I realy hope this review was useful to you and I would love to hear your thoughts on future video ideas? Here are some of the links and discounts: UK: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2263918&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack= US: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2015992&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack= EU: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2263919&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack= DE: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2277874&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack= CA: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2304531&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack= Discount codes: FALCONALL UK: 20FALCON EU: FN40W AU/CA: Falcon400 **Prime day sales start Tuesday 10 October to Wednesday 11 July** Falcon2 40w Amazon deal: UK: amzn.to/46BRFbu USA: amzn.to/48JImYN Enter the current raffle here *(Ends 28 Oct 2023 @ 10am)*: raffall.com/joshuadelisle Thingiverse files: www.thingiverse.com/thing:6234790 My designs/comissioning: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DelisleDesign **More information and other tool links in the description** Cheers J
Joshua I have been trying to contact you since our last interaction but for whatever reason TH-cam keeps deleting my messages, I will be intouch through Instagram later this week, just wanted you to know! I will explain then 😊
WOW, Im so sorry you guys live under tyranny, not that anywhere else is much better but atleast in the usa we are able to protect ourselves and families. I couldnt imagine having to carry a freakin flashlight for protection. Several years ago while travling alone across country I had a man attempt to abduct while wheeleding a razor knife, If it werent for me having my Glock 9mm with me that night I wouldnt be talking to you. That man was trying to get me in the car so he could rape me and much worse, yes he was stronger, bigger and probably faster but he still lost. Everyone has a right to defend their own life, and the lives of their families and loved ones.
I like all of your videos because of the tempo of your delivery, your sense of humour, your ability to admit and correct mistakes and your vast knowledge that is very helpful
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I'm always looking to improve even if it means swallowing my pride and eating humble pie. I know I'm not always right but listening to people much smarter than me is definitely helping. Cheers J
New to the laser world so just watching a ton of newbie content. I loved seeing you jumping into tests that helped your projects, rather than random hypotheticals
Love the way you explain all the nuances of the various machines . i have never considered a laser cutter for accurate small parts made of wood . this has given me a new perspective on how i proceed with my new hobby . Thank you for all your content
FYI, good laser pointer but your subscribers should know the USB C implementation on the 40w laser you are using is non standard. Creality appears to connect the precision setting button to the USB C signal pins on this 40w laser. So, if you make your pointer with a USB C male connector that has smart charger resistors installed the laser pointer will work but the resistors in this connector will disable switching between precision laser and normal laser modes. Remedies- 1. just use normal 2. unplug the laser pointer before setting precision mode 3. remove the resistors form the male USB C connector (This is what I did) 4. make this project with male connectors which do not come with these resistors installed. As long as these resistors are not installed the precision buttons should work.I hope this helps.
Your welcome. Creality, made the timeless mistake of assuming customers would not come up with unexpected ways to use their product. So why not highjack the USB port and use it for switching output power. It quite clever really.
I like these videos. I don't know why anyone else is not watching them. I think you have a quirky sense of humor. Which I thoroughly enjoy. And I hope you have a wonderful day.😊
I was impressed with the ability to cut leather patterns, it never dawned on me that that machine could be used for that purpose. Thanks for such a wonderful demonstration.
I started watching your videos for your outstanding welding and fabrication skills, then subscribed. Can't blame you reviewing all the free kit you get but if you've watched one 3d printer and laser video you've seen them all, no skill involved. Printers and lasers no forging, A life worth living.
I try to mix it up a bit with the review videos and make something interesting with the kit I'm given. I did a little forging in the one laser video which people seem to enjoy. My stand alone metalworking videos don't seem to get as many views. I'll be doing lots more though again at some point but currently I'm overwhelmed with kit to review. It's great just not forging but it is paving a life for my family. Cheers J
That flash/reflection just after 22:07, i would say that could potentially damage your eyes and is a good reason why if you are in the room with the laser ware the glasses.
I am so impressed with your video. A laser cutter/engraver has been on my wish list for years, but as an old retired hoarder, I need to make room in the garage for a place to store it. I am thinking that if it is not too heavy, I could move it outside to use it and use the breeze to keep the fumes away. Love your videos. Wow! Your only weakness is that you respond to so many comments that it takes time away from making even more great content. Thanks for the beautiful work and videos.
Thank you so much. The best part about these types of lasers is they can hang on the wall when not in use. So you can definitely just set a table outside when needed. Cheers J
This is the kind of content I like. Good video quality, pleasant tempo (not to high), interesting mix of product review and actual use / segues and a bit of fun poking now and then. It was enjoyed. Thank you, dear sir.
I like everything you do so I can't help you with that one sorry. Your sense of humour is wonderful. I was a teacher of how to make and do myself for many years and I can tell you like helping people, it shows, and it is a joy.
70 yr's old. My first lazer anything, watching. You have my FULL ATTENTION. Amazing stuff you did. Wink, wink, the only thing you didn't explain was just how this machine was going to wash my dishes. LOL (Just pulling your leg.)
I enjoy the small projects like this video. However, I do not own a laser or anything you have used here, I simply enjoy watching and learning. Fantastic and much better than than the garbage on TV.
Loved the video, the narration, the editing, highlighting the mistakes etc. Great job! I made a similar pouch but modified it so the top edge of the flashlight ended up being at the same height as the top edge of the multitool so it wouldn't dig into my side whenever I sit down or bent over.
I like the way you give the details clear. Thank you I would love to have one like this but I don't think my alarm system would like it will go on every time to cook anything well done because I live in apartment, first I have figure out a ventilation system strong to remove all smoke out for any kinds of materials in small details.
Thank you so much. Yes good fire safety, filtered extraction and shielding from the laser beam is very important. I'm reviewing an enclosed system shortly which may be more beneficial for you. Cheers J
I like both your review videos and your build videos as well. Your side by sid e examples of the machines are very helpful. Your knife and flashlight holder build was cool. Incorporating review and project build was nice. I'm a vacuum for everything CBC related. Wheather router, laser, machining, or 3D printing. But most of all your approach and presentation is very instructive and informative. With little to no real bias, just straight up this is how it is. This is what happens if, what you can and can't do with a material or machine. Thank you for your contribution to the CBC world. May you have a good day.....from Southeast Alaska.
