My Favorite Laser Just Got Better! - xTool D1 Upgrades

[@3D_Printing]

2:48 I wonder if suction make be better than blowing smoke out and about. Suction could go through filters to help clean it

[@Zentient1]

Nice video. I suggest that you separate the honeycomb from the aluminum plate. The way you have it attached prohibits air flow through the honeycomb. Even a little gap, will go a long way, especially when/if you ever add an enclosure with an exhaust that needs to draw air across the work surface.

[@hds0405]

Make or Break Shop, any idea when the 20W version is due out? Your video convinced me this is the way to go for me. Excellent review and info. Thank you!

[@tiefensucht]

Does it cut transparent acrylic plates and when yes, to what thickness?

[@johnbritt3738]

Good day Nick ! Just un boxed the honeycomb table (which I purchased through your link as with the air assist) ! Funny thing is that the side rulers are in Imperial (inches) but everything else is based on MM . Also my air assist only came with one nozzle ...But mine did come with a switch . To solve the issue with all the extra hose as you pointed out I was able to add a small shelf above the D1 and added a loose fitting wire tie around it and the wire harness so they travel together , no issues so far. Time for a clink and install table . as always thanks for all your videos and help ! Keep up the informative and entertaining stuff ! Cheers !! John in Florida A.K.A. Fla Dude 🙂✌

[@3DPrintFarm]

Nice review of the add on goodies for the D1! The honeycomb tray is a must buy especially if you are cutting. As a bonus you can use larger neodymium magnets for things like leather and thinner material to secure to the honeycomb material.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Good call, honestly those magnets are probably suppose to be for holding material down, not what I did, ha!

[@Zentient1]

A few days ago I published a video showing the D1 with magnetic pins and bar magnets to position workpieces on the honeycomb bed.

[@Zentient1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpyukmOFoatoebM

[@ComgrowOfficial]

Yeah, I like to use magnet, haha.

[@Bubblestheghost]

What about cutting acrylic, does it work on this machine? With the air assist?

[@mmb4427]

My niece is tasering mirrored acrylic sheets with names of wedding guests and seating assignments. The sheets I’ll be made into freestanding light boxes. We’ve been working with it for 2 days. We be tried with air assist, without air assist, lifting the work in various ways, masking the other side, not masking, with the honeycomb, without it, etc. we keep getting sparking intermittently and there will be a circular burn mark on the image. So discouraging. We need these made for an August 20 wedding. Any ideas on what we’re doing wrong? My niece has been doing these projects for more than 3 years. She has engraved Yeti mugs and wood. But she only recently bought this particular device so she’s coming up a bit of a learning curve. TIA.

[@HerrmDogg]

Can the 10 watt D1 cut EVA foam, foam board/foam core, and mat board? If so, what is the max thickness it can cut for each these materials? Any chance you could do a video cutting these items? I really want to buy one but can’t get clarification if it’ll cut these materials. Thanks in advance!!

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

Thanks! This xtool look great, I thinking of get one to start playing with lasers 🥰🐶

[@jasonscalling8714]

So is this the one you would buy for this price range right now? (if you only had one). I am working on Leather.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Yep for the price I would get this one.

[@SnappyDIY]

3mm acrylic … is it possible to cut ?

[@skandebaba]

Thanks for your content. I am currently deciding between the xTool D1 or the newly announced Atomstack X20 Pro. Which of these two would you recommend? I do appreciate with the Atomstack that it is possible to increase the work area which is not possible with the xTool as far as I am aware

[@makeorbreakshop]

x20 Pro is actually the next video to go live. Testing it out right now. The biggest difference is stepping up to 20W with Atomstack. xTool has a 20W version coming soon as well but will come in at a higher price point. I think both would be great though!

