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I was thrilled to learn that Royce from The Hill Country CNC & Woodworking loved the PiBurn so much he even wrote a blog post about it! It's a great read: Why I chose the PiBurn 4.0 over the 4 Wheel Rotating Axis. https://hillcountrycnc.com/why-i-chose-the-piburn-4 Royce has tried other rotaries. But there were a few areas that he felt needed improvement. He decided to invest in an upgrade. And it changed the game for him!   Give him a visit and give his blog a read! It's worth it. He has great content on CNC machining, Calipoers, Hat Patches and even tax deductions for your business. Read The Article https://hillcountrycnc.com/hill-country-blog    

Dear friends, We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Thunder Laser Canada 🤝 We’re coming together to make your laser journey smoother, more enjoyable, and more successful. Our PiBurn Rotary—a leading-edge laser rotary attachment—will now be available directly from the Thunder Laser Canada website. 🛍️🚀 Official announcement: thunderlaser.ca/lens-digital-official-partnership This partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to serving you better. We know your laser projects are more than just tasks—they’re your passion, your business, and your craft. We’re here to make it easier, more accessible, and more rewarding than ever. 🛠️🎯 At LensDigital, we strive for excellence and innovation. PiBurn and PiBurn Grip were shaped by deep R&D and customer feedback. Combined with Thunder Laser Canada’s reach and reputation, we can now serve our Canadian customers with new levels of convenience and reliability. 🇨🇦❤️ Buy in Canada with local checkout and support. Save on shipping & customs compared to cross-border orders. 🏆 Smoother ownership from day one—ordering to engraving. ✨ Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for being part of our journey. Your support drives us—and the whole laser community—forward. Let’s make laser magic happen! Shop PiBurn at Thunder Laser Canada