Joshua, you are so handy with so many things, have you thought of making a *DIY Solar Water Heater, and storing the heat in an insulated tank?* The common _vacuum insulated selective surface absorber tubes_ will get you close to 100°C/212°F with no concentration of the sunlight, though it takes a long time to reach full temperature. Higher temperatures are really good, they increase the amount of _usable heat_ you can store. For temperatures above the boiling point of water, mirrored acrylic sheets can be bent into parabolic troughs to really concentrate the sunlight on the collector pipe, and single-axis tracking can follow the daily path of the sun across the sky. Weekly adjustments to the other axis can be done manually, the combination giving you what amounts to 2-axis solar tracking! An example of that I saw years ago gave an output temperature of 300°C/572°F, easily hot enough to run a closed-cycle steam engine at around 30% thermal efficiency, and still have 'waste heat' of around 55°C/131°F for heating water and buildings. On that basis, I calculated that *30 cubic meters of hot sand and rocks at 300°C could provide ALL the energy (electric and heat) to keep an 'average family' happy for an entire month of no sunny days!* I have pictures and calculations available, but obviously cannot post them in YT comments. There are also simpler versions that do not attempt to track the sun, and will work even with hazy skies, but give lower output temperatures. @joshuadelisle
Thank you, I do have some plans on it. certainly large hot water storage, parabolic mirrors and other related ideas. I want my wood stove steam generator to work first then i'm tackling a wood gasifier generatorand bio digester. cheers J
Holy crap ... I just bought the Shadow Torch ... what a beauty ... lights up the whole garden and the neighbours 😯 ... tried it on the family and they can't watch TV for a few minutes 😁 ... Amazon currently have them for £27.99 but there's a 15% off voucher, so I only paid £20.99 ... thanks for the recommendation fella ... love the video too ... P.S: Just waiting for the Falcon 2 Pro 40W to come down in price again ... missed the £1,200 deal by a week ...
Purchased the Falcon 2 based on this review and also comparing with your earlier videos. Thanks for the discount code ! I already made the crosshairs laser mod. Thanks for the great content , down to earth and honest reviews.
Havent watched alot of your videos but i found you thanks to your 3d printed knitting machine and stayed for the laser machine, did dip my feet in 3d printing and got me a neptune 4 pro.... therefor i thirst for 3d content, that being said, if you want to make serius money of youtube, do whats does best BUT if you want do do youtube as a sidething for fun, entertaining and education, do what you enjoy most. Its better you have fun making videos than making it a job that has to be done, risking losing the heart in the videos hope i make sens, i just want you to do what you like, i really like what ive seen this far keep it going!
Thank you so much. I'm blessed to be able to do what I do. Even if I just did what I personally wanted to, I would still make it a job and work hard until the point of getting fed up because that's who I am. I don't believe in making the thing you love your job means you never work again, I believe if it doesn't feel like work then I'm not working hard enough. This is probably due to childhood trauma lol. More 3D printing to come. Cheers J
Only the second video of yours that i have watched - I loved both equally. As someone with ADHD i tip my hat to you sir... you have held my attention for the entire vid - twice! your channel will provide me with many hours of procrastination and no doubt cost me a considerable amount of money 😅
Great video Josh, very informative (real-life application and issues). Have often thought how nice it would be to be able to engrave/precision cut various materials. My biggest fear, if I ever got this machine, how to keep my son from absconding with it. Will definitely check out more of your videos.
Another incredible video! You think of all the details I would spend hours thinking up to research a buying decision, and then you go beyond that incredible point and explain the fine details of ownership. Superb! Thank you!
Well, that's a dilemma, I was saving up for the XTool, but after seeing this review I'm seriously thinking about the Creality. As for your content, I really enjoyed your craft postings with the amazing sculptures etc. However, I also enjoy your reviews on tool machines. Perhaps a mixture of both or even include some of your everyday life exploits. I find your rhetoric and sense of humour reminds me of a younger me. Great post, thank you and be safe and well 👍
Thank you so much. I've got the Longer 40w, the Atezr 36w and the new S1 from xTool so lots more to confuse you lol. I'll definitely bring a mix into the reviews. I have a few blacksmithing projects I can add in again. Cheers J
The reviews are great and you using them to create projects helps give current owners and potential future owners inspiration and a better understanding of the ability and application of the equipment in real world applications. The use of rotary tools and engraving/cutting different materials for use in projects would be great videos.
@@joshuadelisle Hey Joshua, thank you for the video. I would have liked to see more actual testing on the differences between 20W and 40W modes, as well as head to head with the X1 (i.e. giving them the same files, starting at the same time and comparing head to head the time, quality and accuracy of the cuts.). The belt sheath was very cool!
From a proud papa of 12 lasers ranging from 20w to 3kw i would say when cutting these plywood boards choose plywood graded for interior use, then it's not PVC in the glue and it will cut much easier and the edge will be light brown instead of a charred mess and as a added bonus it will be less smoke
My personal favourites are: a] power hammer making b] powered respirator c] hydraulic press making. Not that other videos are bad but those 3 are the reason I subscribed. I like some laser stuff like those laser crosshair mounts etc. Reviews not so much. I already have a atomstack a20 pro so there is no need of watching reviews If I'm not planning to replace it any time soon. Hope that helps.
Thank you. those are some of my favourite videos too. but looking at what gets views are diesil heater and lasers it seems. hard to know what the best ballence is but I guess i'll carry on with the range of content that I have been doing. cheers J
I find it so sad to hear a fellow human being dismiss the fact they can't protect themselves from armed criminals. Because their government wants to keep them safe.
Protection racket fails if you can protect yourself If you can protect yourself from an assailant, that puts the life of the government enforcers in their line when they're ordered to gain compliance to immoral mandates. 28:47 28:47 28:47 28:47
I was thinking the same thing, as a second amendment absolutist (if one is too dangerous to be trusted with a firearm then they've already shown they're too dangerous to be trusted loose within society) the idea of not being able to defend myself is unthinkable. It's even more abhorrent to think women are left defenseless. The UK keeps getting worse in this area granting more power to the thugs, they are barely behind China now with the only difference being knives have to be attached with cables to the counters in China, at least the UK hasn't gone that far.... Yet.
