The Ultimate Guide: Unbiased Review of the xTool M1

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Watch this before you buy an xTool M1 (10W) laser machine! Don't wait to find out which accessories you really need or what types of materials you can/can't cut or engrave. Get the complete guide to the M1, the Riser Base with Honeycomb Panel, Air Assist, and RA2 Pro Rotary Tool. Click "...more" to see coupon code.
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0:00 Introduction
2:04 Premium Materials Package
3:26 Riser Base with Honeycomb Panel
3:40 Custom Rubber Stamp Project
4:34 Air Assist for xTool M1
5:40 Cleaning the xTool M1 Lens
5:53 Engraved Cutting Board Project
7:19 Engraved Glass Tumbler Project
8:22 How to Know if xTool M1 is Right for You
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@julieb.8204 9 ай бұрын

Your videos are always so informative, helpful, and FUN! Plus, your voice is so easy to listen to! I'm amazed that your learned so much in so little time with your xTool M1! Great samples of working with it. Love that cutting board!

@FirstDayofHome 9 ай бұрын

Thanks SO much, Julie! You’re always such a great supporter. Once you get going with this machine, it becomes much less intimidating. I hope my mom likes the cutting board. Thanks for watching!

@hernz.gonz.2990 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, you have clarified many doubts for me. I already bought the machine, it has not arrived yet but you have clarified many doubts for me.. You have helped me understand several things about the machine, thank you very much. more videos of this type please thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@FirstDayofHome 6 ай бұрын

I’m so glad it was helpful! I’m working on some more xTool projects as we speak. I hope you enjoy using your machine! It’s fun to learn something new. 👏🏼

@Sustainmycrafthabit 9 ай бұрын

Love your video!!! So many fun ideas you shared. We've been using ours quite a bit lately - am keen to try it on glass though. -Jane

@FirstDayofHome 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Jane! I was very impressed with the results on glass. I’m amazed at everything this machine can do.

@becomingdryork2919 9 ай бұрын

This is a great review, thanks! I have an M1 still in the box because I was a little intimidated about the laser part. You have motivated me to unbox today & start exploring. Thanks again

@FirstDayofHome 9 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear! Honestly, come join some of the Facebook groups I linked in the description. I found a lot of answers to my questions in there. People share their settings and projects. Feel free to ask me questions too! Have fun!

@becomingdryork2919 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much@@FirstDayofHome

@jcevans16 5 ай бұрын

I'm considering buying one, have you used it yet?

@elizabethvallely4044 6 ай бұрын

WOW Looks Awesome machine, the cutting board looks great and a greaat gift for grandma!!! Thank you so much for showing how it works! Liz x

@FirstDayofHome 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Elizabeth! I love using this machine! There are so many possibilities to make great gifts and decor. My mom loved her cutting board. Thanks for watching. 💕

@elizabethvallely4044 6 ай бұрын

@@FirstDayofHomeYou are very welcomel! 😊💕

@kippiathome7885 9 ай бұрын

What a fun crafting tool. I want one!!!😘

@FirstDayofHome 9 ай бұрын

You would love it, Kippi! So many fun craft projects you can do. 🥰

@FirstDayofHome 9 ай бұрын

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@annettebenson4022 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Did you have something hold down the cutting board when engraving?

@FirstDayofHome 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I did not have to hold down the cutting board. Here is the detailed tutorial in case you want to learn more: www.firstdayofhome.com/laser-engraved-cutting-board/

@DizzyDaizy111 2 ай бұрын

I set up my xtool M1 exactly as you have shown other than air assist. I did a wood cutting board exactly as you did and for the life of me I cannot get the picture to center. I have framed it but it is hard to eyeball the blue laser to see if it is exactly center. how did you center yours so easily?

@FirstDayofHome 2 ай бұрын

Sorry you’re having trouble! First, I would make sure you refresh the image once you get your object in the machine. Did you automeasure the distance too? Here’s a detailed example of the settings for something like a cutting board: www.firstdayofhome.com/laser-engraved-cutting-board/. If you are using risers or the honeycomb panel, you’ll want to select Open Plane instead of Laser Flat. My last piece of advice for centering is to create a rectangle or square around your design to roughly match the size of your object. Then center the design inside that rectangle. Just don’t forget to exclude the rectangle from cutting or engraving since you’re just using it as a guide for centering. I hope these tips will help!

@PemlaCakes 5 ай бұрын

Is it possible to make cupcake fondant embossers and debossers with this machine? Thank you 😊

@FirstDayofHome 5 ай бұрын

Hello. I believe you can cut food-safe opaque acrylic shapes to create your own embosser or debosser, but I don’t have experience with that type of project. You can see some examples of laser cut acrylic embossers and debossers on Etsy if that helps. You’ll just need to make sure the acrylic is thin enough to cut and opaque (not clear or blue).

@JesusLopez-sb3ir 6 ай бұрын

This is so cool but should I go for a co2 ? Or this one ? You said it took you 50 mins or 15 mins to engrave the stamp ? I want to multiple stamps at once. How long will it take me to?

