Laser Source

[LS192] 35 HUGE Holiday Savings for Laser Engravers [SUPERCUT] (2025 Guide)

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is here, and so are the laser engraving deals. Whether you’re upgrading your shop, starting your side hustle, or hunting for the ...

[LS191] Glowforge’s Big Problem

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode drifts through the realities of year-end laser work — juggling ornament season, balancing what your time is worth, and knowing...

[LS190] The Mira 5S Arrives: Unboxing & First Impressions

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 190 centers on the new Aeon Mira 5S landing in the shop and the crew digging into what makes the machine different. The conversation hits the ...

[LS189] The Pre-Holiday Review Dump

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys talk through a wave of long-delayed laser reviews, what’s surprising them this season, and why some budget machines are genuinely excellent...

[LS188] Do We Need to Change Everything?

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex, Kyle, and Anthony get brutally honest about the future of Laser Everything and what it means to run a deep-dive, education-first channel in a sh...

[LS187] Titanium Dioxide: JPPlus Aquires LBT

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The crew digs into a wave of new updates in the laser world, including Johnson Plastics Plus buying LBT and what that means for titanium-dioxide marki...

[LS186] Ghosts, Glitches & Diode Drama

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode drifts between Halloween energy and hardware frustration as Alex unpacks the chaotic reality of the Ortur R2’s repeatability issues, mi...

[LS185] New Clients, Old Memes, and Holiday Panic

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The crew bounces between business wins, new opportunities, and absolute nonsense. Matt shares a potential high value school job and recurring sports t...

[LS184] Little Tykes Lasers & the Race to the Bottom

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The trio digs into a bigger question behind the week’s chaos: when does “affordable” turn into “too cheap?” Alex’s hands-on with a $200 Or...

[LS183] Finding Your Laser (with the Laser Finder)

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team unveils the brand-new Laser Finder tool on MakeArmy.io — a guided quiz that helps beginners figure out which type of laser suits their work...

[LS182] WeCreat Fixes the Lumos (Finally)

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The crew celebrates Matt’s birthday with a mix of good-natured chaos and real laser talk. Alex breaks news that WeCreat finally pushed a long-overdu...

[LS181] Material Safety 101: Research Before You Roast It

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The crew digs into the messy truth about material safety—how to really research what’s safe to laser and what can gas you (or your machine). Alex ...

[LS180] The Ultimate Laser Processing Guide

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kyle reveal the next evolution of Laser Everything’s educational content: the Ultimate Laser Processing Guide. They discuss why it’s repl...

[LS179] New Gear, JP+ Fest & LightBurn 2.0 Plans

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Between sickness, chaos, and way too many lasers on the way, Alex, Kyle, and Rheannon hold down the fort for a laid-back but productive episode. Rhian...

[LS178] Holiday Prep & FREE Background Remover

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys kick back for a fun, tool-packed episode full of maker updates and new toys. Between sick kids, glass jobs, and holiday prep chaos, they dive...

[LS177] Kickstarter Beasts and the Monport Reno

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys dive into one of the wildest “why does this even exist?” releases yet — a massive 4×8-foot hybrid diode/CNC machine from ER that’s e...

[LS176] Rotary Failures, Crazy Clients & The Pixie Laser

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex spends the week wrestling with an impossible rotary setup—wrong pins, hot glue, and a $700 lesson in EasyCAD board compatibility—while the cr...

[LS175] The WeCreate Love Letter (and Intervention)

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys catch up after travel, cat rescues, and kid chaos before diving into a deep (and sometimes teeth-on-wire) discussion about WeCreate’s new L...

[LS174] Cleaning, Cooling & Condensation

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kyle go deep on the unglamorous but essential side of running lasers: keeping them clean and cool. From the brand-new Laser Everything Buying...

[LS173] $9 Summit, Fresh Start

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week is all about two things: a practical invite to the Maker’s Momentum Summit and a clear plan for the Laser Source podcast edits moving to t...

