Best Laser for Beginners - xTool D1 10w

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I recommend the 20w or 40w for maximum plywood cutting. The 10w can do engraving well, but not thick cutting.
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This is by far the EASIEST and BEST entry diode laser for makers In this video, I give the homeowner/diy/woodworking perspective on the xTool D1 Laser Engraver & Cutter. It's the best laser for the money! Seriously. I'll show (and tell) you what I like and what I don't like about the D1. I'll give a demo of how it works and show you a few of the things I've been engraving and cutting around the shop.
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@wittworks Год назад

💥🦈D1 Pro, M1 and bundles: t.ly/VEXl 40w Module Upgrade: t.ly/Ohjx (the above links are affiliates and are at no extra cost to you)

@DireWolfForge 2 года назад

Great video, Drew! That machine looks incredible. Like the holy grail for engravers. Thanks for showing us

@gollypeeters4824 11 месяцев назад

have been watching tons of laser video's because thinking of buying one. Your video is something totally different and great ! Thank you !

@IdealtheWrapper Год назад

Love all the ideas about packaging.

@jaykepley5238 2 года назад

Great video, Drew! Creation and community over destruction and separation. True true, brother.

@wittworks 2 года назад

Thanks Jay! You watched the most important part!

@cybermagestudios8685 2 года назад

I did some research and bought mine last year

@731Woodworks 2 года назад

Very cool machine! Great job on the video too!

@wittworks 2 года назад

Thanks bro

@DanDease Год назад

awesome video. well done!

@MsMrWiz 2 года назад

Thank you for the inspiring review. I believe there is an Xtool in my future.

@wittworks 2 года назад

Thank you Brad! I love mine

@jeffreysuper5236 Год назад

Love your enthusiasm

@wittworks Год назад

Thank you Jeffrey

@CraftyMuse Год назад

You almost lost me with Apple lol! Seriously, thank you so much for this video! I will rewatch when my D1 arrives. You are very thorough which is super valuable to us noobs😅

@wittworks Год назад

Thank you!

@Tomat0Nose 11 месяцев назад

This is plenty helpful for me! I have been considering xtool but I'm a complete beginner and don't know anything about laser cutting. The cons I can actually deal with and I will get the air assist =) thank you!

@BrunoBoy3913 Год назад

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I've been seriously considering a laser engraver and have watched numerous RU-vid videos trying to see what all is involved but yours is by far the most clearly explained one that I've seen, regardless of the brand used. After researching a mind numbing amount of brands, I'm pretty sure that I will go with the xTool but I still have questions. I'm not very computer savvy, I can get by but struggle sometimes. I'm an old guy and technology whizzes past me at light speed. Happy New Year!!

@wittworks Год назад

Thanks! I still love my xtool. Learning curve for sure but not as bad as cnc or 3D printing. I’ll have some woodworking specific laser videos in the new year

@gregoryc5989 2 года назад

Great vid, thx

@wittworks 2 года назад

Thank you Gregory!

@mx3cubed453 2 года назад

This device has a cool feature to replace limit switches it monitors its power draw on the motors to tell if there is physical obstructions so that's why there is none 😄

@scottm8285 7 месяцев назад

Want those thin cables to be heavier? Tape off the ends and spray with Plastidip or other rubberizing spray.

@Spiffiness Год назад

I agree, this is a really awesome laser. Thanks for the review on it. 🤗 Also, do you mind telling me what is that little LED screen displays your RU-vid subs on?

@wittworks Год назад

Thank you! hackmakemod.com/products/youtube-subscriber-count-display

@Spiffiness Год назад

@@wittworks Thank you! Hopefully, they’ll come back in stock lol😅

@graciescandles8816 2 года назад

am i able to use in house office. and yes excellent video loved it

@wittworks 2 года назад

Thank you! It makes a lot of fumes. I made the mistake of using it first in my dining room and it stunk up the house for a day. XTool is making an enclosure for it that will vent out the fumes through a filter.

@graciescandles8816 2 года назад

@@wittworks thank you for getting back to me so quickly. another reason i like this video. also i shared your like of makeblocks helping children learn and grow thought awesome it tells alot about the company.

@wittworks 2 года назад

You’re welcome! I’m here to help.

@FixitFred Год назад

I would love to see if you can use this to engrave power tools and batteries

@user-my2lu3bf5m Год назад

i’m in the process of buying one very excited about getting started i love creating i’m only 79 years and so definitely need visual an audio ideas an help. I’m working to do i am busy but love love love cresting

@tashainjena Год назад

Dude! Never thought about doing Bibles!!! That is AMAZING!!!

@1975oldschool 2 года назад

Does the lasar have an hour/energy used limit where you need to replace after 1000 hours? Like is anything consumable like a router bit would be on a CNC?

@wittworks 2 года назад

the lifespan of the laser head is 8000-10000 hours.

@hawktuner11 Месяц назад

I watched the video on the Xtool D1. I want to engrave on wooden flags I build. I'm a beginner and no nothing about engraving. Is this a machine you recommend? Plus, I am only asking because you had a Bible in your video. That is cool.

@amael1224 2 года назад

Great video! Question, I tried my first engraving and the laser sounded like it was hitting the metal wall or making a weird sound. Any idea? thank you.

