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Post by gandy on Jun 6, 2024 8:12:10 GMT -5
-what do I do with it. xTool F1 2-in-1 Dual Laser Engraver. FOF OT have any idea, pointers.....? Arrived home and from opening the box to these was about an hour. Including xtool creative space download to laptop. The woods took seconds to laser, the stainless steel tag took 4:minuts of run time.     |
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Post by tampaspicer on Jun 6, 2024 8:14:35 GMT -5
Friend of mine just started a company building custom wood designs with laser engraving. Some of the stuff he's done has came out really good. He based out of North GA.
I believe he just locked in a new client at a winery.
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Post by mapper on Jun 6, 2024 22:21:53 GMT -5
Lots of uses for toy customization there.. and folks will open their wallets up for customizing their toys.. Now other than toys, a few quick ideas pop up..more generic.. Signs, mailboxes, Belt buckles, BBQ tools, cutlery, cleavers, axe heads, pet collars/leashes, a viking theme axe pizza cutter are would be cool..then grips.. You are limited by your imagination..try different media as well.. Stone, shell,bone, wood, metal, plastic, leather, micarta..
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Post by gandy on Jun 7, 2024 6:16:13 GMT -5
Lots of uses for toy customization there.. and folks will open their wallets up for customizing their toys.. Now other than toys, a few quick ideas pop up..more generic.. Signs, mailboxes, Belt buckles, BBQ tools, cutlery, cleavers, axe heads, pet collars/leashes, a viking theme axe pizza cutter are would be cool..then grips.. You are limited by your imagination..try different media as well.. Stone, shell,bone, wood, metal, plastic, leather, micarta..
Need to experiment, this unit can be held or temporarily braced to a wall, hood, body panel and then laser away on them. |
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Post by mapper on Jun 7, 2024 6:34:51 GMT -5
I'm thinking more like take off parts, trim panels..etc.gun stocks and grips, bullet dress up parts for auto, bike, marine..I know someone who has a table setup for gun stocks..
Dash plaques, license plate trims, etc..
I still think viking motif on a axe pizza cutter would be cool..I'd be in for one..
See Altamont viking warrior for inspiration..
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Post by richm on Jun 7, 2024 6:35:58 GMT -5
Very neat!
You can do anything. Some folks like to put their initials on tools and such. Knives... Glasses and such.
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Post by luapnor on Jun 7, 2024 7:06:27 GMT -5
Find a line of cheap plaques and do engraving for parents/teams at the end of sport seasons. These things are becoming so common, not sure the viability of a business.
A cheap little mill would be fun too.
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Post by gandy on Jun 7, 2024 7:06:52 GMT -5
This one has a self activated slide tray. Not sure what it's capabilities are.
And a self activated rotary tool, mugs, tumblers.....
For a single image it is limited to 4.5" X 4.5" patch.
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jun 7, 2024 7:13:56 GMT -5
Sounds like fun. Enjoy it whatever you decide to do
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Post by mapper on Jun 7, 2024 7:15:29 GMT -5
Knives, belt buckles, gun grips. Glasses/bar ware, cheese boards, auto trim, motorcycle mirrors, foot pegs, oyster knives, cleavers,
Now a flying pig on a cleaver, I'd be in for..all sorts of grilling tool ideas..
Key chain fobs.. look at national band and tag for blanks..
All depends on how involved you want to get, and equipment/software limitations..
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