I'm currently looking at the xtool S1. Video soon to come out.
@benjaminpastrana966211 ай бұрын
Best projects demo right to the point🙌🙌excellent. New follower here from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
@AlleyPicked11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@1976ClassicCelica Жыл бұрын
I mounted (screwed) my laser on 6" plywood risers. This allows me to place a small table if I need to cut or engrave thinner materials. I remove the table if I need to use for higher material. It's really fast to switch between several thicknesses of material.
@AnIrishExport2 ай бұрын
Great idea !!
@louislandi938 Жыл бұрын
Looks like you’re enjoying the learning experience. I’d love to have one but it’s not practical at my age. With your vast creative talent there is no stopping you. Looking forward to following your progress!
@KarlBunker8 ай бұрын
Maybe someone has already commented on this, but the thing with extension legs is that they have to be resistant to any wobbling. Otherwise the laser head jerking back and forth will make the whole machine wobble, making your cuts fuzzy.
@jalapenolover9213 Жыл бұрын
Alley Picked logo looks so good!
@dougward66697 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was on the fence about getting one but will put my order in now.
@AlleyPicked7 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@cedarandsound8 ай бұрын
For glass engraving, try using soot from a candle to matte the glass to etch it.
@Ben174 Жыл бұрын
Every time I hear the chime play I think it’s time for me to turn the page in my story book.
@glasgowgallus2478 ай бұрын
Great wee bit of content mate, thanks for this 👍🏴
@johnnystrom3285 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick and concise review! Looking at this to buy.
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
I am now looking at the xtool F1 Laser. So far, it's pretty amazing. Keep an eye out for that review video.
@GokouZWAR Жыл бұрын
Check out the Roly lasermatic10. It’s far simpler to use and is fully contained comes with a rotary and enclosure. The way you have yours setup will probably need to be cleaned a lot.
@patrickjames3954 Жыл бұрын
GReat Overview!!!
@kaepzy Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your details!!!
@AnIrishExport2 ай бұрын
Finally a video that has answered my personal questions.. I believe I now know what model I am going to purchase for what I want to do... Have you personally thought about adding the IR laser module as an after purchase for engraving metal ?
@AlleyPicked2 ай бұрын
I have the xtool F1 which has both the Blue and IR laser. I get by with that for now.
@samb4486 Жыл бұрын
Gret really helpful - thanks.
@glennedward2201 Жыл бұрын
Looking at buying Trees 30w air assisted for a multi a is setup. Basically same thing you have slightly more power. I believe they said it cuts up to 1/2” plywood with air assist, of course it also does engraving. They want $669 and I’ve seen some 20w around the $230 price. It is getting up there where my goal is eventually a 1500w or 2000w fiber for $2500 but I’m not quite ready to take that leap plus this project wouldn’t need that kind of power.
@doroscnc Жыл бұрын
Machine laser ❤️
@PhoenixCustomsWoodworking Жыл бұрын
many of us with diode lasers use rustolium 2x spray paint for the carrier medium
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
Not sure which is better. I went for cheap :-)
@PhoenixCustomsWoodworking Жыл бұрын
@Alley Picked the tempara paint is easy to clean up since it's water based, but the 2x gives great results although you have to use chemicals to remove.
@3dPrintCreator Жыл бұрын
Great review about a very good laser machine.
@TP-si3km Жыл бұрын
😃👍Danke für das Video. Viel gelernt
@gregj2647 Жыл бұрын
Get lab jacks to raise and lower the laser
@mykerivers8334 Жыл бұрын
I want to get a laser machine. One thing I noticed. No one ever tells the selling price. I thought these lasers would cost a lot more. But the projects are endless. My biggest issue(s), Detail, I need very small with good to amazing detail. And I'll need a way to do round objects. X-Tool is in the running.
@susanna1207 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting 👍🏻
@Aizawa_Shouta_ Жыл бұрын
Maybe the next model will do taxes too? Just kidding. Man this machine is awesome!
@ericsikma4764 Жыл бұрын
THAT's some cool stuff! And since "hobby store" was mentioned... LOL! And no, not trying to advertise or anything but I had ABSOLUTELY no idea. "Hobby Lobby" holds similar beliefs to those of Chick Fil-A: I guess the world system refers to them all as "deeply religious", even though Christianity's a relationship, not a "religion". Neat stuff! 👏
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
I shop often at Hobby Lobby and I just ate at Chick Fil-A yesterday.
