Your xTool M1 Ultra Beginner's Guide

[@Pijenn]

They should have had you demo during the livestream. I learned more watching you than I did the actual company. Thank you for showcasing acrylic and giving settings. As a complete beginner it was really helpful to see. I also appreciate you showing the difference with and without the air assist. As a visual learner, I didn’t think I needed it because I didn’t understand it as all these terms are new to me and it’s hard to find information. Visually seeing why made me also splurge on one. Xtool made a great choice partnering with you!

[@AngieHolden]

YAY! So happy this helped you!

[@danielolayo51]

Agree 100% -they were all over the place and didn't connect the dots between projects and functions. This is very helpful. I've been sitting here with mine for two days and have learned more than enough to get started in this vid. Thank you! I've a busy day ahead of me now! 🤗🤗

[@cinnamonsparrowdesigns]

My husband got this for me for Black Friday and I hope I get it in soon!!! I'm so excited to play with this new tool :)

[@AngieHolden]

YAY! Enjoy!

[@jacquecoonan5675]

I saw this new tool on another site and I knew you would have a better and more concise tutorial that could help me to make a final decision! Thank you again Angie for living up to your usual standards!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@donamartin1217]

Thank you for this! I got my machine today and had no idea what the marking button on the front was or how to make it work. You showed more in less time than the hour plus live where I almost second guessed spending the money. But I loved my M1 so I did anyway. Super excited to use this machine.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@kkrolf2782]

Thank you for the FIRE SAFETY caveat!!

[@GamingWithURO]

Got the 20w All in one bundle on the way. Thanks for this video. Great walkthrough of all the steps. Really shows how to use a lot of the functionality 👍👍

[@AngieHolden]

Great to hear!

[@evelynpineda3336]

Me too! Can’t wait to see more videos!! Thanks Ang

[@carlagoff7942]

Can you engrave tumblers?

[@mixedpopcornproductions9692]

I cannot wait to get the M1 Ultra it’s the perfect crafting machine for a small craft space definitely what the glowforge auras could’ve been and I will be trading in my circuit for when I purchase it.

[@AngieHolden]

YAY! Enjoy!

[@juliegard5597]

This is awesome! Love XTool I have the Xtool P2 55w, Xtool S1 40w and the Xtool F1. Wish those modules would fit in the Xtool S1 instead of purchasing another machine.

[@AngieHolden]

I would love this quick swap feature on all of their lasers!

[@peejayheff4943]

I just bought this machine and where does it mention that you cannot use the triangle prisms to laser cut for eg 3mm basswood! I have the 20W version and I thought I was doing well setting up my array for dog tags when I went through all of the processes marking, framing etc...and THEN! The blooming probe on the 20W laser head is lower than the prisms and BINGO ! Lets drag the prisms along and jam the brand new machine! I like XTool because they sell me tools like this M1 Ultra and the M1 (Which I have had nothing but problems with for 12 months just getting sorted now! Grrrrreat! I Like XTool

[@AngieHolden]

Did you auto measure the height of the material on the prisms?

[@createinspain]

As a European S1 20W user, it would be great if you could clarify what riser base is supplied in the EU and other countries. For example, in the US, you are allowed an opening riser like the one you used but in the EU we don't get that, ours is closed with no extra shelves as it would not pass our safety regs....This is an important consideration and many S1 users did not realise the difference in risers before they got delivered. So will the M1 Ultra have a closed riser for us or an open one as you show? Also will the air assist for the S1 fit the M1 Ultra or is it a different one? While I won't be changing mine, these are important considerations for others.

[@AngieHolden]

Air assist for S1 will work for this. I cannot speak for the riser differences as I am only offered the risers that I have given that I am in the US.

