These 5 laser engraving mistakes cost me hours—here’s how to avoid them
These laser mistakes wasted hours of my time.

When I started laser engraving, I expected a learning curve — but not the kind that would waste entire afternoons. Many of the mistakes I made seemed small at the time, but they ruined projects or forced me to start from scratch. These five missteps were the most frustrating because they were avoidable once I knew what to look for. Learning from my experience could save you a lot of time and headaches if you’re diving into laser engraving.