Cutting 1/2 inch wood- XTool D1 pro 20 watt
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- A quick laser project with the XTool D1 pro 20 watt. Cutting some 1/2 inch Cypress from my mill.
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Hello Mr Shack.
Ever since i moved to florida and got a job as a maintenance man, TH-cam has been acting strangely.
😁My youtube is _usually_ filled with PC gaming, astrophysics, geology, Let's plays, drama channels and anime.
But now...I'm getting documentaries on the invention of the buzz saw and random handyman wood-working classes.
I can see how this handy work is going to turn out. It creeps up on you.
I was a desk jockey, but by the end of the year, I'm likely going to know how to make small household repairs, and fix the shit i break.
Or break what i try to fix. One of those...
I wasn't really going anywhere with this...Just figured I'd share what the algo is bringing you. 😆
It really does try.
That's how it starts. You find that making things is addictive..
I just watched this so decided to see what my one could cut. I don't know what type of wood it's because it's just a scrap packing strip that came with an appliance but it cut through 16.86mm wood, 100% 6mm/s 6 pass. I've only CT ply and hardboard before so the glue makes it harder but I was impressed with the detail of the cut on a tiny bunny and squirrel
Cool. Yea, some solid woods cut really well.
I have some Cottonwood and am going to try it. It is a relatively softwood and should cut well. Years ago (1974) I made a butcher block table (quite nice one) for my wife out of Cottonwood. It is still in my kitchen and used daily...made out of sugar maple I would not be able to move it. I have 10 and 20W D1s. Enjoy your videos....continue the good work ...by the way you need a CNC.
Thanks, just don’t have room for a mechanical CNC right now. Wishlist item
Great video! I have just purchased a sainsmart 4040 and am looking to purchase a 20 watt laser.
I don't have the machine yet so I am investigating lasers. Can't wait to get the machine!
You may wanna give this a look. th-cam.com/video/Jl4FKkIN6f8/w-d-xo.html
Wondering what the real-time was for engraving and cutting. Great project. Thanks for bringing us along.
about 20 minutes
Awesome to see what it can do! Now I won't be afraid to push mine a little more...
Go for it!
Where did you get the orange plastic for your homemade hood? Do you have any kind of smoke extractor hooked up to it?
JTech photonics online
wow love the way you work starting out with mine.
I have a LE400 its only 5.5W COMPRESSED SPOT.
Yea, I have an LE400 also
Great video as always.
Thanks..
What were your cut settings? If you said it in the video I missed it.
Every material and machine is unique but typically I run 6mms with air assist. 8 or more passes to cut 3/4 material.
@@TheClackShack I've got the same machine. I need to cut some happy inch so I would run that at full power?
@@TheClackShack I asked a question about cutting MDF in the xTool facebook group and I guy answered saying that he can barely cut it with a 100w laser. But here you are cutting hardwood with a 20w laser. I just need to get a rough idea of where to start so I can make some cuts on a test grid.
Do a drop test,MDF is actually harder to cut than solid wood due to the glue. I cut 1/4 MDF with diodes all the time. 6mm/s with air, I do a drop test to determine how many passes are needed. Also, cheat the focus down for better result.
I have been thinking to use the cut adjustment. So it won't distort the image being closer to it?
It helps get through thicker material.
Very nice job!
Thanks
Hey Clack looking ahead to laser making wooden table lanterns for Holidays with a Christmas theme have you made before? Would you consider making a video ?
I haven’t, that is not something I make. I believe Steve has done some tea light videos. @Vintauris workshop. If I can get caught up, I am not against it but I have a backlog currently
Man you would love using The shaper origin along side with xtool laser
Never heard of it..
@@TheClackShack amazing tool I use both d1 and the shaper organization gon together save so much space
Is there a noticeable difference in speed while making patches? 20w vs 10w?
Yes
This is cool. I'm watching the speed of the laser module. Do you think the new 40W module would be a bonus to have?
I imagine that it will be faster but until I test one, I think it will be limited on depth of cut due to focusing.
Great video as usual Clack. Can you please elaborate on the second adjustment you did regarging the focus adjustment you did before burning, maybe in another video?. Thanks!
I have talked about it before but can't remember which video it was in. I guess I need a topic specific video...
@@TheClackShack Thank you Sir, until then, I'll do some video searching too! Also, GREAT job with the Serving/Charcuterie Board Idea with Cypress my friend! Please keep em coming bud!