[@janita851]

Wow! Valueable information!! 😮i didnt know the lid on the riser for the xtool p2 would be missing here in europe.. what the actual fuck? 😂 So I get a riser for only adjusting the height? Awesome! Could you just build in a lid in the enclosed riser? 😂

[@janita851]

Sorry i am from europe.. thats why its important to me. Thank you

[@createinspain]

@@janita851 The risers don't have lids but the EU versions do not have a front opening to allow shelves for different heights. EU does not allow 'pass through' risers.

[@janita851]

@@createinspain yeah i think i got confused about the word lid 😅🙈 not my first language. Thank you

[@CjhEjdl]

8:42 how could I accurately engrave a stainless steel pet tag without a camera. I use m1 only for that, to support my animal rescue, and I've never had a problem besides the software updates. Still works just want another one maybe. This new one just worries me cuz I don't see how it works to center items like that

[@AngieHolden]

You can mark your material so you know where to put the design.

[@kathyb-007]

Thank you. Can I cut the wood just on the bottom without the honeycomb insert or prisms?

[@AngieHolden]

You will get a better result with raising the wood up.

[@melSha714]

Are you able to do a video on calibrating the snapshot view.. im having a very hard time getting it done

[@AngieHolden]

I need to perfect that process myself!

[@alexisrios6190]

Can you do a sep by step on engraving on a tumbler not a lot of videos on the xtool m1 ultra

[@AngieHolden]

I did this with the S1 but the steps would be the same for M1 Ultra: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKbbhKqOiK6aiqc

[@StoneGully]

Oh my goodness thank you this was so much better than that train wreck live they did.

[@AngieHolden]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@soniacintronjohnson]

Your explanatios are always so clear. To much for me.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@marinavitale8803]

Love your videos and explanations. How do you learn the speed and all the cut settings? Seems a little intimidating.

[@AngieHolden]

Trial and error! I have a video coming up that will help with cut settings!

[@kkrolf2782]

@@AngieHolden KNOWING the SETTINGS is VITAL!! Why would any company risk “bad press” from new users who had to learn hit-n-miss style?!? For those who own this machine, I thank you!!

[@lindareagan2745]

Great video, Angie! You make me want to purchase an X Tool. But, I do think it would have been much easier to make the gift cards on my Maker 3.

[@AngieHolden]

Oh yes! I just wanted to give the option for those that only want one machine to do it all!

[@ValYo0623]

Angie, thank you so much for all your videos! You are so thorough and knowledgeable and I appreciate you so very much. I'm wondering how big of a sign can I laser cut with the xTool M1 Ultra? Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

It has a working area of 11.8x11.8 inches. There is not pass through option.

[@melissadraka4340]

This is a great video, thank you! Can you print in just black ink on a board that is painted white?

[@AngieHolden]

I have a video coming up with this machine and printing on wood!

[@evelynpineda3336]

I love this video so much!❤❤ Thank you for all you do! Just ordered my machine last night. I got the 20w bundle from their site using the prime deal and also got a little extra off with a military discount. 🙏🇺🇸 Do you know what colors of acrylic can be cut by any chance? Wondering if it will do white 🤔🤔

[@AngieHolden]

Clear and white will not work. You may have some issues with light colors as well.

[@dazzlingdee1694]

Would you happen to have a video showing how to set up the circuit maker 1st edition model? I’ve moved so many times since it was purchased that I’ve lost the booklet that came with it.

[@emilygraham9008]

Setting up the original Maker would be the same as setting up any other machines. I believe she does have one setting but the Maker 3.

[@dazzlingdee1694]

@@emilygraham9008 I’ve never set any up before. Things were always getting in my way up until now. Will it matter if I don’t have the first project items that my machine came with? I know it’s part of the setup, but I still haven’t ran across that yet. I did find her video on beginners setup. I have it bookmarked and I also emailed it to myself for reference when I’m totally ready to jump into doing this. Hopefully that will be within the next week or so. I’m also doing sublimation and I’m about to plunge into embroidery software. 🤦🏼‍♀️ This could get dangerous lol 😂

[@emilygraham9008]

@@dazzlingdee1694 you should be fine without the materials. I believe they provide a small piece of HTV and regular vinyl.

