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? 👨‍💻LEARN 3D MODELING Take my free course: https://geni.us/xlMSx Furniture Design in Fusion 360 (Save $20): https://course.makeorbreakshop.com/fu... 🖥Build plans and more: https://www.makeorbreakshop.com 💵Support the channel on Patreon:   / makeorbreakshop   🎙Listen to the podcast (Make or Break Show): https://www.makeorbreakshow.com 🌄Daily updates on Instagram:   / makeorbreakshop   🤖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