Why are custom laser cut maps so hard to make?

One of my biggest motivations in getting a laser cutter was to create custom maps. Turns out the actual laser part wasn't the hardest to figure out. It was creating a digital file. Enter GIS software. We dive into a full tutorial on how you can create custom maps that are styled just how you like it with free data and tools online! Check out GQIS - https://qgis.org/en/site/ My Laser Cutter - http://bit.ly/50wlaser Cheaper Laser Engraver - http://bit.ly/34Zx8y1 ?Map Files Athens, Georgia Map - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17BOfx46qiIMyLjXXKbQR1hGhbh8Rs7da/view?usp=sharing Atlanta, Georgia Map - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1US-PnANYnoOonohmnvbulyiJ3KcxFstT/view?usp=sharing Area 51 File - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1f71DUjx-kQjdU5VJmWWeaqJSz8R7UCvV ?Build plans and more: https://www.makeorbreakshop.com ?Support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/makeorbreakshop ?Listen to the podcast (Make or Break Show): https://www.makeorbreakshow.com ?Daily updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeorbreak... ?TOOLS & MATERIALS (affiliate) Table Saw - https://amzn.to/2PEFe8w Miter Saw - https://amzn.to/2J6UABn Band Saw - https://amzn.to/2PCunMv Impact Drive & Drill - https://amzn.to/2LdIJUU Drill Press - https://amzn.to/2LRUQ9Q Planer - https://amzn.to/2VEkdjM Orbital Sander - https://amzn.to/2VyLO63 6 in Jointer - https://amzn.to/2vulxqV Kreg Jig K4 - https://amzn.to/2PItAtw X-Carve CNC - https://www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve Heat Gun - https://amzn.to/32NxtDg Brad Nailer - https://amzn.to/2y2rDzU Yellow Push Block - https://amzn.to/2YyAMiA Plunge Router - https://amzn.to/2LPfM0Y Vinyl Cutter - https://amzn.to/308uM0A Chisels - https://amzn.to/3052K7a Jack Handplane - https://amzn.to/2Ni3HlS Marking Gauge - https://amzn.to/32J8gJu Woodpeckers 6 in Square - https://amzn.to/2O56z52 PFEIL Marking Knife - https://amzn.to/32L5Fi9 Dovetail Saw - https://amzn.to/2QhlWKk ? CAMERA GEAR (affiliate) Main Camera - https://amzn.to/2LcINEf All Around Lens - https://amzn.to/2vwk2IB Macro Lens - https://amzn.to/2J72Std On Camera Microphone - https://amzn.to/2PE3Det Monitor - https://amzn.to/2LiAAys Camera Cage - https://amzn.to/2vvDi95 Gimbal - https://amzn.to/2VGuw6X Tripod - https://amzn.to/2LgPSE6 Rode Wireless Kit - https://amzn.to/301DuOd Diety Lav Mic - https://amzn.to/2O6XQ2e ?PODCASTING GEAR (affiliate) Microphone - https://amzn.to/2VB4kuj Cheaper Microphone - https://amzn.to/2vyi22K Boom Swivel Arm - https://amzn.to/2J7SUYq Audio Interface/Recorder - https://amzn.to/2GMNrn6 Cheaper Interface - https://amzn.to/2VElnvC