4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Glowforge

[@DebsJoyfulDesigns]

Your videos are so, so helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us!

[@85thandPine]

Sure thing! My pleasure. Happy to share my experiences.

[@jamesalexander5388]

I purchased a 6” AC Infinity and printed reducers for 4” hose, both to the machine and to the window. Once my Glowforge arrived, I found the setup was not as good as I hoped. After watching a few videos, I realized if I increased the hose to the window vent to 6”, it would increase the airflow, significantly. Additionally, upgrading the 4” hose to a rubber hose, reduced the amount of odour coming from the setup. So now, I have 4” rubber hose to a 4 - 6” reducer, on the fan, with a 6” hose, from AC Infinity, to a 6” window vent.

[@85thandPine]

Thanks for the tip. Glad that works better for you!

[@HoundDogHats]

The in line fan is great. I had mine sitting and waiting when my GF arrived. Keep up the good work.

[@85thandPine]

That’s great!! I can’t wait to get mine attached :) And thank you!

[@Adamsg0505]

Thank you for the helpful link

[@85thandPine]

You’re welcome Gail! :)

[@Rohvannyn]

Hiya! I appreciate your tip on the other social media platform, I truly have wanted to get a laser cutter for a while and this is a great option. If I end up going that route, I'll be sure and use your link. Thanks also for the information about suppliers! That will save me a lot of time and headache if I decide to go forward with this.

[@85thandPine]

I'm so glad I could help! Thank you for being willing to use my link if you decide on Glowforge :) Let me know if you have any questions and best wishes to you!

[@MinxyMay]

Awesome advice thank you!! 😊

[@85thandPine]

You’re welcome!!

[@fschneider926]

Hi Catherine. Your videos are super helpful! So please keep making them. After a lot of research, I'm choosing the Glowforge Pro. I'll use your affiliate link but will be asking for delayed delivery by a couple weeks.

[@85thandPine]

Thank you so much for the kind words Felicia! And my family and I appreciate you wanting to use our code, more than you know :) Let me know if you have questions!

[@Golfexpertbelieveme]

Man I just went to that Smokey hills. I don’t know where you live but if you have a menards you should go look at their 1/8” & 1/4” plywoods. You can get 1/4” 4’x8’ sheet for $48. It would save you a lot! They have other types too.

[@85thandPine]

I’ve actually tried Home Depot and didn’t care for some of the materials there but didn’t try Menards. Thanks!

[@twistedpost1066]

It is my understanding Glowforge software is proprietary and they upcharge for basic upgrades.

[@85thandPine]

I don’t use their premium service for the app. I don’t think it’s necessary in my opinion and not worth the money.