Any Laser Can Do This! Colored Slate Engravings Feat. xTool F1

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In today's video I ...
🔷 VIDEO CHAPTERS 🔷
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Explanation of xTool F One dual laser machine
01:24 Importance of engraving tests
02:50 Explanation of four different engraving tests
03:48 How to process engravings on your machine
04:27 Setting up engraving process on xTool Creative Space
06:00 Adjusting image dimensions and layers for engraving
07:06 Assigning layers to different colors
07:53 Starting engraving job on machine
08:29 Safety precautions before beginning engraving
09:00 Review of completed engraving
10:17 Final thoughts and wrap up
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@jamiekitto7778 Жыл бұрын

Nacho Average Content Creator! Thanks Sam!

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Haha!! Love it, thanks!!

@okin8949 7 ай бұрын

Wow - thanks for that video. I made some slate engravings in the past, but only in black/white. Now i did a material test and found out that you can achieve at least 30 different gold-tones , which is much more than in the grayscale range (only 4 to 10 shades). The golden shades even vary between matte (lighter, even) and sparkly (darker with lights spots) - this is great! 👍

@anthonyalmenar4277 8 күн бұрын

Get this Man the F1 ultra need his videos for that!

@darleneclark6098 Жыл бұрын

That's a great father's day gift.

@deannaoverstreet4146 Жыл бұрын

Great job Sam! Have a blessed day!

@peterdugas7361 4 ай бұрын

Love your stuff and great downloads. Keep up the great work. you have 2 fans here. Love how well your new shop is coming along. Thank you.

@playamytrumpet Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam for sharing

@kellycarroll6829 Жыл бұрын

thank you Sam blessings to you and your family!

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you too!

@haroldplaisance8653 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again for the information. I've been contemplating getting another laser. Just ordered the XTool F1 and a few of the accessories.

@cindywhite9754 Ай бұрын

Awesome video thank you so much!! I’m new to this and it was so informational!

@bonniehollingsworth1996 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sam. Well put-together presentation.

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@whatausee 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Sam. Brand new to all of this but really like + appreciate the genuine heart and effort you put into your productions/ideas. Great stuff, My Brotha. Wish you guys the best

@debbiewoods716 6 ай бұрын

You have a talent for doing these videos. It isn't an easy thing to do!

@JimG31547 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@vickyrupe8999 Жыл бұрын

That looks really awesome 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

@cheriethompson7725 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Have a blessed day

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

You too!

@ricardoespada7659 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the knowledge you have in such a generous way, it's inspiring! I'm waiting for the P2 combo +F1, exited and scared at the same time ;) THank you!!

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@DGLaserCraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sam - setting up a slate materials test now with the xtool 40w.

@fretworkpeddler 6 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you.

@proudcanadianeh4663 Жыл бұрын

Im just getting into laser engraving, thnak you so much for youre channel and videos sam!! Big help.

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@GnatTheGnome Жыл бұрын

Another great video! I'm getting the new Elegoo Phecda 20w diode setup soon (hopefully this month, kickstarter just ended) and you're giving me all kinda of ideas.

@matthysloedolff 6 ай бұрын

I have been watching several of your videos, particularly on the laser side of your business. I have to say that the quality and information given during each video is substantially higher than average. Thanks so much, and keep up the good work!

@Samcraftcom 6 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@eriklarson8322 Жыл бұрын

I like your file naming system. I’m going to use it.

@PegAMurphy Жыл бұрын

that's so cool ~ thx Sam

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@pattywhitlock1614 Жыл бұрын

That's so cool.😊

@melindaivey4772 Жыл бұрын

Good job, Sam!

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@janinelew2483 9 ай бұрын

I just got mine today. It’s late so I’m going to set it up tomorrow. The packaging was phenomenal. I’m so happy that tomorrow is Saturday! This is my first laser cutter. I hope set up is easy.

@Samcraftcom 9 ай бұрын

Have fun!

@staceypeak199 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video!

@dog0311 Жыл бұрын

Since they combined the two heads into one unit that really brings the F1 to the front just behind the P2. 7 Min and multicolor, that is really cool. Using both heads in one design, that pretty awesome.

