What's the reasoning we should use when determining Power & Speed # 1 of passes? Why not put it on full blast ? Does it lead to burns or the laser to blow out? I'm exaggerating, and I'm testing it in increments to learn by testing. But ...what's the typical rational for it? Does wood prefer less power or more power? Does the laser or the engravement get affected? Thank you for your videos!
Using more power can cause certain woods to char more, while other cause the sap or resin to be sticky near the engraved area. Unfortunately test runs are necessary for most projects but once you lean the types of woods it will become second nature.
@@rommysetyananda9037 you would have to place the machine on top of the slab and center it up as best as you can. Then you would need to use open plane and then select auto measure.
Large projects that produce a lot of smoke, you will need to place the machine outside or in a well ventilated area. Keeping it in a small room will definitely make it smell like a fire hazard. If I use it in a room I also run a large fan to draw out the smoke too.
Are we supposed to clamp the wood? I did a two test runs with the supplied samples. The basswood was warped and it moved and I burned the bottom (only on the second test run. So I had one good result from it before the fail, and then I used my own supplies of heavier items and nothing moved)
Do you use, or have you used, the open plane setting when the bottom tray is removed? I cant seem to get the laser parameters right when trying to engrave something that requires the removal of the tray.
@@coleminorkustoms8594 hello! I love your video. My question is this. You recommend testing first, but if I don’t have scrap of the same type of wood and thickness as let’s say a cutting board, what would you recommend. Thank you!
@@lisahopson what I do is I go to my local cabinet or wood shop and ask for scraps. Most of the time they are willing to give it away so they don’t have to dispose of it. If you’re able to find a shop it will save you a lot of money. Hope this helps.
It does not have that feature as the glow forge. Glow forge is a 40w compared to this 10w. If you’re looking to engrave a larger area than 15x12 then you may want a glow forge.
@@Sarah_810 I have a new video on large projects. Cuts for large projects would only be available on a honey comb bed or placing the unit on a metal or concrete surface so the laser does not cause a fire.
@ thank you. I’m new to this and trying to cut a piece of mdf in half! It’s too big :( I tried placing it on top of the base under the risers, but it didn’t hardly make a dent. I’ll stick to a saw! Thanks for all of the great info!
Thank you! Thank you! I love the wooden coin trick! Very helpful video!
Thank you for the video I am new to the M1 and wanting to learn all I can.
Thank you for commenting. I will be posting more shorts and full length videos soon with more tips and tricks. Metal and glassware will be next.
What's the reasoning we should use when determining Power & Speed # 1 of passes? Why not put it on full blast ? Does it lead to burns or the laser to blow out? I'm exaggerating, and I'm testing it in increments to learn by testing. But ...what's the typical rational for it? Does wood prefer less power or more power? Does the laser or the engravement get affected? Thank you for your videos!
Using more power can cause certain woods to char more, while other cause the sap or resin to be sticky near the engraved area. Unfortunately test runs are necessary for most projects but once you lean the types of woods it will become second nature.
Freakin GENIUS! Thank you
Since M1 ultra doesn't support a feeder conveyor, do you know how to engrave or cut a long slab wood
@@rommysetyananda9037 you would have to place the machine on top of the slab and center it up as best as you can. Then you would need to use open plane and then select auto measure.
What do you set you lines per in/mm/cm at when you do this process? TYA
I typically keep my lpcm at 100. If my logo or image has a lot of detail I may go up to 200 lpcm .
How do you control the smoke with the bottom plate off, and the risers underneath?
Large projects that produce a lot of smoke, you will need to place the machine outside or in a well ventilated area. Keeping it in a small room will definitely make it smell like a fire hazard. If I use it in a room I also run a large fan to draw out the smoke too.
Are we supposed to clamp the wood? I did a two test runs with the supplied samples. The basswood was warped and it moved and I burned the bottom (only on the second test run. So I had one good result from it before the fail, and then I used my own supplies of heavier items and nothing moved)
Air assist can cause projects to move so I would either tape them down or have weight magnet clamps.
Do you use, or have you used, the open plane setting when the bottom tray is removed? I cant seem to get the laser parameters right when trying to engrave something that requires the removal of the tray.
Yes open plane will need to be used. I’m going to do an updated video about this.
@@coleminorkustoms8594 That would be awesome! XCS and I are not on speaking terms right now lol...I enjoy your content keep up the good work!
@@coleminorkustoms8594 hello! I love your video. My question is this. You recommend testing first, but if I don’t have scrap of the same type of wood and thickness as let’s say a cutting board, what would you recommend. Thank you!
@@lisahopson what I do is I go to my local cabinet or wood shop and ask for scraps. Most of the time they are willing to give it away so they don’t have to dispose of it. If you’re able to find a shop it will save you a lot of money. Hope this helps.
@@coleminorkustoms8594 good idea. I will see if there are any around where I live. Thank you so much!!!
Hi, with the bottom being able to take off, do the m1 have a passthrough feature as glowforge? Want to know as much before grabbing one
It does not have that feature as the glow forge. Glow forge is a 40w compared to this 10w. If you’re looking to engrave a larger area than 15x12 then you may want a glow forge.
@@coleminorkustoms8594 okay, thank you
There is the xtool laser box which looks just like the glow forge and then there is the muse which is wayyyyy better than the glowforge
What about cuts? TIA!
@@Sarah_810 I have a new video on large projects. Cuts for large projects would only be available on a honey comb bed or placing the unit on a metal or concrete surface so the laser does not cause a fire.
@ thank you. I’m new to this and trying to cut a piece of mdf in half! It’s too big :( I tried placing it on top of the base under the risers, but it didn’t hardly make a dent. I’ll stick to a saw! Thanks for all of the great info!