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Free Safety/Face Mask Comfort Clips & Laser File

Times are scary. The coronavirus/COVID-19 has gone global and is killing people by the thousands. We’re counting on people in positions of power to make the right decisions with our well being in mind. That doesn’t mean we are powerless to affect change. Each one of us can do something to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Some landlords are waving their rent charges for tenants. Schools are handing out free food for families in their communities. Breweries and distilleries are turning their operations towards making hand sanitizer, this is my favorite one by the way. People are sewing masks for doctors, nurses, the elderly, sick, and even everyday people. So I thought, what can I do?

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How-To Use Magnets On The Glowforge Cutting Bed

Keeping light-weight material on your Glowforge, or another laser cutter, the cutting bed can be a pain in the ass. So what can be done about it? A lot actually. Some people use small weights. Others use clips that clip into the hex grid of the Glowforge laser cutter. I prefer to use some powerful magnets from old (dead) hard drives. Combine them with a little bit of scrap acrylic and you’ve got a nice custom solution to help you keep your laser material in check.

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Putting an Old Twist on Challenge Coins.

Challenge coins are full of history. Could they be in your future?

Challenge coins have a long history. Their origins are linked to the first World War, they continue to be used to this day. Traditionally, challenge coins are made of metal and sometimes include enamel or other forms of paint in their designs. PopCultPins challenge coins are made from all natural wood, are laser engraved and cut. Reminiscent of old wooden nickels, PopCultPins challenge coins make a great personal gift or corporate morale booster.

The fine folks at CoinDisplays has an awesome write up about the possible origins of challenge coins. The short of it is that it all began with World War I and a pilot who wanted to present his squadron with a gift. The gift ended up saving one of the pilot’s life. After being shot down, behind enemy lines, the pilot was able to make it to ally’s but unable to communicate, the coin was the only thing to prove his allegiance. Since then, challenge coins have been presented during both times of war and times of peace.

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