@@larrycolson7451 , should be out by morning. Finishing edit...
I love it! An American using metric! Very rare!
I started use 3D printers and CNC machines and lasers about 3 years ago. That is when I started using metric. One reason I like Lightburn is one click and I can go from metric to imperial measurement and back.
Had to learn it when using the machines, just got used to it and now I do both.
@@TheClackShack very handy at times. Being Canadian of a certain age group I always flip between the two systems. Both have their merits. Nice board!
You have to understand. For most of us, imperial is just as easy to read as metric is for yall. But like he said for the machines and such we end up using both.
Did you hear about Ortur coming out with 20w in February? Would you do a comparison with Your current Comgrove to Ortur new 20w??
If I can get my hands on one, I would love to
Is it bad that I home my 20W module with my hand?
I don't guess there is anything wrong with it. Just don't move it too fast.
Hey man, great video. Where do you keep your secondary focus adjustment on your D1 by default?
For example, when engraving, is the secondary adjuatment set to be as far away from the material as it can be?
The when cutting, you adjust for the depth of the material?
Just run it on 0 unless I need it for cutting
any tips i would be greatful
Study... Lightburn is a good tool and lots to learn
What would you charge for that board?
I get $35 to 40, it depends on the season
Excellent work. You are running laser without yellow protection piece. Is it ok just remove, or do you need to make some other modifications?
It is for eye protection, I use enclosures with it built in. Personal decision, I also wear my glasses continually
Refresh my memory, what is the max air pressure you use on your d1 20 watt? Thank you
Very low, I tune it while cutting. Less than 10 psi on the regulator
@@TheClackShack Thank you
I have a 10W so I was wondering if I could cut it at 10 passes and it would work?
Depends on the wood. I would do some small circles and try some drop tests. Drop the focus down also
@@TheClackShack you mean put the laser on the wood because if the focus is down anymore than touching the wood?? I was wondering about the cypress like you used.
Curious if this would cut 1/2 birch ply or would it be need more passes? Prob 6-8 for a decorative cutting board or birch ply would be too thick, I don’t think I’ll be able to find Cypress in my area. Want to jump on Mother’s Day gift for my wife and mother in law ??
@@jeffmath2411 , the glue in ply can cause the material to be harder to cut. It has an easier time with natural wood.
@@jeffmath2411 I just tried cutting a small circle in 9mm plywood with my d1 pro 10w. At 6 passes it didn’t do it, so I cranked it up to 10 passes and ended up burning the wood and melting the laser shield
Where did you source your laser shield for your enclosure?
Amazon for on laser safe or JTech photonics for laser rated. I have used both
Another great video. A question about the ship air assist, what do you usually regulate it at? I think the 100psi that I generally have it set to would be too high, but maybe not
Thanks again for your hard work
There is a regulator on the front of the table for the lasers, less than 10 psi. I have a video showing the parts needed to dry and regulate at the machine
Nice product.
Can you tell your Lightburn settings for engraving and cutting?
Thank you
I went over them in the video. 100mm/s at 100% on engrave. 6mm/s at 100% x5 for cut.
@@TheClackShack Thank you very much!
I'm going to test it too.
How long did that take to cut out. Not the engrave just the cut. Take care and stay safe.
I just started running my d1 pro 20w. I’m curious on the right side focus of the different material. When you move that down to cut wouldn’t it affect the engraving as well? Make it go darker or deeper?
It brings the laser out of focus slightly which results in a darker burn.
De quel bois s’agit-il?
Cyprès, il pousse près de l'eau et tolère très bien l'humidité.
Where can I get the Template for this cutting board
I made it from some graphics that I found. Its not a template.
Ok I wanted to make one like that
Shouldn't you engrave first at the normal focus and then lower it to cut?
No, cypress burns really light when in focus. Being out of focus makes the engrave darker. Personal preference
D1 pro 10w how thick cut pine wood in half
Realistically, 1/2 inch is about the max I would try.
Pine..coupé en combien de passes?
I think it took around 7 passes
Looks fucken awesome 👌 buddy
Thanks, Can we keep the language PG please? Thanks..
Sorry buddy friggin awesome 👌
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Thanks..
Stick to Inches…MM should be mentioned after as a courtesy..
Always
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Its a preference, I am terrible with numbers..