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Great stuff Chad! Did you make all of these products with the XTool D1? I'm actually looking at CO2 lasers, and I didn't think the D1 would do everything I saw here... could buy several D1's for the cost of what I'm looking at with the CO2s...
I'm in construction class and we have a epilog co2 lazer and it works great, I fell in love with lazer cutting and I really wanna get one, I'm still pretty new to it, fo you think it's a good one to start on
If I win this laser it would jump start my small business. Currently I drive semi trucks but I look forward to one day working from home. This laser would allow me to really kick start my business this summer, give me more time with my kids, and start the journey to becoming my own boss. I plan on making items that involve leather and acrylics. Cutting leather pieces to assemble can be very time consuming and engraving with a third party takes even longer. This laser would take my production time down tremendously. As well, I would be stoked to attempt some new product ideas I have involving acrylics. ☺️
I am graduating high school this year as a former student of his! I love woodworking and plan to pay my way through college with it! I would use the laser to add a personal touch to the things that I sell, most of which are wood turned! I am excited to get into woodworking more now that I will have more free time! I have made many things from ice cream scoops to full-size dining room tables!
Subscribed to all. I just discovered your channel as I was researching laser machines. I'm a big time crafter and have a TH-cam channel and very much appreciate your clear and concise videos! I love sharing my crafts with my viewers also. This machine would be a game changer as I would most definitely be featuring my creations with my own viewers. Thank you for the opportunity!!
This would be an awesome piece for my projects and small business. For the past few months I have been researching different laser cutters/engravers. After seeing what all this machine can do and watching multiple videos I believe this would be perfect for me. Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
I'm in my 50's and slowly becoming less able to do the type of work I used to due to cognitive decline. I've gone from near genius IQ to some days not being able to add and subtract. I've found woodworking recently and this allows me to still be productive and makes me feel useful again. With woodworking, it doesn't matter if I forget, or can't think of words. I currently have a cheaper laser, and having this would allow me to make better quality items and be able to contribute to our bank account again. I would love to make keychains, layered projects, earrings and other items I've been designing.
That is an inspiring story, thank you for sharing your experience. Self teaching an old dog new tricks is a challenge that I think a lot about. I also believe that the largest part of our happiness is continuing to lead a productive life through all its hills and valleys.
Hey I’m in my 50s , I have a TH-cam channel and solved cognitive decline with a mushroom supplement . I’m not kidding, they literally make me handle quick math again.
Hi, are you on some type of medication that’s causing your cognitive decline? I’m asking because when my doctor put my on Benzo due to panic attacks caused by bully bosses, my cognitive function declined so I tapered off of it slowly and I’m slowly getting better. I’m still struggling but I’m slowly getting there. I’m 45.
If I could win it would be a game changer for me! I can start my own business by engraving outside of work. I would start doing products for people's businesses, putting logos on the products or gifts like you did with those keychains and also doing cutting boards like that. This would take my experience to the next level with rotary engraving.
We started fostering last year, and the fostering community is awesome but needs as much support as we can get. An idea I have is to make personalized boxes that families can put mementos, pictures, and documents that help makes a timeline of the process from fostering to adoption. When the family is ready they can give the box to their child to help explain their story, learn about their birth family, and celebrate their unique history. The laser would be a huge help! I am just starting a woodworking side business too but these boxes would be gifts, certainly not sold
I'm military and It could help with doing going aways, awards, door signs and such. I'm 12 year active duty Air Force sheet metal and we repair the aircrafts, so we have all types of metal and always make going aways for people on base. Having a Laser engraver would really help make our craftsmanship with metal working really pop with engraved designs and even at a cheaper cost which would help save money instead of having to find someone off base to do it. Plus Ive always wanted to learn how to use one of these and make a job for myself when I leave the service when I hit my 20 years.
A while back I used to make my own guitar picks for friends and myself. Having a laser would not only speed up the process but designing multiple styles and etching custom logo's would be awesome. I have many friends who are also musicians and having the ability to etch their band logo's on merch or etch on a canvas with their album artwork would be sweet for the local music scene. Since I own a German Shepherd and love dogs and animals in general. Custom name tags but with cool design logo's. For example, I named my dog Bruce as in Bruce Wayne, I'd like to design the bat logo with the words Bruce inside, I'm sure many pet owners name their pets after their favorite super hero's lol. One more thing, I've got in the habit of collecting cool action figures again, but noticed they all come with plain round boring stands, an idea would be to design round stands but with custom logo's that go with each figure..
Very creative dad that just got laid off. Not only would I like to win to start my own business- I would like to win to show my two daughters how to make an entrepreneurial plan and work it until their (and my) goals are met.
Nice work, Chad. Adding a laser to the Greene Street Joinery shop would open our work up to even further possibilities. Laser engraving, template making, prototyping…the list goes on. Anyone who know us knows that we’re an old school shop; BUT we try to utilize the latest and greatest technology to further the scope of our abilities. The xTool D-1 would be a great arrow to put in our quiver.
A long time ago I would like to start a part time small business. But I can't afford a bigger lazer machine. I already have an ORTUR2 machine and have successfully engraved photos on canvas. I would like to make more such pictures. And I want to make stenciles for abstract paintings with this machine. And want to make personalized gift items as well.
I have been a stay at home mom for years, now my kids are grown and some have kids of their own. I am unable to work do to back issues. I have been doing work on my cricut but have been looking into a laser box to help expand my ability to do different materials for my cake toppers and signs. I thought it would be a great way to expand my small business and maybe my husband could help when he retires next year. Lasers are very expensive so winning one would be a great start for us. Thanks for your great videos.
I'm a recent small businesses start up (Magnolia Customs), veteran owned and dad operated! I build furniture and anything someone can imagine out of my two car garage. This would allow me to expand my capabilities even farther and spread the joy of woodworking! Thanks for the opportunity!
Im a 17yo high school student in Texas. I have a lot of experience with laser cutters from school. I’m an architecture student I love making models etc. I love to create things. Winning this would allow me to branch out and start my own part business or full time business depend on how that goes :)
I am the Commander of the American Legion Post 8 in Michigan. Like all Posts we are struggling for members. With this tool there are so many things that I could make for current and prospective members.
I make tactile aids (raised impressions of buildings and landmarks) for blind children to help them to map out mentally the places they go on school tours. At the moment I'm only producing aids for kids in my city but I'd like to expand nationwide as I feel despite there disability they should be able to experience the world in the closest way to vision that is possible. An xtool would enable me to produce far more tactile aids than I am currently and help these kids visualize the environments that they visit. Thanks, George.
I could absolutely use this! I currently have a side business of making kitchen pasta shaping boards on Etsy and I used just a small cnc. I would love to be able to personalize and to make larger pasta shaping boards with much higher detail!
I’m a toy and game designer, winning an X-tool would let me finally produce the many cool designs I made using my friends laser. Covid has kept me from cutting for 2 years and I miss it so much. One thought I had was to build an enclosure like a server rack and stack x-tools one on top of another for doing large amounts of engraved game pieces!
I'm Miguel and I have a very small leather company that makes small leather products and hopfully soon incorporate hats into my business. I'd like to be able to personalize the projects for my customers without having to buy expensive brass stamps and clicker dyes and charge a fare rates. With the laser, sky is the limit and maybe start a new business for my kids to run as well. Leather would be the main material I would use it for but the stainless steel cups look amazing. Good luck to everyone!
I have a small knife making business that this would help so much with! I could not only logo my blades or etch designs on the steel, I could use it to help with the leather sheaths I have recently started making. I have also started looking into etsy and as you said the possibilities are endless! I love making things and I have been wanting a machine like this for quite sometime. Thank you guys for the opportunity and all the content you put out!!! Good luck everyone!!×
This is awesome! After trying a few of the "budget" systems on the market, it's clear that the quality and accuracy I'm looking for is only going to be found in a system like this. I make custom knives and this machine would be a huge help in customizing them even more, including personalized presentation boxes. Thanks for sharing the capabilities of this cool machine.