@@JamesSmullins knives are illegal to carry. Than less you have good reason. My multi tool can be considered a weapon than less I have good reason to carry....
@@joshuadelisle that's why I said y'all were right behind China. Illegal there as well only they went that extra step with cables and chains to counters. I feel sorry for you guys over there.
Yo Josh ,I totally forgot I'd watched this one ... Nice review .... then came the acting part in front of garage door ... 😂😂😂😂 classy Got balls to do that for others to see. Thanks to youtube to show me already watched.
my absolute favorite is the video of you converting a laser cutter to cnc plasmacutter...infact i JUST bought the laser cutter to modify it just like you did.
This was great, thanks! I've learned a great deal from your video. This was exactly the type of info I needed - short and sweet, without skipping on the details - perfect. You've also been very entertaining without being annoying - loved the content! Thanks.
My brother in law makes wood bowls and vases, I get the excess wood before going on the lathe. Some of the pieces are curved and I would like to engrave on inside arch. Imagine wood number zero cut in half 6 to 10 inches tall.
Great video. Well paced, nice voice modulation and a good sense of humour too. Very watchable. This was the first video of yours I’ve watched and I’ll be sure to watch others. 👍🏻
I watched your demonstration of the new laser competition as well as other lasers you advertised did a great job of seeing how they work and good and bad features. Thanks a lot.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video, I've been thinking of getting a CNC or Laser cutter for a while so I check these videos out on a semi-regular basis. Nicely done!
Was very informative and i find you rather amusing. Id like to get one of these laser machines but im retired and can't afford one. Too bad i missed your give away. I look forward to seeing your other videos.👍👍
your ideas are brill Josh' I am grounded due to my hip replacement. taking a long time to get myself back on my feet. So Blacksmithing in Ayr is on hold... I enjoyed your laser cutter real cool..
Joshua, I went ahead and ordered the Falcon 40W. Your discount code saved me a substantial amount of money on top of the reduced price right now on the Creality site. Thanks again for the great content and objective approach to product review. Looking forward to projects!
will cut stone or at least make a, engrave a mark on it? or it there any that will, letter logos badges, the way this one open could just placed any where on surface,over handing out sized shapes of material, the fir time in this video that you repeat the last job over and over, getting deeper into what cutting, I have not relise that was a thing they could do?
I became interested in Laser Cutter/Engravers around 2019, but they were based mostly on low power LED's or fragile glass tubes, with small enclosures limiting the size of material that could be worked. I never acquired one because of the expense. Since then, my interest has waned, until I saw this video and was very impressed, both by what the Falcon 2 could do, and your genius at how to use it. My thanks for bringing my interest back to the hobby!
Mate you done a splendid job on that pouch, I take it you where a harness maker in a previous life or possibly made the old leather helmets, Im sure it was something along those lines. But carry on, off to the next wonderful project.
thank you, just used your code and received €500 off the order from the official Europe site, thanks for the open review. for me a review on what you want to buy is handy, however seeing the creative process of the tools is far better for expanding the mind. I appreciate your thinking out of the box attitude.
This was probably my favourite video of yours that I have watched! I like how you mixed in other tips and techniques into the review - and I like your laser cutter reviews anyway! Thanks.
That is a cool tool... i didnt realise how far things had come, last time i saw something like this it was for crafting... and not much use for anything... I think i have lost touch with things over the last few years with having family stuff coming first, but its nice to see.. Also cool torch, and i find most of your vids i see interesting regardless of the subject, as long as its the technical angle...
Stumbled across this channel today. Now i am binge watching. Looking for an affordable laser, i got suckered in and got the laserpecker. Now i regret my decision, so looking for an affordable alternative. Lasering seems fo have become my new mental health support and so far really enjoying it. I just want to be able to do more. Trolling your videos for the comparisons so i dont make another costly bad decision
I'm blessed to be able to play with the latest technology. I think these machines make good retirement hobbies as the machine is doing the work for you. Cheers J
Thank you I’ve been wanting a laser cutter but just didn’t know enough about them. Your review has helped a lot will be looking up your other videos well done.
I enjoyed all the tests you did, and the "value" calculation was pretty significant. I wish I could buy one of these! I'd engrave everything I could find as esp SS with colors! More than that, I enjoy working with leather and making things, I really liked the way you created a pattern and then cut out your leather. I have everything I need, including lots of different types, colors, & thicknesses of leather. I could make pouches, holsters, purses, saddlebags, and even some clothing out of leather! And so much more! But here's why I won't buy one: Don't have the money right now, don't have the space to use it, and unfortunately, I have no space for the things I already have! Oh, and I didn't have the money (or space) right now. But, I sure enjoyed watching you have fun with it.
Thank you so much. I completely understand. They're very costly hobbies to own. I had to build a second workshop for mine but not everyone is blessed to be able to do the same. I do like that I can hang mine up on the wall though. Cheers J
I know this is a super late comment but the power supply plug is a standard connector just not one you see all that often. Hard to tell at a glance but it looks like a 3 Pin Kycon connector.
I enjoy all your content and your honesty about the tools you review. I find myself wanting to buy each machine you review but when I check the prices I can rarely afford them. But I do miss your blacksmithing and sculpture content. When I started to watch your channel it was because of the sculptures and things like the power hammer. It was so nice that not only could I afford to buy your sculpture plans but you have step by step tutorials on how to weld them which was a huge bonus for me. Please show us some more metalwork & welding projects. Your so talented with that stuff. Apologies if this sounds negative, I don't mean it to be.
Great Tips!..Really!..!.. (You tube won’t allow my comment regarding Brussels, Ty-ranny and Preparation to stay up.. But, as is the Sad state of affairs today..)
