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This is awesome. I've seen other videos of people really struggling with aluminum on this machine but I feel like its solid enough if you don't go crazy with the speed.
Thanks for the comment. It is a very capable machine for aluminum if you take it easy on the speed and depth of cut and also have a decent quality endmill.
Hello I ordered the 40 watt version, upon inspection I noticed I was not able to distinguish between the 40 watt version from what I see online. Is there a way to confirm that my module is 40 Watts? Thanks in advance
I like mine so far, had it for 3 days now, Where is that vibration coming from? I cannot track it down, I think its from the outer frame and echo underthe spoilboard. .... I am just installing some 2040 extrusion underneath the spoilboard, should rigid it up a bit and remove the sag. Im still waiting for some bits to be delivered so im stuck with the lame engraver bits included with machine. So far have engraved Red Oak, and Bamboo Flooring, Do you think this Z axis would handle a Dewalt DW660?_
The vibration could be from the spoilboard since there is no center support. I haven't notice any vibrations so far in the few projects that I have done with it. I think the Z axis should be able to handle a Dewalt router because they also sell an upgraded spindle mount for a 65-69mm router that will fit this machine.
Thanks. These are the dimensions copied from the Sainsmart website, 26.85 x 24.41 x 13.50in. These are the dimensions of the enclosure only, the exhaust port and the cords/switches on the front add about another 5 or 6 inches to the overall depth of the workbench space needed for operation of the machine. The orange acrylic enclosure is laser safe.
Hi - true Novis here - just starting to look at a laser purchase. I noticed that at 8:16 in your video, when you put up the riser legs - it appears that most of that area around the risers is totally open - if that area is open, then it would no longer be a fully enclosed laser - right? How do you exhaust all the smoke and fumes when the risers are up?
So before starting a job. 1. You home it. 2. Set probe and zero it . ? 3. Bring to corner of board zero that out and set start piont . And click start /send job ???
Correct. Those are the basic steps to start, assuming that you have your job set up correctly to match your starting and zero points in whatever software you are using, like Easel, Carveco etc.
I'm fighting a problem with any cut that take over 5 min the flame sensor goes off and you can't restart frome the stoped position. To me the sesor is too sensitive
I haven't tried a real long project yet, time wise. But I did notice that when the flame detection goes off, you have to turn off the machine or use the emergency stop and then restart from the beginning. I'm not sure if there is another way around that, but I'll check into it.
one other video i would suggest is how the L8 is in maintenance, such as how easy is it to clean the lenses. also, one constant nitpick i see from the few who reviewed the L8 is the underpowered fan. is it possible to safely swap it with a better one and if so, would it be feasible for you to make a video about it? thank you and i hope for more success for you in your videos!
Thanks for the suggestions, I will look into those things and let you know. I did see a couple of other videos mentioning the fan power of the L8, but I honestly don't think it is under powered. Seems to be pretty good so far. Even if it were underpowered, I would use an inline fan or fume extractor/purifier to boost it.
thank you for this review. most of the new reviews focus on the Mk2 unfortunately and the genmitsu l8 seems to have been neglected. i hope to see more videos of this from you soon. i would like to suggest you test how fine it can engrave or how much detail it can do, since its fixed at 20 watts and not able to switch from 10 to 20 unlike some other brands. though i am happy to find out that it is more powerful than other 20 watt engravers, it would be good to know how it fares with fine engraving.
Bonjour ravi de votre vidéo j'ai appris comment régler la broche, j'ai reçu la mienne le 06/01/2024 très content mais de courte durée hélas j'ai le moteur Y1 ne fonctionne pas 😩😩 j'attend une réponse de SainSmart.
Thanks. Sorry to hear that you are having problems with your machine. Sainsmart is usually very responsive when customers are having issues. Hope you get it fixed soon.
Do you have a video on how to tram this machine? I own this machine, and I am ready to make my first cuts, but I am having an issue tramming it. Any assistance would be helpful, or if you could point me in the right direction, I would appreciate that a lot.
I don't have a video on tramming the machine, but there are some other channels that do. It's not hard to do, and honestly, I don't know that it's necessary right out of the box unless you intend to do fine machining where specific tolerances are required. I have not trammed mine since I got it, and I haven't noticed it being out of alignment with the projects that I have completed so far.
@@windsorwoodcraft I replaced the stock spindle with a Makita RT0701C router and I wanted to tram it to ensure it was as level/perpendicular as possible, before I make any cuts.
I added the same Carbide Router. Works great. a side note, I connected the DC wires from the original motor to a DC relay that turns the 120v volt to an outlet that I mounted by the machine. This allows me to have on and off control that works from the program. Ran three programs with no problems. This motor is more robust than the original one and allows deeper cuts and higher feeds
I made the dust shields. I don't have plans but I just bent them with a hot wire acrylic bending bar. A heat gun can also be used to soften the acrylic for bending.
I just purchased the XE-PRO, but I'm worry that when I do buy the laser for it, it won't be able to print in color. From my understanding, color is produce on metal based on speed and power. While the XE-PRO is fast for a CNC, it's not very fast as a laser though. Can you confirm? Thanks
I don't have any experience with the XE-Pro but I would guess that it may not be fast enough for all the different shades of color on metal. Depends on what colors you want and the speed needed to obtain those colors.
This specific piece was made as a gift. But if you are interested in me making one for you, I do have an Etsy shop. Please send me an email if you would like more info. windsorwoodcraft.pa@gmail.com
Nice video. It looks like an impressive machine. I have been using a MillRight Carve King (the original wood version), which is about the same size, about four (4) years now, without any problems. I am looking to expand my business and need another machine, so, I thought I would give this one a try and see how it compares to the MillRight Carve King. I 'pushed the button' the other day, Friday - Sept 16th, and ordered it.
I don't remember the exact times. But the rough cut was probably about an hour, and I think the fi is cut was 4 to 5 hours. I used a really small tapered ball nose the stepover was really small too.
I agree, linear rails would be better but also push the price up a few hundred dollars. But I've never had any issues with this machine or the original 4030 version that I had in the past.
Nice video, waiting mine to arrive in few days. I Impressive machine, runs extremely quiet compared to original. I don't miss the Musical steppers, they were cute at first
Thanks. I wanted to do something different from the typical acrylic LED sign. Wasn't sure how it would turn out. It's not perfect, but better than I thought.
