Loved the video! Thank you so much for sharing all the info. If I may ask, one blank I've searched everywhere for, but can't find, are 7" - 8" round bamboo blanks for trivets. Any ideas?
Another fantastic and informative video! Great tip and suggestions for a wide variety of things to create and sell! Big fan of the slate coasters!! Great job!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I'm just a hobbyist - not looking to sell things, but definitely to make some things for gifts, and so on. I have a Snapmaker 2 A250T with a 10W laser (and a 40W laser on order). It doesn't have a bed nearly as big as the XTool laser, but a lot of the projects you presented would work even on the small bed of the Snapmaker. Thanks for all the great ideas!
Hi Great vid. Would you say that the S1 could do all of the products you have just shown. The reason is because the P2 is a little above my budget and the S1 is just about ok. Cheers
Absolutely! I wasn’t able to talk about the S1 when I made that video. However, have a review out now and would definitely recommend the S1 for most users. Can handle just about everything at half the cost.
@@SixEightWoodworks Thank you for the quick reply. Just pone more thing is the S1 able to engrave on edge of bowls, say approx 200mm diameter if it was raised up and how would you raise it are there extension legs? Cheers
Complete noob here that just purchased a p2. If I purchased a treated and food safe wood cutting board from ikea or hobby lobby, should I treat it with anything after engraving or scoring it?
Great question. Yes, you definitely want to treat it after the fact. If I buy premade boards, I usually sand them, then engrave, and follow with a light sanding, and then treat with oil and wax. That’s me coming from a woodworking background. But at the least, you want to add something like this afterwards: amzn.to/3WWVfLn If I use premade boards, I sand at 120 grit, then laser, then 150, get the board lightly wet with a rag to raise the grain, then sand at 220 grit. Then I add the cutting board oil. Let that sit a day and follow up with wax. Much better looking boards and you can sand off any pre existing logos or subpar factory finishes.
Curious if those tools are suitable for real business work, all day long. Most of the youtubers get them for review with added affilate links, and therefor so many hyped content is produced around that tools. For hobby its probably a great (while overpriced) machine, but using it all day long for months, those results would be interesting
Thank you so much! I do have a website; however, I can’t sell any of the sports logo items because of copyright licensing. These are all just personal projects to showcase the possibilities.
@@SixEightWoodworks ok I wondered about that. I’ve been wanting to get into woodworking and love your videos. Don’t have the space for a shop yet…. But engraving boards would be a great way to get started. Love this idea and your videos. I still would love to have your website for other things
Absolutely. With lasers, you just need materials. No other tools required. Hope to be showcasing some of their smaller units as well. But many use this one I have out of an office or bedroom. Just vent outside of a window. Pretty slick and easy to get started
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A lot of great ideas and well presented.
Love your laser videos, thanks!
Thank you for the detail info , looking at buying one
Loved the video! Thank you so much for sharing all the info.
If I may ask, one blank I've searched everywhere for, but can't find, are 7" - 8" round bamboo blanks for trivets. Any ideas?
Another fantastic and informative video! Great tip and suggestions for a wide variety of things to create and sell! Big fan of the slate coasters!! Great job!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you so much Chris!!
Great info! Thank you
Thank you 🙏!!! This is amazing video!!!❤
I'm just a hobbyist - not looking to sell things, but definitely to make some things for gifts, and so on. I have a Snapmaker 2 A250T with a 10W laser (and a 40W laser on order). It doesn't have a bed nearly as big as the XTool laser, but a lot of the projects you presented would work even on the small bed of the Snapmaker. Thanks for all the great ideas!
Glad you found some ideas and tips! Have a blast!
Hi Great vid. Would you say that the S1 could do all of the products you have just shown. The reason is because the P2 is a little above my budget and the S1 is just about ok. Cheers
Absolutely! I wasn’t able to talk about the S1 when I made that video. However, have a review out now and would definitely recommend the S1 for most users. Can handle just about everything at half the cost.
@@SixEightWoodworks Thank you for the quick reply. Just pone more thing is the S1 able to engrave on edge of bowls, say approx 200mm diameter if it was raised up and how would you raise it are there extension legs? Cheers
Complete noob here that just purchased a p2. If I purchased a treated and food safe wood cutting board from ikea or hobby lobby, should I treat it with anything after engraving or scoring it?
Great question. Yes, you definitely want to treat it after the fact. If I buy premade boards, I usually sand them, then engrave, and follow with a light sanding, and then treat with oil and wax. That’s me coming from a woodworking background. But at the least, you want to add something like this afterwards: amzn.to/3WWVfLn
If I use premade boards, I sand at 120 grit, then laser, then 150, get the board lightly wet with a rag to raise the grain, then sand at 220 grit. Then I add the cutting board oil. Let that sit a day and follow up with wax. Much better looking boards and you can sand off any pre existing logos or subpar factory finishes.
@@SixEightWoodworks This is great. Thanks!
Did you pay for your P2, or was it given to you in exchange for a review?
Curious if those tools are suitable for real business work, all day long. Most of the youtubers get them for review with added affilate links, and therefor so many hyped content is produced around that tools. For hobby its probably a great (while overpriced) machine, but using it all day long for months, those results would be interesting
@@jasne2992are there cheaper options out there tho?
What do you use for the clear coat before layering? Thanks!
Usually just the cheapest clear coat from the box stores for signs. I use Deft Spray Lacquer for everything else.
@@SixEightWoodworks Thanks; so you’re just doing a clear lacquer not a poly, right?
With acrylic is there certain colors you can't cut?
For some lasers there are limits on colors. This unit has no issue with any color and can cut all acrylic.
Where did you get your SVG files for the ornaments?
Etsy for most of them. Some I just pulled from jpegs and conveyed them to svg’s in XCS.
Do you have a website where I can order some stuff from you? I love your sports stuff!
Thank you so much! I do have a website; however, I can’t sell any of the sports logo items because of copyright licensing. These are all just personal projects to showcase the possibilities.
@@SixEightWoodworks ok I wondered about that. I’ve been wanting to get into woodworking and love your videos. Don’t have the space for a shop yet…. But engraving boards would be a great way to get started. Love this idea and your videos. I still would love to have your website for other things
Absolutely. With lasers, you just need materials. No other tools required. Hope to be showcasing some of their smaller units as well. But many use this one I have out of an office or bedroom. Just vent outside of a window. Pretty slick and easy to get started
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