Is Glowforge Aura Worth it??

[@rensenofsky3033]

so helpful! and you make me laugh the whole time :)

[@maxzarmar8908]

How well does the air filter work?

[@flair4crafts894]

Does in work on metal like copper?

[@andeegirl]

Lol no one's asking you for answers Alexa 😂😅

[@SamCanDo]

HAHAHAH LITERALLLYYYY

[@AbbieMadden-y6z]

But if I commission you to engrave my knife set with your glowforge, can you do it??

[@SamCanDo]

I can!!!!

[@ThingsKatieMakes]

Love this video Sam - You're sharing a lot of the things that I'm not seeing from the influencers who received it. I'm debating buying one to try out on my channel too! I know nothing about Diode lasers, so would be good for me to learn too.

[@SamCanDo]

I know and it’s so cute it’s tempting but with my basic i have all i need these days. i want to find a houston friend that buys one hahah

[@ThingsKatieMakes]

@@SamCanDo right? I’m going on 3 lasers soon, what’s a 4th? 😂

[@maiger712]

I’m assuming it’s just like x-tool and u can do so much more. And it’s has 40w rather then the 6w of the aura,And ty for ur video

[@SamCanDo]

THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BYe sorry why am i yelling

[@cynthiasmith4875]

Helpful, thank you. 😊

[@OneHipSistahDIYcreations]

The Aura is not a co2 laser this is diode laser. These are two different types of lasers so you can't compare Glowforge co2 lasers to the new diode laser. You will need to compare Aura to other diode lasers made from other manufacturers to see if it's a good deal or not.

[@SamCanDo]

dude 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you!!!

[@nicolelamarca3111]

Because it's diode & not co2 does that limit what it can cut?

[@AlanInnovates]

@@nicolelamarca3111Yes - Diode lasers use a different wavelength, meaning they can't cut some materials such as clear acrylic. Also, diode lasers are much less powerful. (Compare the glowforge co2's 45w to this diode's 5w)

[@logoidea4u]

Is a 6w diode laser, no powerful enough, when the standar right now is 10w and above on a diode laser market, they are way better diode laser machines,faster , powerful and cheaper!

[@PhoenyxAshe]

I had been thinking that's what it had to be - CO2 lasers are bulky for a reason. I just wish they would be upfront about it. I'll admit, it was late, but when I went digging last night I could not find the wattage, or any other information on what type of laser it was. My other concern would be whether they are still keeping it Cloud locked. In the end, that was the deal breaker for the regular Glowforge, and why I eventually went for the Laserbox. And while I'm not happy that they stopped some of their support for the Laserbox when they went to xTool and the P2, it does appear that the P2 has corrected some of the other issues I had with the Laserbox - one part being Lightburn support. The company software is okay, but Lightburn is far more versatile, and yet still fairly easy with the basics - or at least was with the diode I had before I got my CO2. Swinging back to the Aura... I'll agree it looks nicer - less "industrial" than the enclosures Otur, and Creality(maybe?) have brought out, and the camera is a big plus for me... but in the end, it's breaks down to being a lower powered diode with a built-on enclosure and camera. I'd have to see a lot more before I'd consider it over the Otur, xTool D1, or Creality Falcon. Or the xTool F1, but that's currently in a class of its own, and I was kind of hoping the Aura would be its competition.

[@makewithblake]

🔥 I was excited to see something new but after seeing the specs I'm not feeling it! ** But if I had been waiting for a cheaper option I would have totally been tempted, i can't even lie lol

[@SamCanDo]

Fair enough!

[@mishelle6315]

If I didn't already have the plus, I might be tempted. But I still don't completely understand the pass through slot and how you get accurate movements to the next spot. hahaha

[@SamCanDo]

Understandable... i stay confused

[@createinspain]

I think you will find that the line up is done with the help of the camera, you probably line it up manually with that.

[@dementedkitty2989]

Honestly I could see using this as “on the spot” if you were a merchant or seller for items to custom in a booth.

[@SamCanDo]

with an air filter maybe. curious how loud and fast it would be!

[@YaaLFH]

It's much too slow for that.

