Just purchase a Laser Printer / Cutter ?
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
- Acrylic from a reputable supplier
- Wood from a reputable supplier
- 3M sheets to be put on material before cutting. Reduces glue use and dry times
- Masking / Vinyl Applicator Tool
- WiFi Camera for TEMPORARY remote viewing. ALWAYS have eyes on your Laser.
- Laser Ready or "Project Ready ™" SVG Files to cut out on your new machine.