When is this darn thing going to ship?

[Jules]

You might have missed this…it is the answer you were seeking.

When is this darn thing going to ship?

The date you see listed on your purchase page is an estimated target shipping date based on a computer algorithm, and as it’s updated with new data from the factory, that can shift. It’s the best estimate of when you will receive the shipping notice though, so keep an eye out for the email, or for changes in the date.

Business owner to business owner…I have a couple of suggestions:

1. If you have never used a laser before, spend the time while you are waiting getting to know how the machine works by reading through as many tutorials ahead of it’s arrival as you can. Got a really good starter list here:

Getting started

The Glowforge team recommends working through your first prints by following along with the examples shown here to learn where everything is: They have also recently added instructions with video on using the Manual settings here: Working with Manual Settings And there are methods for Enhancing your Photo Engraves and Cutting Out a Shape as well. (You can click on the topic headers in the left-hand column for even more information.) That particular page is also handy if you have any p…

2. If you already feel comfortable using various kinds of design software, spend the time creating designs so you will have them ready to implement when the machine arrives.

3. And pre-purchasing material to have it ready also speeds up the process.

Good luck.