Etching WINE GLASSES with Thunder 100 watt laser
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- Today I am Etching WINE GLASSES with Thunder 100 watt laser!
Hi, I'm Matt along with my wife, Sara and our 4 kids we are fulfilling our dreams of becoming more self-reliant. We support our dream by working from home running our laser engraving business.
The video "Etching Wine Glasses with Thunder 100 Watt Laser" showcases the process of using a powerful laser engraver, the Thunder 100 Watt, to etch intricate designs and patterns onto wine glasses. The demonstration highlights the precise control and efficiency of the laser, as well as the high-quality results that can be achieved. Whether you're an experienced glass etcher or just starting out, this video provides a useful overview of the techniques and equipment needed to create beautiful and personalized wine glasses.
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Every time your Thunder beeps when it's done, made me turn around to switch awards I have running in my laser!
I had an appointment with a local winery yesterday, they want to buy out my business and have me work for him. Huge opportunity! I'm working on getting a UV and Fiber galvos myself. For all the people like me who don't have a website there is so much local work, get your butts up and deliver some free samples to local businesses. Small businesses is the life blood of our communities and a little good will by giving them a few freebies will almost guarantee work. Focus on QUALITY, and fast turn around times, you WILL succeed.
Congratulations! The local community is so often overlooked when it comes to our business. So many wonderful opportunities! Best of luck on your new journey!
Hey, where I'm at today is because of you. Just know, you're helping people! Thank you!
That’s awesome thanks 😃
Where are you located? Finding a winery that has enough business to buy you out and employ you is amazing.
I'm in New Mexico. I had a meeting with the owner and i feel like he wants to buy some crazy high end equipment, CNC router, multiple lasers, 3D printers. Not only for promotional products, but because machienes go down, and parts are 10s of thousands of dollars, and months of wait time. They offered to put this equipment at MY HOUSE.... Huge huge huge oppertunity. go out and find yours! Matt has kept me motivated and everyone can do this.
Yup, online business at home is a blessing, do not change. Yes a new house with a big garage! Stay the course brother!!!
Thanks 😃
I really like your videos and I hope for your continued growth and success. I do have a concern though as one aging dude to another. Matt you need to incorporate exercise in your daily life. No disrespect to you. I was locked down in my laser room at home when not lasering at my day job. I was so busy I started to put on 55 lbs that I didn't need. I bought a set on machine that you do squats and row motion at the same time. Full body workout brother. When I wait for my 3 lasers to stop, I'm rocking 5 sets of 25 on the machine and damn dude, I'm stronger and back down to 245. Just wanna see you healthier and alive for years to come still making videos for us to watch. All the love my laser brother. Take care of YOU.
Hey man thanks. I actually have a personal trainer that I see every week now with the wife and I am finally starting to lose weight. I had to get a lot of things fixed thanks to my personal trainer and I’ve also added a rowing machine to our house that I can do in between machine runs.
I just recently sold my screen printing and embroidery business now to get into lasers. Been getting lots of good tips from your videos.
Awesome 😃
Hello Matt! Enjoy your channel! My youngest son is named Matt,👍
He’s a hard worker also. I got laid off the first week of the big “C” at 64.5 yrs old, so I refit!!!! after 45 yrs of doing machinist work.
I bought a diode laser 5.5w to start making things. Made a lot of stuff for family and friends.
Am wanting to up grade to a 20w module
for now. Making some money by word of mouth. Haven’t advertised any yet!
I’m struggling with lightburn for some reason? I programmed cnc machines and lightburn is different to me. Arrrggg!
I bought
Hi 👋 check out Louisiana hobby guy he teaches lightBurn. Matt is a awesome name 😃
Matt, don’t forget to use the full capabilities of Lightburn. Use the material library. For all your setting. Notes are great and I would not stop the notes. However, the material library is a game changer
Thanks I will look into that
Just want to say thank you so much for your words of encouragement Matt! You made us take the leap and get our own nova 35 100watt and we are loving every minute of growing our business. It wouldn’t be if it wasn’t for your channel!
