Any word on when the store might be back in stock? I definitely understand some of the issues mentioned in other threads (lack of ability to travel, shortages of materials), but, is there a rough estimate on when Proofgrade materials will be available? The last relevant thread I could find was poste…

It’s perfectly okay for you to use “laser-safe” materials in your Glowforge now. It doesn’t damage your warranty in any way, BUT…they do not provide support for using those materials if your print doesn’t turn out the way you expect it to. (Other materials might not have the same quality control s…

check out Etsy. they have Glowforge recommended material

[image] Jules: It doesn’t damage your warranty in any way There is one caveat to this – if you have a fire with non-PG materials, the warranty may or may not cover the damage. So monitor your cuts and engraves and don’t let the webcam crowd be a bad influence. :wink:

Thanks Maggie! Is there a specific vendor you’ve dealt with or just did some random searching?

Yes, my favorite Vendor is zwoodnlaser. HIs prices are average, he ships quickly, and other than the protective covering that is on the Glowforge wood, its the same. I got tired of waiting for wood to be in stock and shopped around, and it is a good buy.

Thanks for that reference! Curious - with no protective paper, how are you preventing the burn/scorch marks from being left on the wood?

I have this same question. Looking to Etsy vendors is great, but I still have a large credit for the Proofgrade store.

When might Proofgrade material be back in stock?

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geek2nurse December 22, 2020, 1:14am 13

You just get yourself a roll of masking. Here’s a thread with a bunch of sources in it: