xTool D1Pro vs Sculpfun S30 Pro Max 20 Watt Lasers - STOP Searching for A Diode Laser
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- Get ready for an exciting laser showdown! This week, I'm pitting two of the best 20 Watt Diode lasers against each other - the xTool D1 Pro and the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max. These powerful lasers are not only tons of fun, but they also offer endless possibilities for creativity.
In this video, I'll compare the performance, accessories, and cost of both the xTool and Sculpfun lasers. You'll see for yourself how these amazing tools can transform your projects with precision and ease.
Both the xTool and Sculpfun lasers are top contenders in the market and offer exceptional results. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced laser enthusiast, these lasers are sure to impress. So join me on this laser journey and let's see which one comes out on top!
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Tomtop:
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Geek Buying
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xTool
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🎬Skip Ahead
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Laser intro
1:19 - Xtool and Sculpfun build
1:40 - Build Review
3:03 - Testing panel
5:35 - Testing results
6:23 - Projects
11:17 - Accessories
14:15 - Sculpfun Dislikes
15:28 - Sculpfun Likes
16:34 - Xtool Dislikes
18:03 - Xtool Likes
19:23 - Project Review
21:34 - Cost
22:30 - Thoughts and wrap up
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Thank you so much! 😊
You were spot on!!
Great Job Small Fry, your description and examples of these machines work is fantastic, and I might add some very nice video editing as well. keep up the good work. Love It !!!!
Thank you so much. So lovely to hear you enjoyed the video :)
quick and concise. Excellent video thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by
Awesome video. Well done
Appreciate the review, thanks for taking the time.👍
No problem 👍
Excellent well prepared presentation
Outstanding comparison, thank you!
Thank you. Glad I could help
Such a great video, great comparisons and awesome suggestions. Thank you!
Thank you. Glad it was helpful 😀
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. Great info. You made my decision much easier.
Great to hear!
Hi Ainsley, You are really good at this, so easy to make an informed choice . I hope potential advertises get behind you as you will be an asset to their marketing . Congratulations and very well done.
Hey Phil. Thank you so much. So lovely to hear you enjoyed the content :)
Wow what a brilliant review. This has helped me no end in making my decision, the Sculpfun only came into my research a few days back but it is now clearly my 1st choice based on what I have seen and listening to your video. For once I watched a video that I didn't want to fast forward on parts instead your efforts and presentation had me glued to the video listening to every word intently so thank you. You have a new 'pommy' subscriber from London. Thank you so much
Yahoo! Thank you. Thats so lovely and glad I could help. The Sculpfun is a winner of a laser for sure :)
Thank you so much! I am so happy your video popped out first in youtube! you have answered most of what I wanted to know.
That’s awesome. Glad I could help 😀
@@SmallFryCreations thank you so much! i am still watching your other videos where you are covering the s9. checking that out it is so much cheaper than s30. and then there is also the s10 which is as expensive as s30. do you think s9 will be enough for starting a business? planning to engrave on wooden plates etc
The S9 will get you up and running. If your doing any sort of cutting you want to add air assist as it will allow you to increase your speed and give you much cleaner cuts. You can get regular air assist for the S9. You will just have to do the engrave layers (no air assist) and then bring the machine home and turn the air assist back on and then send it back out. The advantage of the S30 is you can go a 20watt laser which will increase your cutting speed by a tonne. All depends on what you planning on making 😀
This is as thorough of a review as I could ask for. Excellent video and thank you for your help. I was actually trying to choose between the two before i found your content.
Thank you. Glad I could help :)
Thats a fantastic review video thankyou!
Thanks for stopping by and glad you enjoyed it
Kick ass video. Thank you for the time put into this 🙏🏼. You have made my decision easy
Thank you. Glad I could help
Thank you! Such a well explained video! I'm planning on buying a laser machine, so this video is a great help. Thank you for your time. 👍
Thats fantastic to hear. Thank you and wonderful to hear you enjoyed the content
Great video. Many thanks
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you
I’ve been waiting for this vid!! Thanks mate, I’ve got the s9 and been looking potentially upgrade to s10
That’s awesome. Glad I could help. Will also do a video in the future of upgrading the s9 or s10 to the s30 10 watt laser head which might also help 😀
@@SmallFryCreations would love that! Just need to save up for my s10 module now.. 😅
Just got my S30 10 watt before I saw your video. First testa have been great and yes easy to set up. Now I just got to learn how to create files from a picture. Thanks
Thats awesome. Glad your enjoying it
So because of your videos I just ordered a Sculpfun S30 Ultra 22 laser. Also got the tumbler and Hex platform. Thanks for inspiring me. Never bought a laser before, first time user but hope it goes well.
