What if you could do REAL WOODWORKING with a laser? Featuring the xTool P2

What if you could do ACTUAL FINE WOODWORKING with a laser cutter? No burnt edges, smooth round overs, thick beefy legs and using real wood. I'm pushing the limits of what you can do with a desktop laser to make a side table that looks like it was made using traditional techniques.
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[@MakeSomething]

I "borrowed" this design from a couple of images I saw on Pinterest assuming this was a common design. Turns out it's not and is a unique creation by Seth Mondragon. I should have done my research. Please check out his amazing work here: www.etsy.com/shop/StuffSethMakes

[@stuffsethmakes]

thank you David, I appreciate it.

[@GeekyBoutiquey]

​@@stuffsethmakesreally beautiful work!

[@stuffsethmakes]

@@GeekyBoutiquey thank you!🙌🏻 I designed and built the first one several years ago and it's finally gaining popularity haha

[@GeekyBoutiquey]

@@stuffsethmakes David is a cool guy and I hope this works out in your favor. He always tries to make up for anything that goes wonky. Like a true woodworker. 😆

[@DerekFromMalden]

I am guilty of copying a friend and not tagging them. It’s so easy to do sometimes. Beautiful design on the both of you.

[@reforzar]

Great design using wood from trees. Love it.

[@Ferreri.Workshop]

i’ve been using a laser for 5 years while in architecture school, and i gotta say something…THIS ROCKS!! i have never thought of this being such an effective use for a laser. thanks for inspiring me yet again!

[@dwwoodbuilds]

Great job! Hopefully Seth understands the honest mistake! Good to the credit and link to his etsy.👍 I have the same laser and this has really opened my eyes to other possible projects!! Thanks for doing this project and showing what's involved!

[@swissfreek]

11:35 I save Amazon boxes in my garage just for this purpose. Tape cardboard to bed, cut jig, lay part, cut again.

[@evanhoover2447]

The trick of cutting out the shape of your piece to create reference is absolute genius. Great work on this. I am very inspired

[@cportage556]

Being a humble retiree, I would use the waste you are holding at 4:19 for an art piece, but that's just me. Very impressive project, but laser stuff is beyond me. The only laser work I can handle is like when I had my kids chase the red dot around the room.

[@steveferguson1232]

I have 2 d1pro machines and one has the extensions. I cut templates out but you have just opened up a whole new avenue. Loved it. And the registration points, genius

[@hsjawanda]

In execution this idea is relatively simple, but coming up with the basic idea, then deciding to use the dowels for alignment, cutting the wood "veneer" (that's not a veneer)... all of that stuff, sir, is ingenious.

[@JonathanRansom]

I really love the design of the table and especially how you made it using only the laser.

[@justinbanks2380]

"if that's the only rule I break today, I'm not breaking enough rules" Words to live by

[@jimrosson6702]

Such an amazing project it turned out amazing and for being done with just a laser is so cool. Great job

[@donaldpowell7762]

Power tool joke… power tool joke…. YOU’RE A POWER TOOL!!! Nailed it

[@georgeallen3547]

I used a laser in my job, ( it would take a 3m x 2m perspex sheet ). Lasers are fantastic machines. Did a lot of work for model makers. 400w power. Love your videos.

[@splinters_66]

Great job,love the dowel alignment method, and your work !

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋 , that looks like a great machine, and a nice job paper/table stand, from the 60/70s , you didn’t say how long it took to make the legs, 🦵, 😂, stay safe, keep up the great work, look forward to seeing hearing your next territorial, I think I have to have a look at your other KZbin channel, I’ve been thinking about buying a laser machine, but I’m not very computer literate, give me a piece of wood and I will make something out of it, even it’s just sawdust 😂, Phil from the moulin France .

[@AvanCade]

He used more power tools in this video than I own 😂

[@seantdstewart]

B-E-A-UTIFUL! Fantastic use of 'only' the laser. 'An iron is not a power tool.' Agree to disagree, it is a tool that is powered.

[@kenmaira]

How weird - I was looking where your video was, and it just randomly pops up. Almost like you just read my mind :D

[@davidkelly1634]

This was a brilliant made innovative build. Really impressed by what you did here.

[@mcmathwoodworks]

This is a pretty cool concept David! I love your creativity and dedication to figuring out how to build the things you want!

