xTools Rotary Attachment 2 PRO Complete Setup

[@mercedesob4895]

Of the 4 set up videos for the RA2, you are the only one to bring up the wires. Thank You!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@mrob5278]

@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank you so much for the instructions!! The directions included with the xtool D1 are useless to say the least. Thank you and keep the videos coming.

[@jeanettesefers8180]

Thanks Paw Paw, I can't believe I did it. Got it assembled. Thanks to your step-by-step instructions.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Fantastic! Congratulations!

[@leadly7399]

I finally decided to get my RA2 out of its box and couldn't help but feel lost from looking at all the various bits and bobs. Then I found this video and it has helped so much. Thank you!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad I could help. Thank you for watching this video and visiting my channel

[@504ttop3]

I've watched most of your videos and never realized how close we were saying hello from Jefferson parish

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Hello neighbor. There are actually quite a few people in the area using the CNC and lasers. Welcome to the community

[@Wildtonescustomcalls]

Thank you. I appreciate you going through everything so throughly in every video you do. I really appreciate it.

[@derrickhoward6000]

This is the best video by far when so many others are gibberish so thank you for this

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You’re very welcome

[@justincornelius1884]

thank you for being so detailed i have my RA2 running

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You’re very welcome. So glad that the video helped you

[@SamakiBanks]

I have the P2 but watching the video on how to assemble the RA2 was just what I needed. Now to watch another video on how to use it with my P2. Thank you Paw Paw

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You're welcome! So glad that my videos helped you

[@kteilers1]

Great Video Paw Paw! I had been playing around with my RA2 but was plugging it in to the other connector on the main board, not using the adapter to the Y axis cable. It worked, but I believe I had to also "enable rotary" which then caused other issues when I went back to flat work. Thanks! Edit: oops spoke too soon. The 2nd video shows plugging it in to the board and using the rotary setup. I needed that step on my first test. Thanks again.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching

[@Colt-4570]

Just bought this unit and haven't used it yet. Very nice thorough product coverage, thanks!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. I’m sure that you’ll love it

[@stephaniespivey8951]

OMGoodness! Thank you so much for the video. It was extremely helpful in helping me and my hubby setup the RA tool as I'm a newbie who just purchased an S1. So excited about the possibilities!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad it was helpful! I’m so happy for you. Congratulations on getting the S1

[@joepalma2959]

very well done thank you. I watched this prior to purchasing but this video convinced me my wife can do this. cheers

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad I could help. Best of success to you and your wife.

[@clee9506]

Most in-depth review and how to set up the RA2 and its attachments!

[@rickwhite3112]

At 18:50 you show the modified RA2 base reversed and raised up on a board... and a 2.5 lb weight that counteracts the cantilever effect of an object in the RA2 chuck jaws. Pretty cool stuff. If I used a riser base under the P2 to gain more room under it and situate the RA2 like this, could I securely mount a 8" diameter wood bowl sideways (with the jaws grabbing a 2.5" wide tenon on the bowl bottom)? I'm a wood worker and make bowls on my wood lathe from different pieces of wood. I want use the P2 to engrave a 1" wide band around the entire outside wall of the bowl with different patterns within the banding. The RA2 base would be reversed and raised up at least 2-3 inches to accommodate the wide 8" bowl diameter. The RA2 base would be bolted down to a moveable plywood base. Would the Creative Space program settings on the P2 allow for a 8" wide bowl to be engraved sideways like this? Thank you.

[@Townie001]

On most 3 jaw chucks you can reverse the jaws for an accurate and solid hold

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, you can reverse the jaws. Thanks for watching

[@patberry3388]

I use the rotary on my Fusion Edge to create beautiful Christmas presents. The rotary really allows beautiful engravings on round objects.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Fantastic. Thanks for watching

[@andreapiper3323]

Oh My! I just bought an Xtool and saw this but did not order. Now I have to get one. Looks so easy. Thanks Paw Paw

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Congratulations on the D1 and yes this rotary is amazing. It’s better than anything on the market that I’m aware of.

[@andreapiper3323]

@@PawPawsWorkShop I looked at so many but decided xtool reviews solved it. Watching you make it all look so easy I am so excited for my 1st machine to arrive. I love your vote of confidence.