My personal favorite videos of yours are the sock knitting machine as seeing you encounter problems with the design and think through how to fix them really helps me get into the problem solving mindset
I enjoy all of the different stuff that you do. Have been watching since you left your foundary way back and have watched you forge a life worth living ;)
Well... my gast is well and truly flabbered! If I have to choose content type, that's a tricky one. I fell in love with you when you were making the most amazing craft work so I'm edging that way. BUT, I've since ordered the XTool D1 Pro following your review. Having been humming and haring for way too long you helped me make the final decision and, much to my surprise, the wife agreed!!! Coming up to 3 weeks later, the XTool is still sealed in the box due to a total lack of time on my part but it's going to see the light of day very soon and It's going to be like Christmas' from my childhood all over again 😀 Thanks for all the work you put in to your content, everyone is a goldmine of quality information and inspiration. Final verdict... more crafts please. The BIG problem with your new reviews is that I now have a still boxed D1 Pro sitting here in the workshop and I'm left wondering if I should have waited. The Problem with that logic is I'll never get around to forging that life worth living you keep telling me to! 😖 Favorite video - Moth Cocktail Holder 👍👍👍 Cheers
Thank you so much. If it makes you feel better I'm keeping my D1 and raffling off the Falcon2 in fact this week I'm adding extensions on the D1 and using a proper lightburn camera. I'm making a few things with it that hopefully you'll enjoy. D1 is a quality machine and should last a long time too. I've also got 5 other lasers to show so I can only say just be content with what you have and enjoy the projects as they'll all be able to be done with the D1. More smithing coming too. Cheers J
Very interesting Joshua, Hope you don't mind, but I have another suggestion - how about combining what you like to do most with what gets the views in 2 part episodes. Do a poll to make something original (or just have a list of what you want to make), but also accept the challenge of making, modifying or sourcing (as affordably as possible) the tools to make that original item. Also... hoarders are winners! While hoarders do get a bad rap, and we do drive the other halves batty, we can let our spontaneous inspiration (or impulsive creativity) loose as we don't have to wait for things to arrive. ;)
Thank you, exactly right on hoarding done right. Lots of useful stuff just can't find it when needed lol. As far as poll goes I did try once but what people say and what people watch doesn't match it would seem. Or that it seems my most responsive subscribers to poll content are a minority of what the rest actually want to watch. It's hard to tell. Cheers J
I really like your little project with the tool itself. Will be watching more. I think I’ll sell my ortur laser and get one of these. Keep up the good work. See u on the next go around.
I realy hope this review was useful to you and I would love to hear your thoughts on future video ideas?
Here are some of the links and discounts:
UK: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2263918&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack=
US: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2015992&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack=
EU: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2263919&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack=
DE: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2277874&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack=
CA: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2304531&u=3821090&m=124834&urllink=&afftrack=
Discount codes: FALCONALL UK: 20FALCON EU: FN40W AU/CA: Falcon400
**Prime day sales start Tuesday 10 October to Wednesday 11 July**
Falcon2 40w Amazon deal:
UK: amzn.to/46BRFbu
USA: amzn.to/48JImYN
Enter the current raffle here *(Ends 28 Oct 2023 @ 10am)*: raffall.com/joshuadelisle
Thingiverse files: www.thingiverse.com/thing:6234790
My designs/comissioning: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DelisleDesign
**More information and other tool links in the description**
Cheers J
None of these discount codes work. "Sorry, The discount code has expired"
@@Nuketech421 I've contacted them so hopefully it will be sorted. Cheers J
Joshua I have been trying to contact you since our last interaction but for whatever reason TH-cam keeps deleting my messages, I will be intouch through Instagram later this week, just wanted you to know! I will explain then 😊
WOW, Im so sorry you guys live under tyranny, not that anywhere else is much better but atleast in the usa we are able to protect ourselves and families. I couldnt imagine having to carry a freakin flashlight for protection. Several years ago while travling alone across country I had a man attempt to abduct while wheeleding a razor knife, If it werent for me having my Glock 9mm with me that night I wouldnt be talking to you. That man was trying to get me in the car so he could rape me and much worse, yes he was stronger, bigger and probably faster but he still lost. Everyone has a right to defend their own life, and the lives of their families and loved ones.
The thumbnail alone was enough for me to never buy this, 40W and no safety enclosure is a big NO GO for everyone.
I like all of your videos because of the tempo of your delivery, your sense of humour, your ability to admit and correct mistakes and your vast knowledge that is very helpful
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I'm always looking to improve even if it means swallowing my pride and eating humble pie. I know I'm not always right but listening to people much smarter than me is definitely helping. Cheers J
New to the laser world so just watching a ton of newbie content. I loved seeing you jumping into tests that helped your projects, rather than random hypotheticals
Thank you so much. Cheers J
This is pretty cool to see.
Blows my mind to know that there are countries that doesn't allow their citizens to protect themselves.
hi .. you seem pretty proficient with light burn. How about some tutorials on using it.. tips and tricks?
Thank you. definately i'll be doing a complete tutorial soon. cheers J
Love the way you explain all the nuances of the various machines . i have never considered a laser cutter for accurate small parts made of wood . this has given me a new perspective on how i proceed with my new hobby . Thank you for all your content
One of the few people that didn't dislike these open lasers and actually praised it. Great review
FYI, good laser pointer but your subscribers should know the USB C implementation on the 40w laser you are using is non standard. Creality appears to connect the precision setting button to the USB C signal pins on this 40w laser. So, if you make your pointer with a USB C male connector that has smart charger resistors installed the laser pointer will work but the resistors in this connector will disable switching between precision laser and normal laser modes. Remedies- 1. just use normal 2. unplug the laser pointer before setting precision mode 3. remove the resistors form the male USB C connector (This is what I did) 4. make this project with male connectors which do not come with these resistors installed. As long as these resistors are not installed the precision buttons should work.I hope this helps.
Well done for discovering all that. Cheers J
Your welcome. Creality, made the timeless mistake of assuming customers would not come up with unexpected ways to use their product. So why not highjack the USB port and use it for switching output power. It quite clever really.
I like these videos. I don't know why anyone else is not watching them. I think you have a quirky sense of humor. Which I thoroughly enjoy. And I hope you have a wonderful day.😊
Thank you so much. I'm really grateful you enjoyed it. Cheers J
I was impressed with the ability to cut leather patterns, it never dawned on me that that machine could be used for that purpose. Thanks for such a wonderful demonstration.
Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful. Cheers J
I started watching your videos for your outstanding welding and fabrication skills, then subscribed. Can't blame you reviewing all the free kit you get but if you've watched one 3d printer and laser video you've seen them all, no skill involved. Printers and lasers no forging, A life worth living.
I try to mix it up a bit with the review videos and make something interesting with the kit I'm given. I did a little forging in the one laser video which people seem to enjoy. My stand alone metalworking videos don't seem to get as many views. I'll be doing lots more though again at some point but currently I'm overwhelmed with kit to review. It's great just not forging but it is paving a life for my family. Cheers J
That flash/reflection just after 22:07, i would say that could potentially damage your eyes and is a good reason why if you are in the room with the laser ware the glasses.
I am so impressed with your video. A laser cutter/engraver has been on my wish list for years, but as an old retired hoarder, I need to make room in the garage for a place to store it. I am thinking that if it is not too heavy, I could move it outside to use it and use the breeze to keep the fumes away.
Love your videos. Wow! Your only weakness is that you respond to so many comments that it takes time away from making even more great content. Thanks for the beautiful work and videos.
Thank you so much. The best part about these types of lasers is they can hang on the wall when not in use. So you can definitely just set a table outside when needed. Cheers J
How heavy is it as shipped? @@joshuadelisle
@@glenmattson3765 I can't remember sorry.
This is the kind of content I like. Good video quality, pleasant tempo (not to high), interesting mix of product review and actual use / segues and a bit of fun poking now and then. It was enjoyed. Thank you, dear sir.
Thank you so much. I'm really glad you liked it. Cheers J
I like everything you do so I can't help you with that one sorry. Your sense of humour is wonderful. I was a teacher of how to make and do myself for many years and I can tell you like helping people, it shows, and it is a joy.
Thank you so much. Life is always best shared. Cheers J
Excellent content. Including an actual project with some detail is a huge bonus. Appreciate your honest reviews very much.
Thank you so much. I'll continue to bring more. Cheers J
70 yr's old. My first lazer anything, watching. You have my FULL ATTENTION. Amazing stuff you did. Wink, wink, the only thing you didn't explain was just how this machine was going to wash my dishes. LOL (Just pulling your leg.)
Thank you so much and Merry Christmas. Cheers J
I would prefer a less confrontational introduction…. I hate being shouted at! But I did persevere and the information was instructive and worthwhile
I enjoy the small projects like this video. However, I do not own a laser or anything you have used here, I simply enjoy watching and learning. Fantastic and much better than than the garbage on TV.
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Loved the video, the narration, the editing, highlighting the mistakes etc. Great job! I made a similar pouch but modified it so the top edge of the flashlight ended up being at the same height as the top edge of the multitool so it wouldn't dig into my side whenever I sit down or bent over.
Well done that's awesome. Thank you so much. If you're on Instagram please tag me because I would love to see your creations. Cheers J
I like the way you give the details clear. Thank you I would love to have one like this but I don't think my alarm system would like it will go on every time to cook anything well done because I live in apartment, first I have figure out a ventilation system strong to remove all smoke out for any kinds of materials in small details.
Thank you so much. Yes good fire safety, filtered extraction and shielding from the laser beam is very important. I'm reviewing an enclosed system shortly which may be more beneficial for you. Cheers J
I like both your review videos and your build videos as well. Your side by sid e examples of the machines are very helpful. Your knife and flashlight holder build was cool. Incorporating review and project build was nice. I'm a vacuum for everything CBC related. Wheather router, laser, machining, or 3D printing. But most of all your approach and presentation is very instructive and informative. With little to no real bias, just straight up this is how it is. This is what happens if, what you can and can't do with a material or machine.
Thank you for your contribution to the CBC world. May you have a good day.....from Southeast Alaska.
Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it. More to come. cheers J
Why am I not surprised about the difference in the wood treatment? Excellent video!
Joshua, you are so handy with so many things, have you thought of making a *DIY Solar Water Heater, and storing the heat in an insulated tank?* The common _vacuum insulated selective surface absorber tubes_ will get you close to 100°C/212°F with no concentration of the sunlight, though it takes a long time to reach full temperature. Higher temperatures are really good, they increase the amount of _usable heat_ you can store. For temperatures above the boiling point of water, mirrored acrylic sheets can be bent into parabolic troughs to really concentrate the sunlight on the collector pipe, and single-axis tracking can follow the daily path of the sun across the sky. Weekly adjustments to the other axis can be done manually, the combination giving you what amounts to 2-axis solar tracking! An example of that I saw years ago gave an output temperature of 300°C/572°F, easily hot enough to run a closed-cycle steam engine at around 30% thermal efficiency, and still have 'waste heat' of around 55°C/131°F for heating water and buildings. On that basis, I calculated that *30 cubic meters of hot sand and rocks at 300°C could provide ALL the energy (electric and heat) to keep an 'average family' happy for an entire month of no sunny days!* I have pictures and calculations available, but obviously cannot post them in YT comments. There are also simpler versions that do not attempt to track the sun, and will work even with hazy skies, but give lower output temperatures. @joshuadelisle
Thank you, I do have some plans on it. certainly large hot water storage, parabolic mirrors and other related ideas. I want my wood stove steam generator to work first then i'm tackling a wood gasifier generatorand bio digester. cheers J
Holy crap ... I just bought the Shadow Torch ... what a beauty ... lights up the whole garden and the neighbours 😯 ... tried it on the family and they can't watch TV for a few minutes 😁 ... Amazon currently have them for £27.99 but there's a 15% off voucher, so I only paid £20.99 ... thanks for the recommendation fella ... love the video too ... P.S: Just waiting for the Falcon 2 Pro 40W to come down in price again ... missed the £1,200 deal by a week ...
Purchased the Falcon 2 based on this review and also comparing with your earlier videos. Thanks for the discount code ! I already made the crosshairs laser mod. Thanks for the great content , down to earth and honest reviews.
Thank you so much. I hope you get a lot of good use with your new machine. Cheers J
I bought one too,but couldn’t figure out steel engraving…. Any link to that crosshair laser pointer? Thanks
@@TheBlackDove there should be a Link in the description for you. Cheers J
If you close your eyes, you can almost hear Matt Berry playing it straight. I think with a dramatic increase in humor, this channel can hit 500k
Lol. Cheers J
Thanks for the video. Just a note: USB Type-C and OTG are not the same thing.
