Beginner Laser Project 8 Slate Coasters 

Thanks, Roger, I got more out of this #8 for beginners than 10 other I've watched. Can't wait to see your next!

My step father is getting old, 87. He does not have a hobby and i see him bored, looking for something to brighten up his life. I think this is great….working with any type of machine is so cool!

Thanks for the how to mate. Off to my garage to try this out with my new laser. Cheers

I've started making these after i saw this so cool!

Thank you, I look forward to getting started

Hi Roger. I'm new to the laser hobby. I find your videos very informative and helpful. Slate tiles was the next thing I was going to tackle, so the timing is perfect! Thank you! Keep up the good work!

Howdy Roger. Thanks for the awesome info sir. I'm still just starting off into this realm but learning as I go. Got a few slate coasters on the way for my next project. Your video helps alot. Keep up the great work!

Subscribed for the tips and 312 Goose Island. Great taste! Thank you Roger

I learn so much from all of your videos. I purchased the atomstack a5 m50 pro laser, can you help with the settings for doing the slate? Thank you for all your help!

Hi Roger. I've been watching your videos and they are great! I ordered a Longer Ray5 10W and it's due in a few days. I am trying to do as much research as I can. I have a question regarding Test Firing and Framing @ .50%. Are safety glasses need for such a low light?

I was wonder how to do slate now I know thanks Roger. Have you done any video's on the Cricut?

Thanks for the tips just subscribed, well done. How do you do your audio? It sounds great even with the printers in the background.

hi from over the pond great videos just wondering if you could help. i have a foxalien 20w laser with 5.5w out put i am trying to engrave on slate coasters same as this video. i am trying to do photo the slat will be coated with matt spray varnish what setting would you recommend. ie newsprint/grayscale etc speeds and power. also would i need to use negative image. also using lightburn. thanks in advance

I have some of these slate coasters. I have not tried to engrave them yet. I am working on engraving photos on granite, have you ever done this? I am struggling a bit to get perfect photos. The coasters are a great idea, I also have engraved slate landscaping pieces. By using the proper focus makes them perfect.

One more comment. I love your videos. I've made some coasters already and they are turning out awesome, except for the darn spelling mistakes. I am an older gentleman, about your age, and it would be helpful if your curser was a little bigger and maybe a different colour. I end up having to back up the video to see where you move your curser to. I keep mine yellow and bigger on my own computer because I can't follow my own curser! Beside that, keep on making the videos and I'll keep on watching them. Many thanks. Denis

Thank you just a question on what you would engrave using a laser optical power of a actual 20w for the settings? Thank you, I have the XTool D1 Pro 20w

Have started to do some slate, but when I clean the coaster, i find little voids that have chipped off in the solid fill areas. I assume the laser has kind of weaken the surface and so the little chip flakes off when cleaned or rubbed. Anything I can do to prevent this? Thanks Roger enjoy your informational videos!!!! You're an excellent teacher.

Never thought about the thickness. My first batch of coasters shows up tomorrow.

Hello Roger! Thank you for the informative video! I enjoy learning from you. I'm new to the laser community, and I'm wonder what/if you do anything to prep the slate before you engrave it. I was told to use a clear varnish on it before I get started. Is this necessary? Would it be better to do it after it's complete and cleaned with soap and water to seal it? Thanks!

Hi Roger, I'm totally new and my question is why did you use offset fill on the coaster? what would happen if you just used fill?

Hi Roger. I'm looking at getting a laser to make small projects (sings and multi layered projects) to sell locally and at craft fairs/markets. I'm looking at 20w lasers. Do you have some you would recommend over (xtool, atonstack) others that can easily have attachments added (rotary tool)? I'm looking for something easy to learn that can fit in my small garage shop. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hi Roger, what would you seal the design onto the slate? (for a memorial for outside)

Hi Roger, the more I watch your videos the more things I want to do. I would like to dip my toes into the laser engraving world. I want to start smallish and build myself up to something larger. With that in mind I am looking at the Atomstack P7 M70 machine. I’ve had a look at your videos but can’t find what I need. Have you ever done a video on this machine? If not do you have an opinion of it? Be great to hear from you.

I have a We Creat, and was told to invert the image since it’s going on slate. However, something strange happens - image looks good on screen but when I press start, it shows 3 seconds for processing, which is obviously incorrect. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Good morning, I have a question can you sublimate on those coasters ?

Do you wear the laser safety glasses when operating your laser?

Do you coat the coasters with anything or sell them as is?

what would be your setting for a 20 watt laser

Do you clean the coaster once its done? If so, with what?

Where do you get those coaster feet?

Just be aware that Harley logo you downloaded was only a personal license. You cannot legally sell anything with that logo due to the copyright. Love the video just make sure to mention this stuff to your viewers otherwise people may end up in trouble selling designs that legally cant sell!

Lol - endorsing trademark infringement isn't exactly a great idea your results look like crap.

I can see you dont know much about that