GlowForge Pro: Unboxing, Setup and First Print

[@MrSmoochieTV]

14:18 "go away kid, daddy wants to play"

[@SewLambitious]

Great demo! This will be very helpful to anyone that runs across it. I wish this was out when I was heavy in graphic design and working with a cash flow! BTW... a shout out to your adorable, well-mannered son! I'm glad to see he has a great mentor for a father! Lucky young man.

[@KennethClapp]

Congratulations on getting yours! Thanks for taking the time to post the video.

[@Bigbluedesigns]

Thank you for taking the time to share this. Excited for you! Can't wait to do the same when mine arrives.

[@tdadarwala]

14:18...he denied the child. "I wanna press it...". Father of the year.

[@chriscain7463]

Wow, snatch the boys hand away from the hugely delicate pressing of the button. MY TOY!!

[@imagineform]

its called principal. I assure you he has pressed it many times.

[@coastalprints]

@@imagineform It's called being a jerk. lol

[@AdamsBrew78]

@@imagineform “principal” I don’t know man, I guess people have wildly divergent ideas of the meaning of the word anymore. One man’s principal is another man’s prick.

[@gameralien3110]

Well he is a dad and you do have to your listen parents so I have to agree with Tom Stringham And he definitely paid for it

[@mtiphotography]

I just got my notification that mine is shipped, part of the original pre-order more than 2 years ago! Patience is everything!

[@imagineform]

Its so exciting! The wait was long but it is totally worth it!

[@gavinknies4745]

Just purchased a glowforge pro with your coupon code and am super excited for the unboxing!!!

[@imagineform]

Thanks! They have been shipping pretty fast so you should get soon! You won’t be disappointed!!!

[@mickeyweinstein644]

Wow...amazing...so glad it's finally here

[@cMrob73]

Glad I found this video. I need one for a beginner. It doesn't look that hard to operate. I design wood earrings. I am using a scroll saw now but I want to graduate to a laser which will be so much easier.

[@imagineform]

Super easy to use, getting comfortable with a design program like adobe or Inkscape that can export SVGs will do you good, be sure to use a discount/referral code

[@MatheoJamesAKAGoldenDragon]

4:25 "Don't touch anything except for the matte black parts" LOL

[@nogun2114]

Matheo James Jup.. I guess that was too simple hahaha.

[@MatheoJamesAKAGoldenDragon]

No Gun -- mine should ship any day now, I really appreciate the unboxing video, it's helping me stay excited and inspired! I feel a lot more confident to set mine up having seen you go through the process.

[@mattaddison9135]

finger print right on the lens haha

[@ConstantinPhillipou]

Great parenting skills... Can't let your child press the start button. Big deal!

[@debraburson9130]

Constantin Le Fou that's what I thought!

[@CopperSparrow]

Exactly. Not too many years ahead when this guy might need some help from his son.

[@mattaddison9135]

as some one who works with kids and teaches them, yea.. that was my first thought as well.... maybe he will learn by reading these comments. let the kids learn with you dad!

[@Pseudothink]

Enjoyed the video, but yeah...came here for the same reason. The kid just wants to participate, and dad treats him like a nuisance. Maybe there's more to the story, but on the surface it doesn't look so great.

[@gibson7654]

Quit crying and watch the video! 🤦‍♂️

[@MarionMakarewicz]

Super! Really good video. I sure appreciate this documentation.

[@AustinCarterr]

“Smells like popcorn” the little kid whispers 😂😂

[@volksboy62]

14:18 denied

[@imagineform]

MY BUTTON haha. I had to press it the first time! He has pressed it several times

[@sew2cuteshop536]

I loved the video, now im going to buy one for my craft room

[@imagineform]

Great! You will love it. Make sure and use the referral code to save a few bucks!

[@813cman]

Still waiting on my glowforge you post to wear glasses with the pro

[@interestedchange7915]

Thanks for posting this video, it's nice to see it in an ordinary setting (not a showroom). Huge props for replying to comments, saved me the mistake of buying one of these since I wasn't aware of the limitations; I ended up buying a professional laser cutter for my business.

[@imagineform]

Glad it was helpful! I do really love the machine but like any tool it’s not a one size fits all.