[@skandebaba]

@@makeorbreakshop thanks for getting back to me. Looking forward to your thoughts on the Atomstack X20 Pro. Saw today xTool is releasing an extension kit as well which is now swaying me back to xTool again. Thanks again for the great content 👍 👏

[@chisaomusician7752]

Id like to know if the laser modules are swappable between brands. As in can I put and Xtool infrared on a NEJE gantry and motherboard

[@mariewood8267]

Hi, so are you saying that lightburn comes with the purchase of the D1 now?

[@LaBizounerie]

Thanks for showing the upgrades, can't wait to get my hands on the 20 watts diode!! 😱

[@makeorbreakshop]

Same!

[@burningheart2909]

Also looking at the 20w module. Super excited! 10w is very clean, but slow 🐌

[@sergeyslipchenko188]

None of your discount coupons work. Do you have any updated ones for xtool products?

[@sgrr.6685]

How does this compare to glowforge?? Is it more versatile?

[@SymanSaysFarmsVlog]

do you have a video on the xtool 40W co2?

[@makeorbreakshop]

Yep, their naming is weird and it's usually under the Makeblock brand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ3WZGCIbaeie9U

[@Dave-ni4vg]

Can you cut acryllic with air assist

[@romantashevRT]

at 5:20 you were showing some cheap honeycomb plate, not like yours by xTool. The xTool in the video( 19.6 x19.6) costs - $127.88 :)

[@terrybaptist6831]

Ever tried to cut Mother of pearl shell with this kit ?

[@chrisforeman7248]

Just picked up one of these. Between the build quality and your review of it I decided on it over the Atomstack. I thought about buying the air assist but saw that many aftermarket solutions exist and figured I would mess with those first.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Let me know how it goes!

[@lardoy2509]

I just bought a sculpfun s9 😂

[@cynthiasparks7545]

Me too k was looking at the Atomstack and almost ordered when I checked KZbin saw his review update. Added bonus xtool was running a st Patrick’s day special

[@makeorbreakshop]

@@cynthiasparks7545 just found out I have an 8% promo code (that might be the same as the special too) Brandon8

[@mjones53]

Great video but, I can't seem to download the test files?

[@Oldmonstrosityshop]

Can you adjust the power and speed into corner cuts in light burn? I’ve never used it but that would be really helpful.

[@mariewood8267]

I would be interested in this also.

[@AnchorDesigns]

This is a great video thank you! I have the ortur and i think this is a huge step up!

[@samthebuilder7905]

Sir, I am interested in the Xtool D1 Pro Laser for cutting out leatherwork patterns. Have you done any reviews of this? What are your recommendations, as I am new to this? Thank you!

[@makeorbreakshop]

Yep, check a few months back on the channel

[@samthebuilder7905]

@@makeorbreakshop Thank you for your reply! I appreciate it and will be looking for your review!

[@ztynzo0]

This machine seems to be getting a lot of good press, and in a great price point... would love to see a xTool D1 vs upgraded K40 comparison, like you did with the Glowforge!

[@Basement_CNC]

doesnt really make sence, the d1 is a high quality diode laser, with great usability, buildquality etc but its still a diode laser with 10w and the k40 is a cheap as possible 40w laser that lacks in pretty much all Departements other than power, maybe size and price so they are not really a comparable as is

[@wrathofkath]

Ive just started researching lasers. Would this machine be ok for cutting sheet latex?

[@MarissaFloro]

Im so thankful for your channel and discussion of lasers!

[@eio4528]

May I ask you what your business is? I could assume it's something to do with custom engraving but I could be wrong.

[@MarissaFloro]

@@eio4528 i make fairy wing products! Currently working on wearable wings like a backpack and then making fairy headdresses. 🧚‍♂️

[@weswiens4042]

Looking to do engraving mostly on stainless steel. Is the D1 the best bet for me?

[@WanaBeKenobi]

I'm a graphic design teacher at a high school in So Cal. I'm looking at getting an xTool D1 to do some cool design projects but I am wondering if the laser is affected by wind or direct sunlight. Thank you.

