$30 Laser Air Assist Upgrade/How to guide

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  • Опубліковано 6 січ 2025

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  • @shawn3900
    @shawn3900 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for actually providing links and the exact size and name of the parts needed! I bought a ComGrow air assist and it's absolutely unless so I've been looking for a way to connect my compressor to it for more power.

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  Рік тому

      Glad I could help! It is hard to beat just using a regular air compressor to get the higher psi you need

  • @tmills4653
    @tmills4653 Рік тому

    Thanks mate from Australia.... heading to the local tool shop tomorrow morning and get a silenced air compressor.. cheers

  • @definitionxmk
    @definitionxmk Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this. I just bought a xtool D1 pro and wanted an air assist.

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  Рік тому

      No problem, I'm loving my xtool so far, and the air assist has made a huge improvement for me. Have fun with your new laser cutter!

  • @bigchief1658
    @bigchief1658 2 місяці тому +1

    what is the set pressure

  • @Deputydog-xk5jl
    @Deputydog-xk5jl 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video sir thanks! Already have parts coming from Amazon for my OMTech Pro 150 watt…had been having that exact char issue and hoping this helps!

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  4 місяці тому

      Ok, I hope this helps you out with your char issue!

  • @mdoyledesigns
    @mdoyledesigns Рік тому

    Does the quick connect shown at 5:29 come with the Xtool lasers? Or sold separately?

    • @mdoyledesigns
      @mdoyledesigns Рік тому +1

      Nice video and setup btw.

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  Рік тому

      Yep, my xtool d1 pro came with this. Made it really easy to add the air!

    • @mdoyledesigns
      @mdoyledesigns Рік тому

      Thank you!
      @@chaddiy3512

  • @slaviolovato1797
    @slaviolovato1797 3 дні тому

    Doesnt your compressor already have a regulator? Usually decent compressors come with 2

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  2 дні тому +1

      Yep, my compressor does have a regulator, I just feel like it is a little inconvenient to use in this situation.

    • @theemblemguys
      @theemblemguys День тому

      @@chaddiy3512 got a question for you. my compressor and inline/regulator are the same as yours. mine isnt bulding any pressure, why is that.

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  День тому

      @theemblemguys hello, the only thing I can think of is your drain valve on your compressor isn't sealed, so air is leaking out of that.

    • @theemblemguys
      @theemblemguys День тому

      @@chaddiy3512 no the problem im finding is that it wont build pressure going through the inline filter itself. i bought a ball valve like you did but im still having the same issues...

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  День тому

      @theemblemguys ok, when I installed mine I had issue at first because I installed the setup backwards. You might want to check and make sure you have your compressor line going in on the correct side of the filter/regulator.

  • @mikeledee8786
    @mikeledee8786 Рік тому

    My laser machine is inside my craft room and my compressor is in my outside wood shop, so in the summer (Florida) the air around the compress is very humid, how would this affect the air going into the xtool, being it's in a air condition room? TIA.

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  Рік тому

      Hello, I actually am not sure how the humid air would effect it. I know you can get in line air dryers that you could try. I am guessing it would be fine, but I think the only way to know forsure is to try it out. Good luck!

    • @mikeledee8786
      @mikeledee8786 Рік тому

      @@chaddiy3512 Thanks for your reply

  • @DustinWatts
    @DustinWatts Рік тому

    Very nice! Cheap simple upgrade that makes a world of difference. Quick question: What PSI did you end up using?

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  Рік тому +3

      Thanks! For cutting I use around 25 psi...I have found for engraving it usually works better with no air assist

  • @theredbeardreport
    @theredbeardreport 9 місяців тому

    Hello,
    What size tubing is this for? The Amazon link has a couple different sizes. Is it the 6mm?

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  9 місяців тому +1

      Hello, I am pretty sure it is the 6mm. I think the discription has changed on Amazon from inches to mm. I thought when I bought it, it was listed as 1/4 inch but 6mm should work fine. Good luck!

    • @theredbeardreport
      @theredbeardreport 9 місяців тому

      @@chaddiy3512 thanks man

  • @steveusn6852
    @steveusn6852 Рік тому

    Xtool's air assist spec is about 30kpa or 4psi. Why 25psi and I can probably regulate that now on my compressor without the extra regulator.

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  Рік тому

      Hello, that's true...you could probably just use your regulator on your air compressor. To me it seemed a higher psi resulted in a cleaner cut.

    • @steveusn6852
      @steveusn6852 Рік тому

      @@chaddiy3512 Thanks for the info. I haven't tried using air yet. Just curious as your psi was higher than xtool's equipment.

  • @arenaz87
    @arenaz87 Рік тому

    How do keep the compressor from running constantly while cutting , nobody talks about that, the laser needs constant air pressure and when the air compresor hits the turn on switch it would turn back off and it get super hot and anoying

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  Рік тому +1

      Hello, thanks for the comment. I completely agree with you. It does get annoying with the air compressor running. The one I have is a decent size...but it still runs quite a bit. I also have the smaller xtool brand one that works alright. It is quieter as well, but doesn't seem to work as well. If I turn this into a business, I would probably invest in a large air compressor outside my shop. Maybe some day!

  • @tfwoodcraft
    @tfwoodcraft Рік тому

    Awesome! i didn't really want to spend an extra $100 for air assist. What PSI do you set it to?

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  Рік тому +2

      Hello, I usually run in the 20's for psi. You can do more and it helps for cutting, but if you are cutting small pieces, the higher psi can blow them up into the laser which can screw up your cuts. Good luck!

    • @tfwoodcraft
      @tfwoodcraft Рік тому

      @@chaddiy3512 Thanks! since its such a small hose, does it run for quite a while off the air in the tank or does the compressor have to kick on a lot to keep up? I think my compressor is 8 or 10 gallons.

  • @dmedrano4819
    @dmedrano4819 Рік тому

    What psi did you end up using ?

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  Рік тому +3

      Hello, I use about 25 psi for cutting and non for engraving

  • @calebjhaynieful
    @calebjhaynieful Рік тому

    What pressure did you set your regulator to?

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  Рік тому +3

      Hello, for cutting I have it around 25 psi. I can cut almost twice as fast with this air assist setup. Engraving the pressure can be lower with great results!

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    @chaddiy3512  Рік тому

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  • @Graeme758
    @Graeme758 Рік тому

    That regulator is 90 dollars, not really 30 dollars all up...

    • @chaddiy3512
      @chaddiy3512  Рік тому +1

      Hello, you are looking at the 1 inch version of that regulator. The 1/4 inch one is around $15.

  • @rickainsley904
    @rickainsley904 Рік тому

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  • @evgenitantikov5865
    @evgenitantikov5865 Місяць тому

    Only cost 30...
    ... And a compressor 😂