[LS172] AI Monkeys, Toxic Basketballs & Amazon Laser Deals

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s show jumps between chaos and good shop talk in true Laser Source fashion. The crew starts joking about AI monkey photos and cats pulling...

[LS171] Balancing Family, Hustle & Lasers

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony’s back, and with big life changes. The crew dives into what happens when family priorities collide with small-business grind: closing a shop...

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

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The crew takes an unexpectedly deep dive into AI, creativity, and the shifting maker landscape. What starts as banter about bamboo projects, new glass...

[LS169] Flying Galvos or Fiber Fantasy - The ACCELaser Hype

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Mullins (Laser Engraving 911) joins the crew to break down the new ACCELaser - a hybrid fiber/diode system that’s got the maker world buzzin...

[LS168] The Multi-Machine Juggle

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Between new gear, half-finished edits, and a six-foot plywood Bigfoot, the team juggles a busy week in the shop. Alex talks about carving the massive ...

[LS167] The JPPlus Playbook - What Actually Sells in 2025 (feat. Aaron Stout)

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JPPlus’ Aaron Stout joins the crew to connect apparel roots with laser work, then maps out what is selling right now. The talk lands on tri-layer pa...

[LS166] Better Cuts, Better Settings & The New Projects Hub

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex breaks down why “percent speed” is useless without the real mm/s behind it, and how converting those numbers makes shared settings actually w...

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

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode centers on material safety and the debut of our community material database. We demonstrate the new status system, hazard tags, and searc...

[LS164] BRAND NEW UV Library Out Now

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The teaser sets the tone: if you are still bouncing back to EZCAD, stop. LightBurn now covers the entire galvo workflow so you never need to reinstall...

[LS163] The Sasquatch

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex is trying to pee in peace when someone yells “Laser guy!” from the hallway. A painter’s assistant wants a nine-foot plywood Sasquatch cut o...

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

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The teaser opens with Anthony dropping a small revelation about F-theta lenses: the number printed on the lens is a theoretical value, and in real lif...

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

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The teaser clip sets the tone: this is where the pros separate from the churn-and-burn crowd. Once the show kicks in, the crew jumps straight into the...

[LS160] Consumer Machines vs Pro Equipment

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team opens with chaos, April Fool’s jokes, and a fresh upload about ColorShop Woods that shows cutting techniques across multiple CO₂, diode, ...

[LS159] The L Piece

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The crew starts with pudding-pack chaos and sponsor jokes before sliding into real shop talk. Everyone admits they hoard leftover material, especially...

[LS158] Why Small Test Grid Squares LIE

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode starts with the crew comparing beam combiner setups before Alex admits he’s officially done aligning red dots and is moving to SPT TR t...

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

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The crew checks in after a brutal dad-day at the trampoline park, which leads into a surprisingly deep small-business segment about profitable micro-o...

[LS156] When Clients DIY (…and Regret It) + Public Maker Space Etiquette

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The crew opens with some light chaos (cat talk and missing-Matt jokes) before digging into a real small-business dilemma: a client cuts a bulk engravi...

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

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl from Resin Dragon to dive deep into the world of resin printing, molding, and 3D printing. From beginner tips...

[LS154] Boyce Returns to Laser Source

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re answering questions and catching up with Boyce, who drops in for a chat! We dive into some fun topics, including getting blac...

[LS153] Engraving Glass the RIGHT Way vs Getting By with Fiber

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down why UV lasers are the best choice for engraving glass (even though fiber technically works), dive into the latest drama...

[LS152] Engraving Prices, Inflation & Exploding Bottles

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we tackle several laser questions, dive into the effects of inflation and tariffs, and debate the real value of tumbler engravings—...

[LS151] Why UV Lasers Are Better Than Ever

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony shares that he’s in the process of making a deep-dive video on lenses, we talk about catching up on editing and posting Pod...

