So excited for my Glowforge I had to build it a home

[ekla]

I use hold downs for smaller pieces of wood and acrylic just in case the air assist wants to shift things. Also if I’m flipping a cut piece over to engrave the back or to hold a jig in place.

@eljefe4’s honeycomb pin design works really well.

Honeycomb bed holdown pins

the best laser results are achieved with flat (non warping materials) in order to maintain consistent focus. Also, when cutting light materials like paper, the exhaust turbulence can kick up the material and ruin your job or at worst… catch fire. (speaking of which, I hope you all keep a small fire extinguisher in easy reach, near your machine - safety FIRST) I hope you find these useful. I used to 3d print them for my other laser cutter but occasionally , they would see the wrath of the laser …