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Laser guides

Every guide labels where its claims come from and says so when sources disagree.

Vinyl, PVC and faux leather under a red warning light
Safety

What not to laser cut

PVC, vinyl, ABS, polycarbonate, PTFE, foams and more — scan the materials and see why each one is a problem.

Three laser heads over plywood, black acrylic and stainless steel
Laser types

Diode vs CO2 vs fiber

Watch one beam hit three materials, then check what each laser can cut, engrave or mark.

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