Published On Apr 5, 2020
What can we say? We LOVE our Glowforge. So now that you've got it, what else do you need? So we go over some of those things in this video!
Need 1: Materials to Cut
Proofgrade and Non-Proofgrade https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F92CSW6/...
Cardboard sheets https://amzn.to/2IrVS8N
Birch Plywood sheets https://amzn.to/3cJcN4A
Acrylic Sheets https://amzn.to/2PWbaXe
Basic Leather https://amzn.to/3347Crf
Need 2: Masking Materials
The Transfer Tape we use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DF7TDSF/...
Need 3: Metal Marking Spray
It's pricey but it'll last you a while! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079F2MQ4Q/...
Need 4: Detail Sanding Sticks
An oldy but goody
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019N4TPY/...
Need 5: Dental/Weeding Tools
Yeah it strikes fear in our hearts too...but they work
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LOM4ISM/...
Need 6: X-acto knife
We love this kit! It has everything we've needed from a hobby knife!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004Z2UB/...
Need 7: Digital Calipers
They make 'em super cheap, they make 'em super expensive...we like these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GSLKIW/...
Need 8: Skill Saw
If my middle school shop teacher knew I was using one of these, I think he might cut another finger off!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XQ37JMA/...
Need 9: Cleaning Materials
Simple microfiber cloth and these Zeiss wipes do the trick!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GL64QG6/...
Resources
Great resource for Glowforge settings: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Hacker Factor Glowforge notes: https://hackerfactor.com/glowforge.php
Glowforge Community: https://community.glowforge.com/
Glowforge subreddit: / glowforge
lasercutting subreddit: / lasercutting
Facebook Glowforge User Group: / 1126134367496957