How to Pay Off Your Laser (engraving tumblers with the xTool D1)

[@brittanyanderson3777]

Okay I love that you show your failed attempts too. That's so real of you. Came across your page to learn while I wait for my D1 to get here. You're great!

[@dreamkiss4u]

just a tip, you can just use tumbler or anything you will try new that you have not experienced with and make a diagram with lots of squares each one with a different setting so that in one tumbler you have all the settings on it so which ever you like the best with the most detail on that setting you just use that setting for all the rest so you wont have to waste lots of tumblers for no reason....learned that from an actual laser engraver guy on his youtube page ;-)

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks for the tip! Cheers

[@buzmil]

Figured this out on my own after wrecking a few of em lol

[@josephKEOarthur]

Blue tape and low burn settings are your friend for prototyping.

[@dreamkiss4u]

@josephKEOarthur problem with blue tape is that you will never get a real sense of what it will really look like if you trying to burn something on a different material because other materials don't burn the same so it's best to do a sample of every power setting in the can't type of material your going to be doing it on.

[@karenriley8529]

Awesome was the final results. Now talk us through step by step how you got there. I want you to know, we also Appreciate the screw-ups. It helps us greet the fears/challenges. Thanks a trillion 💜💗

[@brandondixon4457]

YA WHAT SETTING GOT TO THAT RESULT?

[@icoblue]

A much easier method of alignment (assuming you move that laser from time to time) would be to measure distances from that convenient targeting dot on your stepper motor to the center of the rotary axis and end of the tumbler and either creating a fixture in your software (if software supports fixturing) or simply aligning the base of the rotary with a square to the laser frame and moving the known distance from the targeting dot to engraving zero. The machine is capable of both measuring and setting exact distances. There is no reason to eyeball it. My two cents. :)

[@flowroll777]

Found your channel after buying my xTool D1, I haven't even fired it up yet, but I'm watching a lot of your content now. Thanks man!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Welcome aboard!

[@jakerazmataz852]

9:35 THANK YOU. Can you imagine how many people have been ripped off by paying for a name. I've known about them for 10 years.

[@forrestgumpv9049]

I have a XTOOL D1 10 WATT LASER. It will mark Stainless Steel very good with CRC Dry Graphite Lube for $12.0 a can. I spray 3 light coats, let dry between coats. ONE PASS, Laser power at 100 % and speed at 300 mm/minute. WORKS GREAT !! CHEAP TOO.

[@rtml_aerial]

Foaming citrus cleaner and a rag works amazing getting the soot off. The magic erasers can remove parts of the remaining powder coat depending on the quality.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Good to know!

[@rtml_aerial]

@@BuildDadBuild I fought forever with cleaning the residue off lasered metal, and this worked the best

[@mpcaz]

I just bought a D1 with the Tumbler attachement and the Air Assist. Now I need to Justify the purchase!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Get to work, brother! Cheers

[@533lpunit]

Would have loved to see how you set up the design on the program for the second tumbler

[@junedorning1711]

I really enjoy watching this video as I am considering getting a laser I am learning all I can before purchasing one

[@BuildDadBuild]

Cheers! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@MarCorral1124]

Cool, Dad, Cool! Thanks!

[@maxzarmar8908]

Choice of art work makes a huge difference.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Agreed!

[@jarodmorris4408]

Etsy fees will kill at that price, but the point is made.

[@jerkythebeef8653]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Keep them coming.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure thing, brother! Cheers

[@TimHoundDog]

New to this and just ordered my P2 laser. Thanks

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Just got the D1 am excited don’t know what I want to make first! Thanks for sharing!

[@504ttop3]

This is the video that made me choose to buy the d one laser

[@BuildDadBuild]

Awesome!

[@ZackBasson]

no idea how your soot comes off that easy, holy cow.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Magic eraser for the win! Cheers!!

[@lernlern1]

Stand by Me was the song btw. Thanks for the vid 👍

[@mariewood8267]

I absolutely love your videos and your sense of humor is so awesome! Keep it coming!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thank you!