Great content,i love how versatile these machines are,the possibilities are endless. Oh & theres nothing wrong with us hoarders 😂👍
Thank you. Yep they're great. Both hoarders and laser machines. Cheers J
Havent watched alot of your videos but i found you thanks to your 3d printed knitting machine and stayed for the laser machine, did dip my feet in 3d printing and got me a neptune 4 pro.... therefor i thirst for 3d content, that being said, if you want to make serius money of youtube, do whats does best BUT if you want do do youtube as a sidething for fun, entertaining and education, do what you enjoy most.
Its better you have fun making videos than making it a job that has to be done, risking losing the heart in the videos
hope i make sens, i just want you to do what you like,
i really like what ive seen this far keep it going!
Thank you so much. I'm blessed to be able to do what I do. Even if I just did what I personally wanted to, I would still make it a job and work hard until the point of getting fed up because that's who I am. I don't believe in making the thing you love your job means you never work again, I believe if it doesn't feel like work then I'm not working hard enough. This is probably due to childhood trauma lol. More 3D printing to come. Cheers J
It would be cool if you did a DIY video on how you built your "powered air respirator".
I'm guessing others might have an interest also.
I did it on my channel. Cheers J
Only the second video of yours that i have watched - I loved both equally.
As someone with ADHD i tip my hat to you sir... you have held my attention for the entire vid - twice!
your channel will provide me with many hours of procrastination and no doubt cost me a considerable amount of money 😅
Lol. Thank you so much. Cheers J
Great video Josh, very informative (real-life application and issues). Have often thought how nice it would be to be able to engrave/precision cut various materials. My biggest fear, if I ever got this machine, how to keep my son from absconding with it. Will definitely check out more of your videos.
Thank you so much. Safety is a big issue with the open systems. I'm reviewing the more closed safety systems soon. Cheers J
Another incredible video! You think of all the details I would spend hours thinking up to research a buying decision, and then you go beyond that incredible point and explain the fine details of ownership. Superb! Thank you!
Thank you so much. I like to help as best as I can and if there are any negatives then I try to point them out. All the very best. Cheers J
Well, that's a dilemma, I was saving up for the XTool, but after seeing this review I'm seriously thinking about the Creality. As for your content, I really enjoyed your craft postings with the amazing sculptures etc. However, I also enjoy your reviews on tool machines. Perhaps a mixture of both or even include some of your everyday life exploits. I find your rhetoric and sense of humour reminds me of a younger me. Great post, thank you and be safe and well 👍
Thank you so much. I've got the Longer 40w, the Atezr 36w and the new S1 from xTool so lots more to confuse you lol. I'll definitely bring a mix into the reviews. I have a few blacksmithing projects I can add in again. Cheers J
I was the same, I really wanted the xtool, but now I think this may be the better option. 🤔 😕
Thumbs up! Definitely a handyman with full manually and virtual know-hows! Impressed by your flexibility in technics!😊
Thank you so much. Cheers J
The reviews are great and you using them to create projects helps give current owners and potential future owners inspiration and a better understanding of the ability and application of the equipment in real world applications. The use of rotary tools and engraving/cutting different materials for use in projects would be great videos.
Thank you so much. I've done much with the rotary tools but I can give it a go. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Hey Joshua, thank you for the video. I would have liked to see more actual testing on the differences between 20W and 40W modes, as well as head to head with the X1 (i.e. giving them the same files, starting at the same time and comparing head to head the time, quality and accuracy of the cuts.).
The belt sheath was very cool!
@@RagingShrimp67 that sounds like a great idea. I did share the standard test I did but maybe I could have shared the visual differences. Cheers J
From a proud papa of 12 lasers ranging from 20w to 3kw i would say when cutting these plywood boards choose plywood graded for interior use, then it's not PVC in the glue and it will cut much easier and the edge will be light brown instead of a charred mess and as a added bonus it will be less smoke
Yes the best reviewer on yt
You're very kind. Thank you. Cheers J
My personal favourites are: a] power hammer making b] powered respirator c] hydraulic press making. Not that other videos are bad but those 3 are the reason I subscribed. I like some laser stuff like those laser crosshair mounts etc. Reviews not so much. I already have a atomstack a20 pro so there is no need of watching reviews If I'm not planning to replace it any time soon. Hope that helps.
Thank you. those are some of my favourite videos too. but looking at what gets views are diesil heater and lasers it seems. hard to know what the best ballence is but I guess i'll carry on with the range of content that I have been doing. cheers J
So much more interesting than Mrbeast content.
Thank you. I'm glad I have real people watching too and not mindless zombies lol. Cheers J
More interesting than who? 🤔😉
Who?
Mate, Beast is looking to make money, not inform people. Like trying to compare moldy dried up dog turds to a bar of gold.
Thank you for the most random comment of the day
This made me laugh. Tks for your authenticity... and the info on the laser too, of course. Cheers mate.
Thank you. Cheers J
I find it so sad to hear a fellow human being dismiss the fact they can't protect themselves from armed criminals. Because their government wants to keep them safe.
It is sad and the risk is growing. Cheers J
Protection racket fails if you can protect yourself
If you can protect yourself from an assailant, that puts the life of the government enforcers in their line when they're ordered to gain compliance to immoral mandates. 28:47 28:47 28:47 28:47
I was thinking the same thing, as a second amendment absolutist (if one is too dangerous to be trusted with a firearm then they've already shown they're too dangerous to be trusted loose within society) the idea of not being able to defend myself is unthinkable. It's even more abhorrent to think women are left defenseless.
The UK keeps getting worse in this area granting more power to the thugs, they are barely behind China now with the only difference being knives have to be attached with cables to the counters in China, at least the UK hasn't gone that far.... Yet.
@@JamesSmullins knives are illegal to carry. Than less you have good reason. My multi tool can be considered a weapon than less I have good reason to carry....
@@joshuadelisle that's why I said y'all were right behind China. Illegal there as well only they went that extra step with cables and chains to counters. I feel sorry for you guys over there.
