One of the things we were most excited about when Makeblock provided us the xTool D1 was the rotary engraver. We love to create custom drinkware, and the ability to engrave tumblers and more was super attractive. For our first rotary engraving project with the xTool D1, we wanted to try to engrave Hydroflask water […]
Tips for Laser Engraving with a Rotary. In this episode, I’ll be showing you tips and tricks that I wish I had known when I first started out with my rotary attachment for my xTool D1 10 watt diode laser. PREMIUM MERCH: https://builddadbuild/store Adjusting Speed of Rotary in Lightburn (LA HOBBY GUY): Setting Up the […]
How to Cut and Engrave Acrylic with a Laser. You guys keep asking, so here you go! Cutting acrylic with a laser. Engraving acrylic with a laser. Giving me a headache in the shop from fumes from the laser! xTool Material Reference Guild: https://cdn.discordapp/attachments/664971419506966538/943584320055025744/Material_settings_file_for_xtool_material.pdf St. Patty’s Day Sale: https://store.xtool/?ref=RyzFeVwU5QGEQ Celtic Knot File: https://designbundles.net/fable-and-guild/1123779-celtic-trinity-knot-3d-layered-svg-cut-file-mandal#gtmList=5>mPos=1&aaQ=563b6cb4eb53ff4f14b2b0fd9640314d&aaI=product_trending PREMIUM MERCH: […]
Why You Need a Laser Engraver (specifically the xTool D1). I think everyone needs a laser in their life. Here’s me, explaining why! Check out the NEW WEBSITE: XTOOL LINKS (affiliate): Use Promo Code: BDBXTOOL for 8% off 20 watt unit: RA2 Pro: Father’s Day Sale: PREMIUM MERCH: DISCORD: PATREON: DISCLAIMER: Working with Fire, lasers, […]
Recently Makers Workshop got an upgrade, a Laguna EX 150 watt Laser Cutter. I wanted to take on a project that would really maximize this laser cutter’s full potential, so I decided to tackle a laser cut furniture piece, specifically a walnut laser cut desk… and then my daughter asked if she could use my […]
How to pay off your laser (using the xTool D1). How to Laser Engrave Tumblers. Now that you’ve got the laser. What are you going to do with the laser? This is a simple way to make money with your laser by engraving tumblers. It’s a hot market. The materials are cheap and it can […]