YAHOO!! thats awesome. They are a tonne of fun. Happy lasering!
I'm doing my research. To give background. I have a sawmill. The fletchings cut in the first pass generally have nice grain and always live edge. Sanded and oiled the look good. Engraved they would look better. I have a lathe I want to engrave bowls. Everything I make gets a logo. Making logo buttons or engraving it on the project itself is a plus. Thank you for the video
Great comparison 👍
Thanks! 👍
Great review , must have taken some time to put together 🎉
Thank you. It was one of my biggest and hardest to edit together and try and put as much information as I could without going on for hours :) Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for stopping by
this is probably the best video I've found whilst trying to figure out as a newbie, what laser would be best for me! I can't believe I haven't found your channel before! There isn't enough aussie content for this kind of thing around!! I'm about to trawl through your other videos now lol
:) Thanks for stopping by. Awesome to hear your enjoying the videos
Love the deep analysis and explanation, please review the upcoming new laser engravers that are around the 40-48 watt mark ( KIer, Laser Pecker 4, etc...Great video.
Glad I could help. :)
Good morning...does the sculfan come with a rotary accessory? For glass ingrave
Have to wait for you to have a play with the Elegoo Phecda 20w laser.
Great job sister, you're the real deal! Love your style of construction techniques and creativity. I was leaning towards CNC router/carving but think laser might be a better "in" to a side business. Thanks!
Thank you. Glad I could help. I think either way would make a great side business. As a side thought you can purchase CNC's and add a laser attachment to it.
I want this machine send me details and price
Great presentation, I have been researching laser cutters for over a year now. I hadn't even considered Sculphin as a contender but your video has put it in the top 5 for me. My main interest is to laser cutting 3mm baltic birch parts. Thanks
I'm an absolute newbie that bought the Sculpfun 900x900. It's phenomenal. I, too, am a woodworker (my post retirement gig) and this will simply be an extension to my woodworking - definitely a secondary avenue. Thanks for the confirmation on my purchase. 😁 Lightburn learning curve is still a bit too steep for me but I'm muddling through and have knocked out a couple of projects already with the first being my 28" lazy susan, ergo the extension kit. Cheers from Georgia. (No, not the Caucasus country. 😆)
Yahoo thats awesome. Glad your enjoying it. Its a great machine and i love playing around and making projects.
Good review
Thanks!
Great video Ainslee. Loved the bit with two of you. I’ve done that in the past too and it is a lot of fun. It always makes you laugh and smile whenever you watch it back. What are you going to do with two lasers now?
Thanks Vic. So much fun and might to do it here and there. The Xtool has been given away and I will just keep the Sculpfun 😀
@@SmallFryCreations Damn, I missed the boat. I could have been tempted to go down the laser path if you needed to offload one 😊
@@DownUnderWoodWorks oh sorry. Now I know when the next one comes along I will let you know. I’m sure there will be more in the future. They are so much fun 😀
You have come a long way from just drawing a fish.
Nice work!
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😀 always trying to improve 😀thanks for the support
Awesome job!!!!! Had already bought / ordered the X1 D pro with all the goodies, got it for $1,650 just this week. #new subscriber Thanks
Yahoo! Thats awesome. Its a great machine and you won't be disappointed. Fun times ahead for you. Happy lasering :)
I have an xtoolD1 (not pro). Works very good for what I do, maybe will consider the sculpfun on expansion.
My xtool D1 (not pro) has a light to show that it's on tho...a green light up at the control panel.
saya pengguna sculpFun. selama membuat banyak project, sejauh ini belum pernah masalah. saya punya keinginan upgrade ke sculpfun S30 pro max.
