1/4 BB settings help and charring clean up pointers

[geek2nurse]

I’ve moved this to Beyond the Manual, since it’s the only part of the forum where non-PG settings are allowed.

Here’s a search to get you started on finding the information you need:
https://community.glowforge.com/search?q=1%2F4%20baltic%20birch%20settings

Also take a look at this simple test strip that is incredibly helpful when you’re trying to nail down settings:

New material cut test method

Don’t know what settings to use on a material? The only way to be sure is to test. Good news! You can effectively test on a thin strip on the edge of your material, it’s fast and easy. I use this shape to do so (SVG attached): [Material_test] Click here to download/save Or click here for the ZIP: Material_test.zip (3.3 KB) To use: Set the first operation to score (the numbers). You’ll use these to identify your cut pieces later. Set each of the curve shapes to a power/speed combo t…

You might do better with two passes on your 1/4" stock. Sounds like you’ve got a tough batch of BB.