[@crashgtr]

Thanks for the video. one part you did not show was putting the small sprocket in the hole near the stepper motor. Did you have any tips on getting that in? I am having an issue getting it to fit properly. Thanks

[@Beerbatter1962]

Excellent review, packed full of useful information. You covered everything I wanted to know about this accessory. And your video production and narration are really pro level.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome, thank you! I’m very happy that this video helped you.

[@thoth80]

Thanks, got my RA2 out of the box and figured out. What type of paint for marking?

[@tommyers7634]

It looks for gripping the stemless wine glass you could reverse the orientation of the stepped grippers so that they are higher towards the center and allow gripping from the inside of the rim

[@ryanstafford9717]

thank you for this video. super helpful. got it up and running, because of this video. i really appreciate the detail and tips. super helpful!!!!!!! i am burning my tumbler as we speak. i cant say it enough: thanks.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You're welcome! I’m glad that the video helped you

[@daleburleson5057]

I BOUGHT ONE BUT STILL WAITING FOR IT. SO THIS WAS VERY HELPFULL TO ME.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome, I know you’ll love it.

[@highperformancebassboats]

Awesome! My Rotary 2 pro is still in the box. Love your explanation. Thanx for sharing

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You’re welcome. Enjoy!

[@melannieworld]

BEST DETAIL VIDEO SO FAR. THANKS

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching

[@jarodmorris611]

Do you have any videos on file preparation that will make have the laser mark the lines as one continuous line and not like a dot matrix printer? I saw some pixelating that would not happen if the starts and circles were treated as connected lines rather than the entire thing as an image to mark line-by-line. I just don't know how to do that in Light Burn

[@zangzang1268]

Thanks for this. Better to remove cable from Y Axis Stepper Motor and use the pigtail adapter than pulling cable from the control circuit board.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

This gives you options. Thanks for watching

[@jessiebell4life]

If you don’t mind me asking, what type of paint is on the glass prior to engraving? I am new to this and want to learn! Thank you!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I use inexpensive tempera paint to put on the glass

[@samuelhayward9220]

Love this device, purchased it for my Ortur LM2PRO SF and it works great.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome

[@duaneheda3236]

Hi Paw Paw, Just watched this video and it was great. How do I find the next video you mentioned about detailed LightBurn set up to engrave the logo?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I have a laser playlist that have all the laser projects together

[@duaneheda3236]

Thank you! I found it.

[@kevinrich4637]

Thanks you for your channel. New subscriber. Ordered a xTool D1 with the RA2 Pro. I appreciate you hating your knowledge and experience.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@thardy2002]

You Sir, are AMAZING! Thank you!! ✨️✨️

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You are very welcome. Thank you. I appreciate your comment

[@immeee3292]

This is an excellent video, very thoughtful and informative. Thanks!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it very much

[@monicachavez4040]

This was such a great video! I had no problem following along!! Thank you so much!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You are so welcome! I’m glad that you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching

[@manuelneves248]

Excellente démonstration, merci beaucoup.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching

[@manuelneves248]

Amitiés de Paris

[@pblais404]

I can't get rotary chuck to hold on to heavy dollar store tapered glasses. It don't matter if I try to grip them from the small end or the wide end, they slip out of the the chuck. And, it also doesn't matter if I grip them outside or inside. Any ideas?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I understand the problem. I’ve had that same problem many times. You need to just get creative and think out of the box. Try different methods until you find something that works

[@NunyabnessStillNunyabness]

awesome video you made this so simple, and I liked and subscribed well done

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thanks for the sub! Thank you for watching. So glad that it helped you

[@labrujaapothecary6544]

You're a life saver! Thank you for this!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Happy to help! So glad that the video helped you

[@labrujaapothecary6544]

I subscribed to your channel! I plan to watch every video. Again, I was lost with this piece but you just turned me into a pro within 30 min! Everything was explained in pro level detail. Thanks again! @@PawPawsWorkShop

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@billieb]

Hi. Which xtool do you have? at about 22 mark you show plugging into x ax motor with the adaptor cord. Doesn't work on my 10 w and I went back to beginning and don't hear you say which xtool you have.

