xTool S1 Diode Laser: Affordable Solution for Small Businesses & Hobbyists with LOADS of Features

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The new xTool S1 laser is a game changer. Truly. It has all the features and bells and whistles of an expensive CO2 laser at half the cost. The versatility of switching out laser heads for different materials, the power for cutting and precision for engraving. Safety features galore to allow you to use it in your home and vent the fumes outside or to an air purifier. The lid also eliminates the need for glasses and there’s built in fire sensors. So many accessories like the rotary attachment (RA2Pro) and automatic conveyor are also compatible with the S1. This video gives an overview of the machine as well as a bunch of product ideas I did over the course of a week. Check out my other videos to learn more about how to make money with a laser, making signs, curved surface engraving, and more.
-⏱Timestamps⏱-
00:00 Introduction
00:55 S1 Features
04:37 Unboxing and Setup
06:16 Magnetic Clips
06:32 Test Cuts
06:56 Cutting Plywood
07:33 Engraving Cutting Boards
08:30 Burlap
08:40 Wood Signs
09:03 Keychain Batch
09:40 Positioning System
10:09 Large Bed, Wood Signs
10:36 Slate Coasters
11:09 Leather
11:37 Glass
12:10 Layered Signs
12:40 Rotary & Tumblers
13:22 Test Files & XCS Software
16:05 Project Overview
16:18 S1 Overview & Laser Tips
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@conover1978 26 күн бұрын

I’ve got one. It’s the next level that pushed my small business forward to what we really were looking for.

@jeffcooper2464 7 ай бұрын

Great video. Just got delivery of the 20W S1 & your in depth review & the materials it can cut & engrave were super invaluable. Also demonstrating the simple setup of the test files in xcs was great. Thanks & I’ve subscribed & can’t wait to see other videos of yours.

@texastwigs 7 ай бұрын

the layer signs are so satisfying!!!!

@snookieman11 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. You do a fantastic job at explaining everything well. Appreciate your efforts

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it and hope the videos help!

@fylith6378 6 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks so much for all of it but especially the how to material test!

@Trending_Wor16 7 ай бұрын

Great video, well explained

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@jennifervejil7638 4 ай бұрын

Hi, I read that you can make color on metal with a laser through oxidation. Like blues and pinks, ect. Do you know anything about that?

@JORGINHODONASCIMENTO 6 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you. Just a question, how do you set the images for a 360 engraving? Do you put the image in the middle of the tumbler or do you put the image on the starting point with the remaining outside of the tumbler's position?

@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie 7 ай бұрын

Hey Nick, do you happen to have a video or can you make a video for us explaining the different types of glues you might use to glue up different materials to one another? For example, if I would want to mix wood with leather, wood with acrylic or leather with metal. Just throwing example materials out there haha. I don't even know if you could glue some of these together. Hence why I'm curious to get an experts view & go to glues, on this. Also, can you make a video using the conveyor feeder? No pressure :) Thanks & hope all is well

@grantskelton1219 7 ай бұрын

Greetings from Australia

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

Hello!

@nutusabyt 7 ай бұрын

Greetings from Italy 🖐

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

Hello!

@ChadsCustomCreations 7 ай бұрын

Great review Nick! You probably caught it already but looks like your air assist hose may have slipped off the connection for the nozzle.

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

Thanks dude! Yeah, unfortunately wasn’t on for most of the filming 😆

@chrisoliver3851 6 ай бұрын

Hi...Could you please show a video about metal engraving like small jewelry ...Love your channel..Chris

@SixEightWoodworks 6 ай бұрын

I just posted a new video showing how to engrave or etch certain metals with the xTool F1. If you want super deep engraving, you’d need a fiber laser. But the IR head on the F1 optional add on of the S1 get great results too.

@swezy207 6 ай бұрын

Can you etch metal with the 40w s1?

@ach2935 2 ай бұрын

Hi re 40w S1 what is the thickest it will cut on pine or ply?

@mpmachining7227 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! I have been having a hard time deciding on adding another laser to my shop. I currently have a 50W fiber laser. The tumblers you did look great. With my fiber laser, it is extremely difficult getting the settings right to ensure i dont engrave into the stainless under the powder coat. Between the P2/S1, which would you say does a better job on powder coated tumblers?

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

I haven’t done a ton. The four I’ve done on the S1 were great. I haven’t used the rotary on the P2 for tumblers, but have gotten good results without. But there’s a handful of P2 tumbler videos out there. I really am blown away by the S1 though. So no real difference as far as tumblers. But the option of the IR head for the S1, could help a bunch to clean up tumbler engravings. Will say the best results have been on the F1 with both diode and IR. But that is a bit smaller for full wraps.

@richellefiscus9309 2 ай бұрын

U said it opened up the material lost more than the others. What did it add?I didn't see any colors of acrylic, does it not do it? Even with the paper on? And are the pens your wife engraved on plastic?I'm on the verge of buying, just need to figure out which one.

@jeremydillon4385 7 ай бұрын

Did you use the s1 to make the jigs with the foam? Also would it work with the white foam you get with other products?

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

I haven’t yet. I’ve seen some people use the P2 with foam. I’d imagine it would work with a scoring setting. I’ve just been doing basic stuff with a box knife. But would be fun to try for sure!

