Counting down.... last minute materials lists?

Hmm while we’re on the topic of tools:

Get a 100 pack of Zeiss wipes from amazon.

A small flashlight. (Easier to see the nooks and crannies and can scan plywood for internal defects)

An extra Glowforge-only vacuum for sucking up tiny bits.

Magnets. (Search the forum for magnet posts)

Small squirt bottles with needle tips (for denatured alcohol, water, wood glue, etc)

Denatured alcohol :wink:

Wood glue :wink:

Good strong pair of scissors (I use wiss brand tin snips in some cases)

A small coping saw or other fine hand saw for breaking down scraps

An airtight smallish plastic bin for Lasered garbage ( tiny scraps and masking material). Helps keep the smell down.

If you’re going to cut lots of non pg, a roll of masking material (search for transferrite, the threads that come up with refer to it and other brands).

Ummm what else do I use a lot?

Digital calipers.

Storage solution for materials ( I like the IKEA ALEX)

A couple rulers (you can cut your own but a good thin stainless ruler will be your friend). I have a nice 20”/50cm ruler that gets a lot of play.

Sandpaper. A good assortment with a nice sanding block. Don’t skimp here, you’ll use it a lot, a nice block will pay you back.

Blades:
Xacto knife, utility box cutter (again nicer is better. I like the Milwaukee fastback II) strong folding knife (I like the gerber freeman)

A hammer

Gorilla brand duct tape (really helps weed intricate stuff)

And probably a bunch more I’m forgetting. But no joke on the calipers, masking, scissors and duct tape. You’ll be lost without them if you do any non-PG work.

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