I’m on the Megabus back to LA after my first Maker Faire. I got to shake Dan’s hand and hear him say he can’t wait to deliver my Glowforge to me. I got to see the thing in the flesh and speak with excited users who had limited function betas. Macphee who’s been doing awesome stuff has never seen the hi-res camera working. Yves was beaming with pride at the work his wife had done with a pre-release. He shared maintainance stories and gave me an insider engraving sample that was mind-boggling in it’s detail.
I heard the words, “we’re shipping” and didn’t know what that meant for my October 20th 2015 order. My cell was dead so I couldn’t check my email. I didn’t get the letter. That led to disappointment after the show.
Then I thought about what else I’d seen. Full Spectrum Laser running “Cancel Your Glowforge” specials that cost $1400 more than what I paid before shipping and external water pump. For those interested, may I point you to this review? Muse Review Be sure to check out the comments and the follow up videos he’s posting. It’s an evolving story.
As I ride back to LA, I realize how important it was for the company to announce the Glowforge is shipping The hounds are at the gate. Glowforge has taken shots for it’s “3D Printer” marketing and wrongly blamed for that unfortunate Berkeley couple’s death. Carbon-Monoxide DeathsThey need this, no matter how limited that run may be.
I’m looking at my personal delay as a gift. More free proofgrade and more time to get real about upping my illustrator skills. And more time to make the device delivered all it can be, instead of a rushed to market tool with promises of updates.
I think Glowforge is the white wizard of laser cutters. Expect it, when you see it.