Don't waste your money on full spectrum better off with a GF:D LOL
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I went to Rockler acted like I was interested in the machine and wanted to find out more about it. They don't have a clue about what the machine is or anything about it. They can turn it on and put in a small piece of wood and engrave your name on it and thats about it. Ask them anything about the machine like how many watts is it or whats the tube length and they look at you like you have 3 heads. Guy says why do you need to know that to me. So thats about how much FSL cares about Rockler. They just tell them to sell machines andhave the customer contact FSL for their non existent support.I emailed FSL and ask the same questions and they said they didn't knows how long the tubes were Honest Injun. I saved the emails if anyone wants to see them.
I see on CNCzone people are finally getting smart and getting a refund for their pre ordered glowforge and buying a real laser. Bigger better and cheaper form China.
I go to their forum once in a while. Unfortunately, if you haven't purchased GF, you can only view. It looks like if there isn't an BIG shipping announcement on Dec 1st, a lot of folks will be bailing.
I'd be quite surprised if they can actually ship what they've promised by end of the year.
Like I've said earlier, sounded really good initially... until you research lasers a bit.
Or already know about lasers like the people on here who could see early on its not going to happen, at least at that price point.
When I asked about the shipping date every one said December 2016 now I see they may ship beta units in early 2017 almost a year after I asked the original date.
Not sure where you're getting that info, but based on their announcement today, they've been shipping betas and have begun shipping pre-release units.
"Glowforge plans to start large-scale deliveries in December, and will update their schedule forecast at the end of the month after reviewing final results from beta and pre-release customers."
http://community.glowforge.com/t/thanksgiving-update/3519
They've also announced that they've partnered with Flex to manufacture these, which is pretty impressive.
Sorry, they have shipped a few beta units and will ship pre release by end of Nov........
Well see!