We review the 10 Things we wish we knew before we got a Glowforge.

In this video, we talk about one of our favorite tools, the Glowforge/Laser cutters. We love the machine. However, there are still some things to review that we wish we knew BEFORE ours arrived at the shop!

Tip 1 Get the Right Size Laser for your needs

Tip 2 Get Ready these things are loud
Super stealth super-strong AC Infinity Cloudline Fan https://amzn.to/301DOfy
Great big 6 inch ducting https://amzn.to/2BkdWBd
Not-So-Big 4 inch ducting https://amzn.to/3cukBpx
The magic 4 inch to 6 inch duct adapter https://amzn.to/2zZdTdI
The adapter is to take the ductwork that comes from the Glowforge at 4 inches and convert it to a 6 inch hose that the fan takes.

Tip 3 Adequate Ventilation is a must
The dangers of burning acrylic, just don’t breath that stuff in! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1475175/

Tip 4 Plan your laser placement carefully
Our awesome Glowforge table https://amzn.to/36THpxP
The set it and forget it WiFi Mesh network our laser is on https://amzn.to/2zTUomQ
Thanks Vyper72 https://www.reddit.com/user/Vyper72/

Tip 5 Be ready to eventually replace your laser tubes
Glowforge’s thoughts on the laser tube: https://glowforge.com/faq/tech-specs#do-you-have-to-replace-the-laser-tube

Tip 6 You get what you pay for
Glowforge itself: https://glowforge.us/f/DQDPVGED
a few other machines, we found but can’t vouch for
Super cheap $398 https://amzn.to/2BsSqug


Tip 7 It’s not as plug and play as they make it seem

Tip 8 Glowforge software is in the cloud

Tip 9 Make Safety a priority
Honeywell C02 laser glasses https://amzn.to/3gPXJUz

Tip 10 Don’t be afraid to experiment and have fun
(thanks reddit user paper_lover) https://www.reddit.com/user/paper_lover/
Cardboard sheets https://amzn.to/2UkYz2n
Birch Playwood sheets https://amzn.to/3eWpqJZ
Acrylic Sheets https://amzn.to/2U4qNOK
Basic Leather https://amzn.to/302ZOqz

Resources
Great resource for Glowforge settings: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sWOebDU94HwezYPbHa3YdtXjpLbEl_vEPvCb1dSByL4/edit#gid=2079951607
Hacker Factor Glowforge notes: https://hackerfactor.com/glowforge.php
Glowforge Community: https://community.glowforge.com/
Glowforge subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/glowforge/
lasercutting subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/lasercutting/
Facebook Glowforge User Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1126134367496957/

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