[@Markevans36301]

I have both a pro and an Aura and like when the co2 units hit the street, they have some settings to dial in before it is great but that will come in time. Speaking of time, it is excruciatingly slow if you are used to a pro. If you have nothing to compare it to then the speed is okay."Worth it" is of course subjective but if someone can live in a 12x12 cut area and needs to cut 1/8" ply or some acrylic where a bladed hobby cutter just won't do the job I think it is well worth it.

[@SamCanDo]

this is exactly right. but even with my basic the first waiting times with my first files suckeddddd lol

[@sherryr5462]

Should you buy it? No. As an Original Kickstarter owner should Glowforge give you one to review? Yes!

[@SamCanDo]

HAHAHAHAHAHAH. They have been good to me. But that would be amazing lol

[@createinspain]

Considering the number of KZbinrs who have been given one, even though they have never even thought about a laser cutter before, yes they should give her one!

[@SamCanDo]

wow. that’s is pretty wild

[@YesMyOpinionMatters]

Why do a review before using? Am I missing something here. Wasn’t helpful

[@SamCanDo]

It’s my honest opinion upon it dropping. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@YesMyOpinionMatters]

@@SamCanDo oh I get it. But in your video you asked if it was helpful. I replied with my honest opinion. It was very disappointing to have HSN launch it and they didn’t even go over specs or show much at all. I think this was a horrible choice of Glowforge to only do a 6W laser. Kind of a joke. I had ordered it but since finding out only 6w cancelled. I let Glowforge know and their response to me stated it was a conscious decision to only use 6w. I get your honest opinion. I think Glowforge dropped the ball in this launch thinking crafters will not know the difference of 6w vs 10w vs 20w. I appreciate the little info you did give though. I believe you are the only one that actually gave the specs. So Koodo’s to you for that.

[@99artdesignz]

This is only a 6watt diode laser. Diode lasers are not meant to cut all acrylic. It’s also wayyy slower and weaker than a co2 laser. So looking for something fast, this is not it but it’s cute! Hehe

[@kanati]

I feel like you don't know a whole lot about the subject. Diode lasers vs CO2 lasers are entirely different. The diode laser in the Aura is pretty small compared to what comparable priced diode lasers are coming with now and some things they do less (no clear acrylic or glass) but other things with the more powerful diodes are even surpassing co2 lasers even if they are significantly slower. At one point you even said you were comparing the xcarve and the glowforge. Those aren't even the same type of tool. The glowforge is obviously a co2 laser but the xcarve is a CNC machine. Sorry but I don't feel like you are qualified to inform anyone as to whether the Aura is "worth it" or not.

[@SamCanDo]

i love men telling me i don’t have qualifications to do something… 😂😂😂 thanks for the novel

[@kanati]

@@SamCanDo My being a man has nothing to do with it. Nor does your being a woman. Your FACTS are incorrect and you exorcised a lack of understanding of some very basic laser cutter/engraver fundamentals. THAT is why I feel you are unqualified to speak on the subject. But you go right on playing the victim card.

[@bobbylewis2006]

🔥

[@medicgrrl123]

Meh. Ill just invest myself into getting my Xtool working. I do love your review of this. The good thing about xtool even though I have been procrastinating because of wanting a CO2 laser is their community and the company really looking at the feedback of their customer base. They have pretty great add ons too...

[@SamCanDo]

they do. i don’t have a garage so it’s just not for me. i wish though

[@medicgrrl123]

@SamCanDo have you checked out the xtool groups? They have lots of people who have different setups, including carts they take outside into little sheds and stuff. :-)

[@YaaLFH]

@@SamCanDo Only D1 is not for you. All the others can be used indoors.

[@logoidea4u]

Is a BS laser machine, is only 6w out put, diode laser machine, very expensive, you can buy a better complete 10w laser sistem , more powerful and faster!! The Aura machine is a rip off, is not a CO2 laser machine like the glowforge, no is not is a 6 w diode laser machine, right now the standard in the diode laser market is 10w and above, is a POS product!! Research a little bit more and you will find the amazing diode laser machines in the market, 10w and above, that you can buy with less than a $500 dollars, do your homework.

[@macrumpton]

Seems overpriced for the size and power.

[@abond6590]

☺️ Promo'SM

[@inderbuenrostro9511]

Animals!!!!! 😂 🤗

[@pauletteboone1569]

It’s bull$@it