Very cool video and surprising result Ains! No laser plans on the horizon for me yet, but you know it will happen one day. (They might be 40W by then :P)
Thank you. Oh yes I’m sure there will be. It’s getting crazy. As one type of laser comes out a new one is being announced!! 😂
Hello there my fellow creator from the land down under... I was scrolling through videos on a much beloved hobby I've now returned to. I took 3yrs of Woodshop in Jr.High School, also called middle school, it was grades 7-9 for me at time.1978-1981ish. I'm very much into this wonderful hobby that's going to carry me into retirement.
I saw this video today and became a new subscriber to your channel. I so like your bubbly personality and found your video quite informative. I must say, I feel I'd strongly leaning towards the Sculpfun model in this comparison. I've been researching CNC's, but see also a need to be able to the option of Lazer Engraving as an option to offer the customer as well as CNC engraving capabilities. I plan on viewing more of your channel. Great job on the video.😎
Thank you for stopping bye and lovely to hear you enjoyed the video. The laser is lots of fun and opens up so many possibilities.
El echo que el lente del skulpfun es reemplazable !! Es un un punto que me hizo comprarlo y aparte el aire asistido
Yes it is a great feature and makes life easier
Awesome video & very helpful, but please get/use a push stick for that table saw!!!😮
Thank you
Where I am at the prices are almost identical with one difference, to expand the sculpfun you have to buy a separate kit that adds to the price and makes it almost double the price and that does not include the extra rotary tool accessories.
Great presentation- new to laser engraving / think I’ll go with the Sculpfun - what add on did you recommend for it.
Love your presentations.
Thank you. I recommend the best start up is the laser with the rotary and the honeycomb bed. That will get you up and running and then depend on what your making the extension frame might be useful
@@SmallFryCreations thank you? Appreciated, l am totally uninitiated when it comes to laser engraving. Never seen one in reality. Look forward to your video on the enclosure build.
I have the xTool D1, 10 Watt upgraded to 20 Watt module, have extensions, and enclosure (plus extensions), rotary + risers, honey comb and air assist and have my air assist hose zip tied to the laser power chord and gantry and had no issue and looks tidy.
I like the the xTool construction of the frame that it guarantees to stay square, where as others I have heard that sometimes if you knock it, it can go out of squareness and cause issus, especially the bigger or longer reach of the frame you go... xTool when you tighten those bolts it self squares.
One thing of note is (and I can't comment on the Sculpfun) is the laser beam size ie; the smaller or finer the beam the finer detail can be achieved but will take longer to engrave, or if you go quicker the detail doesn't look as good.
Both are great lasers and you can't go wrong. I haven't ever had an issue with the Sculpfun going out of square but something to note for sure and think about. Great information and feedback
Always so professional 🙌hola from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🌴🥥🇵🇷
I bought xtool M1 but the laser started firings ray by himself 👻 Returned and bought F1 and I love it even though is for small projects.
Thank you. Glad I could help
Very well done as always.does the extension kit come included with the 1500 price of the sculpfine.😁
It doesn’t come in that price. Depending on your location it will be a couple of hundred for the extension kits
Thanks so mach nice equpment it is laser
How mach price
I am subscribe your channel very use full information
Thank you
got the sculpfun s30 pro 10 watt with the 900x900 extension kit. Just got my first perfect burns done Yesterday. I LOVE this thing, I am majorly impressed at the level of precision. Really looking forward to my first CO2 laser, but gotta learn this and build good safety practices while I have a laser that won't blind me immediately in most cases if I am being dumb.
Thats awesome. The extension is fantastic and opens up so much possibility. Its a great starting point. Happy lasering
Ohh azok a cicik!!! ❤️❤️
Thanks for the video. You mentioned the Xtool rotary attachment is compatible with other branded lasers. Is it also compatible with the Sculpfun that you tested in this review?
My understanding is yes it is however in my testing after the video I couldn't get it to work. I believe it has to do with setup of steps in the motor in the laser software but I was unsuccessful in getting it to work. My current recommendation is stick to the laser branded rotary
Off topic but how did you get your wood those different colors? Loved your review!
Thank you. I paint the plywood before cutting it. Cuts like a dream and is much cleaner painting before
I want to be friends with you.