@jamesmanson1555 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Never owned a laser before but considering getting one. Does not having the riser base and/or rotary tool significantly limit what you can cut and engrave?

@SixEightWoodworks 4 ай бұрын

Not at all. You can actually engrave curved surfaces with the S1 and P2 without a rotary. Riser base is only necessary for big items to engrave. Nice add ons, but not must haves. You can always add later if you feel limited.

@I-LOVE-EARTH 7 ай бұрын

Nice job. That's a lot of charring on the wood when you're cutting, and some on the engraving and etching...did you have the air assist on?

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

I didn’t early on. Was just up and running trying to learn the machine.

@I-LOVE-EARTH 7 ай бұрын

maybe run some tests and give it another try, because it's doesn't look great.@@SixEightWoodworks

@jimgohyeah 7 ай бұрын

Just used your code!!! Hope you get a kickback. I hope this is as easy as people are making it out to be. I went basically totally analog after they tried to teach me cad back in the 90s lol

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

Really appreciate it! It truly is as simple as it sounds. I’ve already made several project videos with lasers that would definitely apply for the S1. Will be making more in the future too. Have a blast!

@barrett5229 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I’m trying today decide between the P2 and the S1. If you could only have 1 which would it be? I’m leaning towards the p2 for the camera but worried about the real world accuracy

@SixEightWoodworks 3 ай бұрын

Definitely the P2. The power to easily cut thicker items, and any type of acrylic is the massive advantage. The camera is really accurate. Budget wise the S1 is amazing. But no comparison to the advantages of the 60w power of a CO2 laser with the P2.

@barrett5229 3 ай бұрын

@@SixEightWoodworks thanks I appreciate that a lot! I bought the D1 and I’ve just been frustrated the whole time with alignment, cutting, and trying to do multiple items

@jeffcooper2464 7 ай бұрын

Hi again, Just been watching another of your videos where you used the xTool P2 laser to engrave cylindrical items without the rotary tool as it has the curved surface functionality. I believe the S1 20W has the same functionality so I don’t need to buy the rotary accessory for it, is that correct?

@richellefiscus9309 2 ай бұрын

If you want the images to wrap around you would want the rotary

@user-fi5nb3pu5e 7 ай бұрын

thank you. I sub'd as well

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@vvillarreal1880 3 ай бұрын

Which one of the two do you think will have easier maintenance? The S1 or the P2? Thx

@SixEightWoodworks 3 ай бұрын

I think they’re both pretty easy to maintain. Very user friendly. Just really comes down to what you’re hoping to make. If you plan on doing a fair amount of cutting, the P2 is the best and you won’t be as limited with thicker stock or acrylics. But the S1 is a great well rounded machine. I have another video comparing them a little more as well.

@vvillarreal1880 3 ай бұрын

@@SixEightWoodworks thank you! I’ll go check it out. Appreciate you

@Tearstank 7 ай бұрын

The Eu site does not offer the feed in table, if they did I would order it. Anyone know if they will?

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

I believe this is due to the Class 1 Laser Safety requirements for the EU. I saw someone post about it on the Facebook group for the S1.

@DebsHill1 7 ай бұрын

interested in xtool, as there software is better than other options

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

It’s super intuitive and meets all my needs

@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie 7 ай бұрын

What are the differences between the P2 and this S1? I’m looking into purchasing the P2 but the S1 seems like it does everything the P2 does. Just curious

@dopatrick1 7 ай бұрын

so what im seeing is it has a tiny bit bigger bed by 1 inch, it can cut hard walnut almost 3/4 inch thick and it can do all this a little fast than S1 by a small amount. unless your a business that need to cut tons of stuff fast. then its not worth double the price. if you need to cut multiple stuff you can buy 2 S1 for the price of 1 P2. uless im missing something

@Whatsintheshop 7 ай бұрын

Following. Same here

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

Biggest difference is the power. P2 can cut all colored acrylic. Can handle thicker wood. It’s a bit bigger. It has the cameras; however the S1 positioning system is comparable. Honestly, unless I was planning on doing a lot of colored acrylic, I’d go with the S1. Massive savings and potential of adding the IR module is fantastic.

@mojo2613 7 ай бұрын

@@SixEightWoodworksDo you have to purchase an IR module made for the S1 or would the IR module from the D1 work on here? Great video, thanks!

@Black-Elmo..... 7 ай бұрын

OK, in this video, you say you love your P2. Before the S1 was released, I was going to buy the P2. Now that the S1 is out, I'm undecided. If you only had the room for one or the other, which one would you choose and why? By the way, I did win the 2w ir laser head from xTool on their luanch video of the S1, so I've got that kind of leaning me that way. But I want which one is best. I appreciate any help you can give me.. thanks.. JB..

@SixEightWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

I’d say the S1 because with the IR head, you have the versatility for more materials. The P2 is bigger and if you plan on doing a lot of different colored acrylic, that would be the route. Otherwise the S1 handles everything.

@Black-Elmo..... 7 ай бұрын

@SixEightWoodworks thanks for the info.. I've seen videos while researching the different lasers and companies that produce them where they were putting tape over tiles to engrave them. Would that work with cutting acrylics, or is there just no way it would work at all?