Basswood plywood
Thin laser-grade plywood for layered art, ornaments and models.
Which laser types handle it
| Laser type | Cut | Engrave |
|---|---|---|
| Diode | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared (1064 nm) Not a listed material for 1064 nm modules; use the diode. | No | No |
| CO2 | Yes | Yes |
| Fiber Fiber lasers are built for metal; use a diode or CO2. | No | No |
| MOPA fiber MOPA lasers are built for metal; use a diode or CO2. | No | No |
| UV | No | Yes |
What's typical for each laser type. A machine's own page shows what its manufacturer lists.
Safety
Glue layers can char and smoke more than solid wood. Vent fumes outdoors or through a filter rated for laser smoke, and never leave a running laser unattended.
Notes
Laser-grade basswood ply uses glue that cuts cleanly; generic hardware-store plywood may not.
Lasers we track that handle it
| Laser | Cut | Engrave |
|---|---|---|
| Atomstack A20 Pro V2 Diode | Yes | Yes |
| Creality Falcon A1 Diode | Yes | Yes |
| Creality Falcon2 Pro Diode | Yes | Yes |
| Glowforge Aura Diode | Yes | Yes |
| Glowforge Pro HD CO2 | Yes | Yes |
| LaserPecker LP4 Hybrid | Yes | Yes |
| Monport ONYX CO2 | Yes | Yes |
| OMTech Polar Lite CO2 | Yes | Yes |
| Ortur Laser Master 3 Diode | Yes | Yes |
| Sculpfun iCube Ultra Diode | Yes | Yes |
| WeCreat Vision Pro Diode | Yes | Yes |
| xTool F1 Hybrid | Yes | Yes |
| xTool F1 Ultra Hybrid | Yes | Yes |
| xTool F2 Hybrid | Yes | Yes |
| xTool F2 Ultra Hybrid | Yes | Yes |
| xTool M2 Diode | Yes | Yes |
| xTool P2S CO2 | Yes | Yes |
| xTool P3 CO2 | Yes | Yes |
| xTool S1 Diode | Yes | Yes |
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