Oh, and by the way, the honeycomb clips are outstanding!
Thanks. 😃 that’s awesome
Saving this one, not only for the info on glass etching, but for the motivation that I have found in this video. Thanks for all you do.
Thanks
Thanks Matt, I just got a Thunder laser 35/100. And watching you video's has helped a lot. Thanks again for doing the video's. Hope your doing well.
Congrats 🎉 and thanks
Took a laser break and started Amazon Flex driving for a third job. It's been a nice break from lasering 7 days a week, but now it's time for me to get back lasering at home and level up a few notches. You motivate me Matt. I'm glad to see more thN just an epilog in your arsenal these days. Laser tech is growing so fast nowadays. I still love it all.
I hear ya sometimes you just need a rest. I just got a new fiber too.
Matt, thank you again for a great video. Just when I thought I had my glass engraving set perfectly on our AEON NOVA14, you showed it could be better. We appreciate that you share and share again. There is enough work for all of us to be successful.
Thanks for this comment 😃 there is absolutely enough work for all of us.
Please keep the videos rolling! Your families story is very inspirational and my wife and I watch every video with hopes of having half the success you guys have and you make us believe it's possible. Thanks!
Thanks it is most definitely possible. Keep pushing forward
Thanks again for the pep talk! You are always inspiring!
Anytime 😃
Thanks for another great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and tips!
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Another great video. Thanks for taking the time to make this & sharing your tips very helpful. Have a great weekend
Thanks and thank you for this message 😃
Keep up the great work, Matt! The glasses look wonderful 👍
Thanks Cathy 😃
Hey Matt and Sara. Thank you for continuing to make videos. They're really helpful especially with issues that come up because that'll happen with everyone.
Thanks
You have a Thunder now... I missed so much.
Yup
Yes you are a inspiration to keep people going to reach there goals. Plus we learn a few things along the way keep up the great work.
That’s awesome thanks 😃
Seriously, your videos have helped me out so much. You’re so detailed oriented when explaining the process. Very much appreciated.
Thank you
Awesome. Thanks 😊
Thank YOU for sharing!
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Dont get a place in town. From all the stuff I'm learning as I slowly get started is if you can do it on you property then there is not extra overhead cost and you can claim the work space as a deduction on taxes.
New sub here! We just got our thunder Nova 51/130 and haven’t even vented it yet but wanted to say I watch a ton of your videos and appreciate them all!!! Thank you for sharing as much as you do!
Hello 👋 congratulations 🎉😃
I hope the family is getting back to good health. Thanks for sharing your setup strategy.
Thanks they are back to running wild 😜
Matt - keep up the good work, stay positive, thanks for sharing your experiences. Stay warm (-11 this morning in MN)
Thanks. Yeah it was -14 here at 4:30am but it’s going to be a nice weekend
@@laserengravingwithmatt 👍
Matt, you’re awesome! Your videos are so helpful, I can’t thank you enough! I have a JPT 50watt fiberlaser and a 51” 130watt thunder Laser. Love them both. Hoping to improve my glass work with your advice. Thank you….
Thanks 😃. That’s awesome
Awesome video Matt 👍🏻you sure keep busy one day hopefully I will be also 👍🏻
Thanks. You will keep pushing forward
We do logos on glass....we use steel wool to get the glass fragments out....
Nice 👍
Glad I got to see you again. lol. I work after hours from my shed in my backyard. It is so handy. I just need to line it as the summers here in Australia can cook you. I am trying your settings on the glass and still having dramas. I'm running a Chinese engraver. What spacing per run are you using. You are the man and thank you for the videos. 💪💪💪💪
😃 I can’t attach a pic to this message but you can go back to the video and when I put the camera on my screen you can see the line’s settings. If not just tell me an tomorrow I will look it up.