Hello! My name is Justin, I work full time, and my wife and i run a small business out of our garage.. On Christmas Eve, we were blessed with our 7th child (Hadassah)... We have a cnc machine (shark hd-4) a lichtenberg machine for fractals, and we do epoxy as well... I backed a 3d printer on Kickstarter (JadeLabo J1) but do to Covid, it hasn't come yet... We're slowly dialing in our craft and stuff is starting to look great... Problem is it takes forever to make a product.. That, plus working full time, pluss my huge family... Moral of the story, if i was to win this laser, i feel like it would fix a huge amount of the issues my business is having because you can make a lot more stuff a lot faster.. And cheaper. This is the exact laser i was already going to buy anyway... Just cant afford to yet. Anyway, good luck everyone!!
I want to run my own business...with two little ones and missing a creative outlet, I could use another option. Your ideas: chef's kiss, your presentation: awesome! I appreciate the work and dedication you have clearly put Into this! Thank you!
This would be Awesome! I have a small leather and laser etching business I run out of my basement. I'm just getting started with the laser part, which I originally bought just to help with cutting patterns in the leather, but have now expanded into doing coasters and soon I hope to be doing a lot more. The cheapish laser I started with is ok, but I now know I need something much better if I'm going to make this work. I need this business to grow so my autistic son can have a way of supporting himself in the coming years, as his social abilities are VERY limiting when it comes to getting a job where "strangers" are going to be expecting him to pick up the job and do it just as fast as they are. Once I get profitable I will be able to ease him into operation, while his brother handles the logistics and book keeping. If I can't leave my boys anything else, I can at least leave them a way to make a living once I'm not here to support them anymore.
I have been wishing for an X-tool D1 Laser for several months but haven’t found away to squeeze it out of my budget. I retired from the Navy SEABEEs 20 years ago and from my second career 6 months ago. I would like to start a business that is less stressful on my body and will also give me a chance to create wonderful things. I have pitched the idea of custom coasters, signage, and wine/cheese boards with a local vineyard and they love the idea! The coach for my granddaughters softball team thought that engraved bats, gloves, and plaques would be great awards for the kids too!
The X Tool would be a great way for me to support my local and area volunteer organizations. They are always needing promotional items and it can get costly. I do as much as I to help them out. From search and rescue to animal rescue and children and veterans service's, i would donate a lot to them..
I just recently found out about these and i already work with wood and like to build things. A machine like this would be a game changer and also very likely an extra income, or even better a business. The amount of things that this machine is capable of is just endless. Being able to be my own boss and having a business would be way better and much more comfortable lifestyle.
I would actually want it for my wife. The youngest was about to graduate so she was getting ready to go back to work. Then covid hit in October of last year and she is a long hauler now. Her heart is damaged and she can barely walk up the stairs without having to catch her breath. She has been learning how to use her cricut to make things to sell but this laser would really open up more avenues for her.
This is a game changer!!! I am a wood worker and trying to expand into custom products. This would let me expand my product line. Possibilities are unlimited!
Honestly I wouldn't know where to begin with this tool....but my dad would. If I were to win I would give the tool to my dad. He has always loved making things but he is getting older and can't hand tool like he used to. He is retiring soon and hopefully this will help occupy his time during his retirement so he can stay busy and still do what he loves.
I'm a furniture maker by trade and awhile back I developed a drawing tool to use in the shop. Being a wood guy I made the tool out of wood, it worked well and I proceeded to make more prototypes adding gears and generally refining the whole mechanism. In 2003 we lost our house and my shop to a forest fire and consequently my invention and well, everything. No worries, we rebuilt and love the place. Soooo many years later I've picked it up again and have made the final prototype. It is now in the final phase of the patent process! The whole of the device can be made in-house in my shop except for one process- the laser engraving on the surface. Fine markings for the calibration and the insignia for the company. I've put a lot into this and winning the xTool D1 would be amazing! Keep up the great work and videos. Best GK
This is awsome, im not doing any woodworking business, but i have a cnc router and a 3d printer. A laser would be an awsome tool too have in the tool box. And the greatest thing about it would be too get my 3 kids inntrested in woodwork or craft making. So they can feel the joy it gives too make somthing them self. :) keep up the good content
I love personalizing my woodworking projects as they are mostly family and coworker gifts. Adding the X-Tool would make it faster and easier to do that and obviously that much funner. Awesome idea and thanks for paying it forward!
-I have set comments to be approved by me first because of these fake bot accounts coming in and posing as me and saying you have won. I promise I will get comments approved as quickly as possible while keeping you all safe from being scammed. ‐Everyone beware the scammers keep coming in here with an account with my name and profile do not interact with them I will keep banning them as they show up. Good luck everyone.
Winning this would be a game changer. I could carve my custom cutting boards and even do laser engraved catch all trays and so much more. My small business Maidens Creations would greatly benefit from this and thanks for all that you do. 😊
Thanks for the video. It is an inspiration. Greatly appreciated. It could be a source to continuous provisions as to these last couple of years has been MOST difficult. The luxury of quitting a job is non existent. This would TRULY be a BLESSING.
Hiiiiii all! I am a newbie at starting my own business. It will effect me in many ways. Getting the heck out the way we live now, becoming fully independent, and teaching my children entrepreneurship by making products with what we love, patriotic, religious/spiritual, fantasy, and my kids awesome drawings. Good luck to all!!!
I am a recently laid off software engineer due to COVID. Winning this would help me get my small business off the ground full time, which up to now has been just part time. I would use it mainly in two areas. First I would supply local bars and clubs with signage and also engraving on their glasses and mugs with a rotary. Both for their business branding and for special events they hold. Secondly i would hook up with local truck accessory suppliers for their custom engraved items and leather engraving and cutting for hats. But I would not just stop there.. Including color filling engravings with Thermoplastic Powder Coat Paint. I think this unit would be great for that
I've talked to a lot of local restaurants and bars about coasters with their logo, even made sample for them. None took the bait. Most said that they use disposable coasters because people would take these. I've also had zero luck with custom tumblers / water bottles.
That is definitely discouraging to hear that Phil. I personally haven't had to go out on foot and try to sell door to door have you considered creating a online listing to maybe reach a larger audience? Currently I am having great luck with restaurant logos with QR codes to direct customers to their menu.
I love creating lasting memories for people, and xTool D1 Laser would be great to see all the possibilities this awesome tool will allow. Winning will be mind blowing 1 because I won! And 2 because I will be able to explore my creativity to a whole new level. And as a mom and a school bus driver it will help with low wages.
If I had the opportunity to win this, it would be a great start to starting a small business. I have made a few things out of wood, which were all cut by hand. I see all the awesome things that can be done with these items, and I know they would enhance and help complete items much more quickly. I have lots of ideas and items I would like to make, and it would definitely be a springboard to making it happen.
As a grandfather to eight grandchildren, the reason for my submission is for the purpose of bonding with my grandchildren. I feel as though today's kids are so attached to the social media aspects of everything, they don't embrace the pleasures of working with their hands and enjoying what they can create...so I started doing hobbies with them. This would be a great tool for us to expand our projects and time together.
I go to a large flea market near me and engrave stuff for people at the event meeting people in person has been really fun and made me thousands of dollars in a few short hours.
if you've made $2000 profit in two hours laser engraving at a flea market, what did you sell? otherwise i'm calling bullshit. i'm near one of the bigger flea markets you'll ever go to, and, yes, they have engravers and t-shirt makers there, was a vendor for used toys several years myself, so i know you can make money, but, i mean, c'mon....
Usually I do custom signs and alot of high prices stuff for around 200 a pop the event is the English Town Flea Market I'm usually there from 9 am to around 5 in the after noon. I have two engravers going in the back of my van one usually doing signs the other doing either wallets or keychains for 30 bucks for key chains and 50 for wallets
So to be fair it's a longer day then a few short hours and I usually sell around a sign an hour while the signs are made I do wallets all my wood is pre sanded and the wallets are just engraved then cleaned and I'm done
Its for my kids...teach them to fish instead of giving them a fish...build the future. My goal is to use this equipment to walk them down the entrepreneur path and start their own business! With the ease of use I've seen with the X-tool D1, they will be able to also learn the other aspects like starting a business entity, taxes, bank accounts, marketing plans, Product design, and the manufacturing/shipping processes. This tool would allow them to maybe make items like you mentioned, but gives them a direct and less complicated route to start selling at craft shows and places like Esty and eBay.
This would help my business tremendously I am currently serving active duty in the United States Army I currently have a laser it just doesn’t produce the quality that I would like. I make wooden flags for Soldiers leaving units and the army as well as I make and give away flags to families of veterans who lost their loved ones but were never able to get something to remember them by.
This would let me star a new business to support my family. I always thought this being a great idea and the unnumbered creations that the Xtool makes possible. I’m really impressed how this machine works and its affordable price vs other ones that are way more expensive
Hi Chad! Love your IG and TH-cam videos. At Christ Centered Outdoors we would love to have this laser to help diversify our products to continue spreading the love of the outdoors and our faith. Our designs merge the outdoor activities with the One who provides it all. We are a small start up and would appreciate all the help we can get. Please help us to reach a larger audience by providing this tool to expand our offerings 🙏
Retiring soon, now starting a business to support me in my later years. This would be the best new thing for me to do. I really enjoy seeing what you have made. New subscriber today. thank you for sharing your knowledge.
As a car guy, I have been designing a car race game. I have been working on all the components, but missing the ability to create the game board. This would be the best solution, first to prototype and then produce the game board itself. Love the channel and all the ideas you have in your store.
I'm a police officer and do leather work on the side. My wife was also a police officer but left to stay at home more with our daughter. We decided to make a small biz out of my leather work and her making custom shirts called TinBlu Designs (our daughter's name is Tinley, and we wanted a "play on words" with the thin blue line). The xTool would help me churn out orders that are coming in. Especially since I can only work on them after my full time job as Daddy...which starts after my 10 hour shift. Thanks for what you do and your stuff looks great!
I am just a maker who wishes to create a product line of custom walnut stained premium pine shoe removers with “live, love, laugh” or “come and take it”laser engraved onto them.
I am retired and trying to start a small woodworking business in my garage . I do a lot of small crafts and people are always asking about if items could be engraved . This machine would let me expanded my business . I have been very interested in engravers for awhile now .
The 3 winners will be selected at 9pm Eastern Standard Time on 4-17-22 I will post a comment with the winners and get you your prizes. Thank you all for participating!
I love making charcuterie boards and rolling pins for friends and family! I would love to turn my hobby into a side hustle and this engraver would be awesome to create better boards to sell!
Winning would boost my business to the next level. Adding another D1 would cutdown my time in half. I love making customized gifts for others. I have missed out on projects because I could complete them in the time line that the customer needed. So, this would be a true blessing for my business. My profit is not at a point that I can invest in another laser at this time. Which’s is sad. I love this machine. I have the original rotary tool that I ordered with my D1. Mugs and tumblers engraved are a big hit. I also order the honeycomb grill with my D1. It is great. I have cut some amazing things with the comfort of known that my project and work surface is protected. So, winning any of the 3 items on this giveaway would be a great addition to my business.
Most of the big ones can be done in sections it would just take longer. I also have a 90w co2 by RM laser with a work area of 36”x24” and also a Xtool CNC router that can do 31”x31” anything bigger than those and I am breaking out the jigsaw.
We lost most of our home to a flood on 12/20/21. I had a small home based business and made products from resin, deer antlers, wood and vinyl. But sadly we lost all of my equipment in the flood. So having a laser would help us to build back some business and new customer base.
@@ChadsCustomCreations Wow- you've surprised me again. I left teaching after 28 years and was earning just under $100 000 when I left (equivalent to around US$70 000). It's above that now for those who have at least 10 years of service in New South Wales. Mind you- you can't buy an apartment within 15km of Sydney for much under $1 000 000. You have to plan for way more than that if you want a house, unless you're happy to live in a dingy area and travel an hour or more to the city. I guess everything is relative in perspective. I had all that before leaving work due to long-term illness. Now I can't even afford to eat steak or fish! Gotta be happy with what I've got though- at least I bought my apartment with a cosy little courtyard where I delight in playing with my power tools: making things, repairing things, designing things & failing things!
@@loverlyme oh wow yes that definitely is a different situation. I am lucky to have grown up in an area with a low cost of living but I do long to move to the more desirable areas in the US like Colorado where it is just so beautiful geographically.
Aloha everyone. This would help our family a lot with our small business. I currently make T-shirts and stickers but I’ve been researching for a couple years now on affordable and reliable laser machines and been doing a bunch of research on this machine and have found that it’s the next best thing. If I won this I could definitely make some super cool things make a whole lot of cool gifts for everyone!
you are pricing your products 10x higher than i would. and at my price point i cannot sell my suff locally, there is so little interest in everything but cost of making stuff is higher than in america too.
I have the same problem here in Belgium. I made some MDF clocks with a diameter of 30cm (18mm thick) and I manually milled a picture on them using a handheld router with a v-bit and painted them afterwards using very fine pencils. This took several hours in total and I posted the pictures on social media and got some responses up until the point where they asked for the price. The MDF board, clock mechanism and the handles cost me already 10 euros in materials, I have 2-3 hours of work on such a clock and I asked 30 euros (perhaps 30-40 dollars) and I never heard from them again. And I don't have the money to migrate to the US as it seems everything can be sold there for any price. Now with my cnc, I also have very little work as everyone I know doesn't need anything.
That does sounds like a tough market, maybe keep trying different things til something shows popularity. I tried clocks in a recent video too and they were a flop for me hardly any sold.. I was surprised. Thanks for watching sorry this reply took so long.
Winning would expand my limited crafting options I currently have. All my friends have side hustling jobs and I would love to join them by adding this to skill set. Thanks
Chads Custom Creations - there was a quick stop gas & go in the small town I grew up in. Their marquee out by the highway had a new joke each week . . . I remembered this one from about 60 years ago 😁
This would be beneficial to my little makers at home. They are 15/13 both love to make and need to be creative. With this it would elevate their creativity and prepare them for not only personality but with careers later in life!
The Count for the giveaway has ended. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave their comments, it has been amazing for me to read each and everyone's ideas and how they would use a machine like this. If it were possible i believe you all deserve to win! Even if you don't walk away with a prize from this giveaway I hope you stick around with me as I plan on doing more videos with this tech in the future. If you would like to request specific test for me to run please let me know. Okay here are the numbers I see in the over 270 comments on this video. I know from reading the comments there has been some concerns about the validity or authenticity of some of the larger number of likes. I have gotten in contact with those in question and have collected their proof and I will forward to Xtool. Ultimately I will leave it up to XTool to make the final call on three winners, and if anyone is disqualified the 3 prizes will move down to the next people down on the list I will provide below. I will also request that if anymore giveaways are done in the future we look into different options that take away any question as to who is the rightful winners. Only accept correspondence from me chadscustom at Gmail .com or someone with an official @xtool.com or @makeblock.com email address Here is what I saw at 9pm est 4-17-22 1.Steroinstaller 769 likes 2. B. Balazs 682 likes 3. Mike Merchant 132 likes Next in line if anyone is disqualified 4. Evelina Clarke 131 5.Vanessa Quinones 122 6.Artilus Woodworks 28
I need to know the limitations and cutting materials will this cut phenolic plastic? If you don't know what is the limitation in sickness for wooden material. Most of the stuff that I plan on doing will be roughly what you're doing thickness wise but there is a couple of things that will require a heavier cut. What would the limitations be I really appreciate your video and any help you could give me.
