Ha, great analogy! I currently drive a stick shift (manual transmission) vehicle...I completely understand what you mean. I only have a Glowforge and it has smacked me with quite a few lessons. I am so glad I started with this machine, but I am definitely looking for another laser to give me the versatility I desire.
I’m glad you relate! I would not have gotten started without the Glowforge but I’m loving learning how to manipulate the results I get with my Thunder!
Great video! New to the channel! I'm an old laser user that is trying to expand my laser knowledge and projects. I think the big thing that gets me confused is a TON of stuff out there on Glowforge, along with Glowforge settings, and it tends to be challenging to convert the GF settings to other lasers. I'm using a 150W Laguna EX that is very similar to the Thunderlaser design.
Hey Todd! Thanks for the kind words. You are 100% right that Glowforge settings do not easily transfer to other lasers since everything is proprietary. Maybe I need to work on a translation file - I haven’t tried that :) what kind of things do you currently make?
@@ThingsKatieMakes a translation woul be awesome! I'm engraving a bunch of cutting boards these days, and I've recently started cutting a lot of paper and thin Birch for shadow boxes. I also do some tiles for trivet boards, but most of those are done on a small Ortur diode laser I purchased before getting the big one. Love your channel! Anything you do would be great.
Hi Katie :). Where do you vent your Glowforge & Thunder Lasers? , I don't see a window. I'm getting ready to purchase a Thunder and have limited windows in my work space.
My husband and brother in law used refrigerator straps to move up the stairs! If I was doing again, I’d hire movers :). I love my rotary and the 4” hd lens for accessories
Good question! It’s actually less intense in my opinion, as you can open up different panels with included keys and get to all the parts that need to be cleaned!
I have it on a packing table from uline - it’s rated for 500 lbs and the 24 is 300. It’s a bit high - I have to use a little step stool to see in well, but I like the storage underneath and the chiller fits perfectly