Soooooo glad you have allot of people giving you encouragement to push on like you do. Myself I'm having a blast watching you, and love the fact you can spend so much time with the entire family. That's important. I'd like to do what you and your wife do, but I don't have the extra money. I've got a ton of stuff I can sell to purchase a quality machine. Really don't want an elcheapo unit to get frustrated with right off the bat. It's very refreshing to see there's still people with pride of ownership, because you are owning your life as a whole, in every aspect. Good job, BIG thumbs up to you and your other half!!! 😃😃😃😃👍👍👍👍👍😃😃👍👍👍😃😃
Thanks and I hope you can start your journey soon
@@laserengravingwithmatt well I'll be 57 at the end of the month, I've been a shop rat, seal coater, owner operator of a small CNC plasma cut shop, woodworker, house flipper, sheet metal former, welder and more. Some people say "why not stop and enjoy life?" My response would be " YOUGOTTAWANNA". My dad taught me that big long word when I was just a kid, live by it today. You literally have to want to be productive, and also you need to want to be lazy. Too many people take an able body for granted, and complain there is nothing to do. I'm now on disability, money isn't the same, my body tells me to stop, but I keep going. I'm very impressed by you and your wife's work ethic. Reminds me how lucky I was to have that drive, still do to a certain extent, just difficult to get around more everyday. But I try, that's the key. If you don't use it, you lose it. So off I go out to the garage to do something productive. I hope you have a very blessed day!!!😃😃😃
That is so well put! “YOUGOTTAWANNA,” Love it! There is something to say for ever learning. It brings you so much joy! Have a great and productive day!
Its cool seeing you working with the same system that I first bought after having been inspired by your video's. Your realistic, down home, presentations are inspiring. Although just beginning on this path I have already made some positive changes. Not only just the laser investment and home business choice, but also investing in a little larger place that will help provide even more self sufficiency. This level of inspiration doesn't come from the mechanical laser "experts" on other channels.
Thanks 😃
If the Kyle you're referring to is from Laser Everything, yes he does know what he's talking about.
Yes it is 😃
Your based on production I’m more into ONE OF ! But your helping me immensely , even though mine is a diode laser . I did upgrade my laser from a 5.5 to a 10w and there’s a big difference !
Congrats 🎊 that’s awesome
Love your vids. I only have a Fiber Galvo hoping to get a Gantry one of these days to cut acrylic.
Another plus to the UV laser on glass is that the UV will have a much cleaner look (in my opinion) some people like the look of CO2s but i def prefer the look of UV. Excited to see this journey of yours into Galvos!
Thanks. The galvos definitely have my attention 😃
Awesome work! We always want more toys don't we?
I'm always asking why is the fun stuff so darn expensive lol.
It’s always expensive but have to keep up with the technology for the speed
Thanks for helping me start my Fridays! Always look forward to it. I don’t do laser work but interested in adding one to my shop but I am ramping up CNC router work. Your thoughts help that work also. Keep it up
That’s awesome thanks
Hi Matt, We recently sold our shop in town and are totally on line. The expense of the shop, insurance, utilities, internet, taxes, and how much I had to sell just to be even. Not to mention I would get swamped, then customers would say, 'I'm not in a hurry, and 2 days later call and say 'is it done yet?' We get to see our grandkids more often and travel a bit, so there's that. Thanks for the insight of your shop! You do good work!
Thanks it’s good to hear this and it makes me pump the brakes and rethink things.
You have a great attitude.
Thanks 😊
I love your videos, so inspiring! I started with Glowforge Pro, have that and OMTech 80W now, and have a Mira 9 on the way (April/May). I'm having trouble justifying the Mira 9 but watching you makes me want to hustle even more and prove to myself that it was the right decision. Your videos give me great ideas and I appreciate your taking the time to make them!
Thanks for your message. Messages like these keep me going on the days I don’t want to pick up the camera 🎥
Oh and congratulations 🎉
I admire your passion for your business and family. I had to stop working a normal 9-5 due to health issues and I always wanted to start my own thing but, being afraid of failure and everything that comes with it kept me from actually getting out there. I have the machines to start with; CNC, lasers, and so on but the lack of belief in myself is still there. But you're right, the freedom and time with family are worth it. Your words of wisdom just might give me that push that I need. Thank you! And you keep up the great work. Will be looking forward to future videos. Have a great one!