Your reviews were informative and really well spoken. I’m excited to see your additional videos involving lasers!!!
😀 Thank you. So wonderful to hear you enjoyed the video. There will be more laser content in the future for sure :) About to start building the enclosure :)
Great video! Quick question, I’m waiting on my new xtool D1. I wasn’t aware that you needed to turn off the air assist to engrave, what happens if you leave it on during the engraving and cutting?
Thank you. When the air assist is on when engraving you may find the engrave smudges. SOmetimes it fine sometimes not. Just need to run tests.
Thanks for your reviews... it took me ages to choose... a lot of different brands... I'd already bought the Sculpfun S30 Pro before I saw your reviews... Haven't assembled it yet as I have a bunch of other commitments including an election to run for our local candidate... but as soon as things ease... whammo! .... Ex South Aussie now living in Norfolk UK.
Thats awesome. Glad I could help and you have picked up a great machine. They are so much fun!
Great Video. I was hoping you would do one on the S30 Pro Max as I am looking at getting the laser and was interested in some feedback on it. I have watched your other videos on the other models. Also interested in extending the size. Wasn't sure of the accessories etc to get so now I have the links once I have saved some more dollars, as I have just got the sawstop contractor saw and in the process of putting that together. Look forward to the next video of you building the enclosure for it. Are you going to keep the Sculpfun S30 Pro Max at the extended size.
That’s awesome. Glad I could help. Yep I’m going to keep the Sculpfun at its larger size and will start the build very soon. It will also double as an out feed table for the table saw so it will pull double duty 😀
BEST VIDEO!
Thanks :)
Nice video 👍did you created the test panel yourself ?
Thank you. I didn't. The test panel comes from Make or Break channel. He provides them for free :)
@@SmallFryCreations thank you ☺️
Liked your great testing. I was looking at the xtool because the the infrared laser accessory. Just not sure how much I’d use it to warrant the big jump in cost. I also saw another CZcams test that said the xtool frame was more solid and created less “wave” in the lines, you didn’t mention that in your testing. Also curious if you can attach it to the wood frame so you can pick the whole thing up and store it without stressing the frame.
Hey Scott Thank you. The Sculpfun frame is extremely soild. I pick it up and move it all the time without it being attached to anything and there is no movement in the frame at all. The Xtool is also soild but there is no issue with the Sculpfun. I hear you with the Infared head and how much you would use it vs the cost savings. In terms of attaching the frame to a piece of plywood of similar. You can very easily do it with the sculpdun and its has holes in the legs for bolts to go through if you wanted to do that. Xtool doesn't have holes for mounting so you would have to get creative about how to hold it down. Hope this helps :)
If youre going to engrave precious metals xtools infra red does it. Not even co2 can engrave silver and gold , i thought i wouldnt use it but when its there its a game changer.
Hi Ainsley, I was undecided between the two and this has helped a lot, thank you. I did note that you mention the Sculpfun cannot laser engrave into metals, however it is advertised on Amazon as doing so and showing laser metal engravings with the s30 pro max, unless they have updated in the last 5 months since this video because I have only started researching to purchase one. Thanks again for the helpful info!
Hey Thankyou. Glad I can help. It can laser on some metals. I have done it on Stainless steel and it works really well. You would just need to check what metal you want if the Sculpfun can do.
Great presentation, love the Aussie style. I notice you didn't mention about the levelling? The xTool has the metal stick on the side of the laser, what about the SCULPFUN S30 Pro Max 20W Laser? Also the wifi?
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. The Sculpfun has a metal cyclinder which you use to measure the laser from the material. I didn't test the wifi with the Xtool as you can only use it with their creative space and I was using Lightburn as the software.
Thank you👍
Thank you for sharing nice video 👍👍👍 do you know if the sculpfun s30 pro 20watt will cut 1/8 plywood in one pass?