[LS150] CO2 Galvo vs. Fiber Laser for Tumblers

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s so much information out there about marking tumblers with a fiber laser, but if you had a choice between that and a CO2 galvo which would be...

[LS149] Laser Everything's FUTURE in the Laser Engraving Space?

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about the past year, the year ahead and everything we hope to accomplish moving forward. Feels like year over year things change here. We...

[LS148] A Cool 3D Scanner… (We DIDNT Keep It)

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A very surprising tool showed up in the mail—a 3D scanner we were supposed to review. In this episode, we brainstorm how it could potentially elevat...

[LS147] OBEY and PURCHASE: HOT Amazon Picks You Shouldn't Skip for your Laser Shop

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not just blanks, lasers, laser accessories, shop accessories, tools, you name it - it’s on the list - because this is our Black Friday / Cyber Monda...

[LS146] Laser Business Real Talk: Clients, Margins, and Expectations

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you balance customer expectations, profitability, and personal standards for your engraving work? Kyle shares his thoughts on getting that bala...

[LS145] Everything You’re Doing Wrong With UV Lasers

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think UV lasers are always safe for plastics? Think again. In this episode of the Laser Source Podcast, we kick things off with a full Q&A session...

[LS144] The Brutal Truth About Running a Laser Job Shop

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you’re running on fumes? You’re not alone. In this brutally honest episode of the Laser Source Podcast, we dive into the emotional ...

[LS143] Not Just Lasers – Our Favorite Workshop Tools Revealed!

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not everything in a laser workshop is just about the laser! In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite non-engraving tools that make life eas...

[LS142] From Hat Clips to Community Tips (feat. Blake Sanborn – Great Lakes Laser Supply)

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Blake Sanborn from Great Lakes Laser Supply to talk about his business, their community, and the awesome laser engra...

[LS141] Holographic Tumblers, SVG Hacks + Don't Sniff ABS

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re answering a bunch of questions and covering everything from holographic tumblers from Johnson Plastics Plus to huffing cedar ...

[LS140] 10 GRAMS of Peng Sheng for Your Pengus

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re answering questions and diving into some fun topics! We talk about the Community Coin Challenge on Discord, Matt shows off a ...

[LS139] PiBurn V5 and a Community of Trust (feat. LensDigital)

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Len and Stan from LensDigital to talk all things PiBurn! We dive into what makes their rotaries stand out, how they ...

[LS138] Laser Source Alumni CHOKE on Burnt Flesh

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A MASSIVE crew of Laser Source Alumni awaits you on this brand new episode of the podcast! Matt’s back to being Mr. Boddiford, so get ready for some...

[LS137] BALANCE in Business and Self Promotion

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Opening up a shop is exciting—but also a huge project. Alex talks about setting up the space, furnishing it, and getting Square up and running for s...

[LS136] Finishing Leather + FULL WRAPS and Vector Cleanup

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marking leather can create some incredible results—but let’s be real, it stinks. If you’re wondering how to deal with your leather ash… well…...

[LS135] WHY Are These Tumblers RIBBED LIKE THIS

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do JDS tumblers have those ugly ribs? How do you get over a creative block? And do you ever run into inconsistent blanks from the same supplier? W...

[LS134] WILD 3D Rotating Product Animations!

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How are babies made? What’s the deal with depth-map engraving? How do you handle warp on plywood? Also, Kyle is making AMAZING spinning animations f...

[LS133] EZCAD on MacOS, Prime Day Picks + MORE

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Laser Source Podcast: I somehow managed to get Ezcad running on MacOS (Apple Silicon) and well… it’s not great but it works...

[LS132] GIVE SH*T AWAY FOR FREE

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you considered it? Just giving shit away for free? You should! Friend of the show Anthony Montez makes a great argument for how doing so could ma...

[LS131] USE A SMALL F*%&ING SPLIT SIZE

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the laser source podcast you’ll learn all about some of the newest FREE services available on the Laser Everything website, Kyle’...

