xTool F1 Laser Engraver: Is It a Good Choice for your Leather Working Business?

[@d3m0n54in7]

As an owner of the F1, I advise prioritizing the air purifier and RA2 rotary attachments. It's a capable machine but I do have to advise that glass and transparent acrylic will not engrave without extra pre-proprocessing as those materials are transparent to the lasers used in this machine. The software is clunky at best and doesn't seem to use normal UI interface icons or layouts but after a while it gets easier. I've successfully engraved stainless steel deep enough to simulate knurling. If you don't use acrylic or glass as your primary materials, it's a great option for small parts.

[@handmade83]

A good investment over the cheap and crappy lasers I've seen. Definitely worth spending the money on products to help your business grow.

[@fredthegreg]

Very nice little machine for those that can handle the price. But if its backed by a trusted source like yourself Tony, im sure it would be a good investment!

[@DieselpunkRo]

thank you Fred, its pretty nifty and ill definitely used mine a lot

[@lynxlady5355]

I love this collar design! Would you add a .pdf pattern option and video to your shop, please. MY 'dog niece' definitely needs one of these! Thanks.

[@jmezzell6900]

Tony is there a build instruction for the dog collar?

[@bredski1681]

Hi what settings do you use for engraving on leather products? Thanks for any info

[@DrgnDesigns1021]

Great video Tony, thank you

[@DieselpunkRo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tassiespirit]

Tony, Dog Collar file does not have complete pattern in it as usual, missing your other pages.

[@DieselpunkRo]

its a laser file, a bit different from the usual pdfs

[@tassiespirit]

@@DieselpunkRo Ok, cool, sorted, all good.

[@BrosephRussell]

That is awesome

[@wedoluxury]

awesome =)

[@peachstatecustoms]

Meh! I have this machine and it's okay. I wish I would have done more research before buying. I would have definitely spent the extra month for a more powerful machine.