unboxing & honest first impressions of xTool F1 as a long-time Glowforge owner | small business vlog
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- čas přidán 20. 01. 2024
- Testing out the F1 for the first time & seeing if it can take on some of the production I don't enjoy using my Glowforge for.
xTool F1 Portable Laser: bit.ly/3Oa0BOC
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Other xTool F1 accessories:
Desktop Purifier for the F1:
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Jackery (if you want to take the F1 to markets):
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*the above are affiliate links that I may earn a small commission from to help me dedicate more time to creating videos. This laser was gifted, but all opinions are my own and xTool kindly allows me to be honest and compare it to my Glowforge Pro (considered a competitor), something that many companies who gift products or sponsor videos do not allow creators to do, and a main reason I tend to not take sponsorships.
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The machine I use to engrave/cut wooden earrings, keychains ornaments, etc. is the Glowforge Pro and you can get up to a $500 discount with my referral link:
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My newest addition for customization of blanks like ring boxes, wood slices & stainless steel jewelry is the xTool F1: www.xtool.com/products/xtool-...
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I'm back and in a new studio space, so I'm hoping it's easier for me to record than at home! Btw, I keep accidentally saying I've had my Glowforge for 3.5 years.. I've had it 4.5 years. I clearly don't know what year it is anymore lol
Hope you enjoyed this review and testing style video. I've used this machine for several more weeks after recording this, and it honestly keeps blowing me away - I can't wait to show you what else I've been able to make on it! If you're interested in this machine for starting your business or making custom products at markets, you can check it out here :) bit.ly/3Oa0BOC
Oh! My Goodness, I'm so happy to see you back using the XTOOL F1. I also have a Glowforge and a D1 but excited about what the F1 can do. Excited to see you create more and also look forward to taking it to your shows. Ms "Sam" in TN 💕
Love my F1- glad you like the outcome. You can do batch engraving with the slider tool. The Jackery is the perfect power companion for outdoors.
I'm so happy I got mine. I'm so scared that it may break down like my GF did so thinking of getting a second one to have it on hand. lol, I am basically using it to mark jewelry. My next machine will be a fiber laser
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear your Glowforge broke down 😳. Hopefully your F1 lasts longer. I have to keep reminding myself to grab it by the handle every time I try to scooch it over, but other than that it seems durable. It's definitely great for marking jewelry and nice to have different machines for different things rather than making one work too much.
Great video, I also love your website. Do you have any videos you would recommend on how to setup a shopify? I am starting out a small business and I dont have a large volum of customers at the moment. Would you recommend to start with social media instead of paying for a website like shopify?
This is so cool, thanks for sharing your setup and experiments. I definitely want one now, I’ll be sure to use your affiliate link! 👍
Aw, I appreciate that! Let me know if there's anything you're curious to see if it can engrave or cut beforehand so I can see if I can test it out 🥰
I had an XTool laser for a while - and was suuuuper intimidated by it. So much so that it took me about half a year to set it up...and I never did use it and ended up giving it away. I was also disappointed that it wasn't more clearly noted that the machine I bought could not do acrylic. Like...shout it from the rooftops: THIS DOESN'T CUT/ENGRAVE ACRYLICS!! I regretted buying it and not going with the Glowforge like I had wanted for SO long - but the cost really keeps me from taking the plunge. I tend to be a craft supply collector - so buying a $5k machine that might end up sitting for a while is a no for me. But - this might be OK! I'm in a "no buy year" - so I have plenty of time to think about how I would use this since I'm not a seller just a creator...but this is impressive.
Aw, I feel that so much as someone who gets easily excited and collects a lot of supplies here and there (and more affordable equipment 😅) that ends up only getting used once or never. I tend to do a lot of research before investing in a piece of expensive equipment and rely heavily on CZcams videos to make sure it can do what I need, and that's why I ultimately landed on a Glowforge Pro 4.5 years ago. It wasn't an easy pill to swallow but I promised myself to bust my butt making things and creating Etsy listing to make it worth it 😂. I've seen the F1 be able to cut some acrylic, so I'll test it out for you in future videos and see its limits. I'm glad I can start sharing even more affordable laser options 😊. Thank you for watching! 💕
Does the xtool color give an Xbox color look?
Did the air purifier filter come with it? Also, is the metal hot once it’s done engraving?
It's an optional add on, and no, I didn't notice it being hot. Maybe for a larger, longer engraving.
What kind of Xtool do you have? The S1 and P2 cut and engrave acrylic. But the S1 can only cut and engrave dark, opaque acrylic.
F1 and D1. I only use my Glowforge Pro if I ever need to work with acrylic, although the main materials I work with are wood and stainless steel.