How to order larger or smaller sized sheets to accommodate your laser bed

Do you have a laser with a different bed size than our standard 19x12"? Not a problem! Back when we started Smokey Hill Designs, almost all of our customers used the Glowforge Basic. This is why our standard material size is ~19x12, which aligns with the cut area for the Basic. As lasering has become more popular, more and more options are now available for those just starting out and those looking to upgrade their old laser. Here's how you can order pieces sized appropriately for your laser bed: 

 

Larger sizes

Larger sized wood and acrylic is sold by the 4x8 (48"x96") sheet. If your desired plywood or acrylic are eligible for larger cuts, you will see the "4x8 cut your way" option on the product page next to the standard 12x19" option. For the 4x8 cut your way selection, there are two options:

Option 1 (simple cuts): If you have a simple, uniform cut size, you can leave a note at checkout with your desired cut. For example, the note could say "Cut as many 12 x 16" pieces out of the sheet as possible and send all scraps." Our saw blade has a 0.25" kerf.

Option 2 (complex cuts): If you have multiple cut sizes, please email a cut sheet to casey@smokeyhilldesigns.com and use your order number as the email subject. Please account for a 0.25" saw blade kerf in your cut sheet.

Please note that we will not ship anything with an aspect longer than 48". Custom cut orders are processed once a week, so expect about a week lead time before shipment.

 

Smaller sizes

Option 1: If you have a smaller laser bed and need sheets cut in half for your laser bed, you can simply leave a note on your order and we will cut the order in half, completely free of charge! Please note that this may add a little bit of lead time to the order, depending on how busy things are at the shop. The order MUST be left on the order at checkout. Please do not email cut in half instructions after ordering. 

Option 2: If you need a lot of small cuts or an assortment of sizes, you may order the 4x8 cut your way option on each of the plywood (and some of the acrylic) pages. If you have a simple, uniform cut size, you can leave a note at checkout with your desired cut. For example, the note could say "Cut as many 8 x 11" pieces out of the sheet as possible and send all scraps." Our saw blade has a 0.25" kerf. If you have multiple cut sizes, please email a cut sheet to casey@smokeyhilldesigns.com and use your order number as the email subject. Please account for a 0.25" saw blade kerf in your cut sheet.

 

**** CUSTOM SIZES ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN PATTERNPLY AT THIS TIME (but we are working on it!) ****