If you’re one of the lucky ones who has access to a laser ... out [Aaron Porterfield’s] latest work. He’s been experimenting with making flexible wood. We’ve all probably seen wood cut ...

(For other laser machines, you will need to run some tests to ensure the right set up) Then have the xTool cut out the basswood until you have the cute wooden box unfinished wood cutouts.

But new tools bring new challenges and new opportunities in joinery, like this interesting “hammer joint” that can be made with a laser cutter ... although wood seems to be the best application.

With this tutorial and SVG file, you can make a laser-cut Let It Snow door hanger ... Apply the pieces to the base using wood glue. I used a paintbrush to apply the glue for the smaller pieces ...

Laser cutting is ... used on cardboard, paper, wood, foam, acrylic plastics as well as on some metals and glass. It's useful to remember that it's possible to cut out and etch within the same ...