My primary hobby has been woodturning. I have been frustrated with trying to brand my product with woodburning tips, brass branding irons, Sharpies and engraving tools. I am looking to get my first laser engraver and the D1 continues to be a top choice after literally hours and hours of watching reviews. I am approaching retirement age and can so easily see how an xTool D1 with the rotary can supplement or surpass my income. I'm excited, whether I win it or buy it. I love makeblock's quality and the exceptional performance of the D1. I'm losing sleep, and planning a dedicated space for mine!
This would be an amazing win for me. I’ve always had trouble finding what I was meant to do. In 2020, during the pandemic, I tried my hand at some basic woodworking and I have finally found a hobby that I have fallen in love with. I’ve always wanted to turn a passion into work so that I could know what it means to never work a day in your life if you’re doing what you love. I’ve struggled financially over the years but I have found some small successes with my basic woodworking skills and I know that I could elevate my skills and income with a laser machine like this one. My dream is to stop hunting for jobs that make my unhappy and instead to turn my hobby and passion into a full time lifestyle.
link to my top starter laser recommendation Xtool D1 www.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting?ref=Chadscustom
@@bamideleolawale5772 at a low slow speed it will change the color of stainless steel like you see the dog tag in this video. Other metals will need a marking spray you can find a link to the spray in my Amazon Recommendations.
Most of my projects have been custom gifts for friends and family. I picked up a CNC last year to broaden my options for designing, developing and producing customized products. One area I am moving towards is customized urns, especially for owners who have lost their beloved pet. A CNC is great for adding detail, but it has its limitations on how fine the detail can be. Adding a lazer to my arsenal would greatly help expand my customization opportunities.
I run a small kydex holster business, and currently using a small desktop cnc on some products. The addition of an X-Tool D1 would definitely open up lots of possibilities for new products!
I've seen 7 different laser creators in the last 20 minutes... the Laser Craft comment community is the saltiness toxic miserable comment section ever lmfao wtf is up with all the hate?!
This unit would expand my local hobby/business. Cutting faster, providing more capabilities and let us to get further ahead. Running an old laser is great. But it's a little slow. The roller is a interesting attachment. Opening up a different market. Moving from a 12v to 24 would be huge. Im at the mercy of the equipment right now. A better unit could expand my customer reach :). Great Channel
If I got this, it would kick off my goals of working from home full time. I need to be able to stay home more to take care of my physically handicapped daughter. She's getting to be too much for my fiancé to handle. I could be there when she needs help lifting her to change, dress, and transfers. Good luck, and I hope the winners enjoy! 👍
Thank you for creating this video and the opportunity for all of to possibly win! I am looking to expand my craft with the use of this laser. Inevitably I’d like to follow in your footsteps and build my own business. However I know I need to learn more and perfect my craft. So for starters, I’d really like to begin with gift giving to my family and friends as well as the teachers in my childrens’ school. They all work so hard and I’d really like to show how grateful we are for all their hard work! Thanks again! Good luck everyone!
As s retired Army veteran, if I received the XTool, I want to give back to some of the veterans of all branches at the local chapters such as the VFW, DAV etc. Something to remind them of their service, where they were stationed or perhaps a fallen warrior. Thank you for your consideration! 😃 Who knows, what started as a hobby might transition to a business.
I am 58 years old and lost my job during Covid and have not been able to get job in tech field any more. I love art and making crafts. I would love to be able to make living or at least some money during retirement. The Xtool d1 would be great to help with this. Cutting and engraving would be benefit and gives me many ideas for things to make and sell.
Would adore to make more items and be able to sell and provide engraving and laser cut items. I enjoy being a maker and creating for others. I have always enjoyed a side hustle and been making sublimation items and this would be amazing to have. Recently been making things for church and adding our logos.
Great review on this laser! It really has me itching to expand my business by adding laser engraving. I currently have a small woodworking business I run on the side and have been looking around for a while now to expand and offer more custom designs with either a laser or router. It just hasn't been in the budget yet (especially with our first child due in September 😁). I'm hoping that one day I too might be able to grow this business enough to make it my full time job.
I am just starting up my small business and adding the xTool D1 would make a big improvement on what I can create for my customers. As a Veteran with PTSD, I create projects to keep my mind busy.
I have literally dreamt of getting the xtool d1 for days! Having a chance to win one is a dream come true. I make signs and other things currently with a a scroll saw and other tools. This laser could compliment everything I do. Thanks for the chance!
I've been trying to help my GFs moms small business. She has been staying afloat for the last 3 years but never getting ahead. Christmas is always her best season, so I'd like to be able to fill her shelves with handmade ornaments.
I'd love to learn how to make beautiful things. I'm a widow now, and I just bought a bunch of Ryobi tools so I can build the things my hubby would've built with ease. We will all be better off if we focus on making life fun and productive. That's what I plan to do with my time now.
This laser would help me immensely with diy projects and things for my family. Would also like to make things like puzzles for kids to donate locally. These lasers really are a wonderful thing. ! Love your content
Please do a video (or several) on what steps to take if you were a complete newbie to the engraving business- such as 1st laser we should buy, how much space we will need, what other tools should we get - thank you!
As a self-employed craftsman, I'd use the Xtool to teach my son the importance of working with customers and new tools-of-the-trade to make your business flourish. I want my son to see it's not all corner clamps and palm sanders, and the Xtool could help his future business compete with big box stores by delivering quality, personalized, and engaging products that start conversations for decades.
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Great stuff Chad! Did you make all of these products with the XTool D1? I'm actually looking at CO2 lasers, and I didn't think the D1 would do everything I saw here... could buy several D1's for the cost of what I'm looking at with the CO2s...
I'm in construction class and we have a epilog co2 lazer and it works great, I fell in love with lazer cutting and I really wanna get one, I'm still pretty new to it, fo you think it's a good one to start on
@@Peel-P50 xtool d1 pro 10w is a great place to start.
If I win this laser it would jump start my small business. Currently I drive semi trucks but I look forward to one day working from home. This laser would allow me to really kick start my business this summer, give me more time with my kids, and start the journey to becoming my own boss.
I plan on making items that involve leather and acrylics. Cutting leather pieces to assemble can be very time consuming and engraving with a third party takes even longer. This laser would take my production time down tremendously. As well, I would be stoked to attempt some new product ideas I have involving acrylics. ☺️
She so deserves it! =)
Anything for veterans! This I support! 😍
@@valeriegoglin4731 Thank you so much for your support.
@@learntosign Heather your the best, thank you.
I am graduating high school this year as a former student of his! I love woodworking and plan to pay my way through college with it! I would use the laser to add a personal touch to the things that I sell, most of which are wood turned! I am excited to get into woodworking more now that I will have more free time! I have made many things from ice cream scoops to full-size dining room tables!
Hey Shelby! So happy to hear you've gotten into wood turnering. Good luck sounds like this tool would be great for you.
Subscribed to all. I just discovered your channel as I was researching laser machines. I'm a big time crafter and have a TH-cam channel and very much appreciate your clear and concise videos! I love sharing my crafts with my viewers also. This machine would be a game changer as I would most definitely be featuring my creations with my own viewers. Thank you for the opportunity!!
