Should you upgrade a budget laser cutter?



In a recent video I reviewed the Glowforge. Lots of folks have asked how itpares to a K40 once you put in all the upgrades. We break it downponent byponent and see how the prices match up!

⚡️LASERS (affiliate links)
OM Tech K40 – https://geni.us/JtwL
Glowforge (Save up to $500) – https://geni.us/KrbIO
OM Tech 50W – https://geni.us/PvUd
Full Spectrum Muse – https://geni.us/kqv4U

⚙️ UPGRADES (affiliate links)
Current Meter – https://geni.us/AWxXUU
Limit Switch – https://geni.us/VFaGY9
Air Hose – https://geni.us/9eaxkM
Air Pump – https://geni.us/hAxqIa
Lens – https://geni.us/4yLDW1H
Mirros – https://geni.us/txcYAq
Cohesion3D – https://geni.us/w8uxGE
Lightburn – https://geni.us/gTZL
Camera Mount – https://geni.us/Jrhz
Lightburn Camera – https://geni.us/rlYM
Honeb Bed – https://geni.us/2Bg8fG7
Bed Jack – https://geni.us/HQRLVz
Exhaust Fan – https://geni.us/AxHAuo
Exhaust Ducting – https://geni.us/OLv8HC8
Water Cooler – https://geni.us/n02fBIP

⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro
00:28 – Base Laser
01:13 – Safety Features
02:42 – Air Assist
03:37 – Lens & Mirrors
04:07 – Control Board & Software
05:53 – Workbed
06:57 – Exhaust
07:54 – Cooling
09:02 – Final Cost
09:21 – Upgrades Worth It?
10:40 – 50W Laser Comparison
11:53 – Your Pick?

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🤖FAVORITE ROBOTS (affiliate)
Favorite Laser Cutter – https://geni.us/kqv4U
Budget Diode Laser – https://geni.us/yhIh
Budget CO2 Laser – https://geni.us/NsQiB9Q
Engrave Metal – https://geni.us/JtwL
X-Carve CNC – https://geni.us/ykswx4
Favorite 3D Printer – https://geni.us/qHrta
Resin 3D Printer – https://geni.us/d8JGVEw
Vinyl Cutter – https://geni.us/oFWm

🛠️TOOLS (affiliate)
Table Saw – https://geni.us/sFzQ
Miter Saw – https://geni.us/h8YkN
Band Saw – https://geni.us/MkqUZ
Impact Drive & Drill – https://geni.us/mfAysU
Drill Press – https://geni.us/dNyI9h
Planer – https://geni.us/yysAwMd
Orbital Sander – https://geni.us/kOil
6 in Jointer – https://geni.us/600Mv
Welder – https://geni.us/PGMBqN
Kreg Jig K4 – https://geni.us/ApW1r1
Plunge Router – https://geni.us/iRGoj
Jack Handplane – https://geni.us/ublnoRQ
Combo Square – https://geni.us/BkCt5n
Woodpeckers 6 in Square – https://geni.us/LMYqdh
PFEIL Marking Knife – https://geni.us/BUcKI
Handsaw – https://geni.us/h9sq04K

📹 CAMERA GEAR (affiliate)
Main Camera – https://geni.us/9nlsv
All Around Lens – https://geni.us/gfEnA6K
On Camera Microphone – https://geni.us/O3McpqZ
Rode Wireless Kit – https://geni.us/NZQsVFA
Diety Lav Mic – https://geni.us/sHyc99Z
Tripod – https://geni.us/x0dRK
Video Switcher – https://geni.us/h5nKZN
Key Light – https://geni.us/fNik

🎙PODCASTING GEAR (affiliate)
Microphone – https://geni.us/QpeqB
Cheaper Microphone – https://geni.us/3HADRSA
Boom Swivel Arm –
Audio Interface/Recorder – https://geni.us/hE656
Cheaper Interface – https://geni.us/OZqa

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