Got my Glowforge Basic today, up and running in less than an Hr. Ran basic ruler on store bought Basswood, turned out great. Already on second project, scan of diploma, choose HD setting, long process and engrave time (1 hr. 45 min) will let you know how it comes out.
Completed Diploma and some other artwork. Wasn’t very happy with diploma, did it using trace from paper copy, will try again with a jpeg scan. The third piece “Luther’s Seal” came out quite good.
When my son graduated Syracuse a couple of years ago they offered a variety of diploma upgrade packages including a lasered one for something like $250. I scoffed because I had a laser (not the GF yet though).
I’m amazed at what people will pay for something I can do & take for granted But I have also calculated the cost in time/materials for some of these things and then realized it’s not so unreasonable as I thought at first glance