Thanks @trually: you’re correct, I was not precise: making a double hole in an existing window is not possible (it would break): I gave a glass manufacturer the sizes for a new double glass and related hole. Therefore I did substitute my old glass with a new double one. It costed me 200€ for the new glass plus mounting. Anyhow far less than an air purifier and filters. I wanted to “print” a magnetic mount so to be able to easily change connected devices (like the laser or an airbrush air booth exhaust), or close it with a cap.
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It’s not as elegant as yours but I made a magnetic disconnect for my Glowforge exhaust too. When I made the blank-up cap, I added a space for insulation. I’m not sure how effective it is but I like to think it helps some to keep the cold out.
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Nice work as well! Very personalised to your wall shape,
I too added a couple of EVA ring to avoid air leakage. A nice way to combine laser cutting with 3d printing 
#letscreate
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I bought a Glowforge Pro a year an a half ago. Today I’m replacing it with a Xtool P2. This is my story
After I got my brand new glowforge, I realized it didn’t fully cut through the materials on the right side of the bed. Reading through this forum, I realized it was a known alignment issue. Technical support acknowledge it and they sent me a “new refurbished” unit.
After about four months later, and just a few uses, the unit stopped working. I found that the culprit was a charred cable connecting to the CO2 tube. This was also a known issue, as documented by @deleted. Technical suppport sent me a second “new refurbished” unit, still free of charge.
That refurbished unit lasted for around six months.
Three weeks ago, the lid glass unglued from the hinge, and the unit doesn’t work anymore, it gives me the error “back panel is open”. I found out it is also a known issue.
Since my machine is now out of warranty, the only option I have is to pay $1,650 plus taxes ($1,782), to get another “new refurbished”. It will be the fourth machine in about 18 months. This glowforge Pro will cost me $8,777, not including the premium subscription and the downtime and hassle of shipping and setting up 4 bulky laser cutters.
So, I am done with glowforge.
I’m paying to get the “new refurbished” just to be able to sell it and recover something (any one here interested?, I really want it out of my garage).
I have been reading and watching vids about the Xtool P2 for a while, so I just bought one for like $2.5K less than a brand new glowforge Pro.
Not only the specifications for the Xtool P1 are better than glowforge (more power, more area, cool accessories), but also the fact that I won’t need a subscription, not internet connection, and I would be able to replace my Co2 tube makes me feel excited about the switch.
I’ll post a review once I get my Xtool P2.
PS. I have no affiliation with Xtool, I’m just a disappointed Glowforge owner that is cutting its loses.
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You might also like insulated duct. Not only does it insulate against weather but it also makes the GF substantially quieter.
Stuff like this:
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By the way, I would miss the awesome community, always ready to help.
I got the glowforge in the first place because I read the forum and found the kind of community I was looking for.
I remember how cutting-edge the machines were when they hit the market years ago (six?), that, combined with this community, made glowforge what it is right now. I hope a new machine could put back glowforge in the lead. I have nothing against glowforge; I love it when it worked.
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myfordboy just posted a review of the xTool P2 - initial setup and first projects…
(myford is a brand of industrial machine lathes that originated in 1934 in the UK and has nothing to do with ford motor company, and myfordboy has over 400 videos and 250,000 subscribers, close to 80 million views since he started on YT in 2007)
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