Two Glowforge Set Up - Exhaust Fans

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Hmm this was discussed before, let’s see…

This isn’t quite right… But may be interesting.

My switched dual-exhaust filter setup, with pre-filter

I have the Glowforge Air Filter, mostly for the acrylic I cut, but I wanted the option to vent out a nearby window for less harmful materials and stuff that’ll clog the filter quickly, like draftboard. I think I’ve created a pretty solid setup for selecting between the window and the filter and thought I would share—and solicit feedback if you think I’m making a grave aerodynamic error! Shopping list: More clamps, y-fittings, and blast gates than I needed (but cheaper than buying sep…

Here’s one:

Dual GF Setup

I finally got around to installing an external fan to both of my GFs and making a semi-permanent venting system. We have casement windows (the type that hinge outward, when you crank the little crank thing), so I replaced the screen with a piece of 1/4 inch plexiglass and cut a 4 inch hole for the hose to vent through (using the passthrough slot for the first time). Now, all we have to do is open the window and it’s ready to go (no more awkwardly throwing the hose out the window). [IMG_4899]

And this doesn’t have much:

Photos of multi-machine setups?

Will be purchasing my second machine shortly (and possibly a third in a few more months) and would love to see photos of how folks have multiple machines set up in their workspace (especially when it comes to venting).

Some venting theory:

Venting question

Hi all, we got our GF set up and printed the founder’s ruler with the hose hooked up to our dryer vent. Yay! However we noticed some smoke seeping from the lid during the cutting part, and I’m wondering if our dryer vent needs to be cleaned out, or if it’s just not set up correctly to properly vent the laser exhaust. The dryer vent does not immediately go to the outside, as it’s located on an interior wall and vents to the water heater closet. I believe it then vents up through the roof. My qu…

I feel like there were a few more discussions on this but can’t find them. Maybe someone else will come along with the goods.