Great review video and a huge thanks for the shout out with the file set!
@LaserEngraving9118 ай бұрын
Any time! Thanks Sam
@JSR_Design7 ай бұрын
Thanks Michael, I got the my first laser, the S1 just before Christmas and also started recording my experience using it. It has been great fun so far. I look forward to learning more from you.
@LaserEngraving9117 ай бұрын
Glad to hear your having fun with it!
@bobbalsmanjr8 ай бұрын
This is wonderfully helpful - thank you so much for lending your considerable expertise toward creating this review. If you say it, I trust it - I can tell you thoroughly know what you're talking about. I'm just getting started in setting up a side hustle laser engraving business, and you've really helped me to confirm my decision to go with the S1. Many, many thanks!! 😄👍
@LaserEngraving9118 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! glad you got some value! and congrats on taking the next step!
@danieldelaney13127 ай бұрын
Best video I have watched, straight forward, honest and extremely interesting to watch. 👍
@LaserEngraving9117 ай бұрын
Thanks! appreciate you taking the time to drop a comment watching :)
@grumpysgarage43877 ай бұрын
Thanks for a very honest review on the s1 I've bought one for a small hobby projects to sell at markets. I actually bought it for my 2 boy's ' 11 ans 13 . Watching all laser reviews on all kinds types it seems to be the safest laser at a reasonable price. Delivery well be this week so hopefully I can upload a video the boy's assembling it and first try . Like all children of their age they get computer time , internet time KZbin time And learning something at the same time Will be interesting to watch and see how they go Cheers Dave
@LaserEngraving9117 ай бұрын
Thats so cool! I hope they have fun!!
@qwaj69858 ай бұрын
Hello, Thanks for a great video. I just discovered your channel. I’ve been thinking about getting the S1 because I heard so much about it. I just getting started and looking to add this laser for helping me with my hobbies. I’ll be saving up my pennies and hopefully be able to purchase one in the future. Thanks again for all the great information.
@LaserEngraving9118 ай бұрын
🎉🎉 Your very welcome glad you got so value and Thanks for taking the time to watch!
@shughes5998 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@LaserEngraving9118 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@philipershler4208 ай бұрын
There are several important features about the XTOOL S1 that were not covered in your review. In addition to the 40 watt diode module, there is a 20 watt diode module that while having lower power has a smaller spot area providing more accuracy. Also a 2 watt IR module is available. The S1 enclosure has a Class 1 Laser Safety Certification. Therefore safety glasses are not needed regardless of the diode module installed in the machine. Opening the cover immediately shuts down the laser. A small key that plugs in the back can be removed to totally lock the system. The enclosure provides lighting and five separate fire detection sensors. Also available is a CO2 fire extinguisher that can be added to smother any detected fire. With the riser base an Automatic Conveyer Feeder can be added to allow the system to engrave or cut material as large as 19” X 118”. Yes, the speed is not appropriate for a production shop. But as an additional machine in such a shop or for a beginning or advanced hobbyist, the XTOOL S1 can’t be beat. Thanks
@stvcolwill5 ай бұрын
ALSO the curvature mapping for curved or uneven surfaces - a Powerful FEATURE!!
@marniharris34217 ай бұрын
Thank you. I have an older epilog - positioning would be great!
@namegoeshere69238 ай бұрын
Thank you great video!!!
@LaserEngraving9118 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@elccreations14988 ай бұрын
great work on the video, really like the rating system!
@LaserEngraving9118 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it And thanks for watching appreciate that!!
@torowazup18 ай бұрын
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼😎Happy New Year 🎉
@LaserEngraving9118 ай бұрын
Thank You!
@chrisoliver38513 ай бұрын
Hey Michael great video whats the next best step up for production in a small shop the XTool p2 co2 ? Or another stronger watt laser ?
