The Difference Between File Endings
A reference guide for using files with different endings on a laser. Learn to tell the difference between a SVG, JPEG/JPG, PNG, and PDF.
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Troubleshooting
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Fire Safety
Read nowFire 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.
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Should You Buy a Laser?
I just got done watching this great YouTube video from Things Katie Makes. It is called 4 Reasons You Should Buy a Glowforge and 3 Reasons You Shouldn’t... I think she brings up some very solid points of what it takes to be a laser owner in general.Read now -
Fire Safety
Read nowFire Safety when using a laser cutter is so important! I see people asking on Facebook all the time what masking material to use and other people say to use the masking for transferring vinyl. Don’t use that masking! Every...
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My Cut Didn't Go Through - Glowforge Users
Read nowWe 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...
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Warped Boards
Read nowNothing 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...
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Cleaning Scorched Boards
Read nowWhite 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...
