As the time comes for shipping I’m trying to figure out where to put it. How much space is needed around the unit? Is there any safety recommendations for surrounding space? Where does the filter vent? How far from the wall? What about the top opening? Is clearance needed for the lid to open in…

You will definitely want the Glowforge in an open area (I.E. not in a cabinet) that can get good airflow for both cooling and venting. The filter unit will vent out the bottom and go more or less in all directions. The main consideration would be to not have the Glowforge + vent sitting on anything…

So ideally on a tabletop without all the usual cr*p I have on basically every flat surface would be the best choice for a spot. Thanks! I’ll see if I can rake some clear space. A pile for everything and everything in its pile.

Oh, and another question. If I am going to build a table for it, what would be the best height. I’m short, 5’ 6". Should the top of the unit be around my elbow height? A bit lower? My assumption is I would be standing next to a table with enough space for the unit with maybe 6 inches all around.

[image] Pro Lid height when open? This weekend is one of the weekends that I get to take a Glowforge home for testing, so I grabbed the measurements. The tip of the lid is approximately 29" above the table when the lid is fully open (almost 90 deg) (Pardon the mess, I just... …

As far as table height goes, I think the most important thing would be having it low enough that you can see into the Glowforge while it is printing to ensure everything is going well and nothing is on fire.

Standard kitchen countertop height should work pretty nicely. I will try to pay attention next weekend to how high the tables are, and how it “feels” for ideal positioning. I remember in the previous Maker Faire they were at a very comfortable height, and the tables seemed a normal countertop des…

I’m also about 5’6" and ordered the basic+filter. While kitchen counter height may be okay for the GF as shown in the videos, they haven’t included the filter. Adding the 7+ inches needed would put the lid about chin-high. A bit high for me, but others may want to be closer to the action. Here’s t…

So those with a filter need to compensate for the filter height under the Glowforge. Adjustable table might be good all around.

@cleetose is on the mark - leave a few inches on the right, an inch on the left, and don’t put it in a cabinet or other enclosed space.

Surrounding space for glowforge with filter

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