About

Creativity Meets Technology

Meet Dave — the creative force behind Victoria Custom Laser.

Dave is an award-winning scale model builder and prop maker whose work has earned international recognition. With a passion for precision and creativity, he’s spent years crafting everything from detailed miniatures to screen-worthy costumes and props.

Always on the lookout for new creative challenges, Dave discovered the world of CNC laser technology. With a background in CAD, graphic design, and manufacturing, laser cutting and engraving felt like a natural evolution—blending his technical expertise with his creative flair.

And just like that, Victoria Custom Laser was born.

At its core, the business is driven by a simple, down-to-earth philosophy: quality work, no nonsense, and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. That approach has helped Victoria Custom Laser grow into one of the most versatile and creative laser services in the Victoria area.

Whether it’s customizing a one-of-a-kind gift or producing branded items for a large corporate event, Dave brings the same level of passion, detail, and care to every project—making sure each piece tells its own story.

“I look forward to working with you on your next project!”

Blue handwritten signature on transparent background

Dave (in RJ MacReady [The Thing] costume) with Adam Savage (MythBusters)

LED flare prop scratch built for the Seattle Kraken NHL organization for their live, on ice opening show.

Dave is an accomplished scale model maker of over 40 years.

Just a few of the companies we provide products & services to:

Some of our recent projects

images from our Instagram page - @victoriacustomlaser

Project and Media Announcements

  • Frontrunners Victoria

    RVM Medal Engraving

    OCTOBER 2024

    Victoria Custom Laser is teaming up with Frontrunners Victoria to provide in store finisher medal engraving for participants of the 2024 Royal Victoria Marathon!

  • Two black hockey pucks labeled "Digger Award" with a hockey player design and stars, placed on a black drawstring bag and supported by a wooden stand.

    'Digger Award' Pucks

    JANUARY 2024

    Victoria Custom Laser is very excited to announce our partnership with Kirby’s Source for Sports, to bring you the ‘Digger Award’ puck!

  • Nuu-chah-nulth Scrabble letter tiles with symbols and point values on a fabric background marked with "Victoria Native Friendship Centre."

    Nuu-chah-nulth Scrabble

    JANUARY 2024

    Working together with the Victoria Native Friendship Center, VCL created a custom language tile set for the Nuu-chah-nulth native language.

  • Display stand with wooden "Puck Stand" holders for commemorative pucks, featuring a QR code and branding from Victoria Custom Laser.

    Puck Stands!

    DECEMBER 2023

    Our latest version of our Puck Stand™ are now available! A simple, yet elegant way to display hockey pucks!

Our Equipment & Capabilities

Materials

Cutting:
3mm (1/8in) up to 10mm (3/8”)

  • Woods (plywood, MDF, balsa, basswood)

  • Acrylics (Clear & Opaque)

  • EVA Foam

  • Cardboard, Foam Core, Cardstock

Engraving:

  • Woods

  • Acrylics, Plastics and Composites

  • Lamacoid\Trolase Acrylics

  • EVA Foam

  • Leather/Faux Leather

  • Metals - Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Copper

  • Jewelry - Silver, Gold

  • Slate & Stone

Equipment

  • 10 Watt Diode Laser

  • 30 Watt RF Laser

  • 30 Watt Fiber Laser

  • 2 Watt IR 1064nm Laser

  • Lightburn software

Additional Equipment:

  • Rotary and Roller systems for engraving round and cylindrical objects

  • Lightburn laser control software

We can engrave on flat, cylindrical and spherical surfaces.

Ordering Considerations

  • MAX Cutting Sizes:
    300mm (11.75”) x 500mm (19.75”) - RF
    344mm (14”) x 355mm (14”) - Diode

  • Artwork files should be ‘vector’ format with a transparent background (we can assist you with your artwork if needed)

  • Readable/importable file types (png, eps, svg, ai, pdf, dxf, hpgl, plt, jpg)

  • Providing a sample piece of your material is highly recommended for ensuring best results

  • Be specific as possible with your project requirements (sizing, fonts, placement, etc.)

We currently do not cut any metals


Business Information

Victoria Custom Laser
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Owner/Operator: Dave Bone
Phone/Text: 250.216.0698

Email: info@victoriacustomlaser.com

Media Enquiries: info@victoriacustomlaser.com

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