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I’ve considered the K40 Chinese machines but would prefer getting something that’s more turnkey

Hi Chuck,

Unfortunately the quality of the mechanics (and the optics) of the K40 is very low (it is manufactured to a price) and they are better avoided if you can.

Tweakie.

Hi Tweakie,
I’m hearing similar things on the K40. Plus the software doesn’t sound very good either.

I’m leaning towards the brand.  Their machines seems to get good reviews, they have three models.

Cheers,
Chuck

Correction,

"I’m leaning towards the brand." 

should have read.

"I’m leaning towards the Glowforge brand."

Chuck