[@dianabostany914]

"guns blazing ...may work in the bedroom ..." 😂😂😂 Awesome video, thanks!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Great Video! Awesome Final Tumbler, TomorrowNick!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks guys! And great to meet you! Cheers

[@drewhertzfeld3100]

Never had a skinny one that's what she said LMAO 🤣 😂 Caught me off guard with that one hahaha

[@richardstokes7508]

First time watching your channel, love it! If I can make a suggestion, next time you make a mistake on a tumble, don’t waste another one, just spray paint it, and run your test again.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks for the tip! Cheers

[@rtml_aerial]

But burning off spray paint is not the same as removing powder coat. What may look promising may not be. If these lasers are like the CO2 overshooting the power won't matter because it will not harm the metal on the cup. You would need a fiber laser for that

[@bhutch216]

@@rtml_aerial not true. If you run it too slow, you end up marking the bare metal as well and you get a dark result and see the lines.

[@aidasglitzglamz4559]

@@bhutch216 I think that has been my downfall. What setting is just right?

[@bhutch216]

@@aidasglitzglamz4559 70% at 100mm/s but do 600 dpi and set the focus probe about 1/4” off center so it’s a little lower. Clean with LA Awesome and a magic sponge. If there’s any char, film or tint left, rub gently with some acetone.

[@ChevyMalibu69]

I love the channel and the personality, the presence so to speak. Anyhow, got to show light burn man laserbox is childs play, show settings, speeds, powers, different power lasers, 5, 10, 20 so on, I see the result, but how did you get there?!

[@meganl.9504]

I came for the laser, stayed for the memes. This was great I’m gonna share your videos!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Appreciate it! Cheers

[@busterandloulou]

The name of song is Stand by me.

[@scottchalmers3033]

Love your channel and found a lot of good tips. I’m just having a heck of a time with tumblers. Can’t get one to stay shine or be detailed without visible lines…have changed a ton of sittings and tried gradient grid but no luck.

[@Jimc4007]

Looking good 👍 there Nick! Can't wait to see what you come up with next.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Cheers, Jim. Hope you had a great NYE

[@SkionMars]

Great content. Love that you showed the failure followed by success.... so many questions since I want to get one....

[@papasworkshop2165]

New subscriber here! Just got mine working, needed a new motherboard. Thanks for the awesome videos. Keep'em coming!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Will do! Cheers

[@MegaDwsmith]

That last one came out Mint!! I've had the same thing doing slate black and white always comes out better than an image. I got some cheap mirror from Lowes I'm gonna try burning this week you should do a video on burning mirrors

[@BuildDadBuild]

I'll get there eventually, I'm sure. LOL Cheers

[@joyceroberts2006]

Loved your final tumbler. Now can you do a white based tumbler,,, and, engrave a mug as well, please?

[@danieldale1770]

Invert the image and use stucki or jarvis. Grayscale would be the worst option since it's either paint off or paint on. Anything with dithering would be better

[@laserphoenix6822]

make a jig to set your rotary in so its always lined up, also use LA's totally awesome to get the soot off the cups its cheap at dollar tree and works great then i spray with alcohol for quick clean up or wash

[@23names]

