Pine

Pine engraves well on the S20 Pro — soft grain responds well to 20W. 55% at 3500mm/min gives rich contrast. Standard starting point for the S20 Pro community on pine signs and seasonal pieces.

Pine can be cut on the Falcon2 at 22W but requires 3 passes at full power. Air assist critical for resin smoke management. Results are functional but edges have noticeable charring. Recommend higher wattage for regular pine cutting.

Pine engraves well on the Falcon2 — softwood responds better than hardwood to 22W diode. 55% at 3500mm/min. Good contrast. Standard starting point for pine signs and seasonal décor on this machine.

Pine cuts effortlessly in one fast pass on the 100W Boss. 800mm/min at 80%. Soft grain and high power = excellent throughput. Air assist manages resin smoke. The 16"×30" bed fits full pine planks for sign production.

Pine engraves fast on the 100W Boss. Low percentage power to avoid burning the resin-rich softwood. 28% at 600mm/min gives warm medium-brown marks. Very fast throughput — ideal for high-volume pine plank signs and seasonal items.

Pine cuts in one clean pass on the Glowforge Pro. About 450 Glowforge units / Full power. Resin-rich pine can cause flare-ups without air filter — run with Glowforge filter or excellent room ventilation.

Pine engraves quickly on the Pro — soft grain and resin produce great contrast. About 600 Glowforge units / 50% power. Resin creates bold, warm-colored marks. Heavy smoke — the Glowforge filter attachment or good room ventilation required.

Pine can be cut at 20W with 3 passes at full power. Soft grain helps. Air assist critical for managing pine resin smoke and preventing flare-ups. Results are usable but expect charring — a higher-wattage machine is better for pine cutting.

Pine engraves well on the LM3 — soft grain absorbs the 20W diode efficiently. 55% at 3500mm/min gives a warm caramel mark. Resin-rich pine produces bold contrast. Ventilate well. Bump to 65% for darker marks on lighter pine.

Pine cuts reliably in 2 passes on the S30 Pro at full power. Soft grain makes it one of the better softwoods for 33W diode cutting. Air assist required to manage resin smoke and prevent flare-ups.

Pine's resin content gives excellent contrast on the S30 Pro's 33W diode. Fast engrave at 40% produces warm brown marks. Avoid high power on pine to prevent resin burning. Good ventilation required — pine smoke is heavy with aromatic oils.

Pine cuts cleanly in 1 pass at 40W — one of the easier softwoods for diode. The S1's air assist handles the resin smoke well. Check sheet flatness first. Fast single-pass cutting is one of the S1's strengths for softwoods.

Pine engraves fast on the S1 — softwood absorbs the diode well. 35% at 5000mm/min gives a warm medium-brown mark. Resin in pine produces a slightly glossy engrave. Ventilate well. Increase power to 50% for darker results.

Pine cuts easily in one pass at 40W — softwood responds well. Air assist keeps edges cleaner and prevents flare-ups from the resin. Slight yellowing on cut edges is normal and part of the pine aesthetic. Faster than hardwoods.

Pine is a softwood with high resin content — engraves quickly with great contrast. The resin produces a rich caramel color. Keep power moderate to avoid excessive burning. Grain variation creates interesting texture in engraved pieces. Aromatic when lasing — good ventilation required.

Pine is resinous — produces more smoke and can gum up lens. Air assist helps. Uneven grain creates inconsistent results. Not ideal for photos.

What are the best laser settings for Pine?

A top-rated community setting for Pine on the Atomstack S20 Pro is speed 1000 mm/min, power 80–85%, 2 passes. There are 18 community-tested settings for Pine across 9 machines on this page.

Can a diode laser engrave or cut Pine?

Yes — there are 12 community settings for Pine 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 Pine?

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