Yes it will. However it will comes down to trial and error because you may fine it is quicker to up the speed and do 2 pass or 3 passes vs having the laser run very slow but do it in one pass. The one pass may cause more burn makes pending the material. Hope this helps
Can you up grade the sculpfun S30 from 20w to 30w without a lot of extra cost
First off, thanks a lot for the video. It was great video. As a newbie on diode lasers I'm just finding my way, and I learned a lot here. Just a quick question related to the acrylics. What thickness are you using since you use same speed/power settings but different quantity of passes? Many thanks in advance ;-)
Thank you. Glad it was helpful. I mainly use 3mm material but the laser can comfortable cut thicker. I would say it would be fine cutting up to 9mm. It would just be a matter of playing with the Power and speed settings to find the right combo :)
Great comparison! It does seem that they both have some really good strengths and weaknesses. That Xtool rotary attachment and the Sculphin auto air assist are the two key features in my opinion. Better start saving my Dollarydoos 😉
Very true and I think it all comes down needs. I agree with the key features. I love the auto air assist and I will test soon if the Xtool rotary works with the Sculpfun but I believe it does so I will use that with the Sculpfun and try and get the best of both worlds
@@SmallFryCreations Yes! If the Xtool rotary works with the Sculpfun that could be a deciding factor for me 👍
Totally understand. It will be a little while until I can test as I have had to move to the next project but when I do I will be sure to share on my instagram page 😀
@@SmallFryCreations Thanks. I am wondering this too.
better buy 12 lenses if your gonna order one.
Can we use the the rotary attachement from the xtool on the Sculpfun
My understanding is you can however in my short amount of testing I couldn’t get it to work. The are people in the Facebook group that have been able to get the Xtool to work with the Sculpfun but I haven’t had success.
@@SmallFryCreations thank you
Hello from the UK......
Ainsley, what a brilliant series of videos on Laser Printing. The is only one tiny little bit of information missing for the first time user, in that the engraving part should always be done before you start the cutting. This is not always evident to first time users as we tend to draw the test and images first, then add the border to cut around. The cut should be the last instruction, saves the Item from accidently moving about whilst engraving. Hope this makes sense.
Regd's Al 06 Dec 2023
Hello Thank you. I agree with 100%. I just did a video about beginning in lightburn and I address this extract issue as I agree its not always something you think of or know you should do :) Good to have it here in the comments as well so hopefully poeple can read and learn :)
I'd like to know what you think about the Creality Falcon 2 - 40W
I haven't tested one before. I know the make good 3D printers but not sure about lasers
I was sold on the xtool D1 Pro but after watching your video I am going with the Sculpfun. Was interested if the xTool RA2 Pro rotary attachment will work with the S30? It looks to be superior to the S30 one and we will be doing quite a bit of tumblers. Thanks for the great review.
Hey Bill My understanding is that it will work with the Sculpfun. I haven't personally tested it but plan to when I have the enclosure built.
Have you seen...there is a rotary attachment from Sculpfun too. (SCULPFUN Laser Rotary Roller)
I think this has to be the most conclusive review caparison bar none......it made me champ feverishly at the bit ......I don't need one, I just want one, don't know why as I'm an engineer not a wood worker etc. but who knows, maybe a new direction and at 84 I need another iron in the fire........the awesome ability of the Skulpfun to go big is a game changer.......I'm thinking of metre square lacy panels for a complete wall decoration instead of wall paper.
Thank you :) The laser is super fun and never to late to get in the game and have some fun :)
Enjoyed the video very much. Ordered a sculpfun s30 pro last week. Never engraved before. In your comparison whst was the thickness of the wood you used?
That’s awesome. They are so much fun. The plywood I’m using is 3mm plywood.
@@SmallFryCreations is it possible to engrave 3/4 inch pine? Not cut, just engrave a picture on the face of the wood. Thank you!! Great videos.
@@mrob5278 Absolutely, with ease :)
Think I've watched this video about 4 times in last 2 months 😂 between you and make or break it because you both favour the opposite lasers I think.
Have you done or are you planning on doing a video on the rotary jigs for the sculpfun? I think that would possibly tip the scale for me
I feel the pain. Xtool and Sculpfun are both great lasers and to be honest you won't go wrong with either. I haven't got a video about jigs in the works for Sculpfun but its a great idea that I will add to the list of ideas. I have tried the Xtool rotary with the Sculpfun and although others have got it to work I haven't had the same success with it. Hopefully I have been able to help :)
Do you know of any other brands besides Sclulpfun that have auto-air assist?