@ericsikma4764 Жыл бұрын
@@AlleyPicked Hehe! The cool part is I've personally known about those Chick Fil-A ethics for years but had no idea about H.L. until about 3 days ago. I was like, "WHAAAT??? REALLY???????????" LOL! Kinda like that sensation of "winning the lottery all over again". 👍
@jraglob5924 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am new to the xTool D1-20w. It's nice to see someone using the XCS software to create. I have a Mac and LaserBurn does not like Mac's. Great video. (Where do I find the setting for the various materials?)
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
I started by finding a lot of general settings for materials on the xtool site by just googling. Their site is not comprehensive at all. I used it as a starting point and ended up just experimenting myself. I tested a lot of settings on small samples of my material before making final cuts. Keep notes of the settings you use for a reference.
@texascrossbowdude63610 ай бұрын
@@AlleyPickedI've seen videos using the creative space software where you choose the material and probably thickness and it displays suggested settings. Is this true?
@soeft Жыл бұрын
Have You tried to cut MDF material? Cutting ideal, round holes in kitchen cabinet doors would make my current project a lot easier. Like this video. Nice job!
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
I have engraved on MDF. I have no doubt it would also cut through it --depending on the thickness.
@shinzedboi5855 Жыл бұрын
I would not do that, MDF can create toxic fumes when heated up. If you dont have an air filter it can potentially be fatal.
@BryanNWright Жыл бұрын
the air assist is not for burn marks it makes cutting easier as it clears out the debris from the kirf
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
You may be correct but I do notice on the wood that when I don't use it, there are burn marks.
@doen.8724 Жыл бұрын
It is absolutely to help with burn marks and soot. It also keeps your lens cleaner. Just cut some wood with and without air assist. The difference is plain as day.
@edwardruppert4507 Жыл бұрын
I wish xTool would make Creative Space as good if not better than Light Burn.
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
yea, I'm trying to learn light burn now. It's definitely not as easy.
@teejay93737 ай бұрын
This video is brought to you by circles
@danielwalker37886 ай бұрын
Can you engrave a Name in a Paver or Brick as a memorial with this Laser?
@Tecno_Beta Жыл бұрын
hello friend I found your tips great with what paint to use on glass
@curtisbordeaux8949 Жыл бұрын
tempera paint or cold galvanizing compound spray
@redbaron69392 ай бұрын
70% power on glass engraving? at what speed?
@noelv19765 күн бұрын
Is it true they're phasing out the D series?
@texascrossbowdude63610 ай бұрын
Can you put Matt black vinyl wrap on glass or acrylic instead of paint? The vinyl can then be peeled off.
@AlleyPicked10 ай бұрын
Very good question. I wasn't sure so I tested it on my F1 laser. There were a couple of small dots that seemed to etch but 99% was blank. I see that xtool sells a black paper for this purpose but I'm not going to purchase 2 sheets of it for $16. Perhaps the more power of the 20 Watt D1 laser might have a better effect but the 10 watt F1 is a no go. That will be a test for later. Thanks for the question.
@texascrossbowdude63610 ай бұрын
@@AlleyPicked thx for giving it a shot, maybe with a higher watt laser
@brianleduc7797 Жыл бұрын
Iam looking into a laser cutters for cutting gaskets when need on the spot as they say! Can you make a video on this as there's I believe lots other people who's wondering the same as me??
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
I'll look into it myself. Thanks.
@garrydye239411 ай бұрын
Did you buy the laser or is this another promotional video?
@ttoddh1 Жыл бұрын
It was weird why you didn't use the laser to bore your holes in the leather
@samb4486 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks. Do you have any problems with smoke or smells without using an enclosure? Would you recommend an enclosure, or do you find it no issue / ok without one? Regards, Sam
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
Smell/smoke is a problem mostly with wood (Other things not as bad but still a bit...). I need to open a window with a fan blowing out if I do this in my house. So, yes, an enclosure with an exhaust is recommended if you plan to do a lot with a laser.