[@samsanderson7159]

Your camera is more accurate than ours. There is software available through x-tool to calibrate them but there are no clear instructions. I've read that this is a problem for other users as well and the solution is just to figure out how far off it is and then try to compensate for it by moving your design within the workspace. I will probably have to contact support to get the issue resolved. Great video. I watched one of your older videos the other day and realized you are somewhat local to me. ( i live in Morenci Mi. Right on the border) I didn't know about Ken craft until I watched that video. I'm going to have to make a trip and check it out.

[@duncanstreet4955]

Fantastic build -love how It all came together!

[@themikejmartin]

In my opinion "Actual Woodworking" is anything you make from wood, regardless of the tools used.

[@espressomatic]

sawdust. mmmm.

[@beaushaw]

Actual wood, from a tree.

[@timstratton9]

Well my wife made a holiday wreath out of real wood cedar bows. So not all wood creations are wood working. There’s always a line

[@jguil4d]

I’m gonna hard agree on this one, and raise by one: I’m glad to see more computerized woodworking tools, because it means that more people can access this hobby that we enjoy.

[@dakotareid1566]

Disagree, nailing two boards together isn’t woodworking.

[@PR-WoodWorkingCreations]

*That looks Awesome!! Great Design and Execution!! 🌟👍🏻* *The xTool P2 Laser is so Cool!! I want it now!!* 👍🏻

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

Look at mister fancy pants using tree wood. Too good for the...other stuff that doesn't come from a tree?

[@ddutton0]

I know right? Mr. Fancy Pants tree wood!

[@hansangb]

Once again...I started the video with "he's out of his mind" But then ate the crow AGAIN. That looks AWESOME!

[@jdgindustries2734]

Having just finished the video (I was halfway through when I made my jovial jesting comment about the laser saws), and I'm both blown away by the quality of this project, but almost equally impressed by the laser itself. I've already thrown a link to the video into the slack channel for our maker space, I'm hoping to convince the rest of the membership that it's a tool worth getting for us.

[@robandsharonseddon-smith5216]

Mr picky would like to point out that a sander is a power tool. Fantastic project well made.

[@ScottWhite30809]

For no power tools that sander and drill sure look powerful

[@seanc215]

What an awesome video (and final product!). Very clever use of your laser, and a very inspiring project. I have the xTool D1 Pro, and it's fantastic, but after making tons of boxes and signs and simple engravings, I'm kinda antsy to do something else. It couldn't make anything at this scale very easily, but the techniques you used have my brain cooking up ideas.

[@jpalarchio]

When all you have is a laser, clothes iron and clamps... 😀 Great build, really innovative use of the laser.

[@fmgough]

Should have etched Dr. Evil with air quotes saying, "Made with lasers!" on the bottom as an Easter Egg for folks to find.

[@jayhitek]

I love when David breaks the rules.

[@stuffsethmakes]

do you love it when he steals designs? haha😜 check out his pinned comment at the top :)

[@imaginationingrained]

Are you going for a punk Santa look? The beard is getting a bit shaggy! 😂 awesome project! 👍 thanks for the general review of the tool. I really want one, but don’t have the money or space, or computer to work with. But maybe in the future…

[@TheXak662]

dang, that looks pretty darn good. great job

[@CIONAODMcGRATH]

Yeah, now I want an xTool P2. Nice work! You've really innovated with a cool process on this project.

[@WiredWorkshop]

Laser some holes and pound some pegs! That came out great I really dig the design on that!

[@janinelew2483]

I just bought a Thunder Bolt laser. As soon as i learn Lightburn, I will definitely want to try something like this! I did manage to cut a square last night! 😂 I think I may need to buy a more clamps!😁

[@MakeSomething]

You're going to have so much fun!

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

That looks amazing, great design

[@davebauerart]

Nice work, love the design that fit into your material and tool constraints.

[@DaveHively]

Very cool , when making the ply's it would be cool to make multiple colors like a skateboard deck

[@forsaken1776]

just gonna throw this out there. My count was about 10 tools extra that you used. 🤣🤣

[@Loganxmusic9339]

Yeah, but to be fair, they were only used to process the lumber, you can buy it already cut to size

[@forsaken1776]

That's true but I can't only go by what was said.@@Loganxmusic9339

[@Andy-rp3ee]

Man, I just love your channel. I _know_ I ran across it long ago, but for some reason I hadn’t subscribed - and the darn KZbin algorithms kept me away. So glad to be catching up :)😊 Also love your disclaimer about repeated cuts. This freaks me out on the daily!

[@cabman86]

I need that band saw! I cut fallen limbs into boards for making keepsake boxes. Mine only cuts 5" high.