[@sakakiszone8952]

The laser itself is not affected by wind as it is a diode laser, if anything having an open air current through your workshop can help (as long as it is not gale force) since it will help blow away fumes, smoke and dust. Not sure about direct sunlight since I only use it in my garage, haven't done any work in open areas.

[@apetdodzi1856]

Great review. Now I'm stuck in-between the Xtool and the Atomstack! What's your take on these two.? Which is better?

[@makeorbreakshop]

Both are great! xTool wins out on the overall build quality and the upcoming 20W module is an awesome add on. Atomstack will give you a great product too.

[@melindagibson8606]

@@makeorbreakshop I can't figure out how the 20W coming out is better than the SculpfunS9 90W. For some reason I just don't understand it. The problem for this is the workspace. I need something really large for wedding signs. This looks nice, but idk. I need something I can expand.

[@makeorbreakshop]

@@melindagibson8606 Sculpfun likes the advertise a weird laser wattage number. The true output is more like 5.5W which drops it down into the lower end of current engravers. The 20W on the xTool should be pretty close to a true 20W laser output.

[@welldonecj7]

What about compared to the neje 3 max? Have you used that one specifically?

[@ginagreen4593]

Have you or are you going to do a review on the xTool M1?

[@makeorbreakshop]

hopefully soon!

[@thadastory]

I only interested in cutting 1/8th cardboard…will ? Yes?

[@mainstreetmoose445]

I love my laser! Yours looks darker than mine though. Mine has a blue tint to the coating. Have you heard of color variations from XTool?

[@sergeyslipchenko188]

Which one is better d1 (10watt) or the sculpfun s10? I'm stuck trying to figure out which one to buy?

[@aishaali3551]

Can this machine cut names from > 1mm stainless steel / brass metal?

[@wyatt5391]

can you engrave bare stainless and aluminum?

[@diyme6243]

What do you think about the M1

[@mycreativeworld7914]

May I ask where I can get the test file? It says it's expired.

[@rmfberry261]

have you got your hands on a m1? curious how it compares

[@makeorbreakshop]

Not yet, hopefully soon!

[@Runescope]

You never talked about the 20w laser.

[@makeorbreakshop]

It's just a 10w on this unit. Look for a 20w review soon!

[@dchoate9]

How long does the laser last? Will it need to be replaced?

[@stevemoseley9877]

Nice review video Brandon!

[@ryandafiti3554]

First of all thanks for your videos, I have a problem of accuraccy in My twotress diode láser, Even in a low speed, i Make small pet tags ( i engrave them, they are Made by paint metal), is this new laser that you are promoting good for me? To make small engravin over the pet tags with accuraccy?

[@chelcie3]

Would you recommend this for a beginner or another laser?

[@makeorbreakshop]

It’s on the higher end in terms or price, but for ease of use totally would recommend!

[@ComgrowOfficial]

Great video， thanks！

[@-vermin-]

110V only for the air assist?

[@Sambo726]

Update your description. Link for test file is no longer available.

[@azfeenixfire13]

Love your video reviews, think I've binge watched just about all of them by now. I'm looking at getting the xtool D1 and I was curious what you thought about the comgrow enclosure box that's roughly $80-$90. I plan on putting mine in the garage but I can't stop kids from just running in there so I'm trying to find a reasonable way to make sure it's safe should someone come in while it's running. Would love any advise.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Haven't played with the Comgrow enclosure, I know xTool is planning to release their own enclosure soon but I'm guessing it will be more expensive. Having kids around though I would have some type of enclosure, more to protect their eyes from the light than just the smoke/fumes.

[@chrisgatti8418]

Bed is now 169. Boy they got proud of them ill buy a different one for 50

[@marypotter6555]

Wherre is the link for the test?

[@RaulPerez-dq5cf]

I can't do custom pictures with my xtool why is this. It starts shaking and the picture doesn't come out right at all

[@JShawFurniture]

I bought this laser hoping to cut through 1/16” plexiglass. It didn’t do a great job. The shape was cut but it fused the back. Is there a setting/speed rate to improve the cut. This is on the D1 10W.

