the three bottom bracket tools shown in the image, organized from left to right:

* left: '''FAG Bottom Bracket Tool'''
** Silver, wide flanged funnel shape
** Function: Used for the installation and removal of older FAG, Thun, Campagnolo, and SKF cartridge bottom brackets that utilize plastic or nylon cups.
** Technical Details: Features a specific multi-notched pattern that interlocks precisely with the external teeth of FAG-style non-drive and drive-side cups. It is typically operated using a 28 mm open-end wrench or box wrench on its rear hex flats.

* center: '''Shimano & ISIS Drive Splined Bottom Bracket Tool (Black)'''
** Black finish, 20-tooth splined socket
** Function:</strong> Designed to install and remove traditional 20-tooth internal splined cartridge bottom brackets, including standard Shimano, ISIS Drive, Truvativ, and Race Face systems.
** Technical Details: Features a durable black oxide finish and a 20-tooth configuration that slides into the splines of the bottom bracket cup. The rear end is machined with a heavy-duty hexagonal drive, allowing operation via a crescent wrench, socket, or an adjustable spanner.

* right: '''Shimano & ISIS Drive Splined Bottom Bracket Tool (Chrome)'''
** chrome finish, 20-tooth splined socket
** Function: Serves the exact same primary function as the black tool, acting as a workshop socket for 20-tooth splined Shimano and ISIS Drive cartridge bottom bracket cups.
** Technical Details: Features a polished chrome finish for enhanced corrosion resistance and easy cleaning in workshop environments. It is identical in its interface mechanics to the black 20-tooth tool, providing the exact same universal internal footprint but configured with a different external hex base style.

[[Category:Cycling]]

Bicycle Tool Box

2026-07-16T15:31:53Z

Lukas: I guess we should document the tire repair kit as well

{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Bicycle Tool Box
|german=Fahrradwerkzeug-Kiste
|image=Bicycle Tools Woodcase.png
|synonyms=bike tool box; DE: Fahrradwerkzeug-Kiste
|material=[[bicycle]]
|location=[[Location::Bike Lounge]]}}

There is a woodcase for bike tools in the [[Bike Lounge]] with the following content.

'''Please [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/450 help creating missing pages] so we can consider getting additional tools!'''

Tools:
* [[Crank Puller|crank puller]] (Kurbelzieher) for Octalink/ISIS
* [[Chain Wear Gauge|chain wear gauge]] (Kettenverschleißlehre)
* [[Chain Whip|chain whip]] (Kettenpeitsche)
* [[Chamber Keys|chamber keys]] (Patronenlagerschlüssel)
** SRAM DUB
** SHIMANO
* 40 mm Knipex [[Wrench Pliers|wrench pliers]] (Zangenschlüssel)
* 2x [[Spoke Keys|spoke keys/wrenches]] (Speichenschlüssel/Nippelspanner)
* [[Chain Riveter|chain riveter]] (Kettennieter)
* [[Cassette Puller|cassette puller]] SHIMANO (Kassettenabzieher)
* [[Wire Cutters|wire cutter]] (Drahtseilschneider)
* [[Valve Core Tool|valve core tool]] (Ventilschlüssel)
* [[Tire Pump|tire pump]]
* [[Valve Adapters|valve adapters]]

Leftover materials (may not always be available):
* [[Tire Repair Kit|tire repair kit]] (Flickzeug)
* [[valve cores]]
* copper [[Anti-Seize Paste|anti-seize paste]] (Kupferpaste)

[[Category:Cycling]]
[[Category:Repair]]

Bicycle Tool Box

2026-07-16T15:30:25Z

Lukas: linked #450

{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name=Bicycle Tool Box
|german=Fahrradwerkzeug-Kiste
|image=Bicycle Tools Woodcase.png
|synonyms=bike tool box; DE: Fahrradwerkzeug-Kiste
|material=[[bicycle]]
|location=[[Location::Bike Lounge]]}}

There is a woodcase for bike tools in the [[Bike Lounge]] with the following content.

'''Please [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/450 help creating missing pages] so we can consider getting additional tools!'''

