Should you upgrade a budget laser cutter?

In a recent video I reviewed the Glowforge. Lots of folks have asked how it compares to a K40 once you put in all the upgrades. We break it down component by component 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
Honeycomb 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