2mm Basswood Plywood

2mm basswood engraves with deep contrast. 300 DPI is the sweet spot — higher increases burn time significantly.

2mm basswood engraves with deep contrast. 300 DPI is the sweet spot — higher increases burn time significantly.

2mm basswood engraves with deep contrast. 300 DPI is the sweet spot — higher increases burn time significantly.

2mm basswood engraves with deep contrast. 300 DPI is the sweet spot — higher increases burn time significantly.

2mm basswood engraves with deep contrast. 300 DPI is the sweet spot — higher increases burn time significantly.

2mm basswood engraves with deep contrast. 300 DPI is the sweet spot — higher increases burn time significantly.

2mm basswood engraves with deep contrast. 300 DPI is the sweet spot — higher increases burn time significantly.

2mm basswood engraves with deep contrast. 300 DPI is the sweet spot — higher increases burn time significantly.

2mm basswood cuts in a single pass on most diode lasers. Air assist keeps the cut clean and reduces char.

2mm basswood cuts in a single pass on most diode lasers. Air assist keeps the cut clean and reduces char.

2mm basswood cuts in a single pass on most diode lasers. Air assist keeps the cut clean and reduces char.

2mm basswood cuts in a single pass on most diode lasers. Air assist keeps the cut clean and reduces char.

2mm basswood cuts in a single pass on most diode lasers. Air assist keeps the cut clean and reduces char.

2mm basswood cuts in a single pass on most diode lasers. Air assist keeps the cut clean and reduces char.

2mm basswood cuts in a single pass on most diode lasers. Air assist keeps the cut clean and reduces char.

2mm basswood cuts in a single pass on most diode lasers. Air assist keeps the cut clean and reduces char.

2mm basswood cuts in a single pass on most diode lasers. Air assist keeps the cut clean and reduces char.

2mm basswood cuts in a single pass on most diode lasers. Air assist keeps the cut clean and reduces char.

Very light wood — single pass. Reduce speed slightly if edges are slightly tacky.

What are the best laser settings for 2mm Basswood Plywood?

A top-rated community setting for 2mm Basswood Plywood on the Glowforge Pro is speed 380 mm/s, power 11%. There are 20 community-tested settings for 2mm Basswood Plywood across 11 machines on this page.

Can a diode laser engrave or cut 2mm Basswood Plywood?

Yes - there are 8 community settings for 2mm Basswood Plywood on diode lasers and 12 on CO₂ lasers. CO₂ lasers generally cut faster and cleaner, but modern high-wattage diode lasers handle most wood work well.

Do I need air assist for 2mm Basswood Plywood?

55% of the community settings for 2mm Basswood Plywood use air assist. Air assist is strongly recommended - it reduces charring and improves cut quality.

What speed and power to cut 2mm Basswood Plywood in one pass?

Settings vary by machine wattage. For a 20W diode laser, cutting 2mm Basswood Plywood typically requires high power (90–100%) at moderate speed (1500–3000 mm/min) with air assist. CO₂ lasers can cut 2mm material faster - 20–60 mm/s at 50–70% power is common. Check the settings table below for your specific machine.