‪@monportlaser‬

[@ericeinsmann5559]

Nice video! I am looking at getting a K40, probably Omtech.. They seem to have better support. Both Monport and Omtech sell a K40+ now.. Several upgrades including an adjustable laser head for different z heights and built in air assist. I intend to upgrade it very soon after I get it. Larger work area, rotary, ect.. Maybe even upgrading it to a 60w tube.. But that is further down the road.. You earned a new subscriber when you said church/youth pastor.. 😊

[@CreatedWorkshop]

Thanks so much for the support! I hope your Omtech is working great, and if you run into any issues be sure to reach out!

[@Dex2R7]

Awesome comparison. Have you considered doing the 12x24" bed mod? That would make a great video too.

[@CreatedWorkshop]

I’ve looked into it and honestly, with having the xtool, the hassle doesn’t seem worth it for me personally. If I had enough interest on the channel, or if I got a second CO2 laser to use for clear acrylic still, I might consider doing it. Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@ioannizt]

the k40 even with all upgrades cant reach the cost of the diode laser

[@CreatedWorkshop]

While that’s true, the K40 has a ton more maintenance required and is also a much smaller machine that needs tweaking to achieve what the xTool 40W does. For people who want to do that tweaking, it works. For people who don’t, the K40 is a hobby machine that requires too much upkeep

[@ioannizt]

​@@CreatedWorkshop dont know man. you can replace hobby grade tubes and mirrors for cheap these days. a 40w diode costs still a fortune. i started a diy machine and i went the co2 way cause if i mess things up i can always replace a tube or a lens

[@CreatedWorkshop]

A lot of people don’t mind tinkering, but a lot of people don’t want to have to worry about that. In the end though, someone spending $2,000+ should get a 60W CO2, not a K40. Now, the new K40 Pro is a totally different machine than what I have in this video. Better mirrors, Z table, air assist, etc.