Yo Josh ,I totally forgot I'd watched this one ... Nice review .... then came the acting part in front of garage door ... 😂😂😂😂 classy
Got balls to do that for others to see.
Thanks to youtube to show me already watched.
Thank you. Cheers J
Thank you @joshuadelisle You sir are a scholar and a gentleman!!! Cut out the bracket and did the calibration and the crosshairs are dead on.
my absolute favorite is the video of you converting a laser cutter to cnc plasmacutter...infact i JUST bought the laser cutter to modify it just like you did.
Thank you. I've got more on that coming up next year. Cheers J
Joshua, if I'm not mistaken those are bog standard DIN connectors.
This was great, thanks! I've learned a great deal from your video. This was exactly the type of info I needed - short and sweet, without skipping on the details - perfect. You've also been very entertaining without being annoying - loved the content! Thanks.
@@elsienel641 thank you so much. Lots more to come. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle looking forward to it.
This was a useful way of spending my time picking up a few pieces on the laser/-cutting/-engraving topic.
Thanks man!
Bravo for this video.Yes the content is x off showing laser cutter, but very well done. And your sense of humor..... 😁
Thank you so much. cheers J
I just bought a 40w and this video has been really valuable. Thanks. I will be asking you to help me once I finish building the enclosure. Thanks😊
Thank you and well done. Cheers J
Fred Flinstone would be so proud of you..... I love your channel.... fast, no fluff and honest.. keep up the great work.... from downunder.
Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked it. Cheers J
Beautiful job..... well done, looks great.
Like it so much I'm wanting one wonder how it engraves glass bottles & such.
I've not tried glass. Ill see on the next one. cheers J
I keep thinking I am listening to Douglas Reynholm !!
offset can be set two ways, it depend what you need: part or hole...
My brother in law makes wood bowls and vases, I get the excess wood before going on the lathe. Some of the pieces are curved and I would like to engrave on inside arch. Imagine wood number zero cut in half 6 to 10 inches tall.
Thank you for the excellent video. I ordered the flashlight through your link.
Thank you and well done. Cheers J
Great video. Well paced, nice voice modulation and a good sense of humour too. Very watchable. This was the first video of yours I’ve watched and I’ll be sure to watch others. 👍🏻
Thank you so much. Cheers J
I watched your demonstration of the new laser competition as well as other lasers you advertised did a great job of seeing how they work and good and bad features. Thanks a lot.
Thank you so much. Lots more to come. Cheers J
what a fascinating little unit. Thanks for showing it!
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Loved the”fair maiden” skit. Busted a gut.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video, I've been thinking of getting a CNC or Laser cutter for a while so I check these videos out on a semi-regular basis. Nicely done!
Thank you. I have lots more machines to show next year. Cheers J
Good leather work. We did some of that in grade school. Nice to see what the laser can do.
Thank you. Cheers J
Was very informative and i find you rather amusing. Id like to get one of these laser machines but im retired and can't afford one. Too bad i missed your give away. I look forward to seeing your other videos.👍👍
Thank you so much. I have a new video coming out this weekend. Cheers J
your ideas are brill Josh' I am grounded due to my hip replacement. taking a long time to get myself back on my feet. So Blacksmithing in Ayr is on hold... I enjoyed your laser cutter real cool..
Thank you so much. Lots more to come and I pray you have a speedy recovery. Cheers J
Joshua, I went ahead and ordered the Falcon 40W. Your discount code saved me a substantial amount of money on top of the reduced price right now on the Creality site. Thanks again for the great content and objective approach to product review. Looking forward to projects!
Well done. thank you so much, I hope you get good use from it. cheers J
hopefully you had combined the haloween-price with the code. that was possible. saved a few hundred €....
Awesome content! This is my favourite clip because its the first one I've seen. Definitely worth a follow
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Hah! Worth watching just for the emery mounting to MDF wheel trick. I will be using that for sure!
Thank you. Cheers J
I just ordered the 40 watt falcon2 pro. This crosshair laser trick is sweet. I will see if this can be done on it when it arrives.
will cut stone or at least make a, engrave a mark on it? or it there any that will, letter logos badges, the way this one open could just placed any where on surface,over handing out sized shapes of material, the fir time in this video that you repeat the last job over and over, getting deeper into what cutting, I have not relise that was a thing they could do?
Yes it certainly can engrave certain types of stone. I did a short video on that. Cheers J
This IS the kind of content I like, and I give it 10 bonus points since you sound exactly like Douglas Reynholm from The I.T. Crowd!
Great video, thanks👍
Just keep doing what you're doing.
Thank you. Cheers J
I became interested in Laser Cutter/Engravers around 2019, but they were based mostly on low power LED's or fragile glass tubes, with small enclosures limiting the size of material that could be worked. I never acquired one because of the expense. Since then, my interest has waned, until I saw this video and was very impressed, both by what the Falcon 2 could do, and your genius at how to use it. My thanks for bringing my interest back to the hobby!
Thank you so much. I've got lots more to show soon. Cheers J
Ive had a mdf sharpening wheel just like that on my lathe . I lov a sharp knife
Its so simple and works so well. cheers J
Mate you done a splendid job on that pouch, I take it you where a harness maker in a previous life or possibly made the old leather helmets, Im sure it was something along those lines. But carry on, off to the next wonderful project.
thank you, just used your code and received €500 off the order from the official Europe site, thanks for the open review. for me a review on what you want to buy is handy, however seeing the creative process of the tools is far better for expanding the mind. I appreciate your thinking out of the box attitude.
Well done and thank you so much. I've got lots more to share soon. Cheers J
That's about £950 for the same machine that costs £1367 with the discount at the UK site!
This was probably my favourite video of yours that I have watched! I like how you mixed in other tips and techniques into the review - and I like your laser cutter reviews anyway! Thanks.
Thank you so much. Cheers J
those plugs are normal XLR 3-pins (m) connector the funny thing is you buy them at a store for audio equipment
Ah thank you. Cheers J
That is a cool tool... i didnt realise how far things had come, last time i saw something like this it was for crafting... and not much use for anything... I think i have lost touch with things over the last few years with having family stuff coming first, but its nice to see.. Also cool torch, and i find most of your vids i see interesting regardless of the subject, as long as its the technical angle...