[@KingbobYT12]

Hello. Just purchased a d1. Will it cut all the way though glass? Thanks

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

No, this is not going to cut through glass. You can etch the glass

[@KingbobYT12]

Thank you. Have a project with wine bottles that I need to cut the bottoms off of. I have tried with one of those bottle kits but it’s really hit or miss. Have any ideas? Thank you

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Cutting glass is a skill that is developed over time. Cutting bottles is even more of a challenge. The key is to score the glass one time. Many times people score the glass multiple times and that just does not work. After you cut the glass you will need to polish the cut edge. If this is not done you may get cut.

[@KingbobYT12]

Thank you. I enjoy your videos. Sorry about the user name. My 10 year son has taken over my you tube account. Lol. I’ll probably be picking your brain from time to time if that’s ok. Been kind of switching gears in my later years. Been a wood fab guy for thirty years but the computer part I’m shifting to is giving me a hard time. Thanks again.

[@fredthegreg]

Great job on explaining all the little details. Very informative

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@georgesavage3482]

2 questions: OLM3 or Xtool 20w pro? I like OLM3 but like the Xtool RA2 Pro rotary chuck. Can you hook up the RA2 Pro to the OrturM3 if you find the right wire harness?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I like the xTool 20w pro better. Just my opinion

[@georgesavage3482]

@@PawPawsWorkShop thanks! I’ll just buy the Xtool 20w. Just so much more. But I know they seem to be in front of everyone with the diode lasers.

[@kurtwm2010]

Do the paint cans come with the kit?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Sorry, no, you have to get the paint on your own

[@MoAndAye]

Thanks for this, it's a fantastic review and tutorial that opens up a lot of doors for me. I cannot find the mentioned follow-up (part 2) video. Can you provide a link?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I did not label it as part two but I have done several other videos using this RA2Pro

[@AcryliWoodDesigns]

I noticed when you tighten the jaws,, nothing else moves. When I tightened the jaws on mine, everything turns. What should I do?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

What do you mean by everything. The jaws will open as it turns. What else is moving?

[@AcryliWoodDesigns]

any chance I could email a vid or maybe instagram?@@PawPawsWorkShop

[@stevemoseley9877]

I see in part of the video that you had some banding on the glass etch. Was there a certain way you solved it? Hopefully I didn't miss that in the video.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I used one glass as a test to adjust all the settings

[@edmelzark1069]

What does that change for the new rotary (plug adapter kit) as it will plug into the small plug also where the other rotary does? (you may have solved a problem for me). Thank you, Ed

[@kevinguerin2718]

My belt is either too small or something else is off because when I put on the belt I have to pull with all my strength just to get it into that slot where the chuck sits. I tried for 2 hours and had to call it quits because it was too tight to turn. So frustrated.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

It should not be that hard. Take the top part off and add the belt, then slip it back on with the belt in place

[@JohnWayne-jl4ku]

what is the gray paint on the glasses ?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

The black paint is tempera paint. It a cheap craft paint used for the laser to focus on. Without the paint the laser would go straight through the glass and do nothing

[@marklotspeich8561]

Hi there! Any chance you could tell me what the height of this RA2 is from the bottom side of the base to the center of the 3-jaw chuck? I think this could to be great axis for one of my other machines but am looking for this dimension to confirm fitment. Thank you!

[@Arlisa1913]

Putting the jaws on the inside = GAME CHANGER!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I do this all this time on the wood lathe with the chuck however, I have never seen anyone do this with the lasers or in the CNC world

[@kathywinn6869]

On the one I just bought, the support that slides up the channels on the base does not fit properly. Only one side of it fits that channel. The other side does not even enter it much less slide up it. Any clues on why this is and how to fix it?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I’ll look at mine to see if I can create the same situation. At this point I do not know

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

If you ar talking about the tail module and it does not fix contact xTool and let them know. Maybe it is from a different model

[@kathywinn6869]

@@PawPawsWorkShop , just wanted to update you. It was the tail module I was talking about. I just couldn’t recall the name at the time.The company is sending a replacement part. Thank you addressing my question. I love your channel. “Long time listener, fist time caller”. Thanks for all you do.