[@KaijLongs]

What a douche bag.

[@3706123]

HI, Great video. Is it very difficult to learn the programming end of this?

[@imagineform]

No, it’s pretty easy. If you want to design your own stuff you will need to learn a SVG program like Inkscape (free) or adobe illustrator (paid). For more technical stuff a CAD program is useful. I use Inkscape and Fusion 360.

[@mbuter2553]

just had to push the button yourself huh :)

[@akerlys]

Thank you for the video. I want to get a Booster Fan Inline Duct Vent Blower for HVAC Exhaust. What is the size of the dryer hose please?

[@imagineform]

It’s standard 4” dryer hose

[@cpace123]

Glad it works, but can it engrave any faster? Seems really slow.

[@imagineform]

It’s not the fastest, you can make it faster by doing less lines per inch. I do mostly cuts and scores.

[@realtechreviews4U]

I love my Glowforge, got it a few weeks ago. Isn't that the pro model? Shouldn't you both be wearing glasses?

[@todologic]

Does it really cut 1/2 inch acrylic in 1 pass? How much does it take to cut, for instance, a 8inch by 8 inch square of 1/2 inch acrylic? Thanks

[@imagineform]

Yes I have cut 1/2 in one pass, Its not fast, I think 4 IPM, so your square would take ~8 minutes, I know some other folks on the forum have had good luck with doing a quick pass to basically score the surface and then take a second pass slower, I haven't played around with it that much, Just did a few test cuts to see if it could

[@todologic]

@@imagineform Very usefull!, and for 3mm acrylic? (Imagine, again, a 8inch by 8inch square). Thanks

[@imagineform]

@@todologic I just plugged the numbers into the GF and a 8"x8" 3mm acrylic square will cut in 57 sec

[@todologic]

@@imagineform Thanks! I asked Glowforge if I could access the app, without owning a Glowforge (to test this kind of scenarios before buying it) but they said no. :(. If they would provide at least a "playing ground" app, I could have done that myself. This gives me an idea of what I am looking at in terms of speed for my purposes, so it's a very handy info.

[@imagineform]

@@todologic send me an email and we can discuss further if you want, you can even send me a test file if you want [e-mail]

[@allytheninja]

This video may have just convinced me to surprise my husband with a "I bought something for myself last night," text message in the morning.

[@imagineform]

You really won’t regret it. I still use it almost every day! Don’t forget to use the referral code in the description to save some $$$

[@allytheninja]

Tom Stringham Thanks man! I went ahead and ordered the basic today using your code. Thanks for saving me some money!

[@imagineform]

Thanks! Enjoy it!

[@signafishface2680]

Just realized I am on my daughters youtube and way to lazy to log out and try and figure out my password, so were the proof grade materials you had the freebies for the wait they are sending us or did you purchase some or all of them?

[@imagineform]

Some were the freeies and I also bought some. I thought the whole Proof Grade thing was silly but its really nice to use:-) and I will continue to order it, but I still use mostly my own material.

[@benirasutphin4110]

Where did you get the cart it is sitting on ?

[@imagineform]

I made it. I have an extra if you are interested.

[@hacklabdesign]

Still love vet bus video! Thanx!

[@paulipaz]

What size is the bed for engraving?

[@imagineform]

19” x 11”

[@DixieJoJarchow]

Did you push engrave or cut? I just did my first one and all it did was engrave, not cut.

[@imagineform]

For the ruler there is both. You can select the operation in the left hand column. But it should populate automatically

[@imagineform]

What may have happened is if part on an operation is out of bounds it won’t cut it. If the lines are gray it won’t cut

[@transformwithrein5606]

I just cried. I want this so bad!!!!!!!

[@NicoNicoAFK]

Where can I buy those cutting materials? ??

[@imagineform]

+Chen Chen at this point you need to own a a glowforge to be able to purchase Proofgrade materials

[@ezarrgames3108]

Can this machine cut clear acrylic?

[@imagineform]

Yes! Very well. It leaves a nice clear finish too. It’s advertised to cut up to 1/4” but if you do multiple passes you can do 3/4”. This code will get you $1500 off a Pro unit. glowforge.us/OsFb5i

[@ezarrgames3108]

Thank you!

