My youngest son loves to surprise me and today he outdid himself. I actually got my GF from him after he lost interest in it. So for the last 3 or so years he has watched me have fun creating lasered goodness and I guess thinks he wants to join in the fun again. I had to be out of town this morning and he called asking how to use my tractor and front loader because he had a surprise for me when it got home.
What a cool surprise. I wonder if it comes with a “Daddy Do” list? Hopefully, he plans to come play with you too. Crafting together is a great bonding experience.
That’s so cool man, I’ve noticed my son doing essentially the same thing - He gave me a 3-D printer trying to give me something to engage with, and keep this interesting.
Beautiful machine, so the education continues. Have fun!
I upgraded my Glowforge Plus to an OMTech AF2028-80watt a year ago and have never looked back! (it was the biggest that would fit inside my tiny shop!)
Even with the upgraded Chiller and air assist, it was cheaper than a new Glowforge.
Now that is a very pleasant surprise @ovm.steve. Congratulations!
I look forward to what you create with it, and hope you keep coming to the forum after you graduate to the Omtech.
After 7 steps up, 30 feet across the deck, through the house, 16 steps down to the basement and another 30 feet to its final resting spot, it has been set up and is operational. I haven’t tried using it yet but my son has played with it a lot. There is a significant learning curve as it runs through Lightburn.