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* TO DO: better list, but for now, make sure you have looked up your specific material as being laser cutter compatible. | * TO DO: better list, but for now, make sure you have looked up your specific material as being laser cutter compatible. | ||
** [http://discourse.fablabelpaso.org/t/choosing-the-right-type-of-plywood/45 Tips for Plywood] | ** [http://discourse.fablabelpaso.org/t/choosing-the-right-type-of-plywood/45 Tips for Plywood] | ||
* '''NEVER''' chlorinated plastics (PVC, CPVC, vinyl, etc.) | * '''NEVER''': | ||
* | **chlorinated plastics (PVC, CPVC, vinyl, etc.) | ||
* | ** chrome tanned leathers | ||
* '''AVOID''' polycarbonate plastics (Lexan) | ** unknown plastics; if you're not sure what it is, it doesn't go in the machine | ||
* | * '''AVOID''': | ||
* | ** polycarbonate plastics (Lexan) | ||
* | ** high-density polyethelyne (HDPE) | ||
* | ** oil-tanned or dyed leathers | ||
** unknown plywoods with unknown glues | |||
*** metals except in extremly thin films, make sure all layers are laser cutter safe | |||
* Suggested for cutting and engraving: | * Suggested for cutting and engraving: | ||
** Acrylic plastic (cell-cast is better than extruded, but either will work) | ** Acrylic plastic (cell-cast is better than extruded, but either will work) | ||