Speed Vs Precision In Portable Laser Engravers: Setting Realistic Expectations
Want your portable laser to etch museum detail or behave like a temperamental roommate? A wry guide to realistic speed vs precision, settings, and trade-offs.
December 13, 2025
How Accurate Are Portable Laser Engravers Compared To Larger Machines?
Wonder if your benchtop laser can out-precision a factory titan? A frank, funny guide to accuracy, quirks, and when to upgrade your delusions. Bring a magnifier
Air Assist, Enclosures, And Accessories: What Matters For Portable Use
Packing a portable laser? A wry, practical guide to air assist, enclosures, power and must-have accessories—so you stop improvising and start looking competent.
Safety Considerations When Using Portable Laser Engravers
A wry, rueful guide to portable laser engravers—eye safety, fumes, fire risks and practical tips so your next engraving becomes art, not an accidental bonfire.
Portable Laser Engraving For Small Spaces: Homes, Studios, And Apartments
Fit a laser in a shoebox: a wry guide to picking, venting, and safely engraving in tiny homes—so you can craft coasters without enraging the neighbors or pets!!
What Materials Can Portable Laser Engravers Really Handle Safely?
Which items can your portable laser engraver eat without exploding? A wry, practical guide to safe materials, fumes, and fire—so you don’t regret lunch.
Diode Lasers Explained For Portable Engraving Applications
A wry, candid primer on diode lasers for portable engraving-what they do, what they can’t, and how to pick one without torching Grandma’s cutting board. Try one
Understanding Power Ratings In Portable Laser Engravers: What The Numbers Don’t Tell You
Witty guide to laser wattage, beam quirks, and marketing fibs-so your 20W miracle doesn’t turn into a timid, undercaffeinated pen. Learn what numbers hide. Now!
Who Portable Laser Engravers Are Actually For (And Who Should Avoid Them)
Is a portable laser engraver a craft savior or an expensive paperweight? A wry, sardonic guide to who should buy, who should avoid, and why. Read before you buy