Hey if I didn’t fail over and over and over, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Failure is a good thing it’s always on how you look at it. You learn from mistakes and you come a better person and you make better products don’t be scared go make mistakes.
@@laserengravingwithmatt, I need to get going soon, not getting any younger, lol. Thank you!
Matt
I use 300ips at 25% power with my nova 35/100 on Glass and focus in about 1.5mm been using this setting for about a year now. You are going to love the Galvo We Love our Thunder Aroura and it makes more money than the CO2!!! any questions just reach out to me.
My home shop is set up for customers to come in, After doing research on a space in town no way I was going to give up my freedom working from home. Good luck Matt
Eric
Gold Gulf Coast Design.
Thanks. I will do that. I am pumped and nervous at the same time for the galvo.
I can make an RA2 work with my co2 laser Im sure yours would be the same way. Been thinking about upselling them as they are imo, better, smaller profile and more versatile and way cheaper than piburn or rotoboss
Hello, Matt! Really enjoying your explanations, tips and thoughts that you share with us. May I ask whether it would be possible to engrave REALLY lightly (so subtly engraved that it could only be seen if the light hits it under a certain angle) thin glass (thickness of about 0.4mm) with something like the 40W Monport CO2 laser, or the power would not be enough? Thank you!
I don’t know I have never tried that
Matt are you looking at the Mactron UV. I agree they make great lasers. I have the 50w JPT and would like a UV as well.
Yes. But I don’t know I am waiting on a big job coming up first
Hi really enjoy your content, see Start From (drop-down menu) above job origin if you select current position you can move the green dot/home position within your selected job instead of the entire bed
Thanks I did not know that
@@laserengravingwithmatt Glad to help, I have an Aeon Mira on lightburn amazing software if you are ever stuck or got a question let me know.
Will do thanks. I like it so far.
Very helpful video, Matt. I have a Nova 100 watt with Rotoboss as well. Noticed you didn’t use any surface prep on the glass, correct? For focus, can I use the thickness of the square acrylic they sent with the laser?
Thanks. Correct 👍. Yes just like the one I was using.
Appreciate it! Your videos are entertaining and educational ❤
Matt, great video. I'm having good luck with glass so far. What I was wondering is how you would price this sort of work? Like for 1 or two pieces, or case of them (say 24) or 100 or more? I'm having a hard time figuring it out. Thanks.
Thanks. You need to figure out your time and cost and add a little more and that should be your price
Hey Matt, I know that settings change over time as you dial things in. What is your current favorite settings for glass on your Thunder? I assume you're still doing this with 5mm focus?
I am still running 500. 15. .08.
My thunder is running right now. Neighbor, I'm in Lacrosse WI area
😂 yup central Minnesota
I too have a Nova 51-100 laser. I liked your wine glass video as I am going to try to do it also. But you didn't show what was your LPI. Also, I upgraded to a California air compressor and was wondering what your air settings were? Thank you for your time.
I found the settings from thunder worked the best, and as far as air I have the cutting air wide-open and I played around with the Engraving one, but don’t know how to tell you the settings for it because it’s a screw
Hi, nice video and I am doing researching on, which laser machine brand are good. I am new to this and looking for any advice for new business start up, which I already have successful restoration company for 24 years,, but my health had change and I needed to do somehting else.
Well that all depends on your budget. I like xtool and thunder and Epilog lasers. I started small and worked my way up.
I have a Nova 51-100 and I noticed you had the high air on too. What is your PSI settings? Also, I'm testing on Dollar Tree glasses and not having too much luck? Any suggestions? Thanks
For engraving I use low air. Try focusing on to the glass
Hi Matt, sorry to contact you again, In one of your videos you mentioned K-80 vs K-100, Is this the gray scale? I'm not a graphic designer lol! Do you engrave in vector format or convert to bitmap for these examples? if so what dpi do you recommend, do you use stucki (lightburn), do you use a max and min power, air or no air?
