--- title: "Featured Plywood Patron: Tim Wighton and Laser Cast" description: In this week's edition of Plyco's Featured Plywood Patron, we put the spotlight on Tim Wighton, who has been utilising most of our Laser Plywood range for his amazing creations. We speak to him and find out why Plyco's collection is his first choice for projects. image: https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/laser-cast-logo.png --- [![plyco-logo-icon_65x@2x](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1506/5624/files/plyco-logo-icon_65x@2x.png?v=1537174952 "plyco-logo-icon_65x@2x")](https://plyco.com.au) ![search](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/search.svg "search") ![](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/search.svg) [![user](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/Plyco%20Assests%202020/user.svg)Login / Signup![cross](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/Plyco%20Assests%202020/cross.svg)](https://plyco.com.au/account/login) **[My account](https://plyco.com.au/account/login)** [![](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/Plyco%20Assests%202020/shopping-cart.svg)Cart](https://plyco.com.au/cart) Login to my account Enter your e-mail and password: New customer? [Create your account](https://plyco.com.au/account/register) Lost password? [Recover password](https://plyco.com.au/account/login) - [Shop](https://plyco.com.au/collections/all) - Featured - [Birch Plywood](https://plyco.com.au/products/birch-premium-plywood) - [Decoply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/decoply-plywood-products) - [Formply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/formply-plywood-products) - [Laminex Surround](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laminex-surround-products) - [MDF](https://plyco.com.au/pages/mdf-panel-products) - [Melamine](https://plyco.com.au/pages/melamine-sheet-products) - [Micropanel](https://plyco.com.au/pages/micropanel-products) - [Particle Board](https://plyco.com.au/pages/particleboard-panel-products) - [Shadowclad](https://plyco.com.au/products/shadowclad) - [Spotless Laminate](https://plyco.com.au/pages/spotless-laminate) - [Vanply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/vanply-products) - [Weather Groove](https://plyco.com.au/pages/weather-groove-products) - Collections - [Architectural](https://plyco.com.au/pages/architectural-plywood-collection) - [Birch](https://plyco.com.au/pages/birch-plywood-collection) - [Caravans](https://plyco.com.au/pages/caravans) - [Cladding](https://plyco.com.au/pages/cladding-plywood-products) - [Construction](https://plyco.com.au/pages/construction-plywood-collection) - [Flooring](https://plyco.com.au/pages/plywood-and-particleboard-flooring) - [Kitchen Benchtops](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laminated-kitchen-benchtops) - [Laserply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laser-cut-plywood-collection) - [Marine](https://plyco.com.au/pages/marine-plywood-collection) - [Tabletops](https://plyco.com.au/pages/tabletop-plywood-collection) - [Wall Panelling](https://plyco.com.au/pages/wall-panelling) - [Full Catalogue](https://plyco.com.au/pages/product-catalogue) - [Cut To Size](https://plyco.com.au/pages/cut-to-size) - [FAQ](https://landing.plyco.com.au/faq) - [Blog](https://blog.plyco.com.au) - Programs - [Laserply Club](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laserply-club) - [PlyPal Trade](https://plyco.com.au/pages/plypal) - [Schools Program](https://plyco.com.au/pages/schools-laserply-program) - [Contact](https://plyco.com.au/pages/contact-us) NEED HELP ? ![](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/phone-call.svg)   Call us [1300-759-966](tel:1300-759-966) ![](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/email.svg)[   info@plyco.com.au](mailto:info@plyco.com.au) Follow Us - [![facebook (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/facebook%20(1).svg) ![facebook](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/facebook.svg) Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/plyco1) - [![twitter-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/twitter-grey.png) ![twitter-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/twitter-color.png) Twitter](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) - [![instagram (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/instagram%20(1).svg) ![instagram](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/instagram.svg) Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) - [![pinterest-grey (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/pinterest-grey%20(1).png) ![pinterest-color (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/pinterest-color%20(1).png) Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/plyco1) - [![youtube-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/youtube-grey.png) ![youtube-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/youtube-color.png) Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtNTBMWaIGmWbg29R_C9-w) - [![vimeo-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/vimeo-grey.png) ![vimeo-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/vimeo-color.png) Vimeo](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) - [![linkedin-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/linkedin-grey.png) ![linkedin-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/linkedin-color.png) Linkedin](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) ![construction-plywood-application-one-darkened](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/construction-plywood-application-one-darkened.jpg?width=650&name=construction-plywood-application-one-darkened.jpg "construction-plywood-application-one-darkened") # **Plyco Blog** The Plyco plywood and veneer blog provides product information, practical tips, and project inspiration for completing DIY, architectural & professional projects. Expert plywood product tutorials and catalogue updates will have you completing your project in no time. Read More - [featured customer](https://blog.plyco.com.au/topic/featured-customer) - [z\_engage](https://blog.plyco.com.au/topic/z_engage) # [Featured Plywood Patron: Tim Wighton and Laser Cast](https://blog.plyco.com.au/featured-plywood-patron-tim-wighton-and-laser-cast) [Read More →](https://blog.plyco.com.au/featured-plywood-patron-tim-wighton-and-laser-cast) ### Categories ![Arrow](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/3842749/hubfs/Pack-1%20Assets/Fold%20Arrow.png?width=13&height=8&name=Fold%20Arrow.png "Arrow") - [architectural plywood (13)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/architectural-plywood) - [artificial intelligence (7)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [bamboo (10)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/bamboo) - [birch plywood (29)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/birch-plywood) - [cladding (3)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/cladding) - [competition (6)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/competition) - [complete guides (22)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/complete-guides) - [construction plywood (10)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/construction-plywood) - [cut to size (2)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/cut-to-size) - [Decoply (21)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/decoply) - [egger (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/egger) - [event (3)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/event) - [featured customer (16)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/featured-customer) - [forestone (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/forestone) - [formply (4)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/formply) - [general plywood (45)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/general-plywood) - [inspiration (7)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/inspiration) - [jobs (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/jobs) - [kitchen benchtops (13)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/kitchen-benchtops) - [laminate (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/laminate) - - - [All Posts](https://blog.plyco.com.au) # Featured Plywood Patron: Tim Wighton and Laser Cast - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In this week’s edition of Plyco’s Featured Plywood Patron, we’re shining the spotlight on Tim Wighton. Tim is one of Plyco’s most dedicated customers and continues to astound us with all of the amazing work he produces through laser cutting and the use of our Laser Plywood products. By day, Wighton is a pattern maker who designs tooling for the foundry industry currently. In the past, he’s created the tools for a huge variety of different areas like the mining industry, CAT, Mack Trucks and Yarra Trams. Earlier this year he began a home business, [Laser Cast](https://lasercast.bigcartel.com/), focusing on resin casting, silicone moulding and CNC lasering. Through Wighton’s online store he sells read-made tabletop gaming products alongside the commission work he also does. The commission work ranges from resin sculptures to laser cut gift wear. ![Games protractor built by LaserCast with Plyco Laser Plywood ](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1506/5624/files/Gamers_Potractor_mk1_large.png?v=1533786400) > A game protractor made from our Laser Plywood When setting out to create Laser Cast, Wighton desired one must-have feature for the materials he’d be using; they needed to be environmentally friendly and free from harmful substances or chemicals. On top of this, he also wanted to find something that was locally produced. This is what led him straight to the team here at [Plyco](https://plyco.com.au/). Wighton understood that having a safe and eco-friendly product for him to work with around his family to ensure their health was of utmost importance and that in 2018 lowering environmental impact is a huge selling point for customers. At Plyco we ensure that our products are mode using formaldehyde-free glues, and our laser plywood products are no exception -  which was exactly what he was looking for! Wighton has used a huge variety of our [Laser Plywood](https://plyco.com.au/search?q=laserply) products and has become a bit of an expert on our laser plywood range. As you could imagine this has resulted in the development of a few choice favourites out of the line-up. The first of Wighton’s favourite Plyco products is Plyco's [Beech Laser Plywood](https://plyco.com.au/collections/all/products/quadro-beech-laser-ply). “I find Beech to be an excellent product; the dense grain and smooth