Have you ever finished cutting your latest laser project out of that perfect sheet of acrylic, the one you've been saving for months, only to notice tiny cracks along the edges? You’re left wondering, what are these, and where in...
Fire Safety when using a laser cutter is so important! With a laser, you are actually playing with a concentrated beam of fire so precautions need to be taken! Here are some simple things to help maximize your laser safe usage.
Lasers use a high intensity beam of light to “burn” through material. This beam can generate high temperatures in materials you are cutting or engraving. It is possible for material inside your machine to ignite and start a fire which can...
We have a lot of new Glowforge users! Welcome! We are excited to have you here and want to help anyway that we can! One of the questions that comes up a lot on Facebook and other forums is: Why...
Nothing is more frustrating than putting a board in your laser, only to discover a bow or curve from warping. Obviously a flat board yields the best cutting results. Although measures are taken to keep boards flat and straight, warping...
White vinegar works great. Just wet a rag with the vinegar and wipe it off. Lighter color open wood grains like Pine are harder to clean as the soot gets into the grain. A light sanding can help but be...