As with others I'm curious to see if the x-tools exclent rotary tool will work with the sculpfun, I'm hopuing to get the sculpfun with the larger extension kit but that x-tool rotary add on is from what I have seen significantly better than the competition, the only disadvantage with the large bed size of the sculpfun is finding a suitably sized honeycomb bed
My understanding is the Xtool rotary works with the Sculpfun. I haven't tested it myself and when I build the enclosure and get the laser it in its home I'm going to test as I'm keen to know myself and I know others are as well. I hear you with the honeycomb bed. I'm planning on keeping the Sculpfun at the extended size with the Xtool rotary and am now on the hunt for a solution for the honeycomb :)
Any experience with cutting multi layer fabric like cotton with a laser cutter? Would this model be able to cut e.g. five layers of fabric? Thanks
I haven't cut fabric sorry. The major concern I would have is the fabric catching on fire. My recommendation would be to join the Facebook group for the laser you have and ask in the group if anyone else has done it. They will be able to share experinces and settings if they have been able to do it that may help :)
Hi, what is the glue that you used on the wine box please?
Starbond CA glue. Then I use the spray activator to have it dry in a second. Her helpful for laser projects
I’ve just bought the xTool 20 watt. I’m brand new to laser printing so am trying to pick up as many tips and tricks that I can. You mentioned that you switch your air assist off when engraving and on when you’re cutting. I have just been using the air assist all the time, thinking it will make for a cleaner engrave or cut. With your experience, what do you advise. Great review video
Thats awsome. I find when the air assist it on for engraves it smudges the engrave as it pushes the charred material around and then burns it in. The air assists job is the clear the charred material away so the laser always has clear vision and therefore will be able to cut through quicker. However I say you do what works. If its working with air assist on there no drama. Hope that helps and happy lasering :)
Robin same as you, i have the 20w with air assist, i use lightburn and just leave the air assist on if im switching between engrave and cut, for me it makes no difference what so ever.
I also have the Xtool D1 Pro 20w, and I agree with you about leaving the air assist on at all times. While it does push the smoke to the edge of the engraving, a little sanding is a small price to pay. Plus, it helps save the longevity of your lens cover by preventing smoke buildup on it.
When testing out these style engravers. With the x axis and y axis, cut out some circles to see if they are perfectly round. I’m still having issues with my xTool. It may be that my area is very cold at times. I will hit the like button and subscribe. I’m curious as to how did you adjust your x and y axis belts?
Off camera I ran a test with a rectangle to ensure they were correct. To adjust the belts I just ensured they were pulled tight to where there was no play in the gantry
as a Sculpfun user I think it's an excellent brand which, while proposing spartan engravers (to reduce costs) offers a lot of versatility, some innovative solutions (the lenses and automatic air assist) and are generally attentive to accepting advice and opinions, like yours on the cable management and the impractical Z-axis adjustment system which I hope they improve in their future models. -- As for the X-tool: beautiful and very well made but also very expensive, for a diode laser; at that price other brands will start selling the 30W (with 6 heads aligned)
Very true. Agree Sculpfun is an excellent brand and great value. Thanks for stopping by
What would you recommend between the sculpfun and creality falcon 2
Hard to say as I haven't used the Creality Falcon 2. I love the Sculpfun and find it great value for money and easy to use.
2 questions…
1) @15:15, is it not possible to move the limit switches to maximise useable area?
2) @ 7:35, you use superglue with the spray activator. I see this in a lot of US CZcamss. Where do you buy it in Oz?
I don’t believe you can move the limit switches as they then won’t engage with the side pieces that need to hit them.
The superglue and activator is from hammeroo Queensland base company
Are you able to use the rotary from the xtool with the sculpfun?
I have not yet personally tried it but my understanding from others is that you should be able to
Is it possible to combine the sculpfun-laser with the rotary from xtool?
I believe it is however in my testing since the video I haven't be able to get it to work. I have seen others in the facebook group get it to work. I just haven't had the same luck.
my bowls can be 8" deep so to engrave the bottom what do you do Raise the laser on a stand and slide the bowl base under it?
Yep 100%
Hello! I am getting ready to assemble my expansion kit on my s30 pro max, and i am going to build an enclosure for it first. In you opinion, what size should i make the enclosure? My educated guess is 40"x40", but i could be wrong. Please let me know if you can get some measurements for me! :-) Thanks in advance!