Tools:
* [[Crank Puller|crank puller]] (Kurbelzieher) for Octalink/ISIS
* [[Chain Wear Gauge|chain wear gauge]] (Kettenverschleißlehre)
* [[Chain Whip|chain whip]] (Kettenpeitsche)
* [[Chamber Keys|chamber keys]] (Patronenlagerschlüssel)
** SRAM DUB
** SHIMANO
* 40 mm Knipex [[Wrench Pliers|wrench pliers]] (Zangenschlüssel)
* 2x [[Spoke Keys|spoke keys/wrenches]] (Speichenschlüssel/Nippelspanner)
* [[Chain Riveter|chain riveter]] (Kettennieter)
* [[Cassette Puller|cassette puller]] SHIMANO (Kassettenabzieher)
* [[Wire Cutters|wire cutter]] (Drahtseilschneider)
* [[Tire Pump|tire pump]]
* [[Valve Core Tool|valve core tool]] (Ventilschlüssel)
* [[Valve Adapters|valve adapters]]

Leftover materials (may not always be available):
* tire repair kit
* [[valve cores]]
* copper [[Anti-Seize Paste|anti-seize paste]] (Kupferpaste)

[[Category:Cycling]]
[[Category:Repair]]

Bicycles

2026-07-16T15:23:35Z

Lukas: Redirected page to Category:Cycling

#redirect[[:C:Cycling]]

Bicycle Tool Box

2026-07-16T15:22:30Z

Lukas: cleanup & added links

{{ToolInfoBox
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|german=Fahrradwerkzeug-Kiste
|image=Bicycle Tools Woodcase.png
|synonyms=bike tool box; DE: Fahrradwerkzeug-Kiste
|material=[[bicycle]]
|location=[[Location::Bike Lounge]]}}

There is a woodcase for bike tools in the [[Bike Lounge]] with the following content.

Tools:
* [[Crank Puller|crank puller]] (Kurbelzieher) for Octalink/ISIS
* [[Chain Wear Gauge|chain wear gauge]] (Kettenverschleißlehre)
* [[Chain Whip|chain whip]] (Kettenpeitsche)
* [[Chamber Keys|chamber keys]] (Patronenlagerschlüssel)
** SRAM DUB
** SHIMANO
* 40 mm Knipex [[Wrench Pliers|wrench pliers]] (Zangenschlüssel)
* 2x [[Spoke Keys|spoke keys/wrenches]] (Speichenschlüssel/Nippelspanner)
* [[Chain Riveter|chain riveter]] (Kettennieter)
* [[Cassette Puller|cassette puller]] SHIMANO (Kassettenabzieher)
* [[Wire Cutters|wire cutter]] (Drahtseilschneider)
* [[Tire Pump|tire pump]]
* [[Valve Core Tool|valve core tool]] (Ventilschlüssel)
* [[Valve Adapters|valve adapters]]

Leftover materials (may not always be available):
* tire repair kit
* [[valve cores]]
* copper [[Anti-Seize Paste|anti-seize paste]] (Kupferpaste)

[[Category:Cycling]]
[[Category:Repair]]

Bike Repair Stands

2026-07-16T15:05:21Z

Lukas: proper location

{{ToolInfoBox
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|used with=[[Hex Keys|hex keys]], [[wrenches]]
|location=[[Location::Bike Lounge]]
|access=read this page
|similar=[[vises]]
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We have several bike repair stands in our [[Bike Lounge]].

== VAR Dual Repair Stand ==
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<h2>Bicycle Repair Stand – VAR Professional Double Workstation</h2>

<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>The <strong>VAR Professional Double Repair Stand</strong> is an extremely robust, heavy-duty workstation designed for continuous, high-volume use in bicycle workshops, service centers, and racing teams. Featuring two opposing clamps, this tool allows two mechanics to work simultaneously and completely independently on a minimal footprint. Alternatively, a single mechanic can highly efficiently manage two bike projects side by side.</p>

<h3>Technical Specifications & Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> VAR Tools (France).</li>
<li><strong>Design:</strong> Heavy-duty double-sided repair stand with two independent clamping stations.</li>
<li><strong>Weight & Base:</strong> Massive, extra-heavy steel base plate ensuring absolute stability and zero vibration without the need for floor bolting.</li>
<li><strong>Material:</strong> High-grade, powder-coated steel main column with durable chrome-plated vertical tubes for height adjustment.</li>
<li><strong>Height Adjustment:</strong> Both workstations can be adjusted in height fully independently from each other to guarantee ergonomic working positions.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Clamp Technology & Functionality</h3>
<p>The core of the double repair stand is its two professional oversize clamping jaws, engineered for maximum flexibility and frame protection:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>360-Degree Rotation:</strong> Clamped bicycles can be rotated continuously around their axis and securely locked at any desired angle for optimal component access.</li>
<li><strong>Universal Fit:</strong> The jaws quickly adapt to all common frame diameters and tube shapes, easily accommodating modern aero frames, oversized tubes, and heavy e-bikes.</li>
<li><strong>Frame Protection:</strong> Premium rubber inserts on the clamping jaws prevent scratches, dents, or damage to sensitive carbon, titanium, or aluminum frames.</li>
<li><strong>Cable Clearance:</strong> The jaw inserts feature built-in recesses for external cable routing, preventing brake and derailleur cables from being pinched during clamping.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Advantages in Modern Workshop Use</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Space Efficiency:</strong> Cuts the required floor space in half compared to setting up two separate single repair stands.</li>
<li><strong>High Output:</strong> Perfect for professional shops with multiple mechanics or high daily bike turnarounds.</li>
<li><strong>Heavy-Duty Capacity:</strong> The rock-solid construction offers the exceptional stability needed to safely lift and service heavy modern e-bikes and cargo bikes.</li>
</ul>