Hold on hold on. If you are using lightBurn then you don’t need to worry about the gray scale. That is only for Coral Draw for Epilog
I'm not sure if I've missed it in another video or even this one as I've not been following you long and obviously not gotten through all of them yet...
Is it the power of your laser or the type that let's you laser straight onto the glass or am I missing something?
Thank you
Co2 lasers can etch clear things. Diode laser can not because of the light.
Hi Matt, I have an epilog. Can you say what the 2mm focus in means when engraving on epilog? I have legend ext 50w
You would change the shade black to 80% gray.
What grit is your sanding pad? You don’t have issues with scratching the glass?
I can’t remember it’s linked in the description. No I have had a issue. It’s almost like leather.
what's that sanding pad you're using? I'd be terrified of scratching the glass.
edit: lol, I just had to wait, you told me.
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What speed, power, lpi & focus did you end up using for your wine glasses? I have a Thunder Nova 51 100 watt. Looking for a good starting point.
Speed 400. Power 80. Lip 254.00. Focus 5 mm
How do you know when you are 2mm in? I guess that's what the spacer is for? I need the link. The ones below seem not to be untitled when I click them, nothing?🤔
Yes I use a spacer. Try refinishing
Hey there. I got my Nova 51 2 days ago and the extraction fan is so load I can barely be in the same room. It hits 96dB. Thunder South Africa says it's normal but not from what I've seen on youtube.
I use a m8 fan
Woke up this morning at 0545 to run dog tags, and watched your video so thanks! Quick question about the sanding pads, which I ordered from your link but which grits are you using? I noticed you held up 2 different color pads one is pink and the other one I couldn't tell. Your Amazon link has the color coded chart with the associated grits but I just couldn't tell which ones you were using. Thanks!
Gray. The gray one is my backup
Awesome, thank you.
What is your line's per inch settings? Thank you
.08
What about a rotary that can hold multiple items to speed up engraving?
That would be nice
I have NO experience doing glass, but 100 percent power seems high. Is that the power setting you used for those glasses? The material library for the 130 says 15%. Now I need to buy some wine glasses.
Epilog says 100 and thunder is not
@@laserengravingwithmatt what were the best settings on the thunder? I have to do some wine glasses for my nieces wedding soon. Need a good place to start.
500 speed. 15 power. Line .08
@laserengravingwithmatt7833 Matt! Thank you so much for this video and helping everyone out there. Just confirming as I know you tried a bunch of settings in your video. The final on your 100 watt thunder was 500 speed, 15 power, .08 lpi, what focus 2 or 5mm? and do you use air or shut it off like you do with a regular engrave for wood?
Yes and the focus depends on the glass some like 5 and some like 2
post a video at 6am?
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Don't get a shop.....I just sold my shop after 10 years to move into my basement
Cant wait to get my NEW MIRA 9 and New EMP Galvo
I am thinking really hard about a galvo
You have got to start saying just how much metal the Thunder machine can engrave, yes that's none!
The Epilog laser can engrave all metals and plastics and you need to start saying that it's actually two laser in one, that's one reason it was more expensive!
Plus an fiber laser is much more expensive than a co2 laser.
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Brick and mortar could be the end.
Rent, mortgage, insurance, landlords, inspections, 2 bathrooms, fire codes, security...
Don't do it.
Yes it could but. If you buy the building. It could fail but it could also explode 🤯
been there. Done that.
Be carefull. Godspeed.
Went from my house to 10 trucks, 40 employees.
Longed for the days being small.
Remember, no landlord was born from the human species
Do not get a shop, it will just be a loss of profit. Get a new home with some land. Live, love & laugh 🙂
That’s the plan. 😃
Nah stay at home with the shop
Im trying to get this thunder laser
Thanks for the motivation 🫡
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