You have some time before it arrives. Use it to get ready!
Set up your workspace and make room for your laser.
Lock in what you want to put it on, and consider you need to have access to the top.
Calculate the unit's height, and add it to the height of what you are putting it on.
Consider where and how you are going to vent the exhaust of the machine outdoors.
Download design software and become familiar with the one that you pick. Some are free or lost cost, but have limitations. Links to these programs can be found, here: Software Link
Scour the groups and forums for free files (Usually SVG or PDF files for Laser Use)
Visit Etsy and look for files to Purchase. Our Etsy
Purchase the items we recommend that you have on hand for instant success.
Ensure you have enough material to play, learn, and make amazing items. Material Link
Items to have on hand:
X-acto Knife for when an item doesn't cut all the way through
Gorilla Tape to remove pesky masking on intricate designs
Masking for your materials to ensure your material stays clean - 12" Wide
Kerf Tool for items involving a piece that insert or interacts with another
Make Honeycomb push pins to hold down material on your crumb tray
Big Blue Laser Designs Sidecar to Organize your workspace
Zeiss Lens Wipes for cleaning the seven 7 glass locations on your 'Forge
Digital Calipers for uses other than material thickness / kerf applications
In-Line Fan for optimum ventilation of your machine
Tweezers or pick to poke out small parts on intricate designs / prints
From facebook groups, to material vendors, to premium items that will ensure you have success - all of those links are available on our "Must-Have" Links page