LensDigital partners with Laguna Laser We are excited to announce that LensDigital has partnered with Laguna Laser to offer our mutual customers our market-leading rotary attachments for Laguna laser machines: the PiBurn V4 and PiBurn Grip. PiBurn is a rotary attachment that works seamlessly with Laguna Laser’s high-quality machines to deliver a superior engraving experience. The PiBurn V4 is an innovative roller rotary designed to simplify setup and improve accuracy—ideal for tumblers, mugs, wine glasses, and more. The PiBurn Grip is a revolutionary chuck-style rotary designed and manufactured by LensDigital. With Grip, you’ll see faster framing, increased precision, and incredible versatility—it can engrave anything from drumsticks and dog bowls to even baseball bats. PiBurn’s intuitive design makes it easy for users of all skill levels to engrave intricate designs and patterns on a wide range of cylindrical objects. Stan Altshuller (Partner, LensDigital) said: At LensDigital, we are committed to our customers’ success and to providing them with the best accessories for their lasers. We believe that our partnership with Laguna Laser and the introduction of PiBurn to their impressive lineup of laser machines is a significant step toward this goal. Len Karchevsky (Partner, LensDigital) said: Both Laguna Laser and LensDigital are confident that our mutual customers will find this new product to be a valuable addition to their laser arsenal, and we look forward to continuing to offer cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Which Laser Rotary Should You Get? Here is a question we get a lot: With all the options out there, which laser rotary should I get? At LensDigital, we understand the importance of choosing the right equipment to ensure the success of your laser engraving business. That’s why we offer different laser rotaries designed to cater to a variety of customer needs. In this post, we’ll compare two of our popular products – the PiBurn V and the PiBurn Grip 2 – as well as introduce you to our innovative multi-purpose rotary, the PiBurn Omni 2. Types of Laser Rotaries: Chuck and Roller Styles There are two styles of laser rotaries: Chuck and Roller styles. The PiBurn Grip 2 is a chuck-style rotary, while the PiBurn V, and the NEW PiBurn LITE are roller rotaries. The PiBurn Omni 2 is Both! Roller rotaries rely on friction to spin your object. To increase the friction between your cup and the motorized wheel, the PiBurn V uses an innovative clamp. It works great for most items and is very easy to operate. Chuck rotaries do not rely on friction, rather they firmly grasp the object with chuck jaws. The PiBurn Grip is a brand-new chuck rotary designed and built just for laser engravers. Want more info on Chuck vs Roller Rotary Attachments? Read this. What do they look like and how much do they cost? PiBurn V: The Classic Roller – Starts at $1,049. This is a user friendly yet powerful rotary that uses motorized wheels and a clamp to rotate your objects securely so that your laser can engrave on it. PiBurn Grip2: The Chuck-style laser rotary made for laser engraving – Starts at $1,439 This rotary has a chuck system with interchangeable jaws. It is a bit more complex to use than the PiBurn but it is extremely precise and versatile. You can swap out the jaws to accommodate many items. PiBurn Omni 2: Best of both worlds – Chuck AND Roller (Two rotaries in one) Starts at $1,979 This rotary has BOTH roller wheels and the chuck jaw systems AND they both come with their own dedicated motors so you always have a back-up. Customers love the versatility this rotary gives them. PiBurn LITE: The Low Profile, High‑Performance, Affordable Laser Rotary. Starts at $499 Elite engraving on a budget, the PiBurn Lite allows anyone to jump in the rotary game with a high quality, affordable machine backed by the most respected brand in the business. PiBurn Lite delivers almost all the power and precision of our flagship rotary in a smaller, budget‑friendly package perfect for hobbyists and small businesses. Pros and Cons of Each Style Laser Rotary PiBurn V (Roller Style): PRO: Ideal for simple straight tumblers, large batches of identical tumblers, and beginners in laser engraving with rotaries. The PiBurn V is easy to use and allows for future expansion. You can add the Grip2 Addon later, giving you the OMNI. CON: Since the PiBurn V relies on friction, it may slip with items that have a very heavy handle. You cannot frame at high speeds. You cannot use the “scoring method” to engrave. Full wraps are tricky to get perfect. PiBurn Grip 2 (Chuck Style): PRO: Perfect for engraving odd-shaped items like pens, rings, and dog bowls, the PiBurn Grip offers advanced users precision and no-slip engraving for full wraps and large-handled mugs. You can “score” engrave on items. There are many different types of removable jaws to fit any object. Do full wraps with ease!  CON: More of a learning curve to master. A complex system with interchangeable jaws and moving parts. Adjustments may take more time than the PiBurn V. PiBurn OMNI 2 (Both chuck and roller) PRO: You have the ability to use BOTH roller and chuck systems. You have two motors, so like having two separate rotaries your business has a backup. CON: The Omni is fairly heavy and bulky for smaller laser machines. It has a larger footprint that other rotaries Introducing the PiBurn Omni 2 Laser Rotary Attachment If you’re looking for the best of both worlds, the PiBurn OMNI 2 is an innovative multi-purpose rotary combining Chuck and Roller systems into one state of the art rotary attachment. The Omni 2 consists of the PiBurn V roller and then the Grip 2. It builds on the success of the original OMNI and takes engraving to a whole new level. The OMNI 2 is like having two rotaries in one. It will let you handle anything from high volume production to ad hoc and odd shaped specialty items like rolling pins and dog bowls. Who Should Choose Which Rotary? PiBurn V: Ideal for those starting out, running simple tumblers or large batches, and wanting to ease into rotary work with the option to expand later. PiBurn Grip 2: Recommended for advanced users who need the precision of a chuck for scoring and engraving odd-shaped items. PiBurn Omni 2: Best for those who want the ease and speed of a roller, the power and precision of a chuck, and the ability to quickly swap between the two systems. Upgrading Your PiBurn V If you purchase the PiBurn V and later decide to add the Grip functionality, you can do so! This is a popular option for those starting out with rotary work and looking to expand their capabilities in the future. What if I have a Galvo Laser like a Fiber, UV or CO2 Galvo? Just for Galvo applications we have a special rotary that helps you engrave on ANY Galvo style machine. We call it the Gavlo Grip Starting at $799 To help make sense of all of these options, Emily, That Mom With A Laser has made a great explainer video: Still have questions? We want to hear them! Join us at PiBurn labs, our online community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/piburn Ready to take the plunge? Grab yourself a PiBurn! At LensDigital, we’re committed to helping you make the right choice for your laser engraving business. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, our range of rotary options ensures you’ll find the perfect fit for your needs. Consider the PiBurn V, PiBurn Grip 2, or PiBurn Omni 2 to help take your engraving projects to new heights.  Happy PiBurning!  

Last weekend, the team at LensDigital met in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas to participate as a vendor during The Next Level Laser Conference, hosted by Mark Collier from Big Blue Laser Designs and Will Louie from Crazy Laser Dad! Over 200 makers were in attendance for a three-day weekend of learning, networking, sharing knowledge, and having a great time doing so! The weekend flew by, but we want to give a huge shoutout to the entire NLLC team for throwing one heck of a conference! It was a blast meeting so many members of the laser world—and so many of our own LensDigital customers.