GREAT JOB ON THE VIDEO, I AM NEW TO USING A LASER, GOT ONE ON FATHERS DAY, I KNOW I HAVE A LOT TO LEARN, I HAVE A CRICUT AIR 2, AND I DO PROFESSIONAL PRINTING ALSO, USING A LASER MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I AM USING A PRINTER AND CRUCIT MACHINE TOGETHER, I HAVE NOTICED THAT SPEED AND POWER IS THE MOST IMPORT PART, THE TRICKY PART IS FINDING THE END RESULTS THAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE, I FOUND IT IS HAS DIFFICULTIES GETTING THE SHARPNESS IN IMAGES, I HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOUR VIDEO FOR A VERY SHORT TIME, YOU COVER THINGS WELL, I LIKE YOU ADMIT YOU MAKE MISTAKES, YOU DONT CLAIM TO KNOW IT ALL, I HAVE WATCHED A LOT OF LASER ENGRAVING VIDEOS AND MOST OF THEM SUCK, WAY TOO MUCH TO DO AND WAY TOO MANY TEST A LOT OF SET UP TALK, AND A BUNCH OF PREP TALK AND AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES, MOST ARE TALKING AND MAKING EVERYTHING WITH WAY TOO MANY STEPS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT CAN TAKE AN HOUR OR 2 ON DETAILED DESIGNS AND PROJECTS, YOU DO A GREAT JOB, I HAVE LEARNED SOME THINGS FROM YOUR VIDEOS, I HAVE NOT TRIED PAINTED SURFACES OR ANYTHING MAJOR, MOSTLY ON CARDBOARD AND I STARTED WORKING ON METAL BUSINESS CARDS, I HAVE A DESIGN BUSINESS, AND I DONT REAL POST VIDEOS ON WHAT I DO BUT I HAVE 1 VIDEO ON ONE OF MY CHANNELS, THE CHANNEL AND THE NAME OF MY BUSINESS IS "REFLECTIVE 23 DESIGNS", I HAVE STARTED IT BACK IN 2020, IT TAKES A BIT TO FIND THE VIDEO YOU MIGHT HAVE TO SCROLL FOR A WHILE, THE VIDEO HAS ONLY BEE UP FIR A SHORT TIME NOW, YOU HAVE TO LOOK UNDER "HTV GLOW IN THE DARK" OR "HEAT TRANSFER VINYL GLOW IN THE DARK", ITS A LARGE WOLF SCENE I CREATED AND DESIGNED AND IT SHOWS BASIC STAGES OF WHAT I DO, ITS NOT THE GREATEST VIDEO, BUT IT GETS THE POINT A CROSSED, THE BACKGROUND MUSIC IS MUCH FROM ONE OF MY ALBUMS(I PLAYED ALL OF THE INSTRUMENTS, RECORDED, ENGINEERED, DID EVERYTHING, BY MYSELF), I JUST PUT THE VIDEO TOGETHER QUICK, SORRY I WENT ON A BIT IN THIS COMMENT, GREAT JOB

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thank you! Cheers

[@surgev9951]

Great video dude! Showing mistakes and trail and error is where it is at. Kuddos

[@BuildDadBuild]

Cheers, Homie!

[@toddnorgan4041]

Question about lazering leather for hats or Keychains

[@gfortyjuan]

Last tumbler wasn't the dragon you started with......lol.

[@BuildDadBuild]

I absolutely explain why in the video. Cheers

[@a.s.9918]

Beautiful job. Thanks for the info

[@thehillbillyhermit7681]

that ear worm wouldn't happen to be Stand By Me by Ben E King, would it?

[@elitelawn9547]

Final product is NOICE!! 😎👍🇺🇲

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thank you sir! Cheers

[@DadsRCHangar]

Guess I have to get me a roller now as well. 🤔. Great research.

[@pietjepuk9575]

No way, you work with cm , 👍👍👍 way to go man, love ya 🤣🤣😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@BuildDadBuild]

LOL Trying to! Cheers

[@dablet]

would be nice if you shared the speed n power. none was mentioned in the video nor description :(

[@BuildDadBuild]

Varies by machine

[@ziadabololo9894]

Are you hsve more video for coumputer instraction how we work at xtool d1 i have but didnt know how to work it on computer and the speed all for begining on the machine

[@jimjim5257]

What I do is sand my bad mugs and paint flat black for practice mugs .

[@donovanrichards5681]

Thanks for the great video! I would suggest using a cheap vinyl cutter like a silhouette or cricket and cut out the vinyl sticker like a stencil and paint your thermal design on or if you want something nice that will not slowly chip away from washing it in the dishwasher, get a cheap powder coat cut from harbor freight and powder coat that baby! I have done this and it works great.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks for the info! Cheers!

[@jessicanicole269]

Hey Donovan. So you can do this with a cricut and what kind of paint that won't come off. I have a cricut and would like to try this

[@xpoxydesignz5003]

Really grateful for the videos and humor along the way. Here my idea maybe try a AR Mag?

