Testing the limits

[Jules]

One of the Pre-Release users, @rpegg , did some experiments with thick hardwood.

How can I be so thick, Part 2 (Pro-Tube?)

So, Decided to sacrifice some my precious loft stored walnut. Planed a piece of walnut down to 0.43" and threw it into the Glowforge. I did not expect it to work and was pleasantly surprised. Not as easy to cut as the Oak in my previous topic. https://community.glowforge.com/t/how-can-i-be-so-thick/6482/1 Still the Glowforge was able to cut it in one pass. There was significant charing on the edges and the cut/kerf is a bit ugly. But with a quick swipe of fine steel wool to dust off …