[@dazzlingdee1694]

@@emilygraham9008 if I remember correctly for the maker it was card stock for a card, but that may have changed since then. The main reason I wanted the maker long ago was to do the engraving with it. I had someone give me a box full of acrylic ornaments to use for whatever I wanted to use them for. The first thing that popped into my head is these would be perfect for the maker! 😂

[@AngieHolden]

Here is a set up video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2iuZqabf96Ag8U

[@mrs.diannalynn1383]

Can you engrave on metal, glass and leather with this machine.

[@AngieHolden]

Leather yes. Since it is a diode laser, glass is a no. Metal will depend on what type of engraving you are looking for. You can see my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anWWq2WdgMmtd68

[@beckyzayas5749]

If yoy buy the air purifier, is it not necessary to connect the hose out a window?

[@AngieHolden]

It is not. You can then just run the air purifier without a window.

[@toddruel]

Angie, what work bench are you using with the M1 Ultra? I understand that the unit is 25 inches deep, but most work benches like yours are 24 inches deep. You would also need a work bench that's a few inches deeper to accommodate the air filter hose connector. So where did you get that work bench? I love it!

[@AngieHolden]

I got it from Amazon - however - I do not recommend it as it is not very sturdy and we had to work on it once it got here! If I find an alternative, I will post!

[@toddruel]

@@AngieHolden Just a quick follow up: I ended up purchasing a Vevor adjustable height workbench + some casters. (The workbench does not come with the casters. I had to add them on to the order.) This workbench has a butcher block-type surface that's incredibly solid, stable, and sturdy. It was about $130 more expensive than the Harbor Freight alternative, but it's sooo worth it. Assembly was so much easier than the Harbor Freight workbench. And you're reading this from a guy who gets migraines trying to assemble IKEA furniture. I will have zero problems with this Vevor workbench.

[@carlagoff7942]

Can you engrave tumblers?

[@AngieHolden]

Yes! You will need the riser base and rotary attachment.

[@janita851]

Is the ink waterproof? Is it ecosolvent? Important questions they need to address! Also why is the black missing? 😢 Thank you for this video!!

[@AngieHolden]

It is NOT waterproof. There is only one cartridge so it is just the colors. The colors will mix to make a black.

[@janita851]

@@AngieHolden Thank you Angie! You were the only one to answer me this very important question from all the videos i have seen! ❤️

[@TiagoSantos-sy8bl]

Also draws in stone?

[@AngieHolden]

You can engrave in things like slate and more!

[@JoãoSerrão-n6p]

There are still so many questions to this machine. Can I only buy the cartridge on xtool website? Can any pens be used? Having an S1 would this be a good compliment?

[@AngieHolden]

I would only buy cartridges from them. I have not tried other pens - yet - but I think any in that rough size range may work. It could be a good compliment to your S1 especially if you have use of the blade features.

[@riccihusky7227]

Could you let me know if you prefer the xTool M1 Ultra or the We Create? I'm only interested in the laser capability not all the other things available with the xTool.

[@melaniejurgovan]

I would be curious to know that as well!

[@AngieHolden]

I plan on doing a future video comparing all of these but I am trying to use them. I like the M1 for the versatility of the heads. The WeCreate however does come with an air assist and auto lifts so that is a point in their favor! It may depend on what you plan on using it for!

[@Justwatchandsee78]

does this have a pass thru?

[@AngieHolden]

No it does not.

[@carolwaller9605]

Is it necessary to own a computer/laptop to be able to use this? (I only have an iPad and didn’t need to use the USB to set up my F1)

[@AngieHolden]

I would use a computer.

[@carolwaller9605]

@@AngieHolden I would if I had one but I don’t hence my question as to whether it was necessary. With my F1 it was not necessary to own a computer/laptop to connect my laser. I solely use my iPad. I am looking to upgrade to a bigger machine but have not received a definitive answer on any site as to whether you can work other xtool lasers than the F1 without ever using the usb to connect via computer. Thanks.

