Q&A Forum
Ask about setup, cutting parameters, welding technique, marking results, software, shipping, and workshop planning.
X-Space Community
Small Laser X-Space Community
Ask real workshop questions, share finished laser projects, earn Laser Points, and learn from owners, engineers, and MakCreators building with CutAir, WeldAir, and MarkAir.
24hTarget first official reply
150Points for best solution
6Core machine categories
1Monthly build challenge
One place for support, builds, and creator rewards.
Start with practical questions and real project uploads. Grow the best members into verified MakCreators who help the whole laser community move faster.
Project Gallery
Upload finished projects with photos, materials, machine model, settings, and the story behind the build.
Laser Points
Earn points for accepted answers, complete how-to posts, material tests, and monthly challenge entries.
MakCreator
Verified makers, educators, shop owners, and technical contributors get badges, features, and priority opportunities.
How posting and points work
First posts are reviewed before publishing. Approved questions, replies, and projects become public community content and receive Laser Points based on usefulness.
Submit
Members send a question, project, answer, or MakCreator application with machine model, material, photos or video links, and enough context for review.
Review
Small Laser staff checks safety, spam, duplicate content, machine category, and whether the post is clear enough to help other owners.
Publish
Approved questions appear in the Q&A feed with Open, In Review, or Solved status. Approved projects appear in the project gallery or monthly challenge.
Reward
Points move from pending to approved after moderation. Best answers, complete project posts, and test reports earn more than short comments.
Community Q&A
Machine-specific discussions make support easier to search, easier to reuse, and more valuable than one-time chat messages. Replies are tied to a question ID, and the best solution is selected by the question owner or a Small Laser moderator.
What settings should I start with for 6 mm carbon steel on CutAir?
Best solution includes a starter parameter range, nozzle check, assist gas note, and a reminder to confirm material quality before production.
8answers
How do I reduce discoloration when welding thin stainless parts?
A Small Laser expert is reviewing shielding gas, travel speed, and cleaning steps before marking the best answer.
3answers
Which MarkAir lens should I choose for small stainless nameplates?
Members can share mark depth, speed, frequency, and fixture examples. Accepted answers earn Laser Points.
0answers
Featured projects
Every project card should be useful: machine, material, result, process notes, and what the maker would improve next time.
CutAir
Dual-material sign prototype
Metal base, non-metal accent layer, and a repeatable alignment process for small workshop production.
WeldAir
Compact bracket weld test
Thin sheet welding notes with fixture setup, bead control, and cleaning before final assembly.
MarkAir
Stainless logo mark series
Batch marking workflow with fixture planning, logo contrast tests, and customer-ready finish notes.
Earn Laser Points
Points reward useful behavior, not noise. Duplicate posts, unsafe advice, self-promotion without technical value, or copied content do not receive points.
20points
Approved clear question
Question includes machine model, material, goal, and what has already been tried.
150points
Accepted best answer
Helpful answer selected by the question owner or Small Laser moderator. Suggested daily cap: 450 points.
200points
Complete project upload
Photos or video, machine, material, settings, and a short project story.
300points
How-to or test report
Detailed workflow, settings, limitations, and final result suitable for other owners to follow.
| Points | Action | Approval rule |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Approved clear question | Machine, material, goal, and attempted steps are included. |
| 50 | Useful reply | Answer adds settings, diagnosis, safety notes, or a real test result. |
| 150 | Accepted best answer | Chosen as the best solution. Daily cap: 450 points from best answers. |
| 200 | Complete project post | Includes finished result, machine, material, process notes, and image or video links. |
| 300 | How-to or material test | Reusable workflow with limits, settings, photos, and what changed after testing. |
| 500+ | Monthly challenge winner | Selected by Small Laser based on usefulness, quality, originality, and safety. |
MakCreator roles
The best community members should become visible, trusted contributors with clear responsibilities and benefits.
Verified Owner
Owns or operates a Small Laser machine and can share real settings, photos, and support context.
MakCreator
Publishes complete projects, helps others, and participates in monthly X-Space challenges.
Small Laser Expert
Staff or approved technical contributor who can mark official answers and correct unsafe advice.
Moderator
Reviews first posts, manages tags, handles spam, and keeps the discussion practical and respectful.
Submit to the community
Use one of the forms below. For photos or videos, paste a public Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, Instagram, or project page link.
Ask a Question
Best for setup, material settings, troubleshooting, accessories, shipping, software, and workflow planning.
Approved questions can appear in the Q&A feed with a visible status and question ID.
Answer a Question
Best for sharing settings, diagnosis, safety notes, fixture ideas, material tests, and real workshop experience.
Useful approved replies can earn 50 points. Accepted best solutions earn 150 points.
Share a Project
Best for finished work, test cuts, welding samples, marking results, fixtures, and workshop builds.
Complete approved projects receive points and may be featured in the gallery or monthly challenge.
Join MakCreator
MakCreator means Maker plus Creator: people who build real work and explain it clearly for other owners.
Approved MakCreators can receive badges, featured placement, early test opportunities, and priority challenge review.
For launch, submissions are reviewed before publishing. The next backend phase can add automatic public posting, member login, threaded replies, file uploads, and a live points ledger.
Build the knowledge base while customers build real work.
Small Laser Community turns support questions, X-Space projects, and maker creativity into searchable proof that the AirFamily works in real workshops.