[@helderlimaletsgo]

I wish they sell this at banggood, this attachment is awesome!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

It is awesome. I agree that it would be nice

[@harold3470]

Hey. Great video. One question. What paint do you use on those glasses? The engraving looks very nice

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

The paint on the glass is very inexpensive tempera paint.

[@rustedwoods100]

EXCELLENT video!!!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thanks so much for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@billwatcher9321]

Great video !!! Thanks !

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad you liked it! Thank you very much for watching

[@mkolinm]

What are your settings for your rotary on lightburn? The settings of the rotary not the layers with your images, thanks

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I’m going to do an entire video on it.

[@redorbstudios7731]

Could you test it with the FoxAlien 40w? I want to be sure before I buy it.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, I’ll do that in an upcoming video. Thanks for watching

[@eloiseramos8876]

Can i use this RA2 pro with the xtool p2

[@natep24]

I was wondering if you have tested the xTool RA2 Pro on the sculpfun s9?

[@garibaldiwvable]

Is this X Tool rotary attachment compatible with the fox alien CNC laser engraving machine?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, the only consideration is the connection plugs

[@grumpywoodchucker]

I wonder if this would be compatible with my Ortur laser master 2??

[@pj6579]

Thank you so much for this video!! I have just purchased the XTool M1 which has been amazingly easy to use, BUT, the rotary tool it came with has been a bit of a pain for me due to my lack of knowledge so to find your channel has been an absolute godsend!! I have just subscribed to learn as much as I can through your clear instruction ... thank you ❤x

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thank you so very much. Please ask questions as you learn and grow in this hobby.

[@pj6579]

@@PawPawsWorkShop awww thank you & bless you for your kind offer I am already learning lots ❤ Using the flatbed is great but when it comes to measuring distances on elevated items , I go blank! 😂

[@eliascorrea220]

Great video, thank you so much!!. Just a question... Do you know if it is compatible with sculpfun S9 ?

[@james-kaygibson4437]

Will you test this with your foxalien Rizer mega?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, I plan on doing that soon

[@RNMEDIC1335]

WOW, thank you!!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for visiting my channel.

[@forrestgumpv9049]

Are you near Slidell ? I'm only 15 mi away.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I don’t give out my location for obvious reasons.

[@VictorManuelMendozaJr]

What paint do you apply to the glass?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Just inexpensive tempera paint.

[@VictorManuelMendozaJr]

@@PawPawsWorkShop thank you!

[@AreTheyAllYours]

Very helpful, thank you

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad the video was helpful! Thank you for watching

[@LanceMcGrew]

$269 seems like an honest price for this attachment. Really hope someone will do a review of the new Atomstack 20W that just came out May 18, 2022.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes. I agree with you. On two projects so far it has made a huge difference

[@Townie001]

I have the rotary for the snapmaker2.0 and it was $700 and you can't use it on any thing but the snapmaker2.0

[@marctrossbach6560]

looks like a quality product

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Excellent. They really thought everything out

[@daledavis4248]

Would this work with the Fox Alien 4040 Engraver

[@rmgf1005]

There is a dedicated (white) plug on the Mother Board for the Rotary Attachment.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, I’ll discuss that in the next video. Thanks

[@djfamoso945]

i was just gonna say that guess he haven't seen it

[@DuvalGooms]

Thank you for your videos!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

My pleasure

[@AFatalPapercut]

i wonder if they'll eventually come out with an upgrade pack for those of us with the regular rotary tool, so we don't end up with two of em.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Great idea. I have no information on what their future plans may be.

[@DesirableComedy]

the back spinning wire will not connect for me its too tight to fit onto the back

[@DesirableComedy]

the back gear for the chuck. I can't get the black rope on

[@DesirableComedy]

do you know how to fix that by chance? great video

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Take the chuck off, then put on the belt and put the chuck back on the base

[@rainbowwei5592]

Great demo. Thanks !