[LS130] Get ON THE STREET - MOBILE Laser Engraving

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder about mobile laser engraving? This episode we explore what a laser engraving truck or trailer might look like and investigate the feasibil...

[LS129] Chuck vs Roller Rotary Tools, Rotary Anatomy + MORE

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Laser Source Podcast we explore the anatomy of a rotary tool, learn about what makes them unique, what makes them the same, and...

[LS128] Live Show Engraving - Best Tips, Tricks and Anecdotes

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Direct to film gang sheets, Matt has Boss laser issues, butt puckering jobs, scan lenses and so much more. Join us for another amazing episode of the ...

[LS127] Creating Uncomfortably Uncanny 3D Height Maps of Faces

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Living hinges, 3D height maps, new laser sources, blank stock all of this from A to Z and so much more on this wild Q&A episode of the Laser Sourc...

[LS126] xTool Creative Space, 3D Engraving Equipment + MORE

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I have always said I don’t much care for 3D lasers and software. Well now it’s out of my hands… Mactron sent over a conversion kit for one of th...

[LS125] Top Tips for Shopify with Andrew Farmer

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we have Andrew Farmer showing up to school us on Shopify and to give us some tips and tricks. This dude has some serious knowledge to dish out...

[LS124] The Laser Exposure Triangle

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In addition to answering some great questions from the community, this episode we’re taking a look at the Laser Exposure Triangle which is my best o...

[LS123] Visitors from China, Hotdogs, Lasers and Machine Catalogs

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Weird (in a good way!) episode edit of the Laser Source Podcast today. If you like the random eps where we bounce all over the place you’ll enjoy th...

[LS122] The Laser Launch Academy is BACK! (feat. Emily Caroline)

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of, I think, the absolute best resources online for learning laser engraving skills - especially for absolute beginners - is back and fiercer than...

[LS121] Kim and Garrett: Make It! on the Laser Source Podcast

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s get to know our colleagues over at Kim and Garrett: Make It! Join us for an extremely interesting peek into their world of creativity and prod...

[LS120] JPT M7 vs M8 - What's the difference?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JPT M7 vs M8? Is there a difference? Is one better than the other? Is the M8 replacing the M7? All of these questions answered - plus advertising to l...

[LS119] Theorizing a Laser Engraving TEST BENCH

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can we turn this ordinary work bench into a laser test bench? Maybe… I mean, we’ll talk about it a lot. Maybe we will. Some day? Also we do a Burg...

[LS118] Discrepancies Between Color Substrates + WORKAROUNDS

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference between a red tumbler and a red sheet of two ply acrylic? PLUS: Kyle made a proper desk box shelf thingy! We talk laser form f...

[LS117] MERGE Laser Cut Libraries with this SIMPLE TOOL

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we give a live demo showcasing one of our favorite tools for lasers. Learn all about the simple process involved in merging two existi...

[LS116] Understanding Galvo Laser Optics + MORE

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Urn engraving, having the right outlook when times are slow, CO2 and galvo laser optics lecture, massive laser cutters, frequency vs pulse repetition ...

[LS115] Diodes Are REAL TOOLS (feat. WyldeWillow Woodworks)

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TONIGHT: Emily from WyldeWillow Woodworks joins us on the Laser Source Podcast to prove to the world that you CAN in fact run a real and PROFITABLE bu...

[LS114] WHY DON'T ALL LASERS WORK THE SAME WAY?!

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why can’t all lasers use the same settings libraries? How do you do cut and engraving tests? Reactions to popular youtube videos! Changing stepper d...

[LS113] NEXT LEVEL Laser Conference (feat. Mark Collier & Will Louie)

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us tonight while we talk to Mark & Will about lasers, conferences, and bringing the whole laser community to the NEXT LEVEL! Joined by our ma...