[@JoshuaRes]

Super interesting application of the laser! I thought you were going to do some sort of fit-together mostly hollow construction. Like ribs and such to support a skin.

[@robshamel3210]

You are the hippest you tube wood worker I watch!

[@windfirewoodwork]

That’s an awesome way to use a laser! Thanks for always keeping it fun and fresh 👍👍

[@Maker_Star_Hero]

you can never have enough woodworker youtubers telling woodworkers that you can never have enough woodworkers telling you you can never have enough clamps

[@matthysloedolff]

That looks awesome, Dave! Would not say that's been cut with a laser. Also, I quite enjoy that tune of yours called "Monaco" Keep up the good work!

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you!

[@richardbenson4750]

And a sander and drill... just teasing you but awesome video as always

[@andydudas2376]

Daniel gets extra “wise-acre” points today. ❤

[@nicholasfarley5967]

Looks ace but for 4 and a half grand you could just get all the tools to do it traditionally and have a chunk of money for wood left over! I would love one though!

[@ddutton0]

I have not watched yet but I am excited to see this one

[@yoseflugashi9820]

This feels like the end of a series: 1. Can you make fine furniture out of plywood? 2. Can you make your own plywood? 3. Can you make fine furniture out of making your own plywood?

[@DougKeeling]

This is such a cool project. Love it!

[@thomascollins72]

Great idea and execution! Thank you.

[@Stillworks]

Nice dude, love the look of the finished product. Also love how your recent thumbnails look like they could be on the cover of better homes and gardens

[@bobt2522]

Fun video! When you were debating where walnut comes from, I remembered a question that has confused me. Some foods are labeled that they may contain peanuts or tree nuts. I recognize that peanuts are not tree nuts, but I struggle to think of other nuts that are not tree nuts. The only nuts I can find that don't grow on trees are DOUGHNUTS. What am I missing

[@ronrobasser9810]

Before your videos I didn't know we had a real lumber company here in Toledo 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@AravacaMTB]

I could swear I saw a powertool making some holes 😜

[@neilgillies6943]

I have the Xtool D1 pro 20W (diode rather than CO2 with the extended rails - there's a 40W too) - also a great modelling and woodworking tool and can eat 6mm ply (never use it for anything thicker although it can). Only downside is the diode's inability to cut translucent/clear/white materials - but _much_ cheaper than the full CO2 with cabinet etc. for a similar outcome. Good project BTW !

[@thomascrow5037]

I have the same, except not the pro... I get the most use out of it in making router templates. The 20w will cut 3/8" pine like butter. I think 1/2" is the thickest I've cut with it..... well, I did try 3/4" once and started a small fire.

[@DavZell]

The S1 is very much like the P2 here, but a diode. It also has surface mapping and is enclosed. It doesn't have a camera, but you can very accurately mark areas to cut via a visual mapping system the shows the current position and mapped areas in the software. I actually prefer this method.

[@brianlister6036]

Super freakin Cool LASERS !!! I have a XTool D2Pro, not sure I can replicate but prob gonna try............... FREAKING LASERS

[@slomo1562]

When you're such a Rebel you have to make rules so you can break the rules. Rock on Davy boy.

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

Isn't it funny how opinions on things change over time, as what was one thought of as cheap, now isn't so cheap? I remember being a kid, my dad thought of plywood anything as being cheap, especially furniture. Nowadays though, we've got furniture made out of material even cheaper than plywood, because good plywood isn't cheap. I don't know what they'll use next after cardboard gets too expensive....

[@mattrinne]

Titanium from recycled phones.

[@richiepadovano3016]

Could always get the snapmaker, it has a laser/CNC/3d printer all in one machine (you just swap out the heads)

[@ulaB]

Lightburn support is very rudimentary at the moment. For example neither the cameras nor the material thickness measuring can be used, but the LB crew is working on it.

[@Azzarinne]

"I'm only going to use the laser cutter." **proceeds to use 73 other tools** Beautiful work, no matter how it's made!

[@BPWhitman]

Wait. I’ve always heard the the first cut is the deepest, baby I know…

[@tooljunkie555]

love the idea and design too! u ALWAYS have awesome designs and ideas.

[@stuffsethmakes]

if you read the pinned comment and the description you'll find out the design is not his 🤨

[@espressomatic]

"I'm going to play this whole song with nothing but a harmonica" ... [queue entire orchestra] 😛

[@mcremona]

That walnut probably came from an oak tree

[@sgsax]

Great demo of stretching the bounds of what you can do with these tools. It's not all Live/Laugh/Love signs. Quick question: if I don't have a laser, can I do this with my CNC? 😁 Did I detect a new track or two on this one? Thanks for sharing!