Hey thats awesome. I have just build an enclosure for the extract machine. Its on the channel and worth checking out if your planning on building one. I think you would want to be little bigger. Mine is 1200mm by 1200mm which I think it more like 47 inches on the outside and the laser just fits in. hope this helps :)
Looking to buy a laser would you recommend the sculpfun laser for a beginner? There are just so many out there and I want one to do all the things the sculpfun can do but I’m torn between the xtool and the sculpfun ! Help !! 😅
I would recommend Sculpfun for all levels. The trick to every laser is the leanring the software to run them. Sculpfun is a straight forward machine and very easy to use out of the box. The costuction will help you learn them machine which is always helpful
Hi small fry, love seeing ur vids. I have been looking to get a laser for awhile. 1 thing I want to know is how good of a job will these lasers do on burning/engraving materials like of Australian red gum, yellow box? Coming from Australia as well u will know the timber I’m referring to. I make slab tables n dressers, I want ad abit more to them with logos n patterns , I only want to burn/engrave not cut. Do u or anyone else know will these type of lasers work n what one would be best?
Hey Keith Thanks for stopping by and lovely to hear you enjoy the videos. The laser works great on the aussie hardware. There is a cutting board video on my channel from not that long ago where I engrave an image onto hardwood and it turned out great. I don't think it would have an issues :)
@@SmallFryCreations thanks I’ll check it out
You should have tried Xtool's RA2 on the Sculpfun. It should work, but I have to find a review about that.
I have had a very quick go at getting the RA2 set up with the Sculpfun and I couldn't get it to work. Poeple say you can but I need to allocate more time to working it out. Its not plug and play. There are settings that need to be changed and I haven't had a chance to play around :)
@@SmallFryCreations Did you ever have time to see if this would work? The sculpfun rotary was so bad I went and got an RA2 and am about to set it up.. hard to find much on the internet besides the companies saying it's compatible.
@RynoP1993 I have had a quick try to get it going a while ago and I couldn’t get it to the work. I think the steps in Lightburn needs to be changed to match the motor. If you join the Sculpfun facebook group there is documentation on how to get non Sculpfun rotary’s to work. That may help
Hello i got a question, what if there a diy version cause not most are able to afford it. Any recommendations
I don't have any recommendations about a DIY verison. There are other brands of lasers that are cheaper so my suggestion would be if your keen to get started to find a laser that is in your budget.
@@SmallFryCreations hmm that would mean sculpfun s9 then for me since my budget is quite small
Hi there! I have a question. Can I use the rotary accessory of the xtool with the Sculpfun machine? Thanks!
My understanding is you can. I haven't personally tested it to 100% confirm but from what I see online and read you can.
@@SmallFryCreations could you please try it? You have both lasers, correct? and thanks in advance! I'm looking forward for your video about the housing!
I have a question after seeing this i bought sculpfun s30 pro max, with 905mmx935mm expansion. Is there a honeycomb or enclosure that fits it? Im also handy enough to make one if not, though idk what to get to protect against laser light, like a film or special glass. Also with air assist is honeycomb still needed? I couldnt find any size of the expansion kit. Thanks for any help.
Hey so there isn't an enclosure at this stage that Sculpfun sells to fit the large format. I have just finshed building an enclosure myself and working on the edit as we speak. The honeycomb is still needed with Air assist as it allows the air gap under the material so there is less burning on the underside. Sculpfun have just released larger format honeycombs which would be worth checking out. I just recieved a 800mm by 800mm honeycomb in the mail from Sculpfun which I will unbox this week and check out. Hope this helps :)
@@SmallFryCreations oh i love to see it cause i would be doing same thing. For protection of laser light, what do you recommend on any of the glass panels for like if i check on laser and cat runs in room, dont want light emissions to harm those. Im new to lasers and such, this is my first step into hobby. And ill have to check out that honeycomb
hi uk here , Thank you ,have now decided on the scuplfan s30 and i am planing on getting the honeycomb mat and rotary attachment altogether money saved been oming are arrin g whats the best for a nood like myself . just trying to find out if the xtool attachment is compatible with the sculpfan , i have read the online manual but that just same 2 cables 1is for other models so no help there , so if anyone knows that would be fantastic ...thanks
Yahoo!! Great choice and lots of fun. My understanding is the Xtool rotary will work with the Sculpfun. I haven’t been able to test yet to confirm myself but from what I see on the Facebook group I believe it does 😀
Did you say the XTool rotary would work on the Sculpfun?
