Bonny Creations
Bonny Creations

OMTech 40W CO2Alder

2 community-tested settings for cut, engrave Alder on the OMTech 40W CO2. Always run a test on scrap material first.


Power40W
Laser Typeco2
Work Area300×200mm
Software
LightBurn
MaterialAlder
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2 settings

Aldercut
Speed250 mm/minPower95%Passes2
💨 Air Assist

Alder is a medium-density hardwood — cuts reliably in 2 passes at near full power. Cleaner edges than oak. Alder is widely used in the laser community specifically because it machines and cuts so well.

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Alderengrave
Speed350 mm/minPower55%Passes1

Alder is a fine-grained hardwood popular for laser engraving — clean marks, consistent results, subtle grain. Very similar to birch in behavior. 55% at 350mm/min gives a medium-brown mark. Good for signs, plaques, and personalized gifts.

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What Makers Say

★★★★★5.0· 6 reviews
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"Used it with a Glowforge — engraved beautifully with no changes. I will be purchasing more digital downloads from this shop."

Anna

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"I was struggling with lining up my NFC business cards. I was able to not only line them up much better but also do multiple cards at once — making that job so much easier."

Camp

★★★★★

"Excellent quality and design. Cut clean and neat!"

LYNN

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"Great jigs. Appreciate the time saved not having to build this from scratch!"

Bruce

★★★★★

"Excellent quality. Item as described. Expectations exceeded."

Michael

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"This template made my slate coasters so much easier. 4×4 coasters from Michaels drop in easily and are easy to remove. Def worth it."

chris

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