Cedar 3mm Laser Settings

Pleasant aroma when cutting. Excellent contrast on engrave.

Cedar has natural oil content — more forgiving to engrave than pine.

What are the best laser settings for Cedar 3mm?

A top-rated community setting for Cedar 3mm on the Glowforge Pro is speed 24 mm/s, power 48%. There are 10 community-tested settings for Cedar 3mm across 6 machines on this page.

Can a diode laser engrave or cut Cedar 3mm?

Yes - there are 6 community settings for Cedar 3mm on diode lasers and 4 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 3mm?

50% of the community settings for Cedar 3mm use air assist. Air assist is strongly recommended - it reduces charring and improves cut quality.

What speed and power to cut Cedar 3mm in one pass?

Settings vary by machine wattage. For a 20W diode laser, cutting Cedar 3mm typically requires high power (90–100%) at moderate speed (1500–3000 mm/min) with air assist. CO₂ lasers can cut 3mm material faster - 20–60 mm/s at 50–70% power is common. Check the settings table below for your specific machine.