This is what I have been told however in my testing I couldn't get it to work. I believe you have to adjust steps in motors and a couple of other settings but it wasn't straight forward. I have heard of people since trying other brands and on other lasers and motherboards have blowen up so I would recommend sticking within whichever brand your laser is with. Hope this helps.
Does the xtool rotary work with the sculpfun machine?
I haven’t personally tried it but I believe it does according to Facebook groups
Have you tried to cut acrylic with the Sculpfun and would you recommend the S30 over the other models?
It will cut black easy. I haven’t tried other colours. From what I see and read it will only cut the dark colours. I would recommend the S30 only over the others as it’s the latest and includes the auto air assist which is awesome
@@SmallFryCreations bugger. I'll just have to do your trick and paint the wood for now. Do you know why it won't cut light acrylic? Is it the pigment? And when you say dark colours do you mean only blues, blacks and dark green or would it cut regular "strong" colours? Thanks so much.
@@taz2209 with acrylic the more transparent the acrylic the harder it is for a diode laser to cut, you can play a few tricks to etch clear acrylic but not cut it, this is down to laser wavelength, if you want to be able to cut clear acrylic you need a co2 laser
How do I know what speed, power and passes I need to set the system at with all my materials? Do not have a machine yet, just working out the best brand etc. my biggest fear with purchasing one is not being able to work out the program and what I asked above, have got no clue if it’s easy to work out or not.
Hey Amelia, I promise you will be able to work it out and there is a whole community willing and able to help and support. In terms of settings honestly the anwser is you need to test each material out to see what settings work for your machine. The materials acts differently in different climates which may change settings here and there. I have a video on my channel called Beginner laser engraving where I get set up and get the machine working in one day. This is a good example of nothing going in and by the end of the day getting it work. Hope that helps
if you take the doors off one of your furniture makeovers you can cut a unique laser design into the door panels before you paint them
Great idea. Will have to keep this in my back pocket for the next flip :)
Hi, love your show 🤗 and you have sold me on sculpfun been dieing to buy a laser for awhile now unfortunately l have not a big budget and aliexpress is selling the sculpfun s30 ultra 11w for £331. First think ive yet to hear anything about the 11w and second has anyone bought a laser from aliexpress,??? Do you think l should go for it?? Would love to hear your thoughts on it 🤔 thank you, vinny.
Thank you for stopping by. I haven't personally brought from Aliexpress so hard to say if it is ok. I would recommend joinging the Sculpfun Facebook group and you would be able to ask the same question in there and others may be able to assist. Hope this helps :)
Will the etool rotary laser work with the sculpfun S30
My understanding is it does. I have been able to test as of yet so I didn’t want to say it did without confirming but I believe it does what from others say online
Will the XTool Rotary work with the Scupfun?
I haven't personally tried it yet but I understand it does according to Facebook groups
@@SmallFryCreations Seems to me the ideal combo Scupfun and the XTool Rotary. Thanks for the feedback.
@@TheMowogman The xTool Pro rotary is a work of art. IMO
You forgot to include the 1064nm IR Laser module and the pre-order for the 40w laser module from Xtool... the 40w can apparently cut through a 2"x4" in one pass do a youtube search.
I mention the IR laser head at the end of th video. Unfortnately the 40W laser module wasn't annouced at the time of fliming. Sounds like its a beast of a laser head.
I just got my laser last week and I'm finding Lightburn to be extremely overwhelming.
I feel you. It can be that way in the beginning for sure. My best advice is to set aside a whole day and a couple of projects your keen to make and work your way through them. For me it helped having a whole day to dive in and really learn some of how it works. I also have a video on my channel showing getting up and running in one day. There are some tips in there that may also help.
Thank you, I very much appreciate your reply!!!!@@SmallFryCreations