Please make sure the design is not copyrighted or that you have written permission to use it.

We do have the capabilities to draw your file given adequate drawings, pictures, or instructions to go by for $60.00 per hour.

Only 5/16' x 12' x 24' or less balsa will fit in the laser an be able to be cut. Make sure the drawing is no bigger than 12x24 layout spaces. Please make drawings the same width of the balsa you plan on using. If you need larger than 4 inches it will be laminated from 2 or more sections of balsa. Standard balsa sheets are 3 or 4 inches unglued. We too are looking for an airplane model to cut at home. For DXF files, I typically load them in Inkscape and convert them to SVG. It cuts SVG files and has some DXF support. Not a super cheap project, but a really great learning experience. We use CorelDRAW® version 11 but any lower version will work. Pioneering Open Source Laser Cutter: Lasersaur (1 min 59 sec) Works pretty well. There are some compatibility issues with AutoCAD® and lasers so CorelDraw® is preferred. In order to limit setup and programming time if you have the capabilities to do so please draw out your pattern and save it as a CorelDRAW® version 11 or older, AutoCAD® 2000 or older, or similar style file with a. Please fill in the message box below or email us at and describe the item you are looking for and or email a picture. Our hourly rate for setup and programming is $60.00 per hour. Vector Cutting: Please feel free to request any shape or size of laser cut balsa less than or equal to 5/16' x 12' x 24' and we will provide you with a quote for how much it would cost to cut. If an object is Vector cut just for looks and not to cut through the material, the cost would be $0.04 per inch. There are two types of laser modes: Vector Cutting which can cut through an item and Rastering or engraving for pictures or text. 'Laser cutting allows precise and repetitive cuts at an affordable price.' Laser Cutting - Specialized Balsa Wood, LLC

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