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by chrisprice
Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:01 am
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: Laser lens
Replies: 2
Views: 1943

Laser lens

I have an Xtool D1 pro and have just been reading about the lenses that are used. Is it worth upgrading to something like the Hemsley lens? Apparently the Xtool is plastic and the Hemsley are ground glass coated with an anti scratch. Would I see an improvement in performance that Hemsley promise?
by chrisprice
Thu Feb 15, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: My Newbie setup
Replies: 1
Views: 211

My Newbie setup

I have just finished setting up my Xtool D1 pro 10 watt laser engraver in my workshop. Although the laser was £499 I have spent about another £150 on accessories to make it work as well as it can. The pictures show the overall setup with the enclosure that I have built on top of the bespoke table an...
by chrisprice
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: Air assist positioning of tube
Replies: 2
Views: 238

Air assist positioning of tube

Good morning everyone, newbie here seeking advice I have an Xtool D1 pro that I have set up in my workshop (I had to sell my bandsaw to make room for it - picture attached). I am looking to buy an air assist pump but refuse to pay the extortionate price on Xtool for what is an aquarium pump rebrande...
by chrisprice
Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: General Laser machine discussion
Topic: INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Replies: 373
Views: 2714461

Re: INTRODUCE YOURSELF

Good afternoon (It's 12.40 here in London England) I am a 70 year old newbie to laser engraving. I have bought what I suspect is an entry level laser engraver, nonetheless I am impressed by it. It is an Xtool D1 pro 10 watt. It is well made and comes with free software and appears to have a reasonab...