Cutting Patterns and Engraving Steel with xTool's D1 Pro Laser Cutter and Engraver Leather Working

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I've fully embraced lasers into my work, and not just for leathercraft. I've also used them in my scale models. There's so much you can do with them -- if you're open to learning some basic software. Most of my actual design work is done in Adobe Illustrator. This is a paid subscription, but Inkscape is a good free option.
This video is an unboxing and quick demo of xTool's D1 Pro 20W diode laser.
Full disclosure: xTool sent me this machine in exchange for this video. They didn't say I had to give a glowing review of it (I don't do that). They simply asked for whatever video I came up with to be posted before Black Friday. My opinion: It's a good machine and makes quick work of cutting leather, making patterns, and engraving metal. The only downside is the lack of an enclosure. So when using this or any other laser make sure you have adequate ventilation.
Below are the links to save my viewers a few bucks on purchasing the D1 direct from xTool (use code XTCUT80):
www.xtool.com/pages/black-fri...
www.xtool.com/products/portab...

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  • @johnrisher3007
    @johnrisher30078 күн бұрын

    Thank you Road Agent for doing this. I was wanting one and this helped me make my decision. I didn't know they would etich metal

  • @SilentPartner79
    @SilentPartner795 ай бұрын

    Thank you for these demos and reviews. I'm considering one and I wanted to see them work so badly, and these videos were my only chance.

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad to help in any way I can. And thanks for subscribing!

  • @mikedee1
    @mikedee15 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the review. I just got my Xtool 20W the other day. I can’t wait to try it out. 😁👍

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    awesome! Thanks for watching!

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging5 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful knife. You have done a great work 👍👍

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @DavyLaStrange
    @DavyLaStrange5 ай бұрын

    I'm always picking up ideas on how to jig up & deal with alignment issues from the odd shaped stuff you work on. Thanks for the education!

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @zebpoore9169
    @zebpoore91695 ай бұрын

    Love your work especially your holsters it inspired me to start leather work about three weeks ago keep it up

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    That's awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!

  • @Dynamytguy
    @Dynamytguy5 ай бұрын

    Sweet. Still outa my price range. Maybe one day. Waiting for your next video Road Agent.

  • @magnusbergroth5319
    @magnusbergroth53193 ай бұрын

    Very informative. Thanks.

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @jeffallen3382
    @jeffallen33825 ай бұрын

    Still saving money to get my own laser. I was impressed in how well that knife turned out!

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    lol. Me too! I was nervous about doing it because if I screwed up, there'd be a lot of grinding and buffing to fix it.

  • @dickeywalt
    @dickeywalt5 ай бұрын

    Nice review. Thanks.

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @CaulderLeather
    @CaulderLeather5 ай бұрын

    I have a big boy laser as well but always love your videos lol. If you haven’t put it together yet that rubber sheet is for making the stamp they sent the block and ink pad for. Cant wait to see what you come up with, with this one!

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    Ah! That makes sense. Thanks for watching!

  • @samajier2566
    @samajier25665 ай бұрын

    Very cool

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @alaskagary240
    @alaskagary2405 ай бұрын

    Excellent video. I have never messed with this type of equipment. Is it difficult or time consuming to get the pattern loaded?

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    Loading the pattern to the laser? No. I'm using the wi-fi feature to run the machine. Creating the pattern is a different story.

  • @oldtimerden
    @oldtimerden5 ай бұрын

    If a guy were to take his craft to the next level like you have a gift like this one would make any shop much better. I do like the way you have made this high tech stuff work with your leather craft. ( I have a question; Do you still use your Boss machine in your work?)

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks! No, I sold my Boss. I just didn't use it anymore since I purchased my Cobra 26

  • @luvnotvideos
    @luvnotvideos5 ай бұрын

    What do you use for ventilation? Do you just depend on being in a garage vs. indoor space?

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm in my garage with the door open and a box fan running. If I'm working with any material that may produce fumes (like acrylic or chrome tan leather) I add a respirator.

  • @Tammy-un3ql
    @Tammy-un3ql5 ай бұрын

    👍👍👌👌

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @iamnoone.
    @iamnoone.5 ай бұрын

    Very cool. Now, that's what I can cut my teeth on, and the price is right. The wife said I could get it for Christmas

  • @RoadAgentLeather

    @RoadAgentLeather

    5 ай бұрын

    right on! Thanks for watching!

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