# Optlasers 15W **URL:** \ **Category:** Products\ **Created:** [August 24, 2021, 11:50am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/optlasers-15w/121486 "2021-08-24T11:50:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JephM](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jephm/32/84227_2.png) [@JephM](https://community.inventables.com/u/JephM)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 11:50am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/optlasers-15w/121486/1 "2021-08-24T11:50:59Z")
I’ve had the OptLasers 6w laser for a couple of years now and have had great success with it. So I bit the bullet as part of refurbishing my ‘shop and decided to go large (literally) it’s way bigger! I’ve just received the new 15w version [PLH3D-XT8 45W Cutting and Engraving Laser Head](https://optlasers.com/plh3d-series/plh3d-15w-engraving-laser-head) First job is to work out how to mount it!! Will post updates and thoughts as and when. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/uploads/inventables/original/3X/f/3/f3256e60e63218ecd5bac9ba0407e7e8b33ec177.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Brandon\_Cullum](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/brandon_cullum/32/85007_2.png) [@Brandon\_Cullum](https://community.inventables.com/u/Brandon_Cullum)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/optlasers-15w/121486/2 "2021-08-25T18:08:02Z")
Can’t wait to see! ---
**Author:** ![JephM](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jephm/32/84227_2.png) [@JephM](https://community.inventables.com/u/JephM)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/optlasers-15w/121486/3 "2021-08-30T22:19:15Z")
So I couldn’t wait to finish designing the mounting bracket… WIP, so grabbed a few scraps of weird materials to give the beast a quick outing… All done using Lightburn Welsh Slate (heart) - 1 pass, 60% power @ 500mm/min Stainless Steel (excuse the dodgy old knife!) - 1 pass, 90% power @ 300mm/min 3mm Acrylic (glitter back) - 4 passes, 100% power @ 200mm/min Obviously not hugely scientific yet! But just thought I’d share for your amusement. It is a huge step up from the 6w that’s for certain. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/uploads/inventables/original/3X/4/3/43fae252c01d4ab6cec9ab61a4a229cc1e2d8e75.jpeg) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/uploads/inventables/original/3X/b/2/b2bbdf431a6e75690bd6213d71c036a8d08b6f95.jpeg) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/uploads/inventables/original/3X/5/3/536fbbd54d7bcd11b08d5f5f5f40f6d829230c2b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Brandon\_Cullum](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/brandon_cullum/32/85007_2.png) [@Brandon\_Cullum](https://community.inventables.com/u/Brandon_Cullum)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 10:24am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/optlasers-15w/121486/4 "2021-08-31T10:24:11Z")
Dang that 15W packs a punch! ---
**Author:** ![HarryC.Ragland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/fbc32d/32.png) [@HarryC.Ragland](https://community.inventables.com/u/HarryC.Ragland)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2021, 2:45am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/optlasers-15w/121486/5 "2021-09-04T02:45:06Z")
You should try out some of my laser projects and see how they work for you… > **[Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical Objects](https://www.thingiverse.com/openscaddad/collections/17643239/things)** > > Download files and build them with your 3D printer, laser cutter, or CNC. Thingiverse is a universe of things. ---
**Author:** ![JephM](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jephm/32/84227_2.png) [@JephM](https://community.inventables.com/u/JephM)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2021, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/optlasers-15w/121486/6 "2021-09-04T17:06:05Z")
Cheers Harry - I’ll take a look ---
**Author:** ![PatrickMckinley](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/patrickmckinley/32/86935_2.png) [@PatrickMckinley](https://community.inventables.com/u/PatrickMckinley)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2021, 5:51am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/optlasers-15w/121486/7 "2021-11-05T05:51:30Z")
So can I ask how much was the 15w