Safety
Laser classes, safety glasses, fire protection, fume extraction and materials that are off limits.
Laser fume extraction: smoke outside or through a filter
Plan laser fume extraction properly: laser smoke contains fine dust and gases. When venting outside is enough, when you need a filter, and how to connect hose and enclosure.
Laser in a flat: what is possible and what to watch out for
Class 1 or 4, exhaust through the window or a filter, fire safety, noise, tenancy law and insurance: what to clarify before a laser engraver enters your flat.
Laser safety: laser classes, safety glasses and fire protection
Class 1 or Class 4, which safety glasses you need, why reflections are dangerous and how to prevent fires when laser engraving.
Prohibited Materials for Laser Cutting: What You Must Never Laser
PVC, vinyl, synthetic leather, polycarbonate, ABS, Teflon and more: which materials form toxic gases, catch fire or destroy your machine when lasered.