Cedar

Cedar is ideal for the S20 Pro — soft enough to engrave at modest power with great contrast. 48% at 3500mm/min. Run with good ventilation. Beautiful for aromatic home décor and gift boxes.

Cedar is ideal for the Falcon2 — softness compensates for the 22W limitation. 45% at 4000mm/min gives beautiful results. Aromatic smoke is heavy. Beautiful engraving for home décor items.

Cedar cuts very fast in one pass on the 100W Boss. 900mm/min at 75%. Excellent throughput for cedar jewelry boxes, drawer liners, and aromatic products. Air assist on. Aromatic smoke at high volume — strong ventilation essential.

Cedar engraves at very low power on the 100W Boss — softwood combined with high wattage means minimal percentage needed. 25% at 600mm/min. Heavy aromatic smoke — run full ventilation. Beautiful contrast and rich reddish tones.

Cedar cuts easily in one pass on the Glowforge Pro. About 500 Glowforge units / 90% power. Soft grain cooperates well. Beautiful reddish edges on cut pieces. Heavy aromatic smoke — run the Glowforge filter or vent outdoors.

Cedar is loved by Glowforge users for its aromatic properties and beautiful engrave color. 600 Glowforge units / 45% power. Lower power than hardwoods needed. Very fragrant — run with filter. Beautiful for gift boxes, drawer liners, and home décor.

Cedar is an ideal material for 20W diode — soft enough to engrave at lower power with great contrast. 48% at 3500mm/min. Aromatic smoke means good ventilation is a must. Beautiful rich color on the engrave marks.

Cedar cuts cleanly in one pass on the 33W S30 Pro — soft grain cooperates well. Air assist helps manage the aromatic smoke. Beautiful reddish cut edges. Strong ventilation required. Single-pass cutting is a key advantage of the 33W module.

Cedar engraves beautifully on the S30 Pro — the 33W diode is well-matched to cedar's softness. Low power gives rich contrast without burning. Aromatic smoke is heavy — use good extraction. Beautiful for home décor, jewelry boxes, and aromatic products.

Cedar cuts easily in one pass at the S1's 40W output. Soft, consistent grain cooperates well. Strong aromatic smoke — ensure your ventilation is adequate. Beautiful reddish cut edges. Great for drawer liners, jewelry boxes, and aromatic ornaments.

Cedar engraves very easily on the S1 — softwood takes the 40W diode at low power. Rich contrast with beautiful reddish-brown tones. Very aromatic — run with maximum ventilation or outdoors. Lower power to 25% if marks are too dark on lighter cedar.

Cedar cuts easily in one pass — soft grain and consistent density work in your favor. Air assist is critical to manage the aromatic smoke from the oils. The cut edges have a beautiful reddish color. Popular for jewelry boxes and decorative items.

Cedar is a soft, aromatic wood — engraves beautifully with deep contrast at relatively low power. The aromatic oils enhance the engrave result but require very good ventilation. Lower power prevents burning through the soft grain. Results are visually stunning.

Cedar is resinous but smells incredible when engraving. Good contrast. More oil than pine — can gum up lens over time. Clean lens regularly.

What are the best laser settings for Cedar?

A top-rated community setting for Cedar on the Creality Falcon2 is speed 1100 mm/min, power 70–75%, 2 passes. There are 18 community-tested settings for Cedar across 9 machines on this page.

Can a diode laser engrave or cut Cedar?

Yes — there are 12 community settings for Cedar on diode lasers and 6 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 Cedar?

56% of the community settings for Cedar use air assist. Air assist is strongly recommended — it reduces charring and improves cut quality.