Glowforge Craft Laser Filter with Activated Carbon Filter Cartridge

I purchased this for use with my Glowforge Aura (see my review on that device if interested). Complete idiot-proof setup, what more can I say about that. Plug it in and it was immediately recognized and operational. As far as the effectiveness, it is important to note that laser cutters/engravers aren't vacuum-tight devices. There is always a little space around the lid etc. where some errant fumes can and will get out. So this will not make your setup a 100% odor free environment. However, it does DRAMATICALLY cut down on smells, if you want to test it out just run the same job with and without the filter. You'll immediately notice the difference. I work mostly with wood, and while I don't find the smell of wood burning to be particularly unpleasant, the same can't be said for the rest of my family. Since having the device I have not had any more complaints. The greatly increased safety of filtering out VOCs and other harmful fumes must also be mentioned. You can vent the Glowforge Aura out a window, but in my case that cuts down on the portability of my work cart, and I like to keep it in a closet when I'm not using it, so this thing is great. Being able to keep my windows shut in the winter is obviously a big plus as well. I would recommend this filter to anyone using either an Aura or a Spark.

The filter I got to accompany my Glowforge Aura is incredible and I’m so glad I added it to my order. Not only will it help my laser cutter run better but it’s designed to collect all the particles without a need for a window exhaust so I can set up in any room I prefer. Perfect for living in the city! It’s well designed and only turns on and off while the laser cutter is in use. I’m so glad Glowforge made a pairing filter that fits both aesthetically and functionally!

Of course, it fits and work as well as the original. I just wish they weren't so expensive.

This filter will not hold up to cutting and engraving wood of any kind. It took me many many boards to figure out the filter was causing the misalignment and the uncut portions of a design. Once I removed the filter from the laser, i've had ZERO issues with misalignment and the laser not cutting through the material in all areas. Yes, I was using the exact same wood with and without the filter. Customer service has told me it's everything from my internet connection to the wood I am using. They offered to send me a new filter cartridge but that doesn't FIX the problem!

Mine works great. I've actually got it set up in my office in my home. Great product, quality and price.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: The glowforge name Build quality: Great for laser to keep down smell

Tried the glowforge aura without a filter and was a huge mistake, but this filter does a decent job filtering out smells. It does have a tiny amount that you can smell after finishing a cut but overall does a decent job at filtering the smells in even a tiny space.

Only 4 stars because when I spend $130.00+ on a product I want one in a factory box that does not have the seal torn open. It would be a return if the inner bag was torn open as well. It was still sealed so I know it at least is not a used filter.

This is a dream of a filter. Gets rid of all the particles from cutting basswod and limits the smell to just a slight wood burning stove smell. Excellent price too.