Shop Talk

Shop Talk. Where the GFHQ crew hangs out.

Two places to connect with GFHQ owners, builders and our team: get tech tips and tricks, share your projects, see what's coming next and get first shot at beta testing new equipment.

  • Tech tips & tricks
  • Project showcases
  • First look at new products
  • Beta testing invites
  • Members-only deals
Join the forum ↓ Join the Facebook group ↓

Two places, one crew

Pick your spot. Or join both.

The forum

GFHQ Shop Talk Forum

Opening soon

Our home base for real machine help. Every question and answer is organized by machine line and topic, so the fix you need is easy to find, today or two years from now.

  • Organized by machine line: START, CORE, PRO and plasma cutters
  • Searchable answers. The best fix gets marked Solved
  • Cut settings, consumables and design files in one place
  • Members-only threads for product previews and beta testing
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CategoriesLatestTopIntroductionsGuidelines
CategoryTopics
  • AnnouncementsNew machines, updates and events from the GFHQ crew–
  • START MachinesBolt-together kits: assembly, setup and upgrades–
  • CORE MachinesWelded plasma, router and laser tables–
  • PRO MachinesProduction builds, linear rail and servos–
  • Plasma CuttersEverlast, Hypertherm and cut quality–
  • Cut Settings & ConsumablesSpeeds, amps and pierce heights by material–
  • Design Files & SoftwareQCAD, Inkscape, Fusion, MyPlasm and file sharing–
  • Projects & BuildsShow off what you cut–
  • Beta ProgramTest new GFHQ gear before anyone else (invite only)–
  • Introductions & Shop ToursSay hi and show your setup–
Forum opening soon

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Facebook group

GFHQ Shop Talk

Opening soon

The fast, social side of Shop Talk. Post a photo of your latest cut, ask a quick question, catch live Q&As and be the first to hear about new products and beta tester calls.

  • Quick questions and fast answers from other owners
  • Photos and videos of builds, cut tests and shop tours
  • Live Q&As and behind-the-scenes from the GFHQ shop
  • First word on new products, sales and beta tester calls
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Welcome to Shop Talk! Introduce yourself, tell us what you run and post your first cut.

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Your build hereMember

Share a project, ask a question or show off your setup.

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Which one is for me?

Shop Talk forumFacebook group
Best forDetailed help you can search laterQuick chats, photos and videos
Organized byMachine line and topicNewest posts first
Machine helpYes, with Solved answersYes, quick tips
Cut settings & filesYes, kept in one libraryShared in posts
Product previews & beta testingYesYes
AccountFree Shop Talk accountYour Facebook account

Why join

Built by builders. Grown by the community.

01Tech tips & tricksReal answers from the GFHQ crew and owners who run the same machine you do.
02Share your projectsPost your builds, get feedback and get featured on our channels and in Garage Fab Builds.
03Products coming soonSee what we're working on before anyone else and tell us what to build next.
04Beta testingMembers get first shot at testing new GFHQ equipment and upgrades before release.
05Exclusive opportunitiesMembers-only deals, early access and community giveaways.
06A crew behind youFrom your first cut to your first employee, you're not doing it alone.

Ground rules

Keep it helpful.

  • Be respectful. Everyone started somewhere.
  • Search before you post, and include your machine, material, thickness and settings when you ask for help.
  • Only share files you have the right to share.
  • No selling or spam without staff approval.
  • Safety first: no advice that bypasses machine safety features.

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