This would be an awesome piece for my projects and small business. For the past few months I have been researching different laser cutters/engravers. After seeing what all this machine can do and watching multiple videos I believe this would be perfect for me. Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
I'm in my 50's and slowly becoming less able to do the type of work I used to due to cognitive decline. I've gone from near genius IQ to some days not being able to add and subtract. I've found woodworking recently and this allows me to still be productive and makes me feel useful again. With woodworking, it doesn't matter if I forget, or can't think of words. I currently have a cheaper laser, and having this would allow me to make better quality items and be able to contribute to our bank account again. I would love to make keychains, layered projects, earrings and other items I've been designing.
That is an inspiring story, thank you for sharing your experience. Self teaching an old dog new tricks is a challenge that I think a lot about. I also believe that the largest part of our happiness is continuing to lead a productive life through all its hills and valleys.
Hey I’m in my 50s , I have a TH-cam channel and solved cognitive decline with a mushroom supplement . I’m not kidding, they literally make me handle quick math again.
@@hacklabdesign more people especially in later years of life, need to be aware of the benefits of supplementing mushrooms
Thank you for your comment.
Hi, are you on some type of medication that’s causing your cognitive decline? I’m asking because when my doctor put my on Benzo due to panic attacks caused by bully bosses, my cognitive function declined so I tapered off of it slowly and I’m slowly getting better. I’m still struggling but I’m slowly getting there. I’m 45.
Chad you’re my hero! I’d use that laser to get all the views on TikTok by branding everything… even my kids! Talk about content creation!
Hahaha 😆 I do not recommend laser branding your children. Thank you for your support Brent!
Wait… but that would be the perfect marketing strategy! 🤣 ok ok ok… then I guess I’ll just use it to train storm troopers how to aim. 🤷♂️🤣
Get the kids some clean cut tatts 😂
If I could win it would be a game changer for me! I can start my own business by engraving outside of work. I would start doing products for people's businesses, putting logos on the products or gifts like you did with those keychains and also doing cutting boards like that. This would take my experience to the next level with rotary engraving.
Thank you......... God bless you
We started fostering last year, and the fostering community is awesome but needs as much support as we can get. An idea I have is to make personalized boxes that families can put mementos, pictures, and documents that help makes a timeline of the process from fostering to adoption. When the family is ready they can give the box to their child to help explain their story, learn about their birth family, and celebrate their unique history. The laser would be a huge help! I am just starting a woodworking side business too but these boxes would be gifts, certainly not sold
This laser would help me engrave/ cut for my custom audio projects and engrave on plexiglass to put names and designs and light it up with leds!
I would be your first customer for my gamer name in plexi for my stream!
589+ likes?!
Yeah.. this is botted as well.
are u cheating like the other guy who got all his facebook to vote for him?
Hey send me an email I wanted to check something out real quick reach me at chadscustom at gmail.com
I would love this to create personalised memory boxes for families who have lost babies. Something special to store those precious items.
I'm military and It could help with doing going aways, awards, door signs and such. I'm 12 year active duty Air Force sheet metal and we repair the aircrafts, so we have all types of metal and always make going aways for people on base. Having a Laser engraver would really help make our craftsmanship with metal working really pop with engraved designs and even at a cheaper cost which would help save money instead of having to find someone off base to do it. Plus Ive always wanted to learn how to use one of these and make a job for myself when I leave the service when I hit my 20 years.
A while back I used to make my own guitar picks for friends and myself. Having a laser would not only speed up the process but designing multiple styles and etching custom logo's would be awesome. I have many friends who are also musicians and having the ability to etch their band logo's on merch or etch on a canvas with their album artwork would be sweet for the local music scene. Since I own a German Shepherd and love dogs and animals in general. Custom name tags but with cool design logo's. For example, I named my dog Bruce as in Bruce Wayne, I'd like to design the bat logo with the words Bruce inside, I'm sure many pet owners name their pets after their favorite super hero's lol. One more thing, I've got in the habit of collecting cool action figures again, but noticed they all come with plain round boring stands, an idea would be to design round stands but with custom logo's that go with each figure..
You got my vote. When you win sauce me up a Metallica pick.
Someone who gives away his methods to making money is truly a person who enjoys helping others.
Very creative dad that just got laid off. Not only would I like to win to start my own business- I would like to win to show my two daughters how to make an entrepreneurial plan and work it until their (and my) goals are met.
Nice work, Chad.
Adding a laser to the Greene Street Joinery shop would open our work up to even further possibilities. Laser engraving, template making, prototyping…the list goes on. Anyone who know us knows that we’re an old school shop; BUT we try to utilize the latest and greatest technology to further the scope of our abilities. The xTool D-1 would be a great arrow to put in our quiver.
A long time ago I would like to start a part time small business. But I can't afford a bigger lazer machine. I already have an ORTUR2 machine and have successfully engraved photos on canvas. I would like to make more such pictures. And I want to make stenciles for abstract paintings with this machine. And want to make personalized gift items as well.
370+ likes?!
@@mynameisneb I asked my friends to vote my comment for my birthday. 🙂
Yeah, this is botted.
B. Balazs ...isnt this cheating brah?
Looks like someone is cheating
I have been a stay at home mom for years, now my kids are grown and some have kids of their own. I am unable to work do to back issues. I have been doing work on my cricut but have been looking into a laser box to help expand my ability to do different materials for my cake toppers and signs. I thought it would be a great way to expand my small business and maybe my husband could help when he retires next year. Lasers are very expensive so winning one would be a great start for us. Thanks for your great videos.
I'm a recent small businesses start up (Magnolia Customs), veteran owned and dad operated! I build furniture and anything someone can imagine out of my two car garage. This would allow me to expand my capabilities even farther and spread the joy of woodworking! Thanks for the opportunity!
Im a 17yo high school student in Texas. I have a lot of experience with laser cutters from school. I’m an architecture student I love making models etc. I love to create things. Winning this would allow me to branch out and start my own part business or full time business depend on how that goes :)
I am the Commander of the American Legion Post 8 in Michigan. Like all Posts we are struggling for members. With this tool there are so many things that I could make for current and prospective members.
I respect a man who feels confident enough to share his business model with the world
Thank you! I believe the market is huge plenty of room for everyone who wants in.
I make tactile aids (raised impressions of buildings and landmarks) for blind children to help them to map out mentally the places they go on school tours. At the moment I'm only producing aids for kids in my city but I'd like to expand nationwide as I feel despite there disability they should be able to experience the world in the closest way to vision that is possible. An xtool would enable me to produce far more tactile aids than I am currently and help these kids visualize the environments that they visit. Thanks, George.
I could absolutely use this! I currently have a side business of making kitchen pasta shaping boards on Etsy and I used just a small cnc. I would love to be able to personalize and to make larger pasta shaping boards with much higher detail!
I’m a toy and game designer, winning an X-tool would let me finally produce the many cool designs I made using my friends laser. Covid has kept me from cutting for 2 years and I miss it so much.
One thought I had was to build an enclosure like a server rack and stack x-tools one on top of another for doing large amounts of engraved game pieces!
I'm Miguel and I have a very small leather company that makes small leather products and hopfully soon incorporate hats into my business. I'd like to be able to personalize the projects for my customers without having to buy expensive brass stamps and clicker dyes and charge a fare rates. With the laser, sky is the limit and maybe start a new business for my kids to run as well. Leather would be the main material I would use it for but the stainless steel cups look amazing. Good luck to everyone!
I have a small knife making business that this would help so much with! I could not only logo my blades or etch designs on the steel, I could use it to help with the leather sheaths I have recently started making. I have also started looking into etsy and as you said the possibilities are endless! I love making things and I have been wanting a machine like this for quite sometime. Thank you guys for the opportunity and all the content you put out!!! Good luck everyone!!×
I have so many ideas that I would like to create with this. I've been wanting this and a cnc for a long time. Fingers crossed.
This is awesome! After trying a few of the "budget" systems on the market, it's clear that the quality and accuracy I'm looking for is only going to be found in a system like this. I make custom knives and this machine would be a huge help in customizing them even more, including personalized presentation boxes. Thanks for sharing the capabilities of this cool machine.
