xTool F1 Set Up and First Projects

[@chazryan143]

Such a clear/concise tutorial to help newbies understand how to set up the F1. Thanks for taking the time to share this. It really helped me a lot.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you for letting me know! I appreciate it.

[@christyler1647]

You covered everything well. Just what I was looking for. Thanks. Now I'm off to try to figure out the software side.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you!

[@shannongraves9517]

Thank you for your video, Marylin. I am not technical at all and I love how simple you made this look. I can't wait to unbox mine and get to creating.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

You are going to love it! I just did another video using the F1 to make black acrylic earrings if you are interested in checking it out.

[@CraftyLeoCooks]

You always do an amazing job showing us things and stuff! I had to close my eyes and watch this, because I may have ordered one 😂 Thank you for sharing

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@robertc2121]

Brilliant presentation - incredibly helpful thank you :)

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you very much!

[@TYJ419]

Congratulations on the new machine! Projects turned-out great! That's a powerful little machine with great precision after focal dots are adjusted. If possible, would be great to see that baseplate with etched grid lines to help align smaller items straight. Great tutorial Marilyn and you explained it very well! Tracey

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Great idea to have the plate include lines on it! That gives me some ideas:)

[@HeatherHunterJ]

Oh wow Making Crafters Envious with Marilyn 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Your names for me always make me laugh or smile, Heather🥰

[@UNBIASEDLLC]

Hey Queen. Awesome unboxing and setup. Thanks for showing us how to. You first project cam out really nice.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you, Unbiased!!!

[@DempsDesigns]

Now this is a sign because I was literally watching videos on this machine last week😮😮😅. Great demo! I love all of your projects!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Too funny Demps😄 Thanks for watching!

[@DempsDesigns]

@@MakingwithMarilyn Right!?! I love how small it is! You're welcome!

[@jenns.4187]

I love my F1!! I have had mine for about 10 days and also have marks on the plate from forgetting to put the fins in when doing an engrave and cut 😅 I love that you keep the mistakes in because it really helps to see that we’re all learning. I’m excited for more videos and really want to get a bigger laser 😂😂😂

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much for letting me know I'm not the only one who "engraved" their base plate:)

[@tomeajoyuniqueboutiquebyta331]

Awesome demo Marilyn ❤

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks Tanyu!

[@richardyniguez9694]

Hi love your videos keep up the excellent work . I have a quick question using the F1 I have 2 power cords one for the F1 machine and one for the air purifier I got them mixed up one power bank is bigger then the other in size one is labeled switching adapter on the back. Can you tell me on what machine these adapter go to. Thanks so much

[@gtsbylemave]

Ok, idk I wanted this too 😂…thanks for the video! With your hiccup, now you have a custom faceplate🤷🏽‍♀️😉

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I love that positivity! Maybe I should engrave the rest of it, but on purpose this time 😄 Thanks so much for watching.

[@monabo1]

Good video Marylin

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@marjoriecramer9102]

So excited to see this. Asking Santa for one!

[@richardyniguez9694]

Great video as always ! I have a question how is the smell when working with the wood and acrylic when using the smoke purifier?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

When using the purifier, there was almost no smell at all. I was really very impressed with it.

[@preciouspeaces]

TFS💙great job as usual👍🏽

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks Nicole 😘

[@Starbuck7280]

You are our our favorite while learning this thing! The only thing I can’t figure out is how to get the preview of the laser cutting inside the frame. I guess this is a new upgrade?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you very much! Are you talking about when I framed the design?

[@Starbuck7280]

@@MakingwithMarilyn yes. In some videos, I see people are framing, but you can actually see the logo inside the frame. I can’t figure out how to do this. Thank you for all you do!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

@@Starbuck7280 I’m away on vacation but will look into it when I get back home.

[@Starbuck7280]

@@MakingwithMarilyn have fun! No hurry. I appreciate your help.

[@becomingdryork2919]

Great video! I just ordered the F1 today. Can’t wait to play with it. It seems much easier than my M1. Do you know where to buy colored acrylic sheets at a reasonable price?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Congratulations on your F1! I have only purchased acrylic off of Amazon. I need to experiment to see what colors it will cut other than black.

[@jessiegibson9023]

Good video thanks looks good ❤

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you, Jessie!

[@richardyniguez9694]

Love all your videos I just got a Xtool F1 what glasses do you recommend that I can use for the blue light an IR laser on this unit? Thanks

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you very much! I appreciate it. Here is what I purchased to use. They are good for blue light and red light. A bit more expensive than I wished they were at about $38, but I am really cautious with my eyes when working around lasers. Even with glasses on, I don't look directly at what is being lasered, other than to glance at it.

[@SimplySublimation-fp1if]

@@MakingwithMarilyn Hello thanks for the reply do you have a brand and model for the glasses? didn't see it in your reply was it on the video thanks

[@LouLiddick]

Hi, I just got my F1 and I cannot find the files for the beginning projects that you are using. The only downloads I got a link for were some holiday files. Thanks!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

The files I received came through a link in an email from xTool and were provided for the review. Have a great time with your new machine!!!

[@LouLiddick]

Thanks!

[@dupladanieletalia]

Hello, how do I pair the machine to my cell phone... I can't do it

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I've never paired my machine to my cell phone. Sorry I cannot help with it.

[@deloriswhite1309]

Hi Marilyn,which machine do you prefer or recommend. M1 or F1?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I LOVE that the M1 has a camera and a larger cutting/engraving surface. But, I really love that the F1 engraves on metal. If I had to pick between the two, with what I mainly do, I would probably pick the M1, but after I've played with this one more I'll know more.

[@deloriswhite1309]

@@MakingwithMarilyn thank you for sharing, I'm torn between which to get.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

@@deloriswhite1309 if you get the M1, I would get the 10 watt. They don’t usually have the 5 watts on their site anymore but I saw a refurbished one on it the other day.

[@deloriswhite1309]

@@MakingwithMarilyn thank you!

[@CarolSuesCreations]

Did you have a firmware update or ready to go

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I may have had to update Creative Space but the laser was ready to use out of the box.

[@porgietown1750]

Hey Marilyn

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Hi Porgie! Thanks for checking out the video 😀

[@nathanjones3120]

Did you add wifi connection comment

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I did not. I tend to hard wire connect to almost everything (not printers) just to ensure a stable connection to the devices.

[@TheBestUni]

❤❤

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks Uni!

[@monabo1]

cool you showed your mistakes marylyn

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you, Mona. I figure that if I make them, others might, so I like to show them. I don't love that my baseplate is permanently engraved, but oh well:) Thanks again!