How To Use The xTool F1 Portable Laser Engraver in a Jeweller’s Workshop
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- Опубликовано: 16 мар 2024
- We’ve been asked to give an HONEST review of the xTool F1 portable laser engraver and we’ve had TOO MUCH FUN (Damia) engraving so many random objects including actual projects that have come in for engraving but it begs the question, IS IT WORTH the investment?
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With the right configuration of laser and greffics you can achieve wild result with the 20w laser.
Im talking about -cutting- via 1 mm metals, having deep lifelesting engraving and far beyond. Good luck 🍀
I have the LaserPecker4 which is a very similar dual laser.
Wendy's idea of using the laser to stencil the stones prior to settings is absolutely GOLD! cant wait to try that on some pave work, cheers
Great piece of kit, the options are almost limitless. Thanks for sharing guys and have a fantastic week.
I LOVE mine
It keeps giving 👌🏻
I make jewellery. Should I get the f1 x tool and the air purifier only?
Great information
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You're the best! 💪🤘
Thank you for your kind words 🙏🤙🌟
I’m curious if the depth of laser cut is enough where helps steady the path of a hand graver for those of us who are new to engraving and don’t yet have a pneumatic graver…or may slip a bit because we are novices?
The engraver does a great transfer but I wouldn’t say that it’ll steady the path. I engraved for many years by hand only and it takes some time to learn the skill. Keep at it and go slow with short cuts to starts off and you will soon get the hang of it. The engraver does a great job at transfer though.
Hello! I was wondering what colour is the finish of the laser engraving? Is it always dark/black. With other laser engravers, I have seen a much lighter finish, nearly white. Thanks!
Hi William, thanks for your question.
We’ve learnt a lot about the machine and are continuing to understand it with time. It varies and tends to start out lighter and go darker depending on how many passes you apply. It depends on the strength, laser type and material of course. We’ve been making good use of it, especially on stainless steel and glass lately. 😊
Is it recommended for id bracelts and inside of the ring in a long run.?
It works well for this - it doesn’t do a very deep cut though and so, won’t give the same longevity as, say, hand engraving / machine engraving.
It won’t have the same lifespan - but it’s a good option to have to give the client 👍 it does take a bit of effort to remove the engraving with a piece of sandpaper in hand
I gotta get me one!
I like to work with my hands like you, and I'm not really a co.puter guy.. Are you? How is the ease of use for somebody with only basic computer skills?
I do a fair bit on the computer but the software is really easy to use - perhaps we’ll do another video on that in the future and focus on that side of it but I would say it’s very straight forward and user friendly 👍
Is this better than the Tool M1?
Ooh - I wish I had the answer for you. This is a great machine, but I’ve not done a comparison yet.
It sounds like it would engrave, say 14 karat, on earring posts? How would one set them up to do a batch?
That would work - we are still learning how to get the most out of this machine but I’ve spotted some content out there recently showing just that. Have a look at their instagram page 👍🏻
@@jacothejewellerwhose page?
@@merkilegur xTool 👈🏻
Your scope from the high angle looks like invader zim.