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

[@GoAway-zi8wu]

Assembly starts @ 6:27

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thanks, hope it helps others

[@darrinfelton7722]

Thanks man. Made it much easier. I only used the f word 9 times😂😂😂

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

lol No problem 👍

[@tazo1jd]

Can the be used with my ender 3 s1 ?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Not sure on that one. Contact xTools and ask

[@SuperBoxxie]

I like the part where the smaller gear part magically just gets attached for you to attach your belt to

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Magic of editing. The small gear goes on the stepper motor. The only place possible

[@geraldlamothe6091]

Great video...WAIT!No risers for the D1?Loll

[@axfarewellxromance]

Yeah lol, got the Ra2 but no risers. They came separate 4 days later 😅

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Well I have not received any risers. My paint cans do just fine. Lol

[@ericawilliams18]

The set up is wrong for the wires in this video : you don’t remove that wire that you did you insert the rotary wire into the mother board that’s under the power button. It took me 3 days to figure it out

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You can do it either way as I have shown in more than one video. If you connect to the motherboard you will use the z axis for the setup. If you connect to the wire that goes to the stepper motor on the y axis the setup for the rotary will indeed be the y axis. What if you are using another brand machine, do you think they have a connection on the motherboard? NO. You have to use the y axis. So there are two way to accomplish the same results neither is wrong. Just a different way shown in the videos.

[@ericawilliams18]

@@PawPawsWorkShop that method didn’t work for me at all in either program ( light burn and laser box . and I have the x tool most recent 10w x tool. My rotary would not rotate with the set up shown in the video. So if your x tool rotary does not work insert the wire into the mother board instead of the adaptor

[@squidskunk]

thank you!!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You’re welcome

[@daffyduck8244]

Question. I noticed you did not put in a 16 oz taper glass and try and level it. Why does a taper glass not rotate true. When you try and level it it stops sitting in the jaws correctly and wobbles all around. This item does not work well in on this type of glass and everyone avoids this situation. I find this super expensive tool simply over hyped and not worth the money.

[@atomicmediapro]

I thought the 4 pin under the motherboard was there you plug the rotatory tool in? Have I been doing it wrong for the last month? *edit: Just as a follow up, here is the video direct from xTool as to how to connect the rotatory tool to the D1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4e8oYlvqbmYjtE

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

That’s works also. Either way works just fine

[@SeleneR4mirezz]

❤

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you

[@dannoc1070]

Hey great video. So do the rollers do anything or is it best to remove them?? Thankyou 😊

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

It all depends on the application. I use the rollers on occasion but I actually use the chuck most of the time.

[@dannoc1070]

@@PawPawsWorkShop hi thanks for the reply. Could I lay a pint glass on the rollers and take the grabber off? Would rollers turn by themselves. ? That would help me if that was the case as the Guinness pint glasses are curved. Thanks so much

[@Bearstatto]

You skipped a step on how to install it on the motor.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Not sure what you are asking for

[@thabetalhamoi]

❤❤❤

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you

[@aaronv2photography]

COMPLETE setup is not correct is it. You literally faded between the step of attaching the rear belt mechanism to the motor so you can run attach the belt from the chuck to the motor. I think you skipped this step because it is difficult and tedious and you sometimes drop the tiny little set screws either down the hole you use to access them since you cannot insert that part with the set screws already attached and it is fiddly difficult work. I suspect you did this because you are paid by xtool to make it look easier than it is since you went over literally every other feature apart from the most tedious and difficult one. You skipped a very IMPORTANT step

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

If I missed a step that you feel important,it was not intentional. I pride my self on having the most complete tutorials on the KZbin. If I skipped something then I felt it not important or so simple that everyone would understand the process. Explain to me what you feel I skipped and I’ll make another video just for you to explain a very simple item.

[@troksii]

How he says to attach the cable is also wrong. You don't need the adapter. You unplug the connection on the board. Ra2 cable plugs right in.

[@darrinfelton7722]

All I did was turn it upside down n there a hole for the tool to tighten it. It was frustrating but easily figured out.

[@braddycarter9312]

Turn the screws in…… you do no have to take them out to get it through the hole

[@howanblaze]

This is the exact reason why I started watching tutorial help for this and he just skipped this part lol

[@torowazup1]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼😎

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome, thank you very much

[@SeleneR4mirezz]

Very helpful video!! Thank you so much for this! 💚🫶🏽

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You're so welcome! Glad that this video helped you

[@JORGINHODONASCIMENTO]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You’re very welcome. Thank you very much for watching

[@ThatGuy-wq4mh]

Great Video, thank you!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you for watching, I hope it helped.