== WorkZone Bike Repair Stand ==
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Besides holding your bike up and keeping its parts from moving too much, this simple stand can also assist you with holding tools and parts as there is a magnetic tray/toolholder on it.

== Specs ==
* max. load: 30 kg
* height: adjustable from 110 to 190 cm
* bike frame diameter: 25 to 40 mm

[[File:horizontal bike repair.JPG|thumb|left|If you need to have your bike horizontal for some reason, try using the stand in combination with a benchtop or vise.]]

[[Category:Cycling]]
[[Category:Repair]]

Bike Repair Stands

2026-07-16T15:01:28Z

Lukas: weaved in content from "Bike Repair Stand"

{{ToolInfoBox
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|status=
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|used with=[[Hex Keys|hex keys]], [[wrenches]]
|location=[[Location::Metal Workshop|metal workshop]]
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We have several bike repair stands in our [[Bike Lounge]].

== VAR Dual Repair Stand ==
{{ToolInfoBox
|tool name= VAR Dual Repair Stand
|german= VAR Doppel-Montageständer
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|status=
|used with=
|location=[[Location::Bike Lounge]]
|access=
|manual=
|extrabox=yes
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<h2>Bicycle Repair Stand – VAR Professional Double Workstation</h2>

<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>The <strong>VAR Professional Double Repair Stand</strong> is an extremely robust, heavy-duty workstation designed for continuous, high-volume use in bicycle workshops, service centers, and racing teams. Featuring two opposing clamps, this tool allows two mechanics to work simultaneously and completely independently on a minimal footprint. Alternatively, a single mechanic can highly efficiently manage two bike projects side by side.</p>

<h3>Technical Specifications & Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> VAR Tools (France).</li>
<li><strong>Design:</strong> Heavy-duty double-sided repair stand with two independent clamping stations.</li>
<li><strong>Weight & Base:</strong> Massive, extra-heavy steel base plate ensuring absolute stability and zero vibration without the need for floor bolting.</li>
<li><strong>Material:</strong> High-grade, powder-coated steel main column with durable chrome-plated vertical tubes for height adjustment.</li>
<li><strong>Height Adjustment:</strong> Both workstations can be adjusted in height fully independently from each other to guarantee ergonomic working positions.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Clamp Technology & Functionality</h3>
<p>The core of the double repair stand is its two professional oversize clamping jaws, engineered for maximum flexibility and frame protection:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>360-Degree Rotation:</strong> Clamped bicycles can be rotated continuously around their axis and securely locked at any desired angle for optimal component access.</li>
<li><strong>Universal Fit:</strong> The jaws quickly adapt to all common frame diameters and tube shapes, easily accommodating modern aero frames, oversized tubes, and heavy e-bikes.</li>
<li><strong>Frame Protection:</strong> Premium rubber inserts on the clamping jaws prevent scratches, dents, or damage to sensitive carbon, titanium, or aluminum frames.</li>
<li><strong>Cable Clearance:</strong> The jaw inserts feature built-in recesses for external cable routing, preventing brake and derailleur cables from being pinched during clamping.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Advantages in Modern Workshop Use</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Space Efficiency:</strong> Cuts the required floor space in half compared to setting up two separate single repair stands.</li>
<li><strong>High Output:</strong> Perfect for professional shops with multiple mechanics or high daily bike turnarounds.</li>
<li><strong>Heavy-Duty Capacity:</strong> The rock-solid construction offers the exceptional stability needed to safely lift and service heavy modern e-bikes and cargo bikes.</li>
</ul>

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Besides holding your bike up and keeping its parts from moving too much, this simple stand can also assist you with holding tools and parts as there is a magnetic tray/toolholder on it.

== Specs ==
* max. load: 30 kg
* height: adjustable from 110 to 190 cm
* bike frame diameter: 25 to 40 mm

[[File:horizontal bike repair.JPG|thumb|left|If you need to have your bike horizontal for some reason, try using the stand in combination with a benchtop or vise.]]

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