Hello!
My name is Justin, I work full time, and my wife and i run a small business out of our garage.. On Christmas Eve, we were blessed with our 7th child (Hadassah)... We have a cnc machine (shark hd-4) a lichtenberg machine for fractals, and we do epoxy as well... I backed a 3d printer on Kickstarter
(JadeLabo J1) but do to Covid, it hasn't come yet... We're slowly dialing in our craft and stuff is starting to look great... Problem is it takes forever to make a product.. That, plus working full time, pluss my huge family...
Moral of the story, if i was to win this laser, i feel like it would fix a huge amount of the issues my business is having because you can make a lot more stuff a lot faster.. And cheaper. This is the exact laser i was already going to buy anyway... Just cant afford to yet. Anyway, good luck everyone!!
I want to run my own business...with two little ones and missing a creative outlet, I could use another option. Your ideas: chef's kiss, your presentation: awesome! I appreciate the work and dedication you have clearly put Into this! Thank you!
This would be Awesome! I have a small leather and laser etching business I run out of my basement. I'm just getting started with the laser part, which I originally bought just to help with cutting patterns in the leather, but have now expanded into doing coasters and soon I hope to be doing a lot more. The cheapish laser I started with is ok, but I now know I need something much better if I'm going to make this work. I need this business to grow so my autistic son can have a way of supporting himself in the coming years, as his social abilities are VERY limiting when it comes to getting a job where "strangers" are going to be expecting him to pick up the job and do it just as fast as they are. Once I get profitable I will be able to ease him into operation, while his brother handles the logistics and book keeping. If I can't leave my boys anything else, I can at least leave them a way to make a living once I'm not here to support them anymore.
I have been wishing for an X-tool D1 Laser for several months but haven’t found away to squeeze it out of my budget. I retired from the Navy SEABEEs 20 years ago and from my second career 6 months ago. I would like to start a business that is less stressful on my body and will also give me a chance to create wonderful things. I have pitched the idea of custom coasters, signage, and wine/cheese boards with a local vineyard and they love the idea! The coach for my granddaughters softball team thought that engraved bats, gloves, and plaques would be great awards for the kids too!
The X Tool would be a great way for me to support my local and area volunteer organizations. They are always needing promotional items and it can get costly. I do as much as I to help them out. From search and rescue to animal rescue and children and veterans service's, i would donate a lot to them..
I just recently found out about these and i already work with wood and like to build things. A machine like this would be a game changer and also very likely an extra income, or even better a business. The amount of things that this machine is capable of is just endless. Being able to be my own boss and having a business would be way better and much more comfortable lifestyle.
I would actually want it for my wife. The youngest was about to graduate so she was getting ready to go back to work. Then covid hit in October of last year and she is a long hauler now. Her heart is damaged and she can barely walk up the stairs without having to catch her breath. She has been learning how to use her cricut to make things to sell but this laser would really open up more avenues for her.
This is a game changer!!! I am a wood worker and trying to expand into custom products. This would let me expand my product line. Possibilities are unlimited!
Honestly I wouldn't know where to begin with this tool....but my dad would. If I were to win I would give the tool to my dad. He has always loved making things but he is getting older and can't hand tool like he used to. He is retiring soon and hopefully this will help occupy his time during his retirement so he can stay busy and still do what he loves.
I'm a furniture maker by trade and awhile back I developed a drawing tool to use in the shop. Being a wood guy I made the tool out of wood, it worked well and I proceeded to make more prototypes adding gears and generally refining the whole mechanism. In 2003 we lost our house and my shop to a forest fire and consequently my invention and well, everything. No worries, we rebuilt and love the place. Soooo many years later I've picked it up again and have made the final prototype. It is now in the final phase of the patent process! The whole of the device can be made in-house in my shop except for one process- the laser engraving on the surface. Fine markings for the calibration and the insignia for the company. I've put a lot into this and winning the xTool D1 would be amazing! Keep up the great work and videos. Best GK
This is awsome, im not doing any woodworking business, but i have a cnc router and a 3d printer. A laser would be an awsome tool too have in the tool box. And the greatest thing about it would be too get my 3 kids inntrested in woodwork or craft making. So they can feel the joy it gives too make somthing them self. :) keep up the good content
I love personalizing my woodworking projects as they are mostly family and coworker gifts. Adding the X-Tool would make it faster and easier to do that and obviously that much funner. Awesome idea and thanks for paying it forward!
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‐Everyone beware the scammers keep coming in here with an account with my name and profile do not interact with them I will keep banning them as they show up. Good luck everyone.
Winning this would be a game changer. I could carve my custom cutting boards and even do laser engraved catch all trays and so much more. My small business Maidens Creations would greatly benefit from this and thanks for all that you do. 😊
Thanks for the video. It is an inspiration.
Greatly appreciated. It could be a source to continuous provisions as to these last couple of years has been MOST difficult. The luxury of quitting a job is non existent. This would TRULY be a BLESSING.
I would love to win one of these. It’d let me start a little engraving company. 😉😉
Hiiiiii all! I am a newbie at starting my own business. It will effect me in many ways. Getting the heck out the way we live now, becoming fully independent, and teaching my children entrepreneurship by making products with what we love, patriotic, religious/spiritual, fantasy, and my kids awesome drawings. Good luck to all!!!
Hey great prize to win, this Laser will be perfect for me to create wooden panels for door decoration and many other things... hello from France.
I am a recently laid off software engineer due to COVID. Winning this would help me get my small business off the ground full time, which up to now has been just part time. I would use it mainly in two areas. First I would supply local bars and clubs with signage and also engraving on their glasses and mugs with a rotary. Both for their business branding and for special events they hold. Secondly i would hook up with local truck accessory suppliers for their custom engraved items and leather engraving and cutting for hats. But I would not just stop there.. Including color filling engravings with Thermoplastic Powder Coat Paint. I think this unit would be great for that
I've talked to a lot of local restaurants and bars about coasters with their logo, even made sample for them. None took the bait. Most said that they use disposable coasters because people would take these. I've also had zero luck with custom tumblers / water bottles.
That is definitely discouraging to hear that Phil. I personally haven't had to go out on foot and try to sell door to door have you considered creating a online listing to maybe reach a larger audience? Currently I am having great luck with restaurant logos with QR codes to direct customers to their menu.
I love creating lasting memories for people, and xTool D1 Laser would be great to see all the possibilities this awesome tool will allow. Winning will be mind blowing 1 because I won! And 2 because I will be able to explore my creativity to a whole new level. And as a mom and a school bus driver it will help with low wages.
If I had the opportunity to win this, it would be a great start to starting a small business. I have made a few things out of wood, which were all cut by hand. I see all the awesome things that can be done with these items, and I know they would enhance and help complete items much more quickly. I have lots of ideas and items I would like to make, and it would definitely be a springboard to making it happen.
As a grandfather to eight grandchildren, the reason for my submission is for the purpose of bonding with my grandchildren. I feel as though today's kids are so attached to the social media aspects of everything, they don't embrace the pleasures of working with their hands and enjoying what they can create...so I started doing hobbies with them. This would be a great tool for us to expand our projects and time together.
I go to a large flea market near me and engrave stuff for people at the event meeting people in person has been really fun and made me thousands of dollars in a few short hours.
What a great idea!
if you've made $2000 profit in two hours laser engraving at a flea market, what did you sell? otherwise i'm calling bullshit. i'm near one of the bigger flea markets you'll ever go to, and, yes, they have engravers and t-shirt makers there, was a vendor for used toys several years myself, so i know you can make money, but, i mean, c'mon....