Let’s celebrate our latest PiBurner Spotlight. Tabitha Richardson Owner at Laser Llama We are very excited to feature Tabitha in our latest PiBurner Spotlight! Today, we have the great honor of writing about someone who has given the greatest gift of all - to not one but two families. That of Life. About Tabitha This PiBurner Spotlight features Tabitha Richardson, owner at Laser Llama. How did she come p with that catchy name? Well, she told us that she wanted an animal in the name, and Llmas were all the rage, and come on you gotta admit, Laser Llama just rolls off the tongue! We love it. Tabitha lives in Rocklin, California. Married to her high school sweetheart, they have three wonderful kids together. Tabitha was also a surrogate for two families giving them the precious gift of life! The Laser Journey After her first surrogacy journey, she had wisely set a little money set aside and decided to buy a Glowforge. She took the plunge just 4 1/2 years ago and now has a thriving business. If you have read the PiBurner series before, you'll know what a common path this is for so many PiBurners and small business owners with lasers. It really is the "gateway" laser! Also, like Tabitha, most successful PiBurners are not afraid to save and make an investment. Rewards only come after taking measured risks. When Covid hit, she was pregnant with a second surrogate baby. She was also helping her three children with online classes and that's when her business really boomed. I with hosting online painting classes using barn quilt files from Welcome Home Custom. I found that time was precious, and I bought an 80w OMTech to help handle the demand. OMtech lasers are solid machines! Did you know that LensDigital and OMtech are partners? OMtech even sells PiBurns on their website. Later, hats become the bread and butter for my shop so I added another laser so I could cut down my time on hat patches. Why the PiBurn Rotary? When Emily Caroline posted her review of the PiBurn; I knew I needed one to step up my game. While it was a big learning curve, I was able to figure it out quickly with the support from the PiBurn community!   Her Business Today Today, her shop focuses on wholesale to other businesses and fundraisers for schools and sports teams. We added the PiBurn a year ago and have been able to raise so much money for schools and teams in our community. Our customers love seeing their logos on tumblers! Businesses of every type love their logos on tumblers, and people love their names on water bottles and mugs. This is part of a huge personalization trend that powers this business to astronomical heights. Think about the 32 million US businesses that need to connect with their customers. Now also think about the 125 million families in the US that want tumblers with their names on them. That is your market! Favorite Projects on the OMTech 80W Laser Engraver and Glowforge Some of Tabitha'sfavorite laser projects are hats for the FBI (whoa!) and water bottles for a local soccer league where they raised over $700 in funds for their club! Check them out:   Advice for people starting in the Laser Engraving business My advice for people just starting out is: Don't be afraid, and don't give up! Also, checkout YouTube for tips and tricks on using the PiBurn; you'll find so much great information plus get great ideas for projects! We couldn't agree more. There is much great content out there and so many people who want to see you succeed. You have to do your part, but always remember - you are not alone. Essential Links - Check out Tabitha on social and give her a follow Email - calaserllama@gmail.com Instagram – @calaserllama Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/calaserllama Web – laser-llama.com/ Tik-Tok - @calaserllama We hope you enjoyed this feature, and please check out Tabitha's website, and swing by PiBurn labs and ask her a question! Happy PiBurning! Len and Stan LensDigital Where Makers Succeed   Your story is worth sharing too! Contact us to become our next PiBurner!

Let’s celebrate our latest PiBurner Spotlight. Alexander Caprilozzi, aka Cappy Owner at 7 Point Laser LLC We are thrilled to feature Cappy in our latest PiBurner Spotlight! Meet Alexander "Cappy" Caprilozzi, a retired Deputy Sheriff and SERT Team Commander from Syracuse, NY, now living in Artesia, New Mexico. About Cappy Cappy, together with his wife of 42 years, Cynthia, has raised four girls and has three granddaughters. He is a cancer survivor a former long-haul truck driver. You could say he has been through a lot, and doctors thought he'd never be able to work again. Boy, did he prove them wrong! Cappy has a passion for rebuilding and restoring cars and motorcycles, and more recently, has discovered his entrepreneurial spirit with a laser engraving business. In this blog post, we'll explore how his Boss Laser and the PiBurn rotary attachment helped Cappy take his business to new heights. Cappy's Laser Engraving Journey Cappy began his laser engraving journey when he was looking for a home-based business opportunity. He purchased a Boss 1420 laser and started a small but steadily growing business, primarily focusing on custom tumblers and glassware. Through local events, craft shows, social media, and joining the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau, Cappy's business gained traction, and he started receiving orders from local businesses and the law enforcement community. One of Cappy's most significant achievements was securing a 900-tumbler order that was showcased at The American Jail Association Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. His laser-engraved tumblers have been well-received, and he working on securing another order for 1,000 tumblers for a client. He also has repeat customers that keep coming back for the quality he offers and the care he shows his customers. He just got a call from a former customer to do another 50 shot glasses and tumblers. With plans to expand his business through Etsy and Shopify, Cappy's laser engraving venture is poised for even more growth. My Business is growing; especially in brand recognition. Word of mouth has been a big help in local NM communities. Since I have only been here a little over 5 years, a lot of people still do not know me with the exception of my clientele in the jail ;) After I did a few jobs; word of mouth started and I began getting calls. Getting involved in local events and craft shows helps Cappy grow his following. I do local events and craft shows when I can again getting my products out there to at least be seen as to what I can do Cappy is also leaning on social to spread the word. I also use Facebook quite a bit; posting a lot of my work; messaging businesses and individuals about my work and what I offer. How the PiBurn Transformed Cappy's Business Cappy discovered the PiBurn rotary attachment through a referral from his friend and mentor, Ben Gonzales. After using his Boss Rotary for his first 200-tumbler order, Cappy purchased the PiBurn V3 and found it to be an indispensable tool for his business. The PiBurn V3 offered exceptional repeatability, smooth operation, and allowed Cappy to engrave various items, including shot glasses, wine goblets, and even an urn. With plans to add the PiBurn Grip and mega clamp accessories to his PiBurn, Cappy can further streamline his workflow, allowing him to focus on delivering high-quality, custom-engraved products to his clients. Cappy loves attempting new things on the PiBurn. He has called me up on several occasions to ask how to do some really unique items. Check this out: Testing phase: And burning the final product on the Pi! Cappy has done many other interesting items as well. https://youtube.com/shorts/kS7mFxCrlsc Cappy's Drive for Success Cappy's motivation for success is rooted in his desire to provide excellent quality work, maintain his integrity, and ensure customer satisfaction. Inspired by other successful makers, Cappy aspires to become the go-to engraver in New Mexico and beyond. He is driven to build a steady income that will allow him to enjoy his retirement and provide a financial safety net for him and his wife. Conclusion Cappy's laser engraving business is a testament to his determination, hard work, and passion for craftsmanship. We are proud that The PiBurn rotary attachment has played a crucial role in helping Cappy streamline his workflow, improve his product quality, and ultimately grow his business. If you're considering starting a laser engraving business or looking to enhance your existing one, PiBurn could be the game-changing tool to help you to achieve your goals and be successful in the laser game. Check it out! We hope you enjoyed this feature, and please check out his business page at 7 Point Laser LLC and then swing by PiBurn labs and say hi! Happy PiBurning! Len and Stan LensDigital Where Makers Succeed Your story is worth sharing too! Contact us to become our next PiBurner!

