Hopefully you’ve already figured out where you are going to put your Glowforge, now let’s look at options for Glowforge materials storage: wood, acrylic, cardstock, glue, tape, paint pens & more.

Feature Considerations

Table-top Material:

Wood or Metal or Open Air – do you need the top of the rack or cart or cubby system to have a ‘top’ to it to place items on? Will those items be heavy or lightweight? Do you plan to multi-purpose it’s use and place your Glowforge machine on top as well?

Storage Options:

Drawers – convenient, make sure their size and depth can accommodate your cutting material – either full sheets or scraps, as well as any additional tools and supplies like masking tape, scissors, etc. Drawers typically can’t hold a lot of weight and are best suited for lightweight contents, unless you’ve chosen a weight rated metal workbench cart.

Shelves – if made out of wood or metal, they can hold a lot of weight of cutting material and depending on the storage solution, the shelves might be rated for 100#, 500# or even 1,000#. If you’re looking for storage of raw wood stock, definitely go with as heavy duty as your space and budget allows and make sure the shelves are rated.

Mobility:

Wheels – Tables, Stands, Carts that are on lockable wheels will be mobile when you need it and stationary when you don’t. Typically you see this in storage carts that aren’t weight rated for capacity, so be careful how much wood you load them up with.

Best for Plus & Pro Glowforge & Heavy-Duty Materials Storage

#1. Husky 46in. x 18 in, 9-Drawer workbench
$398.00
This workhorse of Glowforge tables will fit all models of machines, includes ample storage for tools and materials, plus it's mobile for use with the pass-through slot!
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#2. Husky 52 in. W x 20 in. D Black Mobile Workbench
$498

Little longer and Wider than the popular white workbench, can firmly hold your machine on top with plenty of material and odds and end storage below.

#3. DEWALT 3-Tier Steel Heavy-Duty Storage Rack - 50 in x 18 in x 48 in
$224.98

Each shelf can hold 1500lbs!!! I put my Glowforge Pro on the top shelf, then stack the shelves FULL of wood.

Best for Spark & Aura Glowforge & Light-Duty Materials Storage

If you have an IKEA within driving distance or within their delivery area, there are some awesome deals to be had! All of IKEA’s products come unassembled in flat-pack boxes and usually require nothing more than a screwdriver and some patience to put together. IKEA does primarily use engineered wood for all of their products, but you can also reinforce them with metal bracing pieces they sell too.

The following drawer units are well suited for paper storage, stamps, general supplies, wood scraps, and more – do not overload with a heavy amount of wood.

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#4. IKEA Alex Drawer unit, 26.4in. x 26in.
189.99

Economical, clean design, and highly functional! This drawer unit is fast becoming the favorite amongst Aura & Spark owners.

Aura on Ikea Alex cart
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#5. IKEA ALEX 9 drawer unit - 14 in W x18 in D x 45 in H
189.99
Pairs well with the wider drawer unit and desk. Colors available: White, Black Brown, Grey-Turquoise
Ikea Alex Desk with Glowforge Aura on top
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#6. IKEA KALLAX Shelf unit, 57 7/8 in. x 57 7/8 in.

Kallax units are available from single column with 4 cubbies to up to a massive 5 row 5 column with 25 cubbies for the ultimate storage wall

One of the best things about the IKEA Kallax shelving units are their big, spacious cubbies. Measuring 13″x13″x16,” these cube shelves offer ample space for a wide variety of craft supplies!

Kallax Cubbies Inserts for Organization & Storage of Glowforge Materials

IKEA KALLAX insert with 4 shelves
25.00

Fits all KALLAX units. Available in White or Natural color

IKEA KALLAX insert with 1 shelf
10.00

Fits all KALLAX units. Available in Black-Brown, White Oak, White or Natural color

IKEA KALLAX insert with 2 drawers
20.00

Fits all KALLAX units. Available in Beige, Blue, Dark Grey, Pale Pink, Pale Turquoise, White

IKEA KUGGIS box with lid
15.99

Fits all KALLAX units. Available in Dark Gray/Beige, Black, or White with a plastic or bamboo lid

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I’m Sarah!

Creator & Maker of all the fun projects!

I’m an ‘LOCD’ Laser Obsessed Craft Designer. My mission is to show you how fun & profitable owning a laser can be!

That beam of light changed my life! My products are carried in 300+ Stores, I sell at local craft shows, and more.

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