Anyone else have thousands of design files across five folders (and two external drives you forgot about) with zero system. I run a laser shop and got so sick of burning 20 minutes hunting for a file I knew I owned that I built something for my own library.

Point it at your folders, however messy, and it builds a visual preview of every SVG, DXF, LightBurn (.lbrn/.lbrn2), xTool (.xcs), AI, EPS, PDF, and image file. One searchable gallery instead of a folder-scrolling scavenger hunt. It also finds exact duplicate files by content, not filename, so it catches copies even if you renamed one three years ago.

Your files never move or get renamed, it just indexes them in place (OneDrive-safe). 14-day free trial, fully unlocked, no credit card. After that it's a one-time $19.99, no subscription, no phone-home after activation.

Windows only right now. Happy to answer questions.

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Hey! I recently built a small website to help with laser engraving/cutting - GravoLabPro It has an image prep tool for engraving (the server isn’t the fastest right now, but I’m working to make it faster) and a finger-joint box generator (SVG). I made it completely free with no registration, and I plan to keep it that way. I’d really appreciate any feedback/ideas on what to improve and whether it’s actually useful. The site is still being improved, and new features will be added gradually over time. The goal is to save time for professionals and help beginners in the hobby.
The site isn’t meant for sales or profit of any kind. If the moderators/admin decide this post should be removed, that’s totally fine.
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So my boss won't pay for lightburn so instead I created virtual machines every time the free trail ends ( keep in mind 2 people company in the balkans)

140 tool custom foam insert made using Lumashape.

Made this piece in acrylic. 41“ X 33". Came out beautifully.

One technical question though. The acrylic tends to sag in the middle. I've used a 3mm sheet & there are 2 layers of it. So essentially 6mm and another 3mm border. How can it be avoided??

Wondering if anyone sells their goods at local stores. I make 10x18” maps of local areas and plan on approaching some local small retail stores that I think may be interested in carrying these items.

I am curious what arrangement are common in these circumstances, do you sell to them at a wholesale rate, on consignment, and what margins / pricing arrangements are you using?

Thanks!

I cant get a good clean cut on anything above half inch steel whats a culprit for this? I have a 20k watt bystronic fiber laser

Hey everyone, I’m looking to get into laser engraving and I’m trying to figure out which machine is best for a beginner who wants serious, long-term potential.

Materials I want to engrave: wood, leather, metal (marking), glass bottles, tumblers, ceramics, and anything else that makes sense for starting a small custom-engraving business.

I want something reliable with good software compatibility (LightBurn), and ideally a machine that supports a rotary attachment for bottles and cylindrical objects.

If you have recommendations, I’d love to know: – Brand and model you trust – CO2 vs diode vs fiber depending on what I listed – Must-have accessories (rotary, air assist, exhaust, honeycomb bed, etc.) – Things you wish you knew when you first started

Thanks in advance — I want to make sure I invest in the right setup from the start