@wittworks 2 года назад

Thank you! I’m not totally sure what it could be. I experienced the Y axis gantry run into the far left edge one time, almost like it forgot where it was in space. I unplugged and reset everything and it was fine and never did it again. I think I may have moved it after setting the framing and didn’t put it back into position. As far as the sound, I would take a look at the belt tensions and loosen them up. Maybe there is too much tension and causing friction on the motors. That’s my best guess.

@justinhamrick1099 2 года назад

Yeah same here center your product in the center and make sure you check the size and frame first using lightburn!

@justinhamrick1099 2 года назад

Also use the center function in lightburn

@JasmineMitchell Год назад

My favorite xtool d1 video so far!! Also, I feel like if King James can have his name on an entire version of the Bible, surely you can have your name on your copy so it doesn't get lost lol Thanks so much for the great info!!

@wittworks Год назад

Thank you! That’s funny! 🫡

@imanutnur7 Год назад

I bought a xTool D1 Pro Upgraded Laser Engraver after a frustrating connection with Makeblock after having issues with the laser quitting after about 20 minutes. I communicated with them over a 3-day period and finally sent it back to Amazon. How has yours been working?

@wittworks Год назад

Mine hasn’t had any issues. I have a cheaper one from comgrow that does the dropped connection thing. I suspect it’s a software/firmware thing. I’m using Mac. Xtool needs to open up a stateside customer support operation.

@je4nette 10 месяцев назад

Is the d1 pro the best machine from xtool?

@Ticktockbbk Год назад

Can you upgrade the head on the xtool d1 10w with a 20w laser?

@wittworks Год назад

Hey Dwight, yes you can! I haven't done it on my D1, but here's the link to the D1 only upgrade. Make sure you get the specific one for D1 and not D1 Pro. t.ly/-R0o I have both the 10w D1 and the 20w D1 Pro and I only use the 20W now.

@IdealtheWrapper Год назад

I wonder if a lighter leash would work as a safety tether.

@HeliRy Год назад

Any idea if the RA2 would be able to etch or engrave on a wonky shape like a mason jar?

@wittworks Год назад

You could probably chuck it in the jaws. I would be interested in how the irregular shape does with the laser distance. You want the same distance to get consistent results.

@HeliRy Год назад

@@wittworks Yeah it would probably fade pretty quick as it rolled away from the laser. I’m sure there are fancy 3 axis doodads out there that could pull it off… but I’m sure they’re also bonkers expensive lol.

@ms_forsaken236 Год назад

I hope I can get mine to work. I bought the air attachment with mine. Unfortunately I can’t get it to work 🤔

@wittworks Год назад

Does your pump not work? I haven’t had any issues with mine.

@ms_forsaken236 Год назад

@@wittworks I cant get anything to work. I watched their videos but it seems their pc screen is different than mine. they show a cut or engrave button. i have no cut & the engrave is not pressable. it also doesn't let me pick my material. it just says 'user-defined material' whatever that is supposed to mean. The air pump thing doesn't do anything either. i had to walk away so i didn't throw the whole thing in the trash.

@wittworks Год назад

@@ms_forsaken236 I'm sorry. Seems like the laser isnt connected. What software are you using? Send a screen shot to wittworks@drewwitt.com

@ms_forsaken236 Год назад

@@wittworks I downloaded Laserbox basic. I now have options to cut, engrave or choose the material. The laser however is not working or air pump thing.

@wittworks Год назад

D1 or d1 pro?

@graciescandles8816 Год назад

Have broke down I bought the dx1 laser and now I have lines going through it I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong please help

@wittworks Год назад

Can you send me a picture of the problem? Wittworks@drewwitt.com

@abedlalkhawaldeh580 Год назад

is 5W good for me?

@cheath8018 Год назад

I have 2 nice laser but fool proof is a stretch

@wittworks Год назад

That’s fair. Thank you.

@sfkid57 Год назад

I am a leather crafting Hobbies, I want to be able to etch into leather and possibly cut leather

@user-my2lu3bf5m Год назад

can you cut a sketch my great granddaughter sketches dogs people offer her 100$ she is 13 i think if their is a way to custom her sketches onto wood

@SomeRandomdude857 Год назад

Mine has a limit switch…..10w

@wittworks Год назад

You have the pro? This was the original d1

@ardenthebibliophile Год назад

Uh, it was square right out of the box? Your shot @6:01 shows it not square.

@wittworks Год назад

It was square. The black line you’re seeing is a shadow from how I was holding the square with one hand and my phone with the other. I noticed it in real time and couldn’t get the camera view to show what I was seeing in real life.

@slice1208 Год назад

If Apple , or Tesla made a laser cuter it would be like this . So it has priority software , is over priced for what it is , will break on you and wen it dose you will have to send it back to the manufacturer to get it repaired at an exorbitant price . Maybe not the best comparison .

@wittworks Год назад

Speaking visual design wise. But you forgot to include “and doesn’t give you the right to repair” in you’re comment 🤪

@slice1208 Год назад

@@wittworks I did not use the words "right to repair" , but I did say you have to send it back to the manufacturer to get it repaired at an exorbitant price . Sooo I think that includes "right to repair" .

@wittworks Год назад

@@slice1208 very true. I was referring to the crazy legislation that Apple and John Deere employ in that scheme

@robinbray Год назад

Appreciate the video. One correction though - it’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), not STEAM.

@wittworks Год назад

Thanks Robin. I’ve always known STEM, but in recent years have seen many also add an A for “arts”. Makeblock uses both STEM and STEAM verbiage on their website 🤷‍♂️