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If I wanted to start a portable laser business for metal/wood engraving specifically do you think the F1 is the best option? Do you know if the F1 can engrave a wrench?
Hello, yep...I would say the F1 would be your best option. It is super portable where you can run your laptop, and F1 off of a small battery generator...and yes, it should be able to engrave on a wrench just fine!
@@chaddiy3512 Thank you for the reply, I have been hearing it would be slow to engrave but can’t find any examples online. I’d like to offer and engraving service on hand tools. So want sure if it’s a viable option or not for starting up a mobile engraving service using the F1 or if I should be looking specifically at a 20w Fiber instead.
@TheExtremeElementz I have both the F1 and the F1 Ultra. The Ultra is definitely more powerful, but not very portable. I will try to engrave on a wrench this morning with the F1 and let you know how it goes!
@@chaddiy3512 Thank you. The Deluxe package F1 with the purifier and rotary engraver adapter for $2000 is more in line with my starter budget. I’d hope to eventually pull in enough money to get the Ultra but if you could grab an example on the normal F1 and let me know I would really appreciate that.
@@TheExtremeElementz Hello Again, I tried the F1 on a wrnech and it worked really well. I used 100 percent power and a speed of 8. The engraving took just under 4 minutes. Here is the video link- ru-vid.comshm6YCrpOBI If you do decide to buy one you can use this code-xToolMaki with the link below and you should get $80 off. www.xtool.com/products/xtool-f1?ref=ZD0p1c21pRes&
Yes, this is a good start for 3d printing, and have big potential too. If you have hands growing from the right place. But it can be used in unmodified state too. I bought Ender 3 two years ago and would buy it again. It is very easy in modification, and there are a lot of instructions and upgrades. Only choose wisely what you do = ) If you go into upgrade path better buy second printer for time saving. So you can easily reprint upgrade if something does not fit. My first upgrade was autooff feature, you can use printbed to switch the switch which will cut off the power. = )
I watches this months ago and used your coupon. Im having issues engraving light color tumblers. I keet getting lines im my engraving no matter what I do. Dark colors i got them on point
Hello, I'm sorry to hear you are having issues. I have never gotten any lines on tumblers, but did a few times on business cards. I thought the issue was the card was moving a little bit from the air movement of the laser head back and forth. If you are using the rotory, I don't think that would be an issue. Maybe reach out to xTool customer support and ask them about it? That is a strange issue forsure...working fine on dark but not light. Good luck, let me know if you figure it out!
@@chaddiy3512 awesome and thank you for taking the time to respond. I can't wait for mine, unfortunately for me I doubt I'll be seeing mine for some time, since I only ordered last week :(
@vidsurfer0725 I think you are really going to like it! It really has everything you could ask for in an engraving machine. Hopefully, you get yours sooner than later!
Was kinda hoping for a more thorough review, of the machine in action, more projects…. You didn’t even start testing the machine until 11:00 into the video. Then only did a card and a coaster. BTW here is my affiliate 🤨
Hey, thanks for the comment. I just received the machine, and I only had an evening to do my video before the launch date was over. So I just didn't have the time to do a lot of testing in this one. I will be doing a lot more thorough testing in upcoming videos. I am not trying to make an excuse, but just wanted to let you know what happened. I know some channels have had the machine for a month already, so they really had time to test it out.
@@chaddiy3512Got it! Think if you were to mention this at the beginning of the video it would have gone a long way. Also at the end say that you are going to follow up with a more thorough review. Your video is still better than some that I have watched! Good luck bud, and thanks for the reply 👍
Very ineresting video. I did the same thing many years ago. After using a less known printer (didn't work well), I bought a Ender3 V2 which worked great! I did the same learning then upgraded to BL touch, diferent bed springs, aluminum extruder housing, Jyers software, magnetic bed plate, etc. It worked great so I bought a second one and did the upgrades to it also. After I went to an Aviation Maintenance Conference last March and heard the FAA rep talk about using 3D printed parts I had to find a different printer. I ended up buying a QIDI Q1 Pro (good value). I gave my Ender 3's to my son and grandson. The Q1 Pro is going to be a new learning because of the slicer you use, but hey what heck. Anyway, thank you for the video, interesting and you msounded like me when I got the Ender(s). Good looking garage!!
Hello, and thanks for the comment! It sounds like you did a lot of upgrades to your machines. I still think the ender 3 is the best beginner printer, but I just got a Longer LK5 Pro, and even though that is still a budget machine, the touch screen is a great upgrade as well as how quiet it is. I hope you are enjoying your Q1 Pro and happy printing!
