Tool: Keep lid open on Glowforge

I am jealous of those who have the space to fully open their lids.

Given the little space we have, and the costco shelf that it lives on, I have made a little tool to keep the lid up.

Use at your own risk. Better to cut one for each end.

Went through a few prototypes :slight_smile:

And was watching Goonies. I scored the text and smile, cut the outline.

Modify as you wish!

viagra2.svg.zip (5.3 KB)

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A plus for you is no stress on the glues or ribbon at the hinge side. It does not take much to over extend a full 90 degree open.
I tend to open mine just enough (about 45 degree) that it does not reclose on it’s own, just for that reason.

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You have a shelf above? Might think a hookish thing from above might work also.
I too keep mine at the smallest angle it would support itself. Cute name BTW,

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Thank you for this file.

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My pleasure, it is working out great!

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I am not sure what my kids would do with a hook, but I like the concept.

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The machine gets enough stress cutting out pineapples and everything else. :slight_smile:

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Nice share!

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