Usually I do custom signs and alot of high prices stuff for around 200 a pop the event is the English Town Flea Market I'm usually there from 9 am to around 5 in the after noon. I have two engravers going in the back of my van one usually doing signs the other doing either wallets or keychains for 30 bucks for key chains and 50 for wallets
So to be fair it's a longer day then a few short hours and I usually sell around a sign an hour while the signs are made I do wallets all my wood is pre sanded and the wallets are just engraved then cleaned and I'm done
@@johnphil2071 you have a great business model going and I am glad to hear you have streamlined it to be so efficient.
Its for my kids...teach them to fish instead of giving them a fish...build the future. My goal is to use this equipment to walk them down the entrepreneur path and start their own business! With the ease of use I've seen with the X-tool D1, they will be able to also learn the other aspects like starting a business entity, taxes, bank accounts, marketing plans, Product design, and the manufacturing/shipping processes. This tool would allow them to maybe make items like you mentioned, but gives them a direct and less complicated route to start selling at craft shows and places like Esty and eBay.
This would help my business tremendously I am currently serving active duty in the United States Army I currently have a laser it just doesn’t produce the quality that I would like. I make wooden flags for Soldiers leaving units and the army as well as I make and give away flags to families of veterans who lost their loved ones but were never able to get something to remember them by.
This would let me star a new business to support my family. I always thought this being a great idea and the unnumbered creations that the Xtool makes possible. I’m really impressed how this machine works and its affordable price vs other ones that are way more expensive
Hi Chad! Love your IG and TH-cam videos. At Christ Centered Outdoors we would love to have this laser to help diversify our products to continue spreading the love of the outdoors and our faith. Our designs merge the outdoor activities with the One who provides it all. We are a small start up and would appreciate all the help we can get. Please help us to reach a larger audience by providing this tool to expand our offerings 🙏
Lol, just ask God to sent you one
@@OmnipresntGaming That's not how God works. You steal one and then ask God for forgiveness. That's the loophole!
Retiring soon, now starting a business to support me in my later years. This would be the best new thing for me to do. I really enjoy seeing what you have made. New subscriber today. thank you for sharing your knowledge.
The branding stamp is brilliant!
Thank you! It was a happy little accident, didn’t realize my logo was mirrored and once it engraved I realized I had made a stamp.
@@ChadsCustomCreationshaha that’s cool, sounds like a gaff I would do!
The possibilities are endless with this! I make things by hand and this tool would definitely open a lot of doors to make amazing things.
As a car guy, I have been designing a car race game. I have been working on all the components, but missing the ability to create the game board. This would be the best solution, first to prototype and then produce the game board itself. Love the channel and all the ideas you have in your store.
I'm a police officer and do leather work on the side. My wife was also a police officer but left to stay at home more with our daughter. We decided to make a small biz out of my leather work and her making custom shirts called TinBlu Designs (our daughter's name is Tinley, and we wanted a "play on words" with the thin blue line). The xTool would help me churn out orders that are coming in. Especially since I can only work on them after my full time job as Daddy...which starts after my 10 hour shift. Thanks for what you do and your stuff looks great!
I am just a maker who wishes to create a product line of custom walnut stained premium pine shoe removers with “live, love, laugh” or “come and take it”laser engraved onto them.
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I am retired and trying to start a small woodworking business in my garage . I do a lot of small crafts and people are always asking about if items could be engraved . This machine would let me expanded my business . I have been very interested in engravers for awhile now .
The 3 winners will be selected at 9pm Eastern Standard Time on 4-17-22 I will post a comment with the winners and get you your prizes. Thank you all for participating!
beware of the cheaters. one admit to it the other is not using a real name
@@blacklight5783 I second this, how do people know 700+ people. The video has only 300 likes and 8,000 views. Doesn't make any sense.
I love making charcuterie boards and rolling pins for friends and family! I would love to turn my hobby into a side hustle and this engraver would be awesome to create better boards to sell!
You have Beverly Hills prices. A key chain hanger will get you $4 on a good day if you’re patient…
You're probably right about that.
Winning would boost my business to the next level.
Adding another D1 would cutdown my time in half. I love making customized gifts for others. I have missed out on projects because I could complete them in the time line that the customer needed. So, this would be a true blessing for my business. My profit is not at a point that I can invest in another laser at this time. Which’s is sad. I love this machine.
I have the original rotary tool that I ordered with my D1. Mugs and tumblers engraved are a big hit.
I also order the honeycomb grill with my D1. It is great. I have cut some amazing things with the comfort of known that my project and work surface is protected.
So, winning any of the 3 items on this giveaway would be a great addition to my business.
How are you making things bigger than the 16"x17" work area? Just doing it in sections?
He will never answer that question
Most of the big ones can be done in sections it would just take longer. I also have a 90w co2 by RM laser with a work area of 36”x24” and also a Xtool CNC router that can do 31”x31” anything bigger than those and I am breaking out the jigsaw.
We lost most of our home to a flood on 12/20/21. I had a small home based business and made products from resin, deer antlers, wood and vinyl. But sadly we lost all of my equipment in the flood. So having a laser would help us to build back some business and new customer base.
How much did you use to make at your full time job?
For some of us, lateral moves can be costly
As a teacher I only made $33k per year in GA
@@ChadsCustomCreations yea I’ll have to sell a whole lot more for me to make that move. Good info though. Glad you’re able to work for yourself
@@ChadsCustomCreations Wow- you've surprised me again. I left teaching after 28 years and was earning just under $100 000 when I left (equivalent to around US$70 000). It's above that now for those who have at least 10 years of service in New South Wales. Mind you- you can't buy an apartment within 15km of Sydney for much under $1 000 000. You have to plan for way more than that if you want a house, unless you're happy to live in a dingy area and travel an hour or more to the city. I guess everything is relative in perspective. I had all that before leaving work due to long-term illness. Now I can't even afford to eat steak or fish! Gotta be happy with what I've got though- at least I bought my apartment with a cosy little courtyard where I delight in playing with my power tools: making things, repairing things, designing things & failing things!
@@loverlyme oh wow yes that definitely is a different situation. I am lucky to have grown up in an area with a low cost of living but I do long to move to the more desirable areas in the US like Colorado where it is just so beautiful geographically.
@@roberth1858 So, side hustle it, then transition.
Aloha everyone. This would help our family a lot with our small business. I currently make T-shirts and stickers but I’ve been researching for a couple years now on affordable and reliable laser machines and been doing a bunch of research on this machine and have found that it’s the next best thing. If I won this I could definitely make some super cool things make a whole lot of cool gifts for everyone!
you are pricing your products 10x higher than i would. and at my price point i cannot sell my suff locally, there is so little interest in everything but cost of making stuff is higher than in america too.
I have the same problem here in Belgium. I made some MDF clocks with a diameter of 30cm (18mm thick) and I manually milled a picture on them using a handheld router with a v-bit and painted them afterwards using very fine pencils. This took several hours in total and I posted the pictures on social media and got some responses up until the point where they asked for the price. The MDF board, clock mechanism and the handles cost me already 10 euros in materials, I have 2-3 hours of work on such a clock and I asked 30 euros (perhaps 30-40 dollars) and I never heard from them again. And I don't have the money to migrate to the US as it seems everything can be sold there for any price. Now with my cnc, I also have very little work as everyone I know doesn't need anything.
That does sounds like a tough market, maybe keep trying different things til something shows popularity. I tried clocks in a recent video too and they were a flop for me hardly any sold.. I was surprised. Thanks for watching sorry this reply took so long.
Winning would expand my limited crafting options I currently have. All my friends have side hustling jobs and I would love to join them by adding this to skill set. Thanks
I want a cutting board for a friend
"She dresses to kill
and cooks the same"
Sounds like a very special woman who l, deserves a special gift.
Chads Custom Creations - there was a quick stop gas & go in the small town I grew up in. Their marquee out by the highway had a new joke each week . . . I remembered this one from about 60 years ago 😁
This would be beneficial to my little makers at home. They are 15/13 both love to make and need to be creative. With this it would elevate their creativity and prepare them for not only personality but with careers later in life!
