I set the previous project aside for a while and decided to spend some time working with acrylic.
The first thing I made was a one inch cube box with a hinge and a clasp.
The first prototype just had the hinge, and was made in a very attractive blue plastic that is almost impossible to photograph well (at least with my primitive gear).
This was pretty successful, although I forgot to make the top shorter than the bottom.
I then made a second version in a cool looking matte finish clear acrylic. This one had the clasp as well.
Here is a short shaky poorly shot video of the cutting action.
Assembly was a challenge since the pieces are tiny.
The hinge in particular was tough to get glued on and lined up. I have some ideas for making this easier next time (if there is a next time). The end result is great though, the only tools I used were the Glowforge, a little bit of sandpaper, blue tape to hold it together, magnets inside to hold it down while gluing, a squeeze clamp, and some glue. It snaps shut with a satisfying click.
And here is is in action, with a lot less shake.
The second project was a way to hold my iphone while shooting so I can get less shaky pictures and video. 
I used it on the second video, and it works well. I hope to be able to get some less shaky action shots now.
Then since it was sunny out (!) I had to stop playing with my new toys and cut the lawn.
Actually I have found cat hair to be one of my biggest hassles working with acrylic. The static electricity generated by pulling off the tape, or wiping it down attracts every hair within range. And laser cut cat hair… you will just have to imagine the odor.
