Lasers
Known issue (since May 2026): running the Redsail and the xTool lasers at the same time can cause problems. If the red 🚨 light blinks on the Redsail, turn off the xTool power strip.
Laser cutters and engravers. Never leave a laser running unattended.
Machines
Machine | Type | Best for | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
100 W CO₂, 900 × 1400 mm | Cutting and engraving wood, acrylic (incl. clear), paper, leather | Online course; 1 kr/min | |
40 W blue diode, 498 × 319 mm | Smaller cutting and engraving jobs in wood, leather, dark acrylic | Permission from Alex Lopez | |
60 W MOPA + 40 W diode | Metal marking, colour engraving, fine engraving | Permission from Alex Lopez |
Booking: laser booking portal
Materials: Laser materials — what is allowed and forbidden, how to get a material approved, material for sale and the storage rack. Never PVC/vinyl or unidentified plastics.
Ventilation
Redsail: starts with the green power button.
xTools: Redsail on (green) and the xTool power strip on the wall behind the xTools. For the S1, also the black fan box under the table.
Redsail guides
LightBurn — software, and setting it up on your own computer
Other
Water chillers — cooling for the Redsail (CW-5200)
Help: Slack #laserskärare