Hi, I’m Mike Dolan
Laser cutting expert. Woodworker. Founder of Crafteker.
I’ve been cutting wood with lasers for over 10 years – from a beat-up 40W CO2 machine in my garage to testing 50+ models including every major Glowforge, xTool, Atomstack, Sculpfun, and OMTech machine on the market today.
One problem kept showing up: inconsistent basswood. Hidden glue pockets. Warped sheets. Undersized cuts. I’d buy a pack, set up my job, and halfway through – a void in the wood would ruin a 2-hour engrave.
So I built Crafteker to fix that.
Why Crafteker Basswood Is Different
- True 12×12″ laser-cut geometry – every sheet is exactly 305×305 mm with crisp square corners. No more misaligned jigs.
- Dead flat, zero warp – triple-layer construction (basswood face + solid poplar core) stays rigid through every cut.
- B/BB grade, knot-free – we hand-select wood to eliminate hidden glue pockets and uncut patches.
- ±0.2mm thickness tolerance – tighter than most competitors, so your focus distance stays accurate batch after batch.
- FSC-certified, kiln-dried to 8-12% – consistent moisture means consistent results, whether you’re using a diode or CO2 laser.
My Mission
I write every guide on this site from hands-on testing – real machine settings, real cut results, real profit math for Etsy sellers. No affiliate fluff, no sponsored rankings. Just what actually works on Crafteker 3mm basswood.
Whether you’re a hobbyist making your first coasters or a seller running 12-packs through your Glowforge every week – I built this for you.
50+
Laser machines tested
61+
In-depth guides published
10+
Years cutting wood
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