The Count for the giveaway has ended. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave their comments, it has been amazing for me to read each and everyone's ideas and how they would use a machine like this. If it were possible i believe you all deserve to win! Even if you don't walk away with a prize from this giveaway I hope you stick around with me as I plan on doing more videos with this tech in the future. If you would like to request specific test for me to run please let me know.
Okay here are the numbers I see in the over 270 comments on this video.
I know from reading the comments there has been some concerns about the validity or authenticity of some of the larger number of likes. I have gotten in contact with those in question and have collected their proof and I will forward to Xtool. Ultimately I will leave it up to XTool to make the final call on three winners, and if anyone is disqualified the 3 prizes will move down to the next people down on the list I will provide below. I will also request that if anymore giveaways are done in the future we look into different options that take away any question as to who is the rightful winners.
Only accept correspondence from me chadscustom at Gmail .com or someone with an official @xtool.com or @makeblock.com email address
Here is what I saw at 9pm est 4-17-22
1.Steroinstaller 769 likes
2. B. Balazs 682 likes
3. Mike Merchant 132 likes
Next in line if anyone is disqualified
4. Evelina Clarke 131
5.Vanessa Quinones 122
6.Artilus Woodworks 28
Vanessa should win she is a military vet and trying to start a business to stay home with her kids ❤
I need to know the limitations and cutting materials will this cut phenolic plastic? If you don't know what is the limitation in sickness for wooden material. Most of the stuff that I plan on doing will be roughly what you're doing thickness wise but there is a couple of things that will require a heavier cut. What would the limitations be I really appreciate your video and any help you could give me.
My primary hobby has been woodturning. I have been frustrated with trying to brand my product with woodburning tips, brass branding irons, Sharpies and engraving tools. I am looking to get my first laser engraver and the D1 continues to be a top choice after literally hours and hours of watching reviews. I am approaching retirement age and can so easily see how an xTool D1 with the rotary can supplement or surpass my income. I'm excited, whether I win it or buy it. I love makeblock's quality and the exceptional performance of the D1. I'm losing sleep, and planning a dedicated space for mine!
60 bucks for a keychain? Bruh...
I had them listed as a minimum of 10 keychains so $6 per keychain. And lower per keychain at even higher quantities.
This would be an amazing win for me. I’ve always had trouble finding what I was meant to do. In 2020, during the pandemic, I tried my hand at some basic woodworking and I have finally found a hobby that I have fallen in love with. I’ve always wanted to turn a passion into work so that I could know what it means to never work a day in your life if you’re doing what you love. I’ve struggled financially over the years but I have found some small successes with my basic woodworking skills and I know that I could elevate my skills and income with a laser machine like this one. My dream is to stop hunting for jobs that make my unhappy and instead to turn my hobby and passion into a full time lifestyle.
link to my top starter laser recommendation
Xtool D1 www.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting?ref=Chadscustom
Hi, thanks for this amazing video guide.
I would like to know if this machine engraves on pure stainless steel and other metals? Thanks
@@bamideleolawale5772 at a low slow speed it will change the color of stainless steel like you see the dog tag in this video. Other metals will need a marking spray you can find a link to the spray in my Amazon Recommendations.
@@ChadsCustomCreations Thanks for the response
Most of my projects have been custom gifts for friends and family. I picked up a CNC last year to broaden my options for designing, developing and producing customized products. One area I am moving towards is customized urns, especially for owners who have lost their beloved pet. A CNC is great for adding detail, but it has its limitations on how fine the detail can be. Adding a lazer to my arsenal would greatly help expand my customization opportunities.
You lost me at $60 for a key chain
No worries man that's for a set of 10 keychains.
No money in me spending time on someone wanting a single $6 custom keychain.
@@ChadsCustomCreations that makes more sense. 😂😂
I run a small kydex holster business, and currently using a small desktop cnc on some products. The addition of an X-Tool D1 would definitely open up lots of possibilities for new products!
This will let me start my own business and bring a smile to peoples faces following a difficult couple of years.
I've seen 7 different laser creators in the last 20 minutes... the Laser Craft comment community is the saltiness toxic miserable comment section ever lmfao wtf is up with all the hate?!
This unit would expand my local hobby/business. Cutting faster, providing more capabilities and let us to get further ahead. Running an old laser is great. But it's a little slow. The roller is a interesting attachment. Opening up a different market. Moving from a 12v to 24 would be huge. Im at the mercy of the equipment right now. A better unit could expand my customer reach :). Great Channel
If I got this, it would kick off my goals of working from home full time. I need to be able to stay home more to take care of my physically handicapped daughter. She's getting to be too much for my fiancé to handle. I could be there when she needs help lifting her to change, dress, and transfers.
Good luck, and I hope the winners enjoy! 👍
Thank you for creating this video and the opportunity for all of to possibly win! I am looking to expand my craft with the use of this laser. Inevitably I’d like to follow in your footsteps and build my own business. However I know I need to learn more and perfect my craft. So for starters, I’d really like to begin with gift giving to my family and friends as well as the teachers in my childrens’ school. They all work so hard and I’d really like to show how grateful we are for all their hard work! Thanks again! Good luck everyone!
I would make bookmarks for the kids at our after school program with the xtool!
As s retired Army veteran, if I received the XTool, I want to give back to some of the veterans of all branches at the local chapters such as the VFW, DAV etc.
Something to remind them of their service, where they were stationed or perhaps a fallen warrior.
Thank you for your consideration! 😃
Who knows, what started as a hobby might transition to a business.
I am 58 years old and lost my job during Covid and have not been able to get job in tech field any more. I love art and making crafts. I would love to be able to make living or at least some money during retirement. The Xtool d1 would be great to help with this. Cutting and engraving would be benefit and gives me many ideas for things to make and sell.
Would adore to make more items and be able to sell and provide engraving and laser cut items. I enjoy being a maker and creating for others. I have always enjoyed a side hustle and been making sublimation items and this would be amazing to have. Recently been making things for church and adding our logos.
Great review on this laser! It really has me itching to expand my business by adding laser engraving.
I currently have a small woodworking business I run on the side and have been looking around for a while now to expand and offer more custom designs with either a laser or router. It just hasn't been in the budget yet (especially with our first child due in September 😁). I'm hoping that one day I too might be able to grow this business enough to make it my full time job.
I am just starting up my small business and adding the xTool D1 would make a big improvement on what I can create for my customers. As a Veteran with PTSD, I create projects to keep my mind busy.
I have literally dreamt of getting the xtool d1 for days! Having a chance to win one is a dream come true. I make signs and other things currently with a a scroll saw and other tools. This laser could compliment everything I do. Thanks for the chance!
I've been trying to help my GFs moms small business. She has been staying afloat for the last 3 years but never getting ahead. Christmas is always her best season, so I'd like to be able to fill her shelves with handmade ornaments.
I'd love to learn how to make beautiful things. I'm a widow now, and I just bought a bunch of Ryobi tools so I can build the things my hubby would've built with ease. We will all be better off if we focus on making life fun and productive. That's what I plan to do with my time now.
This laser would help me immensely with diy projects and things for my family. Would also like to make things like puzzles for kids to donate locally. These lasers really are a wonderful thing. ! Love your content
Please do a video (or several) on what steps to take if you were a complete newbie to the engraving business- such as 1st laser we should buy, how much space we will need, what other tools should we get - thank you!
As a self-employed craftsman, I'd use the Xtool to teach my son the importance of working with customers and new tools-of-the-trade to make your business flourish. I want my son to see it's not all corner clamps and palm sanders, and the Xtool could help his future business compete with big box stores by delivering quality, personalized, and engaging products that start conversations for decades.