What Slate Coasters Taught Me
After three slate coaster videos and a lot of testing, here is what I learned about prep, finishes, photo engraving, and the small mistakes that can throw everything off.
Buying a Laser in 2026: The Honest Question Guide
A practical laser buying guide for 2026 that helps you cut through marketing, ask the right questions, and choose a machine that fits your projects, materials, space, ventilation, and safety needs.
One Year of Laser Engraved Canvases
About a year ago, I posted my first laser engraved canvas on Facebook. It still makes me smile because it was not even my idea. It was my wife’s.
xTool Studio and me
When xTool Studio showed up and xTool Creative Space stopped getting love, it felt a bit like someone walked into my shop, grabbed my favorite jig, and replaced it with a “better” version without asking.