[@BuildDadBuild]

If you've gotta spare one you want to send me...

[@Gonepostal00]

Awesomeness!!

[@incognitotees]

so solid one color images is better than doing images with gradients in it

[@BuildDadBuild]

Correct.

[@AustenBrandon]

mine always ends up very gray in the engraved part... im at 100% power70mm/s. what am i doing wrong

[@Daemonforce-Gaming]

awsum videos very intuitive your the man :)

[@MrTarHeelUNC]

Yum Yum Gimme Some………. I am learning so much from your Videos! You’re da man!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, brother! 👍👍 Good Luck!

[@RKassar]

Best way to align it up is by removing the bottle and get the laser to be center between the rollers

[@escambiamartialarts2349]

Cool cup, the first video I look at and you do my school logo. Awesome job.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks!

[@patrickkemp8047]

Great video! I ham getting so many ideas.Thanks so much.

[@BuildDadBuild]

That's awesome Patrick! Cheers

[@alexrobles7744]

gave up on the other dragon tumbler? Great results and showing us the fails also

[@christopherhayward2416]

Awesome garage!!!

[@axeldejesus2060]

Hello NIck. Thanks for your videos, I really enjoy them and find them very informative and of course funny. I have a question for you please. Which machine (s) do you recommend for cutting puzzles? Thanks

[@axeldejesus2060]

I also sent you an email. Thanks

[@jakey1192]

What power and speed did u use I've been having this problem 😂

[@American.Divergent]

What speeds,dpi,and power did you cut that at and how long did it take?

[@skebo413]

Dig your videos! I am very new to engraving and your videos have been a great help. I have been trying all day trying to engrave tumblers and failed. I use all the settings suggested and get that shiny stainless steel to come through. Always dark. Just bought the Xtool D1 Pro with the RA2 Pro. Any words of wisdom for this sub-noob. Thanks.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Run a speed and power grid for best settings.

[@mariewood8267]

What ideas for teachers do you have? I’m a teacher and will be buying the X tool as a way to make some extra dough.

[@joey22306]

Many thanks. Just came across your channel.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephKEOarthur]

BOWLING PINS (commemorative) and BOWLING Balls are my best sellers (but some how lowest profit range) any suggestions?

[@josephKEOarthur]

- I have a Laguna and the Pi Burn rotary.. (with the jaw chuck)

[@BuildDadBuild]

Raise your prices!

[@marktilley3248]

What type and brand of laser are you using?

[@rickhoguerealtor]

This is fabulously funny. (That's what she said!)

[@BuildDadBuild]

LOL

[@aizelgo6151]

Hope you also make a video using the Sculpfun S10 laser machine in making that tumbler and using light burn as your software!! But regardless, awesome video!!

[@jhammer929]

Hey man!! I just found your channel...Great Video! I've been thinking about adding something like this to my business. What was the runtime from start to finish on the final tumbler? That one is badass! Keep up the great work! I'm a new subscriber for sure!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey Jack! Welcome. It took about 30-40 minutes for that one. Cheers

[@swampcastle8142]

Lasers are cool, just don't hump them. Especially the 2000watt variety.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Challenge accepted.

[@nigeljukes9824]

Great video...just got the m1 10 w and mark 1 rotary...will this method work with my machine? Keep up the good work

[@BuildDadBuild]

It should, yes.

[@garybutler57]

How do you know power to use when doing tumblers

[@BuildDadBuild]

run a test grid

[@skebo413]

Missed said in my previous comment. CAN'T get the shiny stainless steel to shine through.

[@aztejanita]

What was your laser box settings before engraving?

[@BuildDadBuild]

www.xtool.com/pages/material-settings

[@parker1ray]

Did you mention speed and power?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Its the coated metal settings in the software.

[@davidkessner2455]

Can y put bear on with log cabin

[@BuildDadBuild]

I'm sure you can. Cheers

[@twistedmetal1806]

Can you please share your settings?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Just the coated metal settings in Laserbox Basic.

[@timphelix5302]

Stand by me is the song in the end of the video.

