Laser Engraved Wood Tap Handles

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I’m looking to make two or more laser engraved tap handles for my kegerator. Right now I have two concepts I’m floating

  1. Create laser cut ply cutouts and glue to a large wood block to give it an engraved look
  2. Laser engrave a larger complete tap handle a few mm deep to get a more finished look.

@lasertechs can we engrave solid wood? If not, I will go with the first concept.

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Avoid using resinous softwoods, and you’re all good. I’d imagine you’d want an attractive hardwood for this anyway.

Also bear in mind that we do have a rotary attachement, which requires a bit of setting up but will let you engrave on cylindrical/conical surfaces.

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Awesome. I heard about the rotary attachment but I think for the first two I’m going to go with a tapered flat surface. Thinking of doing some oak with two different stains or possible painting the engraved section.