@FirstDayofHome 6 ай бұрын

I think it all depends on how much you're willing to spend. I have a few comparison charts vs. other diode lasers and vs. CO2 lasers in this article: www.firstdayofhome.com/xtool-m1-review/#xtool-m1-vs-other-laser-cutting-machines. (That link will take you directly to the comparison section.) It took 48 minutes to make the stamp I showed. If you want to start a bigger business making stamps, you might want to upgrade. I hope this helps!

@FirstDayofHome 6 ай бұрын

I should also mention xTool just came out with another more powerful/faster diode laser called the S1. You can get either a 20W or 40W laser module with that machine. Here are more details if you want to compare: shrsl.com/4d4f1.

@vickynguyen9499 8 ай бұрын

Where should the red dot be? Mine is off to one side and I find my camera is not accurate. What do I do?

@FirstDayofHome 8 ай бұрын

The red dot should be roughly in the center, but what really matters is where you place your design on the image preview you see in the software. Make sure you click “framing” to preview where the laser will cut or engrave. That’s a good indication of whether everything is lined up properly. Clean the lens from time to time too. You can use a Q-tip for that.

@GamingCornerYT 7 ай бұрын

Hi I need some help if possible I have recently bought the m1 XTool (only the 5w) however really struggling with the smell, it is vented outside however fine that the holes the base plate and bottom seem to just create a gap for fumes to escape! It’s a really bad smell when cutting wood 3mm Could I please ask the best solution? I have just bought an air assist to try and reduce the wood burning, Question is would the risers be good which come with the honeycomb and block cover? I keep looking at the air purifier but it’s £600 and not 100% sure if this is too epensive (when considering filters are £150) Please help as I’m close to selling the machine / returning

@FirstDayofHome 7 ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear you’re frustrated. I completely understand. I don’t think the ventilation is enough for indoor use without the Riser Base with Honeycomb Panel, so I do think the Riser Base will help. Air Assist mainly helps to prevent scorching for wood cutting. One alternative to buying the air purifier is getting an inline fan. Here’s one that I’ve tried and liked: amzn.to/46nU4pT. You would then need a slightly larger hose that you would connect from the fan to the M1 and from the other end of the fan out a window: amzn.to/3sFp5rB. You can get an adapter for this hose that screws into the M1: www.etsy.com/listing/1366156580/. It sounds like a lot, but basically it’s a fan that sucks more of the fumes out from the M1 before venting out a window. A lot of community members on Facebook use a similar setup if they don’t want to purchase the smoke purifier. I hope you can find a solution that works for you because there are so many fun projects to try. You definitely want to be safe and avoid fumes, though.

@GamingCornerYT 7 ай бұрын

@@FirstDayofHome many thanks for the response and help!! (sorry to take up your time!) Does the riser / honey comb grill (with the front panel) aim to reduce smoke out of the machine? My logic is that the honey comb prevents smoke through the bottom? And the panel seals the front? (Current design just has the bottom metal panel with cut outs) I will definitely have a look at the links now! My plan buying the air assist was to try and reduce the wood burning and ultimately reduce the smoke if it’s a cleaner cut (it came yesterday so havnt yet installed!)

@FirstDayofHome 7 ай бұрын

@XboxSeriesShorts It’s no problem at all!

@FirstDayofHome 7 ай бұрын

@XboxSeriesShorts The riser base has a front and back panel that does help trap more of the smoke. However, some smoke will still escape because it’s not completely sealed even with the panels. You don’t want to completely seal it off either because you need some air to circulate, so don’t be tempted to tape it off. I do believe you still want either an inline fan to draw out more fumes or the air purifier if you want to limit the smell in the room. I could still smell fumes with just the riser base. Here’s a full article where I talk more about the riser base if you want more details: www.firstdayofhome.com/xtool-m1-review/.

@octaviasingleton-lee9393 2 ай бұрын

Would the chalk paint hack work on clear acrylic

@FirstDayofHome 2 ай бұрын

You can engrave clear acrylic with masking tape or dark paint, but you cannot cut clear acrylic with a diode laser like the M1. Your best bet is to upgrade to the P2 to cut clear and transparent acrylic. I have a video on what that looks like here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mtenYJN6z8WZlIU.html. Hope this helps!

@adrianwhitwell1963 7 ай бұрын

As an engineer, ex dt teacher who has used laser cutters in the classroom for many, many years (CL2 60 W laser) you should never, never, never use a Q tip or standard cotton buds with cleaning alchohol to clean a laser lense. Most cotton buds are adhered to the bus stick with glue, cleaning alcohol will dissolve the glue and you will end up with it on your laser lense. Only use cotton buds that are spun into the shaft with no glue. Do I really need to set up my own channel to stop these beginner mistakes that will cost you lots of money yet alone time?

@FirstDayofHome 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your tip. I will keep that in mind. You should contact xTool if you believe this to be true. Their support page has the same instructions: support.xtool.com/article/939. I highly recommend starting your own channel. I’m sure people would benefit from your expertise and you’ll also develop an appreciation for the effort that goes into it.