$30 Laser Air Assist Upgrade/How to guide

[@shawn3900]

Thank you for actually providing links and the exact size and name of the parts needed! I bought a ComGrow air assist and it's absolutely unless so I've been looking for a way to connect my compressor to it for more power.

[@chaddiy3512]

Glad I could help! It is hard to beat just using a regular air compressor to get the higher psi you need

[@tmills4653]

Thanks mate from Australia.... heading to the local tool shop tomorrow morning and get a silenced air compressor.. cheers

[@chaddiy3512]

No problem, enjoy your new setup!

[@definitionxmk]

Thanks for this. I just bought a xtool D1 pro and wanted an air assist.

[@chaddiy3512]

No problem, I'm loving my xtool so far, and the air assist has made a huge improvement for me. Have fun with your new laser cutter!

[@bigchief1658]

what is the set pressure

[@Deputydog-xk5jl]

Excellent video sir thanks! Already have parts coming from Amazon for my OMTech Pro 150 watt…had been having that exact char issue and hoping this helps!

[@chaddiy3512]

Ok, I hope this helps you out with your char issue!

[@DustinWatts]

Very nice! Cheap simple upgrade that makes a world of difference. Quick question: What PSI did you end up using?

[@chaddiy3512]

Thanks! For cutting I use around 25 psi...I have found for engraving it usually works better with no air assist

[@mdoyledesigns]

Does the quick connect shown at 5:29 come with the Xtool lasers? Or sold separately?

[@mdoyledesigns]

Nice video and setup btw.

[@chaddiy3512]

Yep, my xtool d1 pro came with this. Made it really easy to add the air!

[@mdoyledesigns]

Thank you! @@chaddiy3512

[@chaddiy3512]

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[@mikeledee8786]

My laser machine is inside my craft room and my compressor is in my outside wood shop, so in the summer (Florida) the air around the compress is very humid, how would this affect the air going into the xtool, being it's in a air condition room? TIA.

[@chaddiy3512]

Hello, I actually am not sure how the humid air would effect it. I know you can get in line air dryers that you could try. I am guessing it would be fine, but I think the only way to know forsure is to try it out. Good luck!

[@mikeledee8786]

@@chaddiy3512 Thanks for your reply

[@tfwoodcraft]

Awesome! i didn't really want to spend an extra $100 for air assist. What PSI do you set it to?

[@chaddiy3512]

Hello, I usually run in the 20's for psi. You can do more and it helps for cutting, but if you are cutting small pieces, the higher psi can blow them up into the laser which can screw up your cuts. Good luck!

[@tfwoodcraft]

@@chaddiy3512 Thanks! since its such a small hose, does it run for quite a while off the air in the tank or does the compressor have to kick on a lot to keep up? I think my compressor is 8 or 10 gallons.

[@theredbeardreport]

Hello, What size tubing is this for? The Amazon link has a couple different sizes. Is it the 6mm?

[@chaddiy3512]

Hello, I am pretty sure it is the 6mm. I think the discription has changed on Amazon from inches to mm. I thought when I bought it, it was listed as 1/4 inch but 6mm should work fine. Good luck!

[@theredbeardreport]

@@chaddiy3512 thanks man

[@dmedrano4819]

What psi did you end up using ?

[@chaddiy3512]

Hello, I use about 25 psi for cutting and non for engraving

[@arenaz87]

How do keep the compressor from running constantly while cutting , nobody talks about that, the laser needs constant air pressure and when the air compresor hits the turn on switch it would turn back off and it get super hot and anoying

[@chaddiy3512]

Hello, thanks for the comment. I completely agree with you. It does get annoying with the air compressor running. The one I have is a decent size...but it still runs quite a bit. I also have the smaller xtool brand one that works alright. It is quieter as well, but doesn't seem to work as well. If I turn this into a business, I would probably invest in a large air compressor outside my shop. Maybe some day!

[@steveusn6852]

Xtool's air assist spec is about 30kpa or 4psi. Why 25psi and I can probably regulate that now on my compressor without the extra regulator.

[@chaddiy3512]

Hello, that's true...you could probably just use your regulator on your air compressor. To me it seemed a higher psi resulted in a cleaner cut.

[@steveusn6852]

@@chaddiy3512 Thanks for the info. I haven't tried using air yet. Just curious as your psi was higher than xtool's equipment.

[@calebjhaynieful]

What pressure did you set your regulator to?

[@chaddiy3512]

Hello, for cutting I have it around 25 psi. I can cut almost twice as fast with this air assist setup. Engraving the pressure can be lower with great results!

[@Graeme758]

That regulator is 90 dollars, not really 30 dollars all up...

[@chaddiy3512]

Hello, you are looking at the 1 inch version of that regulator. The 1/4 inch one is around $15.

[@evgenitantikov5865]

Only cost 30... ... And a compressor 😂

[@rickainsley904]

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