@mr12gauger Жыл бұрын
does anyone else get raised portions where the rings are on wood burning with their laser? How to make this go away?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
About all you can do is sand them down.
@user-bt5qt9pp4x Жыл бұрын
Do you think using some black card paper on the backside of the glass will work?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
Interesting thought, but I don't think that will work. I do wonder if black paper on the front side would work (without catching fire :-) I'll have to try and test that.
@user-bt5qt9pp4x Жыл бұрын
@@AlleyPicked Paper needs very low settings to cut without catching fire so the low settings may not be enough to properly etch the glass but I wonder if soaking the paper in water before hand would work, being wet it would adhere to the glass better too
@aprylirwin2784 Жыл бұрын
May I ask how you created the grid lines to square up your projects? I’m still learning my d1pro and the free software so any help would be greatly appreciated. I made a spoil board just like yours with the leg cutouts but I’d like to engrave the grid lines like you did. Thanks for the video!
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
Using the xtool creative space, I simply drew a rectangle and then drew in lines. copied and pasted lines to complete the grid. Then you can group the whole thing together and resize as you wish. It was not too difficult.
@endrickfortier7926 Жыл бұрын
At 6:45 minutes . When you paint the surface of the wood , what is you setting to get a very nice black engraved letter ?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
Thats just the natural color after using the laser. I didn't do anything.
@chidinwankwo9871 Жыл бұрын
Please what are the setting you used to cut the leather perfectly using XCS. I use the XCS with my XTool D1pro 20W. I keep having issues when cutting leather. Sometimes it won’t cut through totally in some little parts another time i get the laser fire alarm beeping for caution. I don’t know what i am doing wrong. Please i will appreciate
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
The leather settings I used might not be helpful since I had to play with my settings in order to get the right cuts depending on the thickness of the leather. I am not an expert, however maybe I could offer a couple things to consider. Is the leather perfectly flat? I had sprayed mine with a little water and then ironed it flat. Have you tried making 2 passes with less power rather than one pass at a higher power setting? What type of base are you using? Are you using that metal sheet that comes with the laser? Different plates can dissipate the heat better. Do you have an air assist? All of these are considerations. Hope something I said helps. Tom
@mittica7373 Жыл бұрын
Hello! I have an Xtool like yours, and I would like to cut 925 silver plates with it... Do you know if it is possible...? Thanks in advance. lots of health
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
I have no experience with that. Generally, this laser only cuts very thin metal.
@user-my2lu3bf5m Жыл бұрын
Can i use a sketch my great granddaughter did she is 13 amazing artist i want to put her sketches on wood can this be done. i’m told no i thinking someway at 79 not sure i’m in process of buying a laser
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
Hi, I think it can be done. If you want to email me a picture, I can give it a try. alleypicked@gmail.com
@robr437910 ай бұрын
How exactly did you make the grid?
@almaespinosa4505 Жыл бұрын
Hello! I am having issues with my Xtool D1 Pro Laser. I received it and tried it, the first try was perfect. Then the second time I tried it wouldn't work. The laser would move around but the laser light barely had any strength. It would move around as if it was doing the job and would take the amount of time the project would take, however there were no marks on the plywood or anything and the light was very very weak. You could barely see. I emailed customer service and it has now been a 3 month battle or recommendations and changes they want me to make which I have but nothing has solved the issue. I went ahead and tried another laser head which is the one for metals. I did 1 dog tag that came out beautiful. I went ahead and tried to do another dog tag....same thing happened....the light was too weak barely visible, the laser would move around as if it was doing de project but nothing would engrave. I didn't change anything on the setting from first project to second. I was working with pre establish material settings. Power speed and all was verified and still nothing. Do you have any idea what it could be or how to fix it?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
Hi. I have a few suggestions. I assume that you verified the power settings on the program and that somehow the settings didn't change. I also assume that you tested the height distance from the laser to the material. The fact that it worked once but not a second time is very strange. Are you using the xtool creative space software? If so, you may want to try light burn. It has a free trial period. A longshot but try using the USB cable rather than Wifi. Double check all the electrical connections. maybe there is a loose cable.
@dkt4728 Жыл бұрын
Nice video except no mention of any of the dangers of volatile compounds or laser risk to the eye. Someone could be using some fake leather and do some real damage to their lungs.