[@BuildDadBuild]

That's what it is! Cheers

[@Xsoffroading]

Thanks for the video you inspired me to use a laser to do a business question I’m looking for a laser to do tumblers and. Imputed any ideas.

[@BuildDadBuild]

The xTool has one of the best rotaries for a diode laser. The RA2 www.xtool.com/products/xtool-ra2-pro-for-d1-with-risers?ref=RyzFeVwU5QGEQ& Cheers!

[@1SweetRandle]

Hey!! You should do phone cases, Apple Watch bands & acrylic necklaces

[@BuildDadBuild]

Not a bad idea! Cheers

[@MT-rg4dm]

Why does laser software keep crashing when I attempt to connect at top right of screen?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I couldn't tell you without a lot more information. Try contacting xTool support. Or checking with the Facebook group! facebook.com/groups/xtoold1/ Cheers

[@DeMIBr74]

Have you tried a gun Barrell??

[@BuildDadBuild]

No. You would probably need some sore of transfer agent. And being able to engrave it at all would depend on the material of the barrel. Cheers

[@mariewood8267]

WOW THE FINAL DRAGON LOOKS AMAZING. So did they sell??

[@chrisr3545]

Great channel, have learned alot. Newbie here…is it possible to “curve” texts in laserbox basic and/or xtool creative space? Thank you in advance

[@BuildDadBuild]

I don’t think so.

[@austindavis3030]

When I go from Inkscape to laser box I sometimes get just an outline, how can I fix this?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I don’t know anything about Inkscape. Sounds like it needs a fill color.

[@joewaldner6986]

WOW the link you provided for the tumbles must have watched your video and tripled the price. $145.91 for 8. That's like $18 your cost.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Interesting. I still see the listing at $63 (or $8 a tumbler) Cheers

[@joewaldner6986]

@@BuildDadBuild I wonder if that's because you're a prime member?

[@JORGINHODONASCIMENTO]

great video, i am looking for an awesome feel and look to my tumblers, therefore i want depth in the actual laser engraved materials, not just etching or marking. Would you give me some advice regarding settings so i can achieve my goal. I don't want my products to look as if someone used a sharp object to draw on them but actual layers of both areas. thank you

[@victorgreen9123]

What power and speed did you have the final burn on? Loving your content as well

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks Victor! 50% Power 30 mm/s Cheers

[@samanthacrowther4028]

@@BuildDadBuild what would it be for the 5w please

[@RandallMueller-v6r]

Enjoy your videos. How do you price your tumblers? What all do you figure into the price?

[@BuildDadBuild]

A lot of things figure in. I don’t do tumblers on the regular so I charge more per when they order fewer tumblers. Also account for price of the tumbler, shipping and laser time.

[@larryh.4629]

Happy and productive new year Nick to you and yours.9

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, Larry! Cheers

[@sherryminton4505]

Can this laser be used in a side room in the house? Interested for expanding my business. I use a side bedroom/craft room for all my projects.

[@BuildDadBuild]

I’d look into something enclosed like the xTool S1

[@ComgrowOfficial]

Thanks so much for your sharing👍👍👍

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure thing!

[@spirosgretelianos417]

did the guy take time using electricity into account /cost?

[@BuildDadBuild]

It’s minimal.

[@manofadventre83]

What's your burn settings?

[@BuildDadBuild]

The settings for coated metal in Laserbox Basic Cheers

[@elmknights1]

Will this 5 or 10 watt penetrate a Yeti Tumbler Other videos are recommending the 75 Watt

[@BuildDadBuild]

You can do it with the 10W. Not sure about the 5.

[@JKeenam]

love your channel!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thank you! Cheers

[@DaveIngle1]

Quick question and not a poke the bear comment but, the last image is definitely not the first image. So, was it more of a poor image selection and not a settings issue? Really want to know how critical image selection is. Thanks!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Poor image selection. I thought I could get better grey tones, but with the coated tumblers it seems like black and white are much easier to reproduce. Cheers

[@philandheidiharris4703]

have you ever done a golf club head

[@BuildDadBuild]

I have not.