finish make it perfect for designs that include pictures or very fine graphical elements,” Wighton said. This aspect is particularly important for the work he does with Laser Cast as much of the products he makes have many very fine, intricate details on them. ![LaserCast's Melbourne FC clock built with Plyco Beech Laser Plywood](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1506/5624/files/IMAG4845_large.jpg?v=1533786535) > Melbourne wall clock made from Plyco's Beech Laserply Wighton has also been impressed by the density of the product, giving him a clean finish each time he cuts, and never having to worry about it splintering. Our 1mm sheets of Beech Laser Plywood have also been a big benefit to his work for Laser Cast. “They are surprisingly flexible and strong, perfect for small laser cut jobs and for many different patternmaking applications.” Some of the high-end commission work he has created with our Beech include wall clocks, engraved signs and costume accessories. Next up is our [Fijian Cedar Laser Plywood](https://plyco.com.au/collections/all/products/quadro-cedar). Fijian Cedar has become a go-to product for Wighton thanks to its high compatibility with engraving, clean cutting and resistance to warping even in small pieces. Because it has a balance of structural and engraving properties, as well as being available in thin sheets, it’s become his top selection for the majority of his work! In fact, every single item you see in his tabletop gaming range is made from Plyco’s Fijian Cedar Laserply. Wighton also finds that it’s the perfect choice for commission work that is going to be handled regularly but also requires engraving. ![Bamboo brooch from Laser Cast ](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1506/5624/files/IMAG2895_large.jpg?v=1533786647) For his mass-produced projects that need to be strong, but don’t require much, if any engraving at all, [Bamboo](https://plyco.com.au/collections/all/products/quadro-bamboo-ng-nat) is the laser plywood of choice. “It’s strong, light, cheap and comes in a range of thicknesses. I use it for objects that will be constantly handled, like my movement trays and multi-bases.” The final of Wighton’s favourite picks is our [Poplar Laser Ply](https://plyco.com.au/products/quadro-poplar)wood. This is his preferred choice for structural work and products that won’t receive any rough handling. Model builds and display stands that require painting are finishing are prime candidates for Poplar as well as stencils. Wighton also loves that it cuts cleanly, and thanks to being not very dense it can cut at much higher speeds. ![LaserCast Laser Plywood template](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1506/5624/files/Burst_double_range_templates_2_large.png?v=1533786799) The entire team at Plyco have enjoyed collaborating with Tim Wighton on his Laser Plywood and we encourage everybody to check out his full range of products at Laser Cast’s [online store](https://lasercast.bigcartel.com/). Alternatively, you can head to his [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/lasercast/) or [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lasercast_oz/) pages some incredible shots of the products he makes. This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![Search_Image](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Search_Image.png?width=15&name=Search_Image.png "Search_Image") ### Complete Guides - [The Plyco Guide to Legnoply](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-legnoply) - [The Plyco Guide To Easycraft](https://blog.plyco.com.au/the-plyco-guide-to-easycraft) - [Plyco’s Guide To Wall Panelling](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-wall-panelling) - [The Plyco Guide to MicroPanel](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-micropanel) - [The Plyco Guide to Architectural Plywood](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-architectural-plywood) - [The Plyco Guide to Construction Plywood](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-construction-plywood) - [The Plyco Guide to Cladding](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-cladding) - [The Plyco Guide to Melamine](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-melamine) - [The Plyco Guide to Riga Plywood](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-riga-plywood) - [The Plyco Guide to Formply](https://blog.plyco.com.au/the-plyco-guide-to-formply) - [The Plyco Guide to Quadro Plywood](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-quadro-plywood) - [The Plyco Guide to MDF](https://blog.plyco.com.au/the-plyco-guide-to-mdf) ### Popular Posts ## Subscribe For The Latest News ## Related Posts ## [Featured Customer Projects: Homebox](https://blog.plyco.com.au/featured-customer-projects-homebox) Max Calatayud's Homebox, is a portable shelter for rough sleepers that redefines design for good. [Plyco Team](https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team) 18 Feb 2019, 12:21:39 pm ## [Plyco Customer Projects: Dean's Marsh Getaway](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-customer-projects-deans-marsh-getaway) A sustainable, off-grid study in Dean's Marsh features Plyco's beautiful Premium Birch Plywood. [Plyco Team](https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team) 18 Feb 2019, 12:21:39 pm ## [Featured Customer Plywood Project: Meet & Gather](https://blog.plyco.com.au/featured-customer-plywood-project-meet-and-gather) We're diving into the transformation story of Meet & Gather, a vibrant meeting and creative event space located in the heart of Richmond, Melbourn... [Plyco Team](https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team) 18 Feb 2019, 12:21:39 pm ABOUT PLYCO - Plyco staff dream of pine scented car fresheners. - A proud manufacturer, distributor and retailer of timber-based panel products, Plyco is 100% Australian owned. Sourced from all over the world in all sizes, thicknesses and grades, you could say our factories are the United Nations of timber.  [Read more.](https://plyco.com.au/pages/about-us) Company - [About Us](https://plyco.com.au/pages/about-us) - [Blog](https://plyco.com.au/blogs/news) - [Contact Us](https://plyco.com.au/pages/contact-us) - [Cut To Size](https://plyco.com.au/pages/cut-to-size) - [FAQ](https://landing.plyco.com.au/faq) - [Laserply Club](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laserply-club?smile_deep_link=home) - [Plyco New Zealand](https://plyco.co.nz/) - [Project Inspiration](https://plyco.com.au/pages/featured-customer-projects) - [Refund Policy](https://plyco.com.au/policies/refund-policy) - [Schools Laserply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/schools-laserply-program) - [Shipping](https://plyco.com.au/pages/shipping-information) - [Terms of service](https://plyco.com.au/policies/terms-of-service) Collections - [Architectural](https://plyco.com.au/pages/architectural-plywood-collection) - [Birch](https://plyco.com.au/pages/birch-plywood-collection) - [Caravans](https://plyco.com.au/pages/caravans) - [Cladding](https://plyco.com.au/pages/cladding-plywood-products) - [Construction](https://plyco.com.au/pages/construction-plywood-collection) - [Flooring](https://plyco.com.au/pages/plywood-and-particleboard-flooring) - [Kitchen Benchtops](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laminated-kitchen-benchtops) - [Laserply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laser-cut-plywood-collection) - [Marine](https://plyco.com.au/pages/marine-plywood-collection) - [Tabletops](https://plyco.com.au/pages/tabletop-plywood-collection) - [Veneered Plywood](https://plyco.com.au/collections/veneered-plywood) - [Wall Panelling](https://plyco.com.au/pages/wall-panelling) Featured - [Decoply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/decoply-plywood-products) - [Formply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/formply-plywood-products) - [Laminex Surround](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laminex-surround-products) - [Legnoply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/legnoply-products) - [MDF](https://plyco.com.au/pages/mdf-panel-products) - [Melamine](https://plyco.com.au/pages/melamine-sheet-products) - [Micropanel](https://plyco.com.au/pages/micropanel-products) - [Particle Board](https://plyco.com.au/pages/particleboard-panel-products) - [Spotless Laminate](https://plyco.com.au/pages/spotless-laminate) - [Shadowclad](https://plyco.com.au/products/shadowclad) - [Vanply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/vanply-products) - [Weather Groove](https://plyco.com.au/pages/weather-groove-products) © Plyco - Timber and Plywood Panels Follow Us - [![facebook (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/facebook%20(1).svg) ![facebook](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/plyco1) - [![twitter-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/twitter-grey.png) ![twitter-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/twitter-color.png)](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) - [![instagram (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/instagram%20(1).svg) ![instagram](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/instagram.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) - [![pinterest-grey (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/pinterest-grey%20(1).png) ![pinterest-color (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/pinterest-color%20(1).png)](https://www.pinterest.com/plyco1) - [![youtube-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/youtube-grey.png) ![youtube-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/youtube-color.png)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtNTBMWaIGmWbg29R_C9-w) - [![vimeo-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/vimeo-grey.png) ![vimeo-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/vimeo-color.png)](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) - [![linkedin-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/linkedin-grey.png) ![linkedin-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/linkedin-color.png)](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Plyco Team", "url" : "https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team" }, "dateModified" : "2019-11-26T01:02:05.149Z", "datePublished" : "2019-02-18T01:21:39.000Z", "headline" : "Featured Plywood Patron: Tim Wighton and Laser Cast", "image" : [ "https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/laser-cast-logo.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.plyco.com.au/featured-plywood-patron-tim-wighton-and-laser-cast", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/PLYCO%20Logo.jpg" }, "name" : "Plyco Pty Ltd" } } ```