Xtool P2 CO2 Laser: Don't Buy a GlowForge Until You've Seen This

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Ideal for hobbyists or a small business, the base P2 laser is versatile with user-friendly software, but the accessories take it to the next level.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:09 Overview and accessories
4:42 P2 Design and Size
6:35 CO2 laser power - and why CO2?
9:26 Setup and Construction
10:35 Software
12:57 Material testing
16:16 RA2 rotary tool
19:54 Conveyor feed
22:21 Should you buy the Xtool P2?
24:03 Comparisons
25:21 Summary
26:17 Thank you and goodbye

Пікірлер: 35

@deannabridges6068 7 ай бұрын

Well I’m returning my glowforge and I just purchased the xtool P2 with all accessories with the exception of the filter system as I am jut going to vent out a window. You have made me even more excited for it to arrive.

@DrgnSlyr 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding review. Thank you.

@nathanwolf5547 8 ай бұрын

Wow! What a great review. I’ve just this week bought an F1 to add laser to my business. The idea is to,add a P2 once I am comfortable with what I’m doing. You’ve given me so much good information here. Once I’ve completed my move to a new home I’ll have a lot more space for the P2, also.

@bobbyhunt100 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your review as I've found it so informative. I now have an Xtool P2 AND an F1 waiting to be unboxed once I do some carpentry to safely protect them from rainy weather, as even on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland we still have rain. Many thanks again and G'day from Australia!

@hairyarsewelder 4 ай бұрын

Very Informative. Thank You. I Have Just Bought an XTool M1. I Would LOVE an XTool P2. Maybe in a Few Years.

@swervature 8 ай бұрын

First -- Your reviews are the ONLY ones I watch on MUO. I always look forward to the next one. Your professional dedication to giving detailed information in all of your reviews is unrivaled. I learn something from every one. I will very much miss them. Thank you for bringing me so much viewing pleasure and information all of these years. I wish you and yours nothing but the best for wherever your road takes you. Second -- I'm amazed at all of the features of this machine. It does things I didn't even know I wanted to be able to do before now, lol. Thank you for the review and every thing you covered within it. Finally -- Scratch Loki's ears for me. To quote Jake Chambers, "Go then, there are other worlds than these."

@MakeUseOf 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, and I'll be sure to give him a scritch!

@chalkline1505 4 ай бұрын

Excellent review, thanks for the information. Definitely looks like I would go with the Xtool P2 when I'm ready to pull the trigger.

@jGRite 8 ай бұрын

I'll subscribe to your channel now. When I first subscribed you were basically the face of this channel.

@KatGalactic 6 ай бұрын

This was very informative. I am looking to invest into my first Laser Engraver, and I had been going back and forth about the Glowforge. This laser seems to have a lot more to offer and a lot more options. I am definitely interested in starting my own small business doing products, including metal Tumblers so this is definitely the way to go for my vision. I appreciate your thorough review and wish you the best on your other channels! :) Cheers!

@TheVoxinator 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic Review. You're so knowledgeable! It's too bad I can't subscribe to see more from you!

@leonfreems 2 ай бұрын

One of the best reviews I've seen. I have an Xtool D20 pro 40w with the extension, but want to do larger Mandala designs and this is the perfect solution to fit alongside my MOPA 60w Fiber used for metal stuff.

@thecentralscrutinizerr 6 ай бұрын

I just bought the ultimate package bundle today. Another thing that CO2 laser engravers do well is mylar stencils for airbrushing. You can create multi layer airbrush stencils and actually airbrush the pieces you produce with the laser itself, or just to create the stencils for your own airbrush works of art. I'm going to enjoy this machine when it arrives and try set myself up using this machine for projects using airbrush and resin, as well as wood designs and engravings, tile engravings, acrylic engravings, etc. You can also us this machine to "make" the draw lines on canvas for painting landscapes, people, or anything else. You're not "engraving" per se, just very lightly burning the canvas with major feature of the image you're painting, and the light burn marks will be painted over anyway.

@QuickCinemaRecap 5 ай бұрын

00:01 The xtool P2 CO2 laser cutter is easy to use and suitable for starting a laser cutting and engraving business. 02:29 Xtool P2 CO2 Laser offers extension kits, optional upgrades and air purifier for enhanced functionality. 07:00 CO2 lasers are suitable for cutting acrylic due to light absorption 09:08 Setting up Xtool P2 CO2 Laser 13:27 Xtool P2 CO2 Laser is highly accurate and versatile. 15:35 Xtool P2 CO2 Laser offers auto layout feature for repetitive designs. 19:38 The Xtool P2 CO2 laser has a conveyor for tackling large materials. 21:31 Xtool P2 CO2 Laser allows efficient cutting and design flexibility. 25:16 The Xtool P2 CO2 laser is a highly capable machine for small businesses and diode laser users. 27:03 Xtool P2 CO2 Laser offers alternative to GlowForge

@xivon85 7 ай бұрын

Perfect 👌 which settings do you use for engraving glass ?

@ggeorgiou3169 8 ай бұрын

The most useful, simple to understand review out there! Amazing job. Just a single question if you could help he so that I can proceed getting the P2 is if you made a cut material card for 4mm mdf or higher and you can share an image of that with me

@MakeUseOf 8 ай бұрын

Hmm, I didn't I'm afraid - 4mm isn't particularly common in these parts (3/9/12/18mm usually?), but it shouldn't have a problem cutting.

@atqr88 2 ай бұрын

Thank you your review has made my mind up, I am going to order the P2. I have an S1 20w. I have been looking at buying distilled water ready for the laser coming, I can find deionised water, will this be ok? Cheers John

@jeffloose 6 ай бұрын

is there a notable difference in detail engraving/cutting between the 20 watt and 40 watt tool d1 pro?

@matthewgreer8589 2 ай бұрын

Didn’t align the optical path of the mirrors before first use?

@famousstars801 18 күн бұрын

what connection did you use to connect the MacBook to the p2?

@frankiclark7046 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the fab review, however you don’t mention anything of aligning mirrors etc for the laser machine…is this something you don’t have to worry about? As I hate having to do this on the machine I have already 🤦🏻‍♀️ lol. I’m looking to downsize from a huge 1300 x 900 cutting bed ( 5ft x 6ft machine) 😅 and this is looking pretty much perfect for what I’m wanting. TY

@MakeUseOf 5 ай бұрын

It's not something you need to do unless something goes tragically wrong or you replace the laser head. Not something I needed to do at all though, no.