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Love all the ideas about packaging.

Great video, Drew! That machine looks incredible. Like the holy grail for engravers. Thanks for showing us

have been watching tons of laser video's because thinking of buying one. Your video is something totally different and great ! Thank you !

I did some research and bought mine last year

Great video, Drew! Creation and community over destruction and separation. True true, brother.

@wittworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay! You watched the most important part!

Love your enthusiasm

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeffrey

Thank you for the inspiring review. I believe there is an Xtool in my future.

@wittworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brad! I love mine

awesome video. well done!

This is plenty helpful for me! I have been considering xtool but I'm a complete beginner and don't know anything about laser cutting. The cons I can actually deal with and I will get the air assist =) thank you!

Very cool machine! Great job on the video too!

@wittworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

I would love to see if you can use this to engrave power tools and batteries

You almost lost me with Apple lol! Seriously, thank you so much for this video! I will rewatch when my D1 arrives. You are very thorough which is super valuable to us noobs😅

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I've been seriously considering a laser engraver and have watched numerous KZread videos trying to see what all is involved but yours is by far the most clearly explained one that I've seen, regardless of the brand used. After researching a mind numbing amount of brands, I'm pretty sure that I will go with the xTool but I still have questions. I'm not very computer savvy, I can get by but struggle sometimes. I'm an old guy and technology whizzes past me at light speed. Happy New Year!!

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I still love my xtool. Learning curve for sure but not as bad as cnc or 3D printing. I’ll have some woodworking specific laser videos in the new year

Great vid, thx

@wittworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gregory!

This device has a cool feature to replace limit switches it monitors its power draw on the motors to tell if there is physical obstructions so that's why there is none 😄

Does the lasar have an hour/energy used limit where you need to replace after 1000 hours? Like is anything consumable like a router bit would be on a CNC?

@wittworks

2 жыл бұрын

the lifespan of the laser head is 8000-10000 hours.

i’m in the process of buying one very excited about getting started i love creating i’m only 79 years and so definitely need visual an audio ideas an help. I’m working to do i am busy but love love love cresting

Is the d1 pro the best machine from xtool?

am i able to use in house office. and yes excellent video loved it

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It makes a lot of fumes. I made the mistake of using it first in my dining room and it stunk up the house for a day. XTool is making an enclosure for it that will vent out the fumes through a filter.

@graciescandles8816

Жыл бұрын

@@wittworks thank you for getting back to me so quickly. another reason i like this video. also i shared your like of makeblocks helping children learn and grow thought awesome it tells alot about the company.

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m here to help.

I agree, this is a really awesome laser. Thanks for the review on it. 🤗 Also, do you mind telling me what is that little LED screen displays your KZread subs on?

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! hackmakemod.com/products/youtube-subscriber-count-display

@Spiffiness

Жыл бұрын

@@wittworks Thank you! Hopefully, they’ll come back in stock lol😅

Great video! Question, I tried my first engraving and the laser sounded like it was hitting the metal wall or making a weird sound. Any idea? thank you.

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m not totally sure what it could be. I experienced the Y axis gantry run into the far left edge one time, almost like it forgot where it was in space. I unplugged and reset everything and it was fine and never did it again. I think I may have moved it after setting the framing and didn’t put it back into position. As far as the sound, I would take a look at the belt tensions and loosen them up. Maybe there is too much tension and causing friction on the motors. That’s my best guess.

@justinhamrick1099

Жыл бұрын

Yeah same here center your product in the center and make sure you check the size and frame first using lightburn!

@justinhamrick1099

Жыл бұрын

Also use the center function in lightburn

I wonder if a lighter leash would work as a safety tether.

Can you upgrade the head on the xtool d1 10w with a 20w laser?

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Hey Dwight, yes you can! I haven't done it on my D1, but here's the link to the D1 only upgrade. Make sure you get the specific one for D1 and not D1 Pro. t.ly/-R0o I have both the 10w D1 and the 20w D1 Pro and I only use the 20W now.

Any idea if the RA2 would be able to etch or engrave on a wonky shape like a mason jar?

