CNC / Laser Ornament 2023

I made a bunch of these ornaments for Christmas this year, but the techniques are valuable for a wide range of decorative items you may want to make.

I used a new 1/16” diameter bit. These tiny bits allow for very fine detail cuts and yet are surprisingly resilient. I have yet to break one. I have used both the Freud and the SPE Tools bits, and both work really well.

I sized the ornaments to be decorated with my small laser, but they can be printed, painted or decorated in any number of ways. Use the button on the right to get our newsletter and be among the first to know about great free content like this.

Free dxf file with 2 ornaments

SPE Tools 1/16” downshear bit

Freud 1/16” straight bit

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