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

I agree completely!

@gloriagonzales8731 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering how much longer it was gonna take you to get the F1 lol You have been one of my favorites to watch because of the way you teach. You can your time get right to the point and not act all crazy. I ordered my F1 the beginning of May and still don't have it but hope to get it this month. Thanks again for another awesome video.

@dog0311 Жыл бұрын

Please let us know how you like it. I really want that new P2 but it's just so far out there. Everything I bought was on release day (with every accessory) with the next product showing up for sale a week later (wish there was an upgrade offer). You can imagine how much I have tied up in my D! and D1 Pro all at full price. I could of waited and paid cash for the P2. Luckily it's just a hobby for me, to give stuff I make away to other less fortunate disabled Marine Corps Vets.

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to share with me what you like. It's helpful for content but to also keep things the way people like them. :)

@randyb3347 8 ай бұрын

Excellent, thanks.

@Samcraftcom 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@BORICUACHANNEL 7 ай бұрын

Looks good 👍

@MrJimpurvis Жыл бұрын

Waiting for mine excitedly

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

I think you'll enjoy it. It's quite the feature-rich little machine! Also... that air purifier works great!

@MrJimpurvis Жыл бұрын

Hey Sam do you have the atomstack A20? I have the A10 and really like it but I wanted more power to cut , so I purchased the A20 and so far I hate it I can’t get a nice clear engraving full of lines and distorted

@tomk2468 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! :)

@workshybum 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Gonna have to try this with my new F1. You got a sub for this alone, looking forward to checking out your other content! Thanks!

@myboldpress 10 ай бұрын

This video landed you another subscriber! 🎉 Did you clean the coaster off afterward with anything? Do the colors come off when washed? Thank you-can’t wait to binge your other videos! 🤣

@sootheme7218 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I have a M1 so I’m definitely going to try this method. Do you know if you can get the same “colorize” effect on wood?

@ladonnawoodley5279 Жыл бұрын

I'm not an engraver or laser anything person but I enjoyed this video...I'm a big fan of your other channel so anytime I see anything with y'all in it I watch.

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you coming over to the workshop! :)

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Жыл бұрын

*Fun video Sam!* I can get quite a few colors on my diodes, including green. Hey, the new shop is looking great!

@dog0311 Жыл бұрын

How are you getting more colors? You have every machine that's out there. Love you shows. I never know what you are going to pull out next. I need to start posting some of the stuff I made that I learned from you. I have one major question on lightburn, but I'll send it on your channel so it keeps your stats up.

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

It's really amazing to see this technology blossom! I thought of going down the focus/unfocus road with this video but figured I would keep it more simple for presentation and such. :)

@MrJimpurvis Жыл бұрын

Green? Seriously wow!

@josephsmith601 11 ай бұрын

YOOO you got a subscriber for this one!!!👍👍👍 I seen some videos on slate and wondered if you could get a wider color range than just brown, tan and white.

@ChatterontheWire 11 ай бұрын

The upgrade to XCS a few months ago that added layers and some other things was a nice change. At least I don't recall it when I first got my D1. As I work on 2 computers, one in the house, one in the garage, I do need to find a way to export/keep the same saved settings for engraving/cutting/etc from one system to the next for naming. One thing I don't like is you can have 5 things named exactly the same and all with different settings. It doesn't overwrite the settings/name even when you save it as the same name again which can be annoying as you're testing/verifying settings.

@robertcox338 10 ай бұрын

Sam, just downloaded your test card file. Hope to learn more about my new Xtool D1 Pro 20 Watt. If you have a video that can help me learn to engrave names or logos on the bodies of wooden pens I would love to know. I am a pen and bowl maker. Bought my D1 Pro 20W to customize pens and to sign, date, and identify the wood on my bowls. Thanks! Glad I found your channel! Robert

@I-LOVE-EARTH Жыл бұрын

Great video! How's the review of the ComMarker coming along...really interested in that one.