[@TinkerWorX]

These diode lasers wont cut transparent acrylic/plexiglass, because the laser color goes right through. The reason other types of lasers work is because they work in the infrared range which wont go through the material, so it cuts instead. You can try something like dark acrylic and it should work.

[@hds0405]

@@TinkerWorX I know nothing of these machines, but what if one were to place a black sheet of thin paper under the clear acrylic? Would that help or make any difference in decreasing the reflectivity of the laser and focusing the energy so it cuts all the way through the material?

[@RaulPerez-dq5cf]

My xtool vibrates really hard when I'm trying to do pictures. Please help

[@kfirish44]

That was the reason I didn’t go with this laser. Nice upgrade!!

[@novaghost848]

Has anyone imported to UK and if so how much was the Customs duty tax, thanks

[@krisknowlton5935]

I designed and 3D printed an air assist for my Ortur LaserMaster Pro. It makes all the difference in the world in how it cuts. What used to take 9 passes now only takes 3 and much cleaner cut without all the smoke. I am using a Harbor Freight airbrush compressor for the air supply with no regulator. The hole in the nozzle where the laser and air comes through is about 1.5mm in diameter and maybe about 3mm above the focal point so the stream of air is getting right into the cut.

[@cheddilatouche4228]

SMH 🤦🏽‍♂️ and I bought the atom stack 7pro and I’ve been seeing many issues wit with it but the D1 was too much for me and it didn’t have a frame extension for the price and I wasn’t liking the sculpfun at all, I have got it yet tho still awaiting it to get to me.

[@aaronkneisley1913]

Can you link your test file? I would like to use it with my new machine!

[@makeorbreakshop]

Link is in the description!

[@9pedro178631234]

which lighburn version will it work for the machine? gcode?

[@makeorbreakshop]

yep the gcode version

[@trobinso92]

Great vid! I don’t know that I can tell why you like the xtool d1 and the atomstack more than the NEJE. Is it the build quality? The huge workspace and the recent inclusion of the air assist of the NEJE makes it seem like a better alternative

[@makeorbreakshop]

Yeh the build quality is the main thing. NEJE is great, especially with how big the build volume is though, and the laser module is the most powerful 10W that I’ve tested

[@ComgrowOfficial]

@@makeorbreakshop Is it possible to make a comparison test on a real workpiece to show the quality difference? I am also interested as well. I used your test file with Comgrow Z1 machine and post the result on my tiktok, but seems like some users doesn't really know what it means (especially new users I think). So I was wondering is it possible to make such a compirasion on a real work piece?

[@welldonecj7]

@@makeorbreakshop on the full framed neje can you connect a rotary device without unplugging an axis?

[@jebbergstrom3805]

why cant i get my device to connect

[@hedleypepper1838]

Those air pumps are $45 on amason and way less on ali express..... pretty sure they are same pump and they have variable speed control ehich the xtool pump doesnt. 😊

[@thedrewwitt]

Great video

[@TheDrunkenAlcoholic]

an aquarium air pump and about $5 worth of silicone air tube does exactly the same thing, just won't cost you $120

[@thecraftguy21]

So which is your favorite ? This one or the orthor ??? You keep saying all machines are your favorite lol

[@makeorbreakshop]

Ha yeh usually the latest one is my favorite. Right now I would lean towards the xTool D1. They have been putting out a good bit of updates and add ons plus the base version is excellent!

[@ManCrafting]

Don’t you have a fiber laser?

[@makeorbreakshop]

ha yep

[@eddieolachia5305]

discount code dont work

[@makkhan5243]

Non of those accessories r worth it use ur brain and DIY it people not hard... otherwise why buy this when price goes up towards higher end lasers...just for a few add ons..

[@deborahhanson1895]

trying to download the Laser test file. I can not i never get an email and I don't know how to send a message on you tube. and I could not find an email address