@LaserEngraving9113 ай бұрын
Hey Chris great questions! Lately I 've really got my eyes focused on the Mira7 S $8995 or the Mira9 S $11995 Redline Series from Aeon laser, I think you should take a really good look at these if your looking to up your game, the speeds are pretty incredible for the price, the company behind the product is top notch, with excellent support and warrant, you can check out the series here and build your own model based on your budget. aeonlaser.us/mira-s#ref=laserengraving911
@Frogcreek19387 ай бұрын
Why didn't they put a camera on it . If you set up for multiple cuts like hat logos you have to make a jig. I wish they put a camera on it . Maybe they will for 2024. Thanks for your review I enjoyed it .
@LaserEngraving9117 ай бұрын
I think to keep to cost down, but you don really need it , and jigs are more accurate, thanks for watching! and your support!
@fabriziomezzari55518 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your video, I was waiting for someone to talk about workspace placement. Let me start by saying that I have never had a laser engraver and the fact of not having a camera blocked me a lot as I didn't have your experience. I'll give you an example, from a wooden board I would like to cut 5 key rings and 5 magnets of completely different shapes and always engrave them with different designs. At this point, don't you think that a laser engraver with an integrated camera would be better for a beginner like me? I imagine the time you said in your previous video is also important! Thank you very much for your kind reply
@LaserEngraving9118 ай бұрын
HI There, Thanks for watching! I think for your application , the camera might not be so crucial as you think, most of what you would be doing is editing the text for each part, and that can all be done on software, you would make a template that just has variable text or images in the spaces you want to engraving, and you would lock the cut layer so it cannot be moved. I worked for years without a camera as most seasoned laser engravers have done, with some practice and time, you will find that you never really needed the camera. 👍
@fabriziomezzari55518 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the seriousness you put into your answers thanks to which a person like me can make a decision or not... I will take the S1 to do the big work and I will also consider purchasing the F1 to work directly customization face to face in the tourist markets. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart
@canaltirsa99178 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video. Do you any recommendation on what machine to buy for starting a small business?
@LaserEngraving9118 ай бұрын
The S1 might be a good start for you! :)
@canaltirsa99178 ай бұрын
@@LaserEngraving911 Thank you
@tapanisiirtola8 ай бұрын
This is a first review that mentioned S1 being too slow. Other channels didn't mention this at all. But what then are the alternatives in this price range and with similar feature set? I do find S1 tempting, because I like the features and xTool software seems to be working really well.
@LaserEngraving9118 ай бұрын
Most, alternatives in this price range are about the same speed, the S1 is on par with speed of other lasers in its space. To get fast speed the price jumps up considerably. So its a fair trade off.
@litebulbcw8 ай бұрын
Does the laser auto adjust the level to the material? Great video thanks for the good review
@LaserEngraving9118 ай бұрын
Yes, its has auto focus, 2 point positioning, or multipoint positioning, and also you can program it to engrave on uneven surfaces
@kikaytinay6 ай бұрын
What do you think of roly lasermatic mk2 compared to s1?
@LaserEngraving9116 ай бұрын
I sorry I have not heard of that model, so I cannot say.
@dianeleigh44217 ай бұрын
I have a d1pro. How do i set to engrave and cut at same time ? Thank you just starting out
@LaserEngraving9117 ай бұрын
Select the individual parts on the screen and assign them different tasks. your cut lines should sent at cut, and graphics to engrave
@AlexElizabethDiaz-mb8fp7 ай бұрын
Would you choose this or an omtech polar for starting a small business? Thank You
@LaserEngraving9117 ай бұрын
I would go with the S1 for sure, there is way more support, ease of use, and the unit takes up way less space, the only draw back I see is that the S1 is a diode laser, not a Co2, so you will have some limitations, like not being able to cut clear acrylic, or engrave glass without painting the glass with black paint, but overall I think the S1 is the way to go. ✅xTool S1 Rotary Package “ Best Package For Getting Started” shrsl.com/4d8q2
@AlexElizabethDiaz-mb8fp7 ай бұрын
Thank you !
@door2doorwoodworking7 ай бұрын
I have epilogue mini 12 x 18 40 W do you know how to run the sample files for slate and Wood?
@LaserEngraving9116 ай бұрын
See this page here and follow instructions makerexperiment.com/blogs/maker-experiment-blog/find-the-perfect-laser-settings