@homezero Жыл бұрын

As always thank you for bringing us along for the ride for both SamCraft and The Homested channels. On another note, should you find your shop becoming too cluttered with laser machines, I'd be happy to help out and take one off your hands. 😆😂🤣

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

I've been thinking lately what to do with the machines that are unused. I thought of doing auctions on my website with a base to cover shipping, then anything extra going straight to charity. That could let people get machines at a good price and also know that the money isn't going to me. Finding out shipping costs is the tricky part on most of these machines, but it's something I've been wondering about.

@justinschulz8667 4 ай бұрын

Your videos are amazing! And I have bought most of your files. When does it make sense to invert the image?

@JORGINHODONASCIMENTO Жыл бұрын

Great video, i just want to know if this engraver does a nice, clear depth effect or if it looks like marking/etching, which are very lightly engraving that feels like someone did it with a sharp object.

@LYTOMIZE_Woodshop Жыл бұрын

Hmmm... looks like I am going to be buying another file or two and playing with my Ortur LM3 on the weekend!!!!!

@krisknowlton5935 Жыл бұрын

Sam, I was making a power/speed test on slate one time with my 50 watt fiber laser. I got some power settings a little too hot. It bubbled the slate up something fierce. I didn't know slate would melt like that, but it does.

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Oh yes! It's amazing to see it melt slate like that! :)

@sharonromer6606 Жыл бұрын

WOW👍

@robotbobusa2479 10 ай бұрын

Hello Sam thank you for sharing all the information you share. Both myself and my sister watch your other channel is well for your Green Acre Homestead. My question is about your Lightburn version test file. Because I'm new to working with a fiber laser is the Slate Engraving Color test file setup to only work on Slate or does the same file work for other materials like stainless steel as well? I just wasn't sure if the file settings were specific to help find the colors on slate. Thanks again

@thebullpit1 6 ай бұрын

This is great Sam. Can this be done on a D1 Pro 10W?

@garen3772 6 ай бұрын

hi I was wonder if you knew how to with between mechanics in xtool design space. I have the S1 and M1. only the s1 ie showing up

@Shadowman-in9zj Жыл бұрын

That’s so cool, Sam could you please do a vid of you using the app for phones.

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@richardyniguez9694 5 ай бұрын

Nice job on the slate coasters. I have a question can you tell me what size exhaust hose is on the xtool f1 ? I live in california and we cannot purchase the fume extractor due to the unit not meeting CA air quality standards. I did manage to get a atomstack d2 air extractor which also now is not allowed to be shipped to CA I would like to hook that up to a F1 if I decide just to purchase the F1 by itself. Thanks

@dog0311 Жыл бұрын

BTW about the colors, did you notice any difference of the local ones your where buying VS the 10 boxes your orders and finally got most correct with feet?

@sally969 2 ай бұрын

Wow

@DavZell Жыл бұрын

It would be great to see this same Nacho run on a D1 40W (skipping the IR laser and just doing the 40W) to see how long it takes. Anyone have a coaster (and 40W D1) to test on?

@fruitloops68 8 ай бұрын

Hi, do you have test file for metal and leather?

@angiestewart9952 8 күн бұрын

How did you create your own custom settings in your easyset panel with the F1 Ultra? I don't see a save as they have told me to select.

@baggerbiker1 6 ай бұрын

I thought I had seen a video recommendation of a slate seller in one of your videos. Was looking for that affiliate link but can't find it.

@dog0311 Жыл бұрын

Hey Sam, You are really doing good on here. I have a question I hope you or a user can answer. I know the answer is a test card (but I don't have enough product to do one). I am wanting to engrave on some Amethyst Polished Stones. I have the xt Diode 5w, 10w, and 20w and the xtool pro IR (and will be 10years until I can afford the 40w head or P2). I am not sure which head to even start with or what possible power/speed to even try. Hoping somebody has bought these on sale at a local hobby shop (that we aren't getting paid by) and has some clue what head to start with and what power/speed. I have 7 of the stones, so if I get ONE to work I can still break even. Also I got a flat pack of 5 White Howlite Blanche (looks like white slate, no clue what it is) with the same question. Hope somebody can guide me on track.

