{"id":781,"date":"2017-09-27T17:08:05","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T00:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodworking.digital\/?p=781"},"modified":"2017-09-27T17:09:45","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T00:09:45","slug":"laser-cutters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodworking.digital\/laser-cutters\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Cutters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve been curious about laser cutters for a long time. Though, some things are similar to CNCs \u2014 the X\/Y movements, for example, a lot of things are different. For one thing, with fewer parameters to set and control, they are simpler to operate. Most settings have to do with the\u00a0power needed for a given operation, say engraving or cutting through something. But, thanks to good design they can be easier, yet.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve had to pleasure to spend some time with the developers of the <a href=\"http:\/\/glowforge.com\">Glowforge<\/a>, located here in Seattle. 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