One of the best reviews of the M1 out there! You covered a lot more than most in 20min than other comparable videos. Also you did shed some blood for the cause 😂. I agree that the rotary standoffs are a joke.
Nice video! One question: Can the M1 also be used to engrave ABS plastics, which are often used for device surfaces (e.g. these white power supply units from Apple)?
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How fine a detail can you cut in materials like the vinyl sheets with the cutter blade? Could you, for example, cut a design made 0.2 mm wide strips (i.e pin striping) curves of vinyl? or very small and intricate vinyl mask stencil for airbrushing with this?
Does your camera image distort slightly when objects are placed towards the front of the M1 (so furthest away from the camera). Little fustrating as it hard to align multiple items!
Good review. It's great to see you have gotten into other systems besides 3D printers, and fun to see. I only have the room and patience for one type and that is FDM printing, but is interesting to see the others.
Yeah, this is a very unique item. Love that it does both, laser engraving, and has a blade cutter. It worked as advertised. It is just the rotary part, it is a lot of work to set it up. Then trying to line up everything is a challenge. It is a keeper!
My apologies for the late response, I was having a medical procedure being done. The smoke purifier is a separate purchase. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Since the bottom is removable, can you place it directly on a larger surface like a table top and engrave the surface? Basically would the laser reach low enough?
Very good question! I might need to test this. Since the M1 has auto focus, I would need to remove the bottom plate and see if it can lower the laser on it's own.
@@TripodsGarage that would be awesome. I’m really curious because if it can then it opens this machine up to a whole bunch of different possibilities. If it can, I wonder if you could use the internal camera to engrave a very long piece by cutting the design into segments and using the camera and software to line up the previous engraving and then sliding the piece down (or the machine) to continue the next segment. It’s hard to explain what I’m thinking but I think you will get the idea.
Hi, I’m interested in buying an xTool M1, so I just watched your video review which was really useful, thank you. I just wondered if you could help clarify something? The M1 spec states a 385x300mm (15x12 inch) working area, but is that the max size of the material sheet BEFORE cutting or just the max size of the cutting area? For example, can I insert a sheet of 8mm MDF into the unit that is say 400x310mm and then design a shape to cut inside the 385x300 working area? The reason I ask is that the shape I need to produce could be 300x300mm so it would be nice to be able to rough cut a slightly larger sheet to then make sure the finished shape can be cut out allowing for a small border. Hope that makes sense?
I came here looking for the same answer. Looking at doing a cutting board that is larger in size at 16" but would still make the image smaller than the 15". Did you have any luck on getting your answer anywhere?
Thanks John. Give the puppies pets. I found they have an enclosure for the laser and got that with the extraction unit. Good video.
One of the best reviews of the M1 out there! You covered a lot more than most in 20min than other comparable videos. Also you did shed some blood for the cause 😂. I agree that the rotary standoffs are a joke.
Nice video! One question: Can the M1 also be used to engrave ABS plastics, which are often used for device surfaces (e.g. these white power supply units from Apple)?
Excellent review, thank you!
SYNRAD LASERS are the greates CO2 LASER's on Earth. I am so proud of this incredible company, they have come a long way. Great job everyone you are truely the elite group of individuals.
Love my M1 and RA2 pro rotary.
Absolutely! Both of them are awesome 👍. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Had just about the same thoughts myself when testing. Great vid
Thanks! It is a great machine, the all in-one use actually works great. Minus if you want to lift the machine for a rotary 😉
@@TripodsGarage Im finding the camera alignment not very reliable but more testing needed
@@MkmeOrg - Yeah, I centered that left coaster, and it the image engraved to the right. Seems that if you have a center object it is ok.
@@TripodsGarage I meant mine :)
Do you need laser compatible material? How much is the xtool software?
How fine a detail can you cut in materials like the vinyl sheets with the cutter blade? Could you, for example, cut a design made 0.2 mm wide strips (i.e pin striping) curves of vinyl? or very small and intricate vinyl mask stencil for airbrushing with this?
Great video! How loud is it with and without the filter? That glowforge is stupid loud.
Thats great it can cut mdf but can it engrave and cut on the same piece? i want to engrave a name and then cut out a border
Yes you can engrave and cut the same piece.
@@TripodsGarage thanks, what was the software you are using?
Does your camera image distort slightly when objects are placed towards the front of the M1 (so furthest away from the camera). Little fustrating as it hard to align multiple items!
Hello, I was also selected for the promotion of M1. How many devices have been sold through you so far, thank you
Good review. It's great to see you have gotten into other systems besides 3D printers, and fun to see. I only have the room and patience for one type and that is FDM printing, but is interesting to see the others.
Yeah, this is a very unique item. Love that it does both, laser engraving, and has a blade cutter. It worked as advertised. It is just the rotary part, it is a lot of work to set it up. Then trying to line up everything is a challenge. It is a keeper!
Does the Smoke Purifier come with it, or is it a separate purchase?
My apologies for the late response, I was having a medical procedure being done. The smoke purifier is a separate purchase. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
@@TripodsGarage Thankyou
Since the bottom is removable, can you place it directly on a larger surface like a table top and engrave the surface? Basically would the laser reach low enough?
Very good question! I might need to test this. Since the M1 has auto focus, I would need to remove the bottom plate and see if it can lower the laser on it's own.
@@TripodsGarage that would be awesome. I’m really curious because if it can then it opens this machine up to a whole bunch of different possibilities. If it can, I wonder if you could use the internal camera to engrave a very long piece by cutting the design into segments and using the camera and software to line up the previous engraving and then sliding the piece down (or the machine) to continue the next segment. It’s hard to explain what I’m thinking but I think you will get the idea.
good think 👍🏻🌺
Great Video John
Thanks!
Does this come in a 20w?
hello nice video what laser machine you recommend me to get to start a small business
Thanks for watching! Starts with two questions. What are you looking to make? What is you budget?
@@TripodsGarage 5k I want start a small business
Nice looking machine!
It is! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hi, I’m interested in buying an xTool M1, so I just watched your video review which was really useful, thank you. I just wondered if you could help clarify something? The M1 spec states a 385x300mm (15x12 inch) working area, but is that the max size of the material sheet BEFORE cutting or just the max size of the cutting area? For example, can I insert a sheet of 8mm MDF into the unit that is say 400x310mm and then design a shape to cut inside the 385x300 working area? The reason I ask is that the shape I need to produce could be 300x300mm so it would be nice to be able to rough cut a slightly larger sheet to then make sure the finished shape can be cut out allowing for a small border. Hope that makes sense?
I came here looking for the same answer. Looking at doing a cutting board that is larger in size at 16" but would still make the image smaller than the 15". Did you have any luck on getting your answer anywhere?
I likey!
STAY AWAY FROM THE M1 UNTIL THEY GET IT WORKING WITH LIGHTBURN!!!!!!
Otherwise its just a Glow Forge and Cricket in one box
I was looking for this info. I can't stand machines with proprietary software.
Cutting wood is........smoking all the house....😒