xTool X1 and Bambu Lab R1 Are Chasing the Same Garage
xTool and Bambu Lab are no longer just building individual machines. They are building entire shop ecosystems around the same customer. The X1 and R1 make that clearer than ever, but the real story is what we gain in convenience, what we give up in control, and how much of our garage we are willing to hand over to one company.
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.
Buying a Laser in 2026: The Honest Question Guide
A practical laser buying guide for 2026 that helps you cut through marketing, ask the right questions, and choose a machine that fits your projects, materials, space, ventilation, and safety needs.
One Year of Laser Engraved Canvases
About a year ago, I posted my first laser engraved canvas on Facebook. It still makes me smile because it was not even my idea. It was my wife’s.