[@deirdreosborne1512]

Tom Stringham, the page generated by your link states the discount is only $500 off the “Pro” unit. Where does the other $1000 off come from?

[@hulksta3223]

Im sooo jealous! I'm still waiting on mine 😡

[@hedgehogaj]

Isn't the pro supposed to come with an air filter?

[@imagineform]

+hedgehogaj the air filter can go with either the basic or the pro, they will be out the end of the year.

[@damiannygaard7605]

The air filter is extra $.

[@selfallwell6791]

Did you set up water pump

[@imagineform]

+Self Allwell the GlowForge has an internal cooling system. There is nothing to set up:-)

[@selfallwell6791]

Tom Stringham WOW i have a full spectrum laser. I want the glow forge but It’s not deep enough for me to engrave certain items

[@imagineform]

+Self Allwell that is a shortcoming, it has got me a couple times, but I'll happily live with it

[@tapoutms5608]

congrats i got my email yesterday and i can't wait

[@machoneboard]

Does it have a pass-through?

[@tapoutms5608]

machoneboard I don't have it yet i just got my email telling me the i going to send it soon

[@imagineform]

Yes!

[@maxtipex]

Where to buy ?

[@imagineform]

+maxtipex there is a link in The description. They are still filling pre orders so don't expect delivery for a few months.

[@maxtipex]

Have been talking about this machine for years and you can not buy it yet ?

[@nellgotty]

It's kinda loud and slow compared to other lasers. It looks like it has limited cutting height. We engrave glass and crystal mugs and trophies it doesn't seem to be good for those items.

[@imagineform]

Yeah it only has a max height of 2” , that has bit me a couple times. The engrave speed depends on the resolution you choose. It is a bit loud when it’s running but not having an external cooler and air assist is nice. One thing that really amazes me is I can cut 1/2” acrylic in one pass! All in all I’m really happy with it, but obviously it won’t suit every user.

[@craigbarrie3168]

Hey. Let your kid press the button. Jeez...

[@jluc155]

Lmao...

[@romancobra9347]

Why did I have this video as an ad?

[@imagineform]

+Roman Cobra not sure, that's strange

[@solarelectronics9235]

I can't believe you put you thumb on the lens, Where is are the safety glasses for your kid?

[@nogun2114]

Solar Electronics Yeah that was my first thought. If you have to make that choice, give the younger man the protective eyewear. He will need his eyes for a lot longer then you. You can not judge a father by just a few actions, so don't. Still this and the need to push that button himself kinda suggests a theme to me. Give the kid all he can handle I say and protect your children first. But that's just me being over critical I guess. + for getting him the hall of fame mario T-shirt. Now that's proper parenting. Also (puts face in hand and shakes head) he said it himself: "you are only supposed to touch the matt black surfaces." So why is he touching the lens? 2 times!

[@balfourwheatley6644]

Lol everyone is commenting on button

[@ewfnsrq1347]

Come on man, @ 4:25 into your video, sorry but you place your thumb directly on top of the lense. and...That's just one minute after you pointed to the lense and said..."there's the lense, definitely don't want to touch that!" Not trolling but it just jumped out at me. Overall your doing a good job. What a great kid! Looks like he enjoys attention from you. So please listen up. You kinda come off as... almost 'selfish' by not including the young gentleman more in the unboxing. So do the kid a great favor. Make the lad 'shine and feel good about himself!' Mental health is very important, so just do it. You will come across as someone well tuned.

[@imagineform]

Well I guess we all make mistakes. Luckily the lens just wipes off, which is routine maintenance. As far as parenting advice we all do things our own way. As a father of six I enjoy every minute!

[@sabotaj117]

Yeah, probably shouldn't be giving parenting advice, seeing as all parents are different... Not to mention, he was trying to make a clean video, for educational purposes. And...It's like a $6000 machine. His son can wait his turn and respect that what is not his

[@Bustavegas]

so mean.. let the kid push the button...

[@linkthecavalier4440]

bark!

[@MatthewSemones]

thanks for all the great footage of your feet

[@madddog7]

let your kid press the button ffs.

[@jasone5083]

Lol me push the button not you push the button. Lol pore kid