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Projects I’ve made, tools I’ve tested, and how I did it.
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done is better than perfect
I turn a barely used faux-leather journal into an ideation book with my Morpho UV printer and talk about why done is better than…
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Guest Staring on Two Old Guys and a Workbench!
I joined the Two Old Guys and a Workbench livestream as a guest to talk about how I find niche customers and what I’d…
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Which xTool O1 Omni Should You Buy?
I break down the single-head, dual-head and UV + DT versions of the xTool O1 Omni so you can figure out which one actually…
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xTool O1 Omni Preorder Is Live: Here’s What You Need to Know
I go over the newly announced xTool O1 Omni, its three models, preorder pricing and features, plus what I plan to test once my…
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A High Profit Laser Project You Can Make in About 35 Minutes
I engrave a personalized MakerFlo marble and acacia serving board on my xTool lasers and talk through why I’d price it around $90 to…
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This Is Not a Normal Laser…
I unbox the xTool M2, a laser with a CMYK print head, and try some beginner projects to get a first look at what…
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This Simple Tool Shows What’s Hiding Behind Your Wall
I build a layered wall sign on the xTool P3 and use the Walabot DIY 2 to check what’s behind the drywall before I…
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This Easy Project is My #1 Best-Seller
I show how I engrave personalized wooden-handled hammers, one of my most consistent sellers, in about two minutes on the xTool P3.
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This 80W Laser is Beginner-Friendly?! | xTool P3 Setup & Project
I unbox and set up the xTool P3, an 80W CO2 laser, and make a wall sign from wood and acrylic to show how…
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Make a Custom Name Sign in 20 Minutes with Your Laser
I make a painted, laser-cut custom name sign in about 20 minutes, a project that works well if you’re just getting started with your…
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Engrave Custom Jewelry with the xTool F1 (Step-by-Step Beginner Guide)
I walk through engraving stainless steel jewelry on the xTool F1, from making test cards to setting up designs in xTool Studio and dialing…
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The Secret to Perfect Jewelry Alignment on xTool Lasers
I show how I use calipers and framing in xTool Studio to center engravings on necklaces and keychains every time on the xTool F1,…
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Beginner’s Walkthrough of xTool Studio
I walk through xTool Studio, the software replacing xTool Creative Space, so new and longtime xTool users can find their way around it.
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Cut Your xTool F1 Engraving Time in Half — Here’s How
I show how I use Smart Engrave in XCS to cut engraving time on xTool F-series lasers, with side-by-side comparisons on necklaces and money…
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Turn Slate into Art with Your 30W MOPA Fiber Laser!
I walk through engraving slate with a 30W MOPA fiber laser, from test grids to finished branded slate coasters, even if you don’t have…
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You Won’t Believe How Easy Jewelry Making Can Be with xTool F1 Ultra
I walk through annealing stainless steel jewelry on the xTool F1 Ultra, including test grids, alignment and how to choose settings instead of copying…
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Not Every Shop Has To Look Perfect – 2024 Shop Tour
I give a tour of my 2024 shop as it actually is, messy but functional, to record where Created Workshop is starting from.
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How to replace a broken proximity sensor on a CO2 laser
I replace a broken proximity sensor on my Monport 80W CO2 laser, a roughly $10 fix that took me about 25 to 30 minutes.
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5 Christmas Presents You Can Make With Your @xToollaser F1 Ultra
I make five simple Christmas gifts on the xTool F1 Ultra, from leatherette ornaments to slate coasters, so you can see how each one…
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xTool F1 Ultra: The Perfect Craft Show Laser
I take the xTool F1 Ultra to a craft show and share how it handled on-site personalization, including the nearly $1000 I made in…
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@Cuttle: The Hidden Secret to Customizable Christmas Ornaments with Your Laser
I use Cuttle to design a customizable Christmas ornament, then cut it on my laser in about five minutes, start to finish.
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How To Fix L1800 DTF Printer Not Printing White
My L1800 DTF printer stopped printing white, so I walk through how I diagnosed it with Procolored and replaced the print head.
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Start to Finish DTF T-Shirt Project – Easier Than You Think With Your @ProcoloredPrinter
I make a DTF t-shirt from start to finish on my Procolored L1800, from picking the design to pressing it, to show it’s easier…
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Create Your Own Laser Engraved Plaque
I build a simple wood award plaque and laser engrave it, aiming to finish the whole project in under 30 minutes.