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

You could probably chuck it in the jaws. I would be interested in how the irregular shape does with the laser distance. You want the same distance to get consistent results.

@HeliRy

Жыл бұрын

@@wittworks Yeah it would probably fade pretty quick as it rolled away from the laser. I’m sure there are fancy 3 axis doodads out there that could pull it off… but I’m sure they’re also bonkers expensive lol.

is 5W good for me?

I bought a xTool D1 Pro Upgraded Laser Engraver after a frustrating connection with Makeblock after having issues with the laser quitting after about 20 minutes. I communicated with them over a 3-day period and finally sent it back to Amazon. How has yours been working?

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Mine hasn’t had any issues. I have a cheaper one from comgrow that does the dropped connection thing. I suspect it’s a software/firmware thing. I’m using Mac. Xtool needs to open up a stateside customer support operation.

Have broke down I bought the dx1 laser and now I have lines going through it I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong please help

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Can you send me a picture of the problem? Wittworks@drewwitt.com

I watched the video on the Xtool D1. I want to engrave on wooden flags I build. I'm a beginner and no nothing about engraving. Is this a machine you recommend? Plus, I am only asking because you had a Bible in your video. That is cool.

Want those thin cables to be heavier? Tape off the ends and spray with Plastidip or other rubberizing spray.

My favorite xtool d1 video so far!! Also, I feel like if King James can have his name on an entire version of the Bible, surely you can have your name on your copy so it doesn't get lost lol Thanks so much for the great info!!

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s funny! 🫡

Dude! Never thought about doing Bibles!!! That is AMAZING!!!

I hope I can get mine to work. I bought the air attachment with mine. Unfortunately I can’t get it to work 🤔

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Does your pump not work? I haven’t had any issues with mine.

@ms_forsaken236

Жыл бұрын

@@wittworks I cant get anything to work. I watched their videos but it seems their pc screen is different than mine. they show a cut or engrave button. i have no cut & the engrave is not pressable. it also doesn't let me pick my material. it just says 'user-defined material' whatever that is supposed to mean. The air pump thing doesn't do anything either. i had to walk away so i didn't throw the whole thing in the trash.

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

@@ms_forsaken236 I'm sorry. Seems like the laser isnt connected. What software are you using? Send a screen shot to wittworks@drewwitt.com

@ms_forsaken236

Жыл бұрын

@@wittworks I downloaded Laserbox basic. I now have options to cut, engrave or choose the material. The laser however is not working or air pump thing.

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

D1 or d1 pro?

can you cut a sketch my great granddaughter sketches dogs people offer her 100$ she is 13 i think if their is a way to custom her sketches onto wood

I have 2 nice laser but fool proof is a stretch

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

That’s fair. Thank you.

I am a leather crafting Hobbies, I want to be able to etch into leather and possibly cut leather

Mine has a limit switch…..10w

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

You have the pro? This was the original d1

Uh, it was square right out of the box? Your shot @6:01 shows it not square.

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

It was square. The black line you’re seeing is a shadow from how I was holding the square with one hand and my phone with the other. I noticed it in real time and couldn’t get the camera view to show what I was seeing in real life.

If Apple , or Tesla made a laser cuter it would be like this . So it has priority software , is over priced for what it is , will break on you and wen it dose you will have to send it back to the manufacturer to get it repaired at an exorbitant price . Maybe not the best comparison .

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Speaking visual design wise. But you forgot to include “and doesn’t give you the right to repair” in you’re comment 🤪

@slice1208

Жыл бұрын

@@wittworks I did not use the words "right to repair" , but I did say you have to send it back to the manufacturer to get it repaired at an exorbitant price . Sooo I think that includes "right to repair" .

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

@@slice1208 very true. I was referring to the crazy legislation that Apple and John Deere employ in that scheme

Appreciate the video. One correction though - it’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), not STEAM.

@wittworks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robin. I’ve always known STEM, but in recent years have seen many also add an A for “arts”. Makeblock uses both STEM and STEAM verbiage on their website 🤷‍♂️

Apple is a total turn-off to me.

😂👍🤿