Wife having problems with her new Glowforge, trying to help her out. Multiple issues

[geek2nurse]

These are what most of us use:

Honeycomb bed holdown pins

the best laser results are achieved with flat (non warping materials) in order to maintain consistent focus. Also, when cutting light materials like paper, the exhaust turbulence can kick up the material and ruin your job or at worst… catch fire. (speaking of which, I hope you all keep a small fire extinguisher in easy reach, near your machine - safety FIRST) I hope you find these useful. I used to 3d print them for my other laser cutter but occasionally , they would see the wrath of the laser …

You can also use magnets, but if they’re too strong they can interfere with the air assist on the head. At the edges that butt up against the frame of the honeycomb tray, you can use blue painter’s tape. (That stuff is super useful, keep a roll of it next to your Glowforge.)