@travisdebeukelar9592 Жыл бұрын
How do you find the center with the laser? I always frame the project but never seem to get it perfectly centered. I'm also using the same program as you
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
That is a challenge. I frame it multiple times often marking with a pencil where the laser passes and then using a ruler to measure to the ends of the material. Once you get it, you can repeat easily but it's that first one thats a pain. I plan to start using lightburn...perhaps they have a better method. So far, thats all I've got.
@manuelcenteno100 Жыл бұрын
I have the xtool D1 but the laser keeps on drifting to the right, ever had that happen?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
I have not had that issue but the only thing that causes movement are belts. Check them both for tightness.
@martintierney7187 Жыл бұрын
Can this be used to engrave/etch golf balls?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
I've never done it but I believe you can engrave a small image on the golf ball. I googled it and found a few examples but didn't see too much on it.
@JGWed Жыл бұрын
Does it work on Metal to make jewelry pieces?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
I haven't tried to cut metal yet, but from what I understand, this machine is not made for metal but it is possible to cut very, very thin metal using a diode laser. Generally you need a fiber laser to cut metals.
@JGWed Жыл бұрын
@@AlleyPicked thanks for the info
@texascrossbowdude63610 ай бұрын
@@JGWedstool sells a IR module that etches steel but I don't think it cuts steel
@jburns4304 Жыл бұрын
Could you just put colored paper behind the glass?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
Interesting idea. I don't think it will work. The black needs to be where the laser strikes the glass. Black paper on the front is an interesting experiment I may have to try one day.
@chapovez Жыл бұрын
Do you have any smoke collection system setup?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
I don't yet but I do need to get one.
@theprintperfect Жыл бұрын
Can I engrave on plastic?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
I believe it's possible. I have not done it yet.
@dmpople Жыл бұрын
Are you located near Mt Olive, Il?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
4 hours away. The Church is in Chicago.
@miriama4505 Жыл бұрын
What do you use to protect wood when you finish a proyect?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
That depends on the piece. Sometimes I don't care about a great finish and want something to protect it so I'll use a clear spray acrylic or polyurethane. Sometimes I might just use linseed oil or butcher block oil.
@miriama4505 Жыл бұрын
@@AlleyPicked thank you so much this info!
@BloxiYouTuber Жыл бұрын
These were complaints not projects
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
Watch the whole video.
@BloxiYouTuber Жыл бұрын
@@AlleyPicked hey I apologize I think I must have somehow got videos mixed up. Nice video and thanks for sharing.
@iulzkfh Жыл бұрын
What’s up with this obsession with coasters? Is it a US thing? I don’t know why you would use one neither do I know anyone who uses them. Are they more intended as a piece of decoration than for actual use?
@AlleyPicked Жыл бұрын
haha. Good point. I don't use them too often. They do come in handy if you have a cold icy drink on a nice piece of wood. Also, coffee mugs are rough on the bottom and can easily scratch the table. If you had a laser machine you might start to love them too :-)
@jeremybays Жыл бұрын
I don’t think you need to paint the glass… just engrave
@LecimyzKoksem Жыл бұрын
You do, if you won't paint it laser beam will just go thru
@369_StudioG Жыл бұрын
Very very incorrect.
@jeremybays Жыл бұрын
Ok thank you. My Co2 just engraved without the need to paint the glass.
@shinzedboi5855 Жыл бұрын
Co2 lasers dont, also some paint can release toxic fumes when heated up.
@ttoddh1 Жыл бұрын
Second part that astounds me, You used copyrighted materials without citing the book or author. You are stealing that person's artwork from copying from a book.
@philipzielinski Жыл бұрын
Unless the book is of templates intended to be used as source material. These are readily available online.
@Coffeesurgeons Жыл бұрын
Its a toy and a waste of time
@ttp_007 Жыл бұрын
No, no, no, this is wrong. $1,000.00+ for a low-powered diode laser???? 😆 Not trying to cause any trouble, but for that money, you can get a much stronger CO2 laser, with faster and deeper cuts. For what it's capable of, it should not cost more than $500. Thanks for the video, though, and I hope you enjoy it.