@IcEMystPrivate 5 ай бұрын

with the engraving test, does the f1 tool engrave it directly with the different powers? or you have to make per little square a layer? ( or did you make the layers? :) ) than big thanks .

@akiakimedia919 6 ай бұрын

Where do you get you slate from?

@MountainPatriotCompany Жыл бұрын

Hey my friend. I don’t have a computer. I do have an iPhone. Will the xtool f1 work for me?

@ATKillion Жыл бұрын

How about with the CO2 P2? Does it produce color variations on slate also?

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

It's going to be trickier to do since the machine is much more powerful. I've not had great luck with it yet, but have also spent more time doing some fixes with my P2 so far. I have it dialed in now and am ready to begin putting it to work!

@Ac-ye7zu Ай бұрын

What are the p2 xtool?

@sally969 2 ай бұрын

I have seen folks do cups with laser however...the results appear to be in a bluish color. Is that possible?

@karencary3312 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@robertbankhead8661 Жыл бұрын

Nice new cap! So you and XTool are sponsored? You have all the new toys and I have zero, good for you and so appreciate your simple approach.

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

I'm an xTool Partner for now, yes. No paycheck, but I can request machines to showcase and make content on. It's beneficial for us both I think and so long as it stays that way, I'll keep working with them. Of all the laser companies out there, they seem to have it together the best from A to Z.

@rwb5731 Жыл бұрын

Will you be selling Nacho Average Dad? I could not find it on your shopping list.

@beansandwiched Жыл бұрын

I dont think this will work with the K40 :/ Good stuff thought. Thanks brotha!!

@benjaminpastrana9662 Жыл бұрын

How big is the area? Can you do a demo cutting real leather and e graving? 🙌

@jcjefersonceola Жыл бұрын

Anyone can help ? I was able to get the yellow/golden color, I am trying get the green colour on slate any knows the settings ? Please.

@GertieBirdieJems 6 ай бұрын

I downloaded your Nacho file but when I get to the hat it says "flames detected" and shuts down :-( ...ONLY on the RED parts of the hat.

@Hosty_Tim Жыл бұрын

Awesome coaster! Do you sell them to the public?

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

I do, over on our family's business site: greenacrehomestead.com

@0590don 6 ай бұрын

Sam I keep trying to do the power speed test but it gets so far and then the alarm goes off fire I don't even see any flames. how many lines are you using

@Samcraftcom 6 ай бұрын

Check out the FAQ section of my website: samcraft.shop/pages/contact

@vincentlekei1969 2 күн бұрын

Wowzers this 😎 😃 omg but X tool laser’s F1 is a pricey it’s like 1000$ to 2000$ dollars not exactly a budget laser . But it’s nice to see ❤

@daleplant5275 Жыл бұрын

I did not know this was possible with slate. Are the colors generated from actual engraving or is it a reactive process to the various heat levels?

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

I believe reactive from heating the stone.

@frankyswanky4603 Жыл бұрын

Newbie Stupid Question: I've ordered the Xtool F1,it's my first ever laser to learn the ropes with.If I download the test file for XTool Creative Space does the file automatically adjust the power and speed settings it's self to perform the test or is it just a template to manually enter the settings onto? 🤔

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

This video will explain it all: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pcqPeteT1qnPhIE.html

@frankyswanky4603 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I will watch this video. Why not sell the actual slates as a pack with all the test results on for quick reference?I would buy them,ask if people would be interested probably be an earner,I'll have a free fiber laser if you make a million 😂

@TheKennyHack Жыл бұрын

Was hoping it would be faster with the fiber laser. It's tough to sell coasters at $10 each.

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

The 1064nm laser in this unit is small compared to standalone fiber lasers at only 2 watts. Most fiber lasers you will see out there are about 20 watts minimum. This 2 watt IR laser is the same as the competitors like Laser Pecker, Genmitsu, Atomstack, etc. Overall it's a good machine and great for multipurpose uses. But no, not as fast as a fiber laser.

@minicupid5119 5 ай бұрын

Hello, is it possible to engrave colored animal print on plastic? thank you

@Samcraftcom 5 ай бұрын

Plastic will only react in two ways: light engravings on dark material, dark engravings on light material. However, a UV laser is the best for plastic marking. Be very careful with plastics. Many are very bad for your health when engraving.