[LS112] 3 YEARS in PRISON for Stanley Tumblers

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WHAT is the deal with Stanley Tumblers right now? How’s the new public LightBurn Beta performing? Are you ready to do your taxes? All this and more ...

[LS111] Make Money HUSTLING with this Engraving GEM!

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of WhatNot? If you haven’t (and even if you had) we’re digging into it tonight on the Laser Source podcast to see if we can unlock ...

[LS110] should your FIRST laser be a diode?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re gonna have a podcast sponsor! Whoo! We’re talking details. Boyce is updating us on his sign party adventures and shows off his 3D layered ma...

[LS109] Laser Engraving ROADMAP 2024

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another year gone and there’s so much to talk about. Let’s look back at our accomplishments, what we missed, and our new targets moving forward in...

[LS108] Holiday Laser Surprise from ROTOBOSS! (feat. Jason Rife)

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Rife joins the cast once again to show off some new holiday surprises he’s been keeping a secret, until now! Tune in to hear all about it!

[LS107] The HOTTEST New Laser Channel on YT (feat. Justin Laser)

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Miss the livestream? Here’s the edit! Newcomer Justin Laser chats with us behind the scenes to talk about his recent explosion on the laser scene! L...

[LS106] You're MISSING This Laser Resource! (feat. Katie Devlin)

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Miss the livestream? Here’s the edit! Katie Devlin from Things Katie Makes has some hard hitting resources you definitely don’t know about! If you...

[LS105] he got his OWN retail space - shares his story!

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, long time friend of the show Anthony Montez joins us to share his great news about moving out and on to bigger and better things! Catch his s...

[LS104] Generating Leads in the Community (feat. Dawn Marie)

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you make money throwing sign parties? How? When? Why? What is a sign party?! All these questions and more answered tonight on the Laser Source pod...

[LS103] The Ultimate Laser Education | Putting the A in LMA

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if there were an all in one center for laser education. Not just HOW to do projects but WHY we do things the way that we do. What do these settin...

[LS102] LMA for FREE?! Academy OVERHAUL + More!

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re rebuilding the LMA to bring it up to speed with the rest of the open Laser Everything ecosystem and the changes are pretty rad. There are new ...

[LS101] 3 DAYS of LIVE Coverage | LBX 2023

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Miss it LIVE? Here’s the edit! 3 DAYS of LIVE Coverage | LBX 2023 The next 72 hours are going to be absolutely non stop.

[LS100] One HUNDRED episodes of this ridiculous laser show

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I literally can’t believe you let us go on this long.

[LS099] Amazon Big Deals for YOUR Laser Engraving Budget!

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, we talk about Amazon Big Deals in October, ongoing projects, Q&A and more. Kick off the 4th quarter by handing Bezos a fat wad of cash wi...

[LS098] Chris is Back! Exhaust, Etsy and Selling Digital Files

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris joins us once again on the Laser Source podcast to talk about his and Rheannon’s new Etsy business. The gang examines their listings and Alex ...

[LS097] Fiber Laser OVER TEMP?! Engraving Questions ANSWERED

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WHEN should you be running your air assist? What’s keeping your exhaust system from removing smoke and fumes from your laser cabinet? How do you inv...

[LS096] Jason Rife Has NEW Toys from ROTOBOSS

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Rife is back with a BRAND NEW lineup of rotary attachments for laser machines! Hear all about the brand new RotoBoss Boot and RotoBoss ASCEND! W...

[LS095] Anodizing, Desert Islands, Photo Engraving, Advertising

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for laser engraving support? Come join us for one of our epic Q&A sessions on the number one laser engraving podcast! Which laser ...

[LS094] LE Coaching is HERE + Other Updates!

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need help getting started with laser engraving? Are the community support and web services not cutting it? If you think you need some one on on...

[LS093] Official LASER ENGRAVING Market Rollout Schedule

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Things continue to move forward with the MakerREMIX Market, the best place to buy laser engraving machines and accessories online! We’re entering th...