I have watched your video and the clack shack. Both videos are great by the way but my images keep being backwards. I did what the clack shack said and my images are still backwards. You didn't get that issue. How would I go about if I place an image in and setting it to where it does not come out backwards. There is no mirror step anywhere in the UI. Thanks for your time.
Hello, Sorry you are having issues! Could you miror the image in a photo editing program first and then import it into xtool creative space? I guess I have never had this issue before so I might not be much of a help.
I noticed that you centered the image with the red crosshairs. Is this typical? This will be my first tumbler. I have only done flat wood engraving so far and I always placed the image in the bottom right quadrant of the crosshairs. What should I do?
Hello, you can actaully do it however you would like. The xTool S1 shows wherever the laser head is on the software itself. So if you want to put the cross hairs at the bottom left, you would just have to make sure the graphics you are engraving is above that crosshairs in the software. Always make sure you Frame it before you actually do the engraving. This way you will know if you have it correct or not. Good luck!
I cant figure this out so the wood you cut into to make the walls how big were those i just wanna buy them and have them shipped because i have nothing to cut the wood with
Do you know what boards you used that you cut into 3 inches and then made them into the tiny peices? so i can buy that then i can cut it into what i need?
The XTOOL M1 is a nice starter laser. It also has a camera. That's what I have with my Glowforge Pro. Although I love my Glowforge I have I am contemplating purchasing the P2 because it seems to have everything the Glowforge has and XTOOl's software great and it's included with your laser. Great review. It the price comes down on the P2 it may be too hard to rest the temptation. As much I like my Glowforge Pro I'd consider selling it because I don't have a use for that many lasers.
Hello, Yeah...the M1 looks nice with the camera setup. That is actually the only xTool I haven't used. I figured the P2 is all I would ever use, but I have found myself using the F1 a lot as well for engraving. xTool has really made some great machines and the software to go with it... I can see why you would want to switch from the Glowforge platform.
I have this same printer and it’s been running great. Multiple 41 hour prints that turned out amazing. PLA+ runs the best with this printer I’ve found so far. TPU wasn’t running right until I went to the tractor supply store and found a small rubber o-ring to put around the metal wheel that holds the filament against the gear the drives the filament in. It kept the TPU from slipping. So far I haven’t been able to get carbon fiber nylon to run. It actually broke my hot end which was an easy replacement from amazon.
Hello, Thanks for the comment. I will have to give the PLA+ a try. So far, I have just been using regular PLA. I love how quiet it is and the touch screen is super easy to use and read.
I bought this same printer because of the size and price and it is my workhorse. As I type this, it is running behind me, printing an item that uses about 80% of the print bed and has been running since yesterday morning. I run multiple day prints on it all the time with zero problems. I also really hate when people slam this printer for it's simplicity of the menu as if it needs to be complicated to be good. I own several printers and use them every day but for some reason, I just love the LK5 and yes, once dialed in, it prints smooth as glass with nice even lines. The only change I made cost $7 and it converted the unit to direct drive so I had to print an overhead spool holder.
Yeah, I am really loving it so far. It is so quiet compared to my Enders and the price for the size you get is really hard to beat! I am still dialing in my settings, but getting close!
Question.. My laser make no gravur on the Metall pcs what was incl. Why.? Can you help? Alu make he also not.. I use the settings from the documents from the laser.
Hello, no I just caulked over the nails and then painted everything. You would have to look really close to tell where the nails are at, and it is kind of hidden under the overhangs as well.
Thanks! I believe I used 7 inch siding with an 1 1/2 inch over lap. I think the instructions said it had to be a minimum of 1 inch overlap...but make sure to check the instructions before you install.
Hi Chad, great information and thank you. Looking to purchase to do primarily jewelry engraving and customization. What would you be missing if you went with the F1 vs the P2 or the dual bundle? Thanks
Hello! If you went with the 2 machine bundle, you wouldn't be missing anything. That really is the ultimate package. If you can only get one machine, and were just looking to engrave jewelry, I would recommend the F1. Does a great job engraving and is supper fast at doing it. Good luck!
Hi, Sorry can you do quick summary here, the wood strip or wood stick for the wall framing, what is the size? The length, the width and the thickness. Thanks
A "good" video, BUT, I cringed when you started to thread in the fittings on the regulator.... a BIG FYI - when you wrap Teflon tape on a fitting, as you are looking at/into the fitting end, ALWAYS WRAP CLOCKWISE.... This direction of wrap will not "unwind" the Teflon tape as you screw it in. The big A$$ bunching of the tape when you screwed it in PROVES the tape was wrapped CCW.... AND, when using this great tape, DO NOT wrap past the end of the fitting because you WILL F UP THE internals of whatever you are screwing.... A good idea video, but, not so much in the process....
