Troubleshooting
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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.Read now
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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 nowLasers 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...
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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...