Excellent contrast on maple with CO2. Very fine detail possible. One of the best material/machine combinations for photo engraving.

CO2 on walnut gives exceptional depth and detail. Low power keeps contrast good even on this dark wood.

Single pass clean cut on veg tan with CO2. Sealed edges, slight char is normal and can be burnished off.

CO2 produces excellent stamp results. High DPI for crisp detail. Strong ventilation essential — rubber fumes are toxic.

Rotary attachment essential. Dish soap smeared on glass surface before engraving reduces micro-fractures. Clean with glass cleaner after.

Low power is key — too much shatters glass. Wet paper towel mask helps prevent micro-fractures. Rotary attachment needed for tumblers.

Frosted result. No air assist for engraving acrylic — can cause micro-cracking.

Cast acrylic cuts clean. Extruded acrylic flames more and edges are less clean. Leave masking on.

CO2 speed in mm/s not mm/min. Light clean engrave. CO2 on basswood is fast — you need less power than you think.