[@MakeSomething]

Of course! If you don't have a laser, use your CNC. Also, good ear! 🙂

[@kevinetheridge6153]

Lightburn's the bomb. Give it a shot if'n you start doing more laser stuff.

[@jdgindustries2734]

Okay, I know I'm being that ass here, but it's got to be said... Love that new laser planer, laser jointer, the laser miter saw... The Band saw might actually be the one that could be made laser... Two.lasers, focused right at each other, one up, the other down... Just saying, it technologically might be possible. (Ya, I know, the laser miter saw is actually even more feasible... But let's be honest, the laser is basically just a CNC laser scroll saw.) Anyways, 😂 love those laser tools you found! 😅

[@MikePittman]

Anyone else here for the fine "wooworking?" :-D Great video as always, but

[@MakeSomething]

Oops! Thanks!

[@Toograced]

ha ha ha... Love your show. But I thought you said you only need ONE, one, I repeat.... One power tool for this... The laser. Just ribbing you.

[@chetleonard169]

Going for your Ziggy Stardust Glam look with that Silver Boa?

[@MakeSomething]

I really need to revisit my glam rock phase.

[@joshbradfield3479]

Question - how repairable is the laser? I have a glowforge plus that I already once had to buy their refurb and fingers crossed 🤞🏻 nothing happens again soon but it frustrated me to no end that you can't really service a glowforge (I know there are some forums out there that help a bit but nothing official). Anyway, point being if and when something happens I'm not giving glowforge anymore money and I want a laser that I can buy and swap parts to get it back up and running and wondering if the xtool allows this (ie sells the parts and the machine comes apart)?

[@ahugs8843]

Great video

[@MurrayBarton]

It came from a tree? Best line!

[@bobbywweaver]

You could heat an old traditional cast iron "sad iron" (crazy name btw) in a fire, and thus you are absolutely fine because it's not a power tool.

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning work, Dave! It really turned out amazing!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@cabman86]

I love my HB clamps!

[@cabman86]

I have over 100 of them from 6" to 36".

[@myyou2b]

This makes me want to go watch Roy Underhill.

[@MakeSomething]

The original pioneer of the laser!

[@DrunkInPublic]

🎉 Beautiful as always 🎉

[@bjsmithart]

Nicely done!

[@danielyoxall575]

Great video as always! You got a link to the second channel?

[@MakeSomething]

kzbin.info/door/3auPyPRr0mTNFqRMRiVCHQ

[@jontaylor8447]

I noticed a shim at 18:33 when you glued the top on. What happened there?

[@MakeSomething]

The temporary support piece that I had in there wasn’t long enough. Once the top was fastened that shim and that support piece were removed.

[@jontaylor8447]

@@MakeSomething ah nice thank you for explaining. Love your channel and your work.

[@jcmakes5977]

Great use of a laser! Nice art! And I LOVE the new music!!! So good!

[@nyckid]

14:03, 15:13, 17:48 😮 POWER SANDER ... 18:28 a drill.. 😅 just being a pain. 🙃

[@JeffRevell]

I'm sure someone has already commented on this but you really shouldn't be running your CO2 laser at 100% power. It will absolutely shorten the lifespan of the laser tube. Run at lower power and slower speeds. Woodworking isn't a race after all.

[@danielallen2000]

I like the project! But, I saw a drill, an iron and a laser!

[@toms.3977]

I love this. Now I need to wait for a used P2 to show up on Craig's list at a reasonable price I can afford. Just checked the price. Not doable for me. The price is totally out of my realm of possibility. Very sad.

[@AnthonyRose]

in case you were wondering, he didn't want it to look like it was cut on a laser

[@MakeSomething]

😁

[@nikkafrog]

I have always felt like it doesn't matter what tools you use, it is what you make. Woodworkers probably felt the same way when power tools were introduced as woodworkers feel now with lasers and cncs. But i do feel like hand tools only is an art form itself.

[@MakeSomething]

Agreed.

[@ericdgood]

I hope Dan was wearing his respirator when filming the shots inside the xTool. Stay safe my friends.

[@meatwhisperer]

That’s fetch! Am I using that right?

[@OlaKarlsson-01]

Your moma came from a tree! Loved the video 👌

[@richdbolduc]

We really want to hear more about this wardrobe malfunction.......