Engraving wine glasses has never been easier with Boss Laser and the PiBurn 4.0   Take a look at this video showing you the correct process to set up and engrave a wine glass on the PiBurn 4.0 using the Boss LS1630 Laser.  The foot of the glass is between the o-rings Use both stoppers Adjust the height so its level Get the clamp nice and snug Frame Fire! Simple as that. Did you know that LensDigital has partnered with Boss Laser ? You can get your PiBurn directly from Boss, or just add one to your Boss Laser machine at checkout! Boss machines are reliable and powerful. We have two LS 1630s in our shop and just recently purchased the hybrid servo version. If you haven't already, check them out: www.BossLaser.com 

PiBurn in a Thunder Laser makes a powerful combo! Why are hundreds of Thunder Laser owners flocking to the PiBurn? The PiBurn rotary offers them incredible versatility, precision, affordability and perfect compatibility with Thunder Laser. One of Thunder Lasers most respected influencers, Rober Kofoed of Computer Creations, has been a long-time customer of LensDigital and loves to help other makers with their Lasers. He has created an incredible treasure trove of content. He has helped thousands of people do better work on their Lasers. This is one of the reasons why he has been selected as a PiBurn Grip Beta-tester and featured in a PiBurner Spotlight! Take a look, and you will agree, he is a laser rock star. Here we share some of his best tutorials for the PiBurn 4 and PiBurn Grip. PiBurn Grip 2 and PiBurn V Tutorial for Thunder Laser: Engrave Tumblers Like a Pro! This video has great tips on how to price for large orders, how to set up your designs and how to swap tumblers like a pro in BOTH rotaries.  PiBurn Grip Laser Rotary  Tutorial for Thunder Laser Great for getting started engraving on your PiBurn Grip and Thunder Laser. Here, Robert uses the Grip addon kit mounted on his older PiBurn 3 model to make the PiBurn Omni, the world’s best rotary. PiBurn Grip Laser Rotary  Tutorial for Thunder Laser: Miniature Bats Project Awesome miniature bats done on the PiBurn Grip. Check out this incredible guide by Robert. PiBurn Rotary used to do a full wrap on Thunder Laser: A Tutorial on making full wrap tumbler design. OK, ready for a real monster? Here is Robert engraving a huge 1 Gallon RTIC Jug on his Thunder Laser and PiBurn 4.0 Did you know Robert is a LensDigital Affiliate? He may be able to help you get a discount on the PiBurn. If you found out about the Grip or PiBurn from Robert and want to thank him, please reach out and ask for his coupon. YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@computercreationz Facebook Business page https://www.facebook.com/computercreationz Want to see more? Check out more of Robert’s incredible projects in this private group: PiBurn Labs Don’t forget to visit our shop and see the PiBurn in action for yourself: www.lensdigital.com