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Everything I Learned About the xTool X1 (So Far)
Everything I Learned About the xTool X1 (So Far)

The xTool X1 reveal left us with more questions than answers, so I went a little further down the rabbit hole.

The xTool X1 reveal left us with more questions than answers, so I went a little further down the rabbit hole. In this video I look at new event photos, Facebook posts, possible FCC filing images, the Backpack modules, size, pass through clues, pricing guesses, and what the upcoming Bambu Lab R1 might mean for the laser market.

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What Slate Coasters Taught Me
What Slate Coasters Taught Me

After three slate coaster videos and a lot of testing, here is what I learned about prep, finishes, photo engraving, and the small mistakes that can throw everything off.

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Cut Engraving Time in Half? My Laser Test Revealed All!
Hello friends! Need more plywood for your laser projects? xTool Selected Plywood is currently 30% off - great for clean cuts, engraving, signs, layered projects and more. âž¡ https://www.xtool.com/?ref=xlrxcjfb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_sour
Hello friends! Need more plywood for your laser projects? xTool Selected Plywood is currently 30% off - great for clean cuts, engraving, signs, layered projects and more. âž¡ https://www.xtool.com/?ref=xlrxcjfb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=5306 Use code: MTR26PLY Valid until June 2.
Doing a little maintenance ahead of my next video where we will be testing a 10w, 24w, a 40w and a 48w laser on the same 3mm Baltic birch plywood to see what really changes as the power goes up. Not looking for a winner. Not doing an Acmer versus xT
Doing a little maintenance ahead of my next video where we will be testing a 10w, 24w, a 40w and a 48w laser on the same 3mm Baltic birch plywood to see what really changes as the power goes up. Not looking for a winner. Not doing an Acmer versus xTool battle. Just trying to answer the practical question: Does more power mean better cutting and engraving, or does it just change the tradeoffs?
I know. It’s getting out of hand. But it’s so much fun! I basically picked a photo and uploaded to the bambu lab app and “busted” this handsome version of me, wireless microphone and all 😬. Weird, right? #bambulab #bambulabp2
I know. It’s getting out of hand. But it’s so much fun! I basically picked a photo and uploaded to the bambu lab app and “busted” this handsome version of me, wireless microphone and all 😬. Weird, right? #bambulab #bambulabp2s
Workshop progress today... Pulled together a couple of the tools and accessories I’ve made for the xTool S1 and it really shows how useful 3D printing can be in a laser workshop. The upcoming Bambu Lab P2S video is becoming less about “
Workshop progress today... Pulled together a couple of the tools and accessories I’ve made for the xTool S1 and it really shows how useful 3D printing can be in a laser workshop. The upcoming Bambu Lab P2S video is becoming less about “just a printer” and more about what it can actually do for us lasers folks😄 #SevernaBuilds #xTool #LaserEngraving #3DPrinting #DIYWorkshop
Cut Engraving Time in Half? My Laser Test Revealed All!
Hello friends! Need more plywood for your laser projects? xTool Selected Plywood is currently 30% off - great for clean cuts, engraving, signs, layered projects and more. âž¡ https://www.xtool.com/?ref=xlrxcjfb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_sour Doing a little maintenance ahead of my next video where we will be testing a 10w, 24w, a 40w and a 48w laser on the same 3mm Baltic birch plywood to see what really changes as the power goes up. Not looking for a winner. Not doing an Acmer versus xT I know. It’s getting out of hand. But it’s so much fun! I basically picked a photo and uploaded to the bambu lab app and “busted” this handsome version of me, wireless microphone and all 😬. Weird, right? #bambulab #bambulabp2 Workshop progress today... Pulled together a couple of the tools and accessories I’ve made for the xTool S1 and it really shows how useful 3D printing can be in a laser workshop. The upcoming Bambu Lab P2S video is becoming less about “

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I’m Alex, the person behind Severna Builds. What started as a simple desire to fix things and learn with my own hands slowly turned into a creative journey of building, engraving, experimenting, and sharing it with others. If you would like to know more about how it all began, you can read the story here.

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