xTool F1 Portable IR and Diode laser engraver testing and review

The xTool F1 is a portable laser engraver and cutting machine that features both a 10 watt diode laser and a 2 watt IR. It can engrave wood, acrylic, various metal, and much more.
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[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Learn more about the xTool F1 here: www.xtool.com/products/xtool-f1?ref=_RReBGm4jGdhr&

[@fortunisko1657]

Chris, thanks for your review. Have you had chance to experiment with granite surfaces? Polished? Have you tried the portable options?

[@tjoe1980]

Thanks for the demo of the F1! I really like the potential that this machine has especially with the AI image generator. I ordered one in early May so hopefully I will get it soon! Thanks again Chris!

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Awesome. You’re going to love it.

[@alexisl4158]

Thank you. Great information. I am considering this machine so this is really helpful.

[@dreametching4052]

I'm definitely getting an F1 myself - I've been considering the path I want to take my business - I had the option of "Going big" or "going small", because I only have enough liquid capital for one machine. I chose small, because of the sheer portability of the unit - I can take it to an artisans market or an event and do products while they wait, or I can even do "call-out" jobs, like if someone wants something engraved on a letterbox that has already been installed on their property, with the help of a mobile generator.

[@dwwoodbuilds]

That galvo head is fast!!

[@TobyFireandSteel]

This is very cool. Doesn't need any specific set space to keep it. You could just get it out when you need it the put it away.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Yea it would be a good one for you to keep in a closet for a year.

[@TobyFireandSteel]

@@ChrisPowellFSD hahahaha

[@YagwitOG]

Yep gotta tell my sweets this to pick this up. 😊

[@brendaboyce9967]

I like the size of this laser engraver. I’m really thinking of getting one. Thanks Chris for the great video.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thank you

[@HeyMikeyLikesIt2]

What’s the maintenance like? Laser bulb replacement, cost efficient?

[@robr4379]

Awesome video how easy is this for ANYONE to use? Are you only able to do small stuff on it would you be able to do tumblers and stuff like that on it?

[@JORGINHODONASCIMENTO]

great video, does this machine creates a marking or etching or it does create real depth when engraving? I want my tumblers to look as if they have 2 layers, not just to feel and look as if someone just scratched them or drew them with a sharp object.

[@bayareaaa]

I noticed theres a vent attached. Does that come with it or we have to buy a vacuum system separately?

[@ldd6767]

Does it cut thin plywood or acrylic?

[@courtneymartin2224]

Does this cut clear acrylic too?

[@MrJimpurvis]

Can the f1 greyscale ? I’ve tried on slate but can’t get a good engraving

[@fernandodimailig9099]

can the app make X1 print repeatedly?

[@Amberdogproductions]

I'm working on some bottle openers that have a black, possibly powder coated finish on them. I've found the best result is to run 1 pass with the blue laser, then 1 pass with the I.R. However, the issue is I need to be able to have it do pass 1 in blue laser, pass 2 with IR. Doing batches. Is there a way you have found to have it set up to do pass 1 in blue, pass 2 with IR without going to the program and manually switching the laser each pass? As it is now, I'm running a batch 1 at a time in blue laser, then put each back in the jig for pass 2 under I.R. And of course from moving I get a bit of ghosting now and then. Hence the need to have it just do 1 pass with each laser pr run. Ideas?

[@gloriagonzales8731]

So cool that you got the flame 🔥 cause it does happen... So could you have used the stop 🛑 button if that happened?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Yup you could. Before I could react it shut off. Pretty crazy how fast it worked.

[@dabig77]

So this has a built in air assist? Without the air assist on the xtool d1 pro, the engraving comes out blurry burnt

[@ToolnKnives]

Your video has me very interested in the F1. I'm a knife maker and would use it to put my logo onto hardened knife blades. Do you think it is capable of that? Thank you

[@phoenix3717]

Could you do a comparison between this and the LaserPecker 4?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

I don’t have a LaserPecker 4 to compare it to.

[@Repairman87]

I wonder if it could be used to etch cliches for pad printing.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

What are they made from?

[@keeshaun2010]

Is it possible to put items larger then the engraving space on there to be engraved. Say you want to engrave a name onto a cutting board. Because if you can only engrave on small items then it wouldn’t be too useful for me.

[@gloriagonzales8731]

How long did it take you to get the F1? I ordered mine the beginning of May it's June 2 still nothing And thanks for the video

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

I’m not sure how long they take. This was sent to me for review.

[@aam50]

I like that it has a small footprint - just right for a crowded and small workshop. If they could figure out how to put a small rotary attachment on there for engraving pens it would be a perfect solution for me.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

The RA2 rotary works with it. I’ll be doing a video soon.

[@doen.8724]

No air assist, correct?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Right