xTool S1 Laser Review - The Best Laser for Beginners?

Here is my formal review of the xTool S1 20W fully enclosed laser engraver and laser cutter. After about a month of use, I have put this laser through the paces as an absolutely beginner. There's plenty to like about this laser, but also a few shortcomings. Will it find a permanent spot in my shop?
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
3:19 What comes with the xTool S1 basic kit
6:26 Touring the xTool S1 laser
8:47 Innovative pin-pointing system
13:14 Examples of projects I've made
18:57 Pros the xTool S1
25:08 Cons of the xTool S1
31:15 Final thoughts on the xTool S1
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Please note that the xTool S1 20W Basic Kit was provided free of charge by xTool. Affiliate links to purchase products from xTool and Amazon are provided and I may receive commissions for purchases made through those links. The views expressed in the video are my own and I was not compensated to give positive sentiments.
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[@mikemiciukiewicz2595]

Great video, thank you. If you want an inexpensive inline fan try a 'duct booster'. Lowes, HomeDepot, etc., has them. They make various sizes to fit your duct. I use one for venting weld fumes out of my shed.

[@MasonWoodshop]

Great tip, thank you!

[@731Woodworks]

Very cool machine! Thanks for sharing.

[@MasonWoodshop]

Thanks for watching! I love your content.

[@Nimariel]

There is a setting in the software to change how long the exhaust fan runs after you finish processing.

[@MasonWoodshop]

Thank you!!! Just found it under “working info”.

[@jodiemeschke6889]

Thanks for sharing. This is wonderful information. I am considering getting the S1 but was leaning more towards the 40W because I want to cut thicker wood. I keep seeing what the lasers will do in one pass. Will they cut thicker materials in more passes? Would the 20W cut up to 3/4" if it made more passes?

[@MasonWoodshop]

Thanks for watching! The 20W could do it in multiple passes, but I have found that the cut isn’t quite as precise (maybe more burning). I have recently been playing around with the 2W IR laser and after doing so I think I’d recommend the 40W + 2W kit to have the most versatility.

[@jodiemeschke6889]

Thank you so much. I think that is what I need as well.

[@thejacksons3019]

If you wanted to cut 12mm ply with the 20w laser, would it just be a case of 2 passes of the laser?

[@MasonWoodshop]

I tested that a while back and I believe it took me 3 or 4 passes. The end result was pretty good, but if I was cutting 12mm regularly, I’d recommend taking a look at the 40W version.