[@marionemberson]

Excellent demo, thank you 😍😍😍

[@sweetiecutforcameo8198]

This machine can cut siser brick?

[@AngieHolden]

I think it would work! You may need the knife blade in order to do so.

[@steveferguson1232]

I was told this is dye ink and can print to sublimation paper as Xtool seeks this paper so could you please verify this that in fact it is a sublimation printer

[@AngieHolden]

It is NOT a sublimation printer. It is an inkjet printer.

[@steveferguson1232]

@@AngieHolden then why did I see in the live last night that they print on paper and pressed it onto wood

[@steveferguson1232]

@@AngieHolden meant to also say that they kept commenting that ink is dye ink which sublimation ink is dye ink and in live they printed and then heat pressed print onto material

[@janita851]

@@steveferguson1232there is different dye inks! The regular printer you use for paper also uses dye ink! But you cant use it for Sublimation! And you can use your regular office printer to print on a backing of a sticker sheet, the waxy ones, and then transfer the color to wood. Thats maybe what they did? It has nothing to do with sublimation. A sublimation dye ink is something different, even if its also a dye! When heated it evaporates into the polyester material you put under it. You can not do this with this printhead of the lasercutter! BUT you can just print directly on wood, without the sticker sheet transfer trick! Or paper, or fabric or whatever you want. BUT you need to know if its waterproof. And i don’t find any info about it.

[@ivonnekey1225]

You can use the Cricut infusible pens with the sublimation paper if you want to do sublimation with it.

[@beckyzayas5749]

I would like to know about customer service. Is the company located inn China?

[@AngieHolden]

The company is located in China. I have had good luck with customer service.

[@donamartin1217]

I have had great customer service from xtool. I bought the M1 and it had the wrong laser. They quickly sent me the replacement. They even called me back when I didn't leave a voicemail.

[@christineconley7903]

Wow,it seems so complicated.

[@AngieHolden]

It definitely is if you are using ALL of the accessories. If you just start with one or two, it is easier!

[@kkrolf2782]

Think about it, C.C. … It’s just “plug’n’play”. No more complicated than, say, a kitchen mixer that has regular beaters and a bread hook. You put in the correct tines, select bowl position, and go for it. 😉👍

[@coloradodayhiker]

I’m right at the beginning of this video and that thing already screams cheap. And extra modules? Now things are going to get real expensive I bet.

[@janita851]

It doesn’t scream cheap to me bur it screams lets throw it on the market without black ink! 😂

[@AngieHolden]

I don't think it is cheaply made at all!

[@kkrolf2782]

@@AngieHolden [[ FROM THESE COMMENTS, I would have to say these people have N O T been in the same room with one of these machines, let alone worked with one. Too bad they’re so full of negative comments 😞instead of questions for you about the machine’s performance. I do have a question, please … When using the printing feature, can you reverse the image to be printed? (If I’m seeing the demo correctly, whatever image is selected, it can be SIZED to fit the dimensions selected, c o r r e c t ??). Thx much for this vid, btw. 🥰. ]]

[@AngieHolden]

You could flip the image before printing!

[@kkrolf2782]

@@AngieHolden Thank you.

[@LaserWorkzUK]

Huge gimmick machine, I think they are trying to do too much and it's not really good at any of the processes.

[@AngieHolden]

I actually did like this one!

[@LaserWorkzUK]

@@AngieHolden it definitely has its place just feel it's a jack of all trades master of none.

[@kkrolf2782]

@@LaserWorkzUKDo you make a laser machine? Or do you use other brands of laser cutters?

[@AbiNomac]

@@LaserWorkzUK - how do you expect a machine that does a variety of things to be a master at one?

[@grinningduck8322]

WRONG

[@bethshaw4178]

Holy cow! Too much to remember….I would never buy that!

[@AngieHolden]

It is a ton of features! The good thing is that you can just do one at a time and add more later!