Orientation: Thunder LASER Class

Our 100-watt Thunder LASER cutter & engraver expands your cut size options with a larger bed size (appx 51" x 36") and a pass-through Y-width, allowing advanced users to create repeating patterns of indefinite length.

Instructor Nick Biederman

Great For

• Ages 16+, 

• Beginner friendly, no laser experience required but computer literacy expected

Skills Toolbox

• How to set up vector files for the laser effect desired

• How to set up and run the machine

• How to go through the entire process to be able to use the laser with no supervision

• Conversation about expanding outside of the typical materials (wood, plywood, acrylic)

Tool Clearance 

•  Our Thunder LASER

(Idea Foundry workshop members who have taken this class are cleared for independent use of these tools in the shop. Learn more about membership here.)

Pairs Well With
Enjoy digital design and fabrication? You should take our ShopBot CNC Orientation class.

Plan Your VisitAll materials and safety equipment supplied.  Closed-toed shoes, natural fibers (cotton, denim, linen), with long hair pulled back. Plan to arrive for class about 10-15 min early and check in at the front desk.  Parking is available in the Gravity garage, the entrance is at State & Lucas. Take a ticket to enter the garage and bring it to class for validation.

Tickets 
Current Idea Foundry Member ($65.00)
Non-Member ($80.00)