Beginner’s Walkthrough of xTool Studio
A beginner’s tour of xTool Studio, the new software for xTool lasers: what’s new, what works well, and where it still falls short.
The workshop journal
Projects, ideas, and things I’m learning as I make.
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Meet the xTool F2 Ultra: Fiber + Diode, All Grown Up
xTool’s F2 Ultra pairs a 60W MOPA fiber with a 40W diode in one machine. Here’s what’s new and who it’s for.
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Created to Create: Why I Started Created Workshop
Created Workshop didn’t start as a business. It started as a way out. Here’s why I made it.
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How to Create Stunning Slate Engravings with a 30W MOPA Fiber Laser: A Beginner’s Guide
My step-by-step process for engraving slate with a 30W MOPA fiber laser, including the exact settings I used.
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Forget the Tie—Dad Needs These Clamps
Dad doesn’t need another tie. Here’s the clamp set that won me over on a desk shelf glue-up.
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How to make a custom Christmas ornament with Cuttle
How I build a family names Christmas tree ornament in Cuttle and get it ready for the laser.
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Pricing Your Projects Doesn’t Have To Be Difficult
The formula I use to turn an hourly rate into a price for each item, and why it works.