Has anyone successfully cut through a deck of playing cards? I tried several different settings and had to do multiple passes, with unsatisfactory results. Any advice? I am still learning … TIA!
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Like the whole deck all at once or just one card at a time?
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Haven’t tried a whole deck of playing cards at once, but am not surprised you’re getting poor results - cutting multiple layers of any material isn’t recommended. In addition to excessive charring, there’s a greater chance of the material catching fire.
I’d recommend making a jig from cardboard and cutting them individually, after making sure the cards are vinyl-free.
Good luck!
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I agree that it is not a good idea to cut multiple layers of any material at one time. Perhaps the Glowforge isn’t the tool for this project.
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Do you care to share what you’re trying to make? Perhaps there’s a different approach to your goal.
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Are the cards laser-safe? I would just also want to confirm that first!
Agreed! those cards are the wrong kind of plastic, and one dead Glowforge shuffled to the top of the deck.
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