Thank you so much, yes these machines are getting very powerful and very useful but also more dangerous. I've got lots more coming soon. cheers J
Stumbled across this channel today. Now i am binge watching. Looking for an affordable laser, i got suckered in and got the laserpecker. Now i regret my decision, so looking for an affordable alternative. Lasering seems fo have become my new mental health support and so far really enjoying it. I just want to be able to do more. Trolling your videos for the comparisons so i dont make another costly bad decision
It is pretty impressive what people can do in their home shop these days. I wish these machines existed when I was young.
I'm blessed to be able to play with the latest technology. I think these machines make good retirement hobbies as the machine is doing the work for you. Cheers J
Enjoyed very much,can you make a wooden grinder design of internal workings and make it work?
Definitely. I'm designing one for a video coming soon. Cheers J
Thank you I’ve been wanting a laser cutter but just didn’t know enough about them. Your review has helped a lot will be looking up your other videos well done.
Thank you. I have more to show soon. Cheers J
I enjoyed all the tests you did, and the "value" calculation was pretty significant.
I wish I could buy one of these!
I'd engrave everything I could find as esp SS with colors!
More than that, I enjoy working with leather and making things, I really liked the way you created a pattern and then cut out your leather. I have everything I need, including lots of different types, colors, & thicknesses of leather. I could make pouches, holsters, purses, saddlebags, and even some clothing out of leather!
And so much more!
But here's why I won't buy one:
Don't have the money right now, don't have the space to use it, and unfortunately, I have no space for the things I already have! Oh, and I didn't have the money (or space) right now.
But, I sure enjoyed watching you have fun with it.
Thank you so much. I completely understand. They're very costly hobbies to own. I had to build a second workshop for mine but not everyone is blessed to be able to do the same. I do like that I can hang mine up on the wall though. Cheers J
I know this is a super late comment but the power supply plug is a standard connector just not one you see all that often.
Hard to tell at a glance but it looks like a 3 Pin Kycon connector.
The power connector is likely a standard component, looks to be a "3 pin din plug" but cant garantee that without messurments
I enjoy all your content and your honesty about the tools you review. I find myself wanting to buy each machine you review but when I check the prices I can rarely afford them.
But I do miss your blacksmithing and sculpture content.
When I started to watch your channel it was because of the sculptures and things like the power hammer. It was so nice that not only could I afford to buy your sculpture plans but you have step by step tutorials on how to weld them which was a huge bonus for me.
Please show us some more metalwork & welding projects. Your so talented with that stuff. Apologies if this sounds negative, I don't mean it to be.
Thank you so much thats very kind of you, I'll definately be circling back to the metalworking and sculpture side again at some point. cheers J
Useful and super informative ! Nice video !
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Great Tips!..Really!..!..
(You tube won’t allow my comment regarding Brussels, Ty-ranny and Preparation to stay up..
But, as is the Sad state of affairs today..)
Saw the title, laser? Had to check it out. Pretty sweet tool and good video. Smooth leather carrier for a Leatherman.
My personal favorite videos of yours are the sock knitting machine as seeing you encounter problems with the design and think through how to fix them really helps me get into the problem solving mindset
Thank you. That's good to hear and I'll include more in future. Cheers J
I enjoy all of the different stuff that you do. Have been watching since you left your foundary way back and have watched you forge a life worth living ;)
Thank you so much for supporting me over the years. I very much appreciate it. Cheers J
Well... my gast is well and truly flabbered! If I have to choose content type, that's a tricky one. I fell in love with you when you were making the most amazing craft work so I'm edging that way. BUT, I've since ordered the XTool D1 Pro following your review. Having been humming and haring for way too long you helped me make the final decision and, much to my surprise, the wife agreed!!! Coming up to 3 weeks later, the XTool is still sealed in the box due to a total lack of time on my part but it's going to see the light of day very soon and It's going to be like Christmas' from my childhood all over again 😀
Thanks for all the work you put in to your content, everyone is a goldmine of quality information and inspiration.
Final verdict... more crafts please. The BIG problem with your new reviews is that I now have a still boxed D1 Pro sitting here in the workshop and I'm left wondering if I should have waited.
The Problem with that logic is I'll never get around to forging that life worth living you keep telling me to! 😖
Favorite video - Moth Cocktail Holder 👍👍👍
Cheers
Thank you so much. If it makes you feel better I'm keeping my D1 and raffling off the Falcon2 in fact this week I'm adding extensions on the D1 and using a proper lightburn camera. I'm making a few things with it that hopefully you'll enjoy. D1 is a quality machine and should last a long time too. I've also got 5 other lasers to show so I can only say just be content with what you have and enjoy the projects as they'll all be able to be done with the D1. More smithing coming too. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Great news Josh. I'm all fired up and ready to go👍 Will sleep a little better after this so thanks again 👏
Just came across this channel and really enjoyed this video. Absolutely brilliant job.
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Loved it mate. Been thinking about a mid priced machine and this looks amazing. I’ll put the depth gauge on a bit of string. 😂
Great review, thanks. I almost ordered one, and then found the Algolaser Delta 22watt laser. 40 watt due out next month.
Very interesting Joshua, Hope you don't mind, but I have another suggestion - how about combining what you like to do most with what gets the views in 2 part episodes. Do a poll to make something original (or just have a list of what you want to make), but also accept the challenge of making, modifying or sourcing (as affordably as possible) the tools to make that original item. Also... hoarders are winners! While hoarders do get a bad rap, and we do drive the other halves batty, we can let our spontaneous inspiration (or impulsive creativity) loose as we don't have to wait for things to arrive. ;)
Thank you, exactly right on hoarding done right. Lots of useful stuff just can't find it when needed lol. As far as poll goes I did try once but what people say and what people watch doesn't match it would seem. Or that it seems my most responsive subscribers to poll content are a minority of what the rest actually want to watch. It's hard to tell. Cheers J
I really like your little project with the tool itself. Will be watching more. I think I’ll sell my ortur laser and get one of these. Keep up the good work. See u on the next go around.
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Great informative video and props for the FMD joke! Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much. Cheers J