@OldCurmudgeon3DP Жыл бұрын

So, "regular" non-xtool devices can do color or not? My 10W Z1 has never done anything but shades of Grey and then textures when I crank up the power.

@AlexSwavely Жыл бұрын

lower your speeds a bit so the laser heats up the surface over a longer period.

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Diodes are great for the colorization effect due to their lower power vs. CO2 lasers and being able to go slower to get the richer colors. :) IR lasers tend to just do shades of gray/white in my experiences.

@shughes599 Жыл бұрын

Where is the test results and choices?

@johnwilliams242 Жыл бұрын

Not trying to put you on the spot, but, if you could choose only one between the F1 and ComMarker which would you pick. Just curious

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Probably the ComMarker... just because the fiber laser is so much faster, more powerful, and has a larger working size. It's worth saying that the ComMarker is my first fiber laser, so I don't know if they're great or just okay. I have nothing to compare them to yet.

@johnwilliams242 Жыл бұрын

@@Samcraftcom thank you for your response I know your busy and its hard to keep up with everyone

@jeeper999999 Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried importing an image into XCS in 3 different file formats, none give the option to trace the image or any other way to set it to a layer. And light burn won’t frame, and they won’t say if I need a galvo license. About ready to send this one back….

@LunaBianca1805 3 күн бұрын

Maybe a bit late, but trying to help... What type of files did you use? I'm somewhat sure, that you need a vector, like an .svg or something...

@terrymann9723 Жыл бұрын

What laser engraver would you recommend for a beginner first one?

@playamytrumpet Жыл бұрын

Terry, I started with a Genmitsu 5w and immediately went to the 10w XTool, shortly after I moved up to the 20w XTool and also purchased the IR for metal work. Recently I p7rchased the 60w Monport co2 . The short of it is, go as big as you can afford and the space you can supply for a laser machine. Hope this helps

@terrymann9723 Жыл бұрын

@@playamytrumpet Hi Ken, Thank You very much for the input

@pmartin6759 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@BryanKilbourne007 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a flat rock just a question

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@RobSandstromDesigns 11 ай бұрын

Very good review. Thank you for doing this. I am looking for a budget friendly way to do small metal, non organic engraving jobs - such as back of a watch, on a metal badge, tag, etc. The idea of different colors on slate never occurred to me that could be done. This video is a few months old which means you have had it for awhile. 1) Would you still recommend for small jobs and how well can you frame an area to ensure you are engraving on a small object in the right area? Looks pretty straight forward from your video. 2) Have you traded back to lightburn for running this laser or is it worth learning the specific software you mentioned? 3) I see xtool has several different versions of lasers - is this the one that is best for small metal jobs - do yiou know?

@jthespiceoflife Жыл бұрын

Can color be done with a P2?

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

In my experience... Not as well as with a diode laser. They're too powerful to get the colored results without taking things too far.

@selimsaim 10 ай бұрын

why does my f1 show dots duration and a power range slider instead of what yours shows?

@johnvasquezDeutschland 7 ай бұрын

It is based on the image you are engraving, a vector image gives you to options you see he has which gives you that speed pre mm and with a bitmap image it shows the dot duration and power range you are seeing.

@nadineboucamus7347 6 ай бұрын

bonjour ça serait sympa de mettre les sous-titre en français, merci cordialement

@jeeper999999 Жыл бұрын

The F1 does not do the layers in order at all. I’ve been trying coated aluminum for 2 weeks, no matter how you do it it will fire the IR laser first and then the blue, which is the opposite of what you would want. If I hadn’t thrown the box away I’d be sending this back.

@Samcraftcom Жыл бұрын

It's the program's fault. XCS does not allow us control over layers and actions as we need. I'm hoping Lightburn will get going with compatibility soon for this machine.

@Dawns_Creative_Carousel 2 ай бұрын

It literally looks like cricut design space! That will be nice because I’m very versed in design space and in canva so I can create my own images and files 🫶