Question 1

What are the most profitable items to sell using the xTool F1?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, highly profitable items include personalized metal business cards, slate coasters, and custom jewelry. Small businesses find success with high-demand categories like wedding favors, engraved drinkware, and leather accessories. Adding personalized elements like handwriting or custom patterns to these low-cost blanks significantly increases their market value.

Question 2

Can the xTool F1 engrave on jewelry made of materials like silver and gold?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the xTool F1 uses a 2W infrared (IR) laser specifically designed for high-precision metal engraving on gold, silver, and copper. For reflective surfaces like sterling silver, users often recommend high power (100%) and lower speeds (15-20 mm/s) to ensure crisp, dark lines while avoiding excessive light reflection.

Question 3

What are some good beginner-friendly projects to start with on the xTool F1?

Accepted Answer

Excellent starter projects include laser-engraved leather key rings, metal business cards, and slate coasters. These items are inexpensive and easy to set up using the machine’s dual laser technology. Beginners can also explore personalizing school items like lunchboxes or creating custom metal dog tags to quickly learn the framing and focus processes.

Question 4

What is the maximum project size achievable with the xTool F1?

Accepted Answer

The standard working area of the xTool F1 is a rounded rectangle measuring 115mm x 115mm. However, by utilizing the xTool F1 Slide Extension, the engraving area can be quadrupled to 400mm x 115mm. This allows for significantly larger projects or batch processing of up to 50 items simultaneously.

Question 5

Why is my infrared (IR) laser producing inconsistent or splotchy results?

Accepted Answer

Inconsistency often stems from improper focus or incorrect material settings. Ensure the red and blue dots are perfectly aligned on the material's surface to maintain focus. For metals, splotchy results may be resolved by increasing the dot duration or number of passes, or by applying engraving paste for more uniform marking.

Question 6

How do I get clean engraving lines on curved objects like baseballs or cups?

Accepted Answer

To achieve clean lines on curved surfaces, you must use the RA2 Pro rotary attachment to rotate the object during engraving. Proper setup involves measuring the object's diameter and centering the laser carefully. This prevents distortion and ensuring the laser remains at a consistent focal height throughout the entire engraving process.

Question 7

What file formats are compatible with xTool Studio software?

Accepted Answer

xTool Studio supports a wide range of common design files, including SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, JPEG, and BMP. This compatibility allows users to import intricate vector designs for cutting or high-resolution bitmaps for detailed engraving. The software also works across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, iPad, and mobile devices.

Question 8

What should I do if the red framing dot on my xTool F1 disappears?

Accepted Answer

If the red dot disappears, first check that the laser protective shield is not blocking the light source. Ensure the machine is properly connected to power and the software hasn't disabled the framing light. If the issue persists, the galvanometer mirrors may need cleaning or the internal LED pointer might require technical recalibration.

Question 9

What are the best settings for materials like wood, acrylic, and metal?

Accepted Answer

Settings vary: use the 10W blue diode laser for wood and acrylic, and the 2W IR laser for metals. For wood, start with high power (80-100%) for cutting and lower power for engraving. For metals, use high power and low speed (15-20mm/s) to achieve deep, permanent marks with the infrared laser.

Question 10

Is the xTool F1 capable of cutting through metal sheets?

Accepted Answer

The standard xTool F1 is primarily an engraver for metals and is not powerful enough to cut through them. However, the upgraded xTool F1 Ultra, which features a 20W fiber laser, is capable of cutting thin metal sