We enjoy creating with our machines too… 

If you have one of our machines, pick a project below and have a go yourself.

We regularly update this page with new information and ideas to help get you started with your Boxford machines, continue learning and hopefully inspire you to create your own projects!

Laser Cut Face Shield

Using a 0.5mm polypropylene sheet on 500 x 300mm sheet you can cut 5 sets of components per sheet. You need a PVC sheet, minimum of 150 micron for the visor.

Use a 2 hole punch set to A6 and make 4 holes in the PVC visor (no laser cutting of the PVC required).

All of the components can be placed into a document wallet and the cleaned with anti-bacterial wipes, ready to be assembled by the user. 

This project was kindly shared with us by one of our customers. See their Facebook funding page for details of their great work: 

https://www.facebook.com/donate/711361192735996/720704261801689/

PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)

CUT

Min power          80%

Max power         85%        

Speed                 40mm/sec

Machine: BGL CO2 Laser

Parameters can be adjusted to suit your model of laser

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Living Hinge Pencil Pot

One of the most impressive things a laser cutter can cut is a living hinge. Made up of a pattern of interlinked cut lines, you can turn a solid piece of wood into a flexible component. Try making our pencil pot to your size and specifications. 

PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)

CUT

Min power          80%

Max power         85%        

Speed                 11mm/sec

Machine: BGL CO2 Laser

5cm Ruler Keyring

Make your own personalised acrylic ruler keyring using our free template. You can incorporate vector engraving, scan engraving and cutting, all in the same production cycle. 

PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)

SCAN ENGRAVE

Min power          16%

Max power         16%        

Speed                 300mm/sec

VECTOR ENGRAVE

Min power          15%

Max power         15%        

Speed                 200mm/sec

CUT

Min power          80%

Max power         85%        

Speed                 10mm/sec

Machine:

BGL CO2 Laser

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Valentines Day Jigsaw

Use our heart shaped jigsaw template to laser cut and engrave a personalised gift for Valentines Day!

PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)

SCAN ENGRAVE

Min power          20%

Max power         25%        

Speed                 300mm/sec

VECTOR ENGRAVE

Min power          13%

Max power         14%        

Speed                 200mm/sec

CUT

Min power          80%

Max power         85%        

Speed                 11mm/sec

Machine: BGL CO2 Laser

Greeting Card

Dot cut greeting card design laser cut from coloured craft card.

PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)

CUT

Min power          80%

Max power         85%        

Speed                 300mm/sec

DOT CUT

Min power          60%

Max power         60%        

Speed                 60mm/sec

Machine: BGL CO2 Laser

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Wooden Jewellery Tree

Slotted design made from three 2D laser cut shapes to form a 3D jewelry organiser.

PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)

Min power          80%

Max power         85%        

Speed                 11mm/sec

Machine: BGL CO2 Laser

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F1 in Schools - Bloodhound Class Car

Similar to the F1 Class Car project, students make alternative drag-style cars from balsa wood to race against each other.

Visit the F1 In Schools website for more information about the project.

Please click the full tutorial button below for all downloads and instructions…

Machine: CNC Router

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, AS Level, STEM

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F1 in Schools - F1 Class Car

This project teaches students about carbon dioxide propulsion systems and how they can be used to fire cars. 

Adding an element of competition, where teams from different schools build their own model vehicle and pit them against each other in races, enhances the learning and motivation of students.

Visit the F1 In Schools website for more information about the project.

Please click the full tutorial button below for all downloads and instructions.

Machine: CNC Router

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, AS Level, STEM

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Wooden Bookmark

Three different laser cutting and engraving techniques in one simple design: scan engrave, vector engrave and vector cut.

PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)

SCAN ENGRAVE

Min power          20%

Max power         25%        

Speed                 300mm/sec

VECTOR ENGRAVE

Min power          13%

Max power         14%        

Speed                 200mm/sec

CUT

Min power          80%

Max power         85%        

Speed                 11mm/sec

Machine: BGL CO2 Laser

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Leaf Shaped Jewellery Designs

Jewellery designs made from 3mm perspex. 

PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)

Min power          80%

Max power         85%        

Speed                 10mm/sec

Machine: BGL CO2 Laser

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Wooden Coasters

Contemporary wooden coasters made from 3mm thick plywood, fit for any coffee table!

PARAMETERS (BGL350 50w example)

Min power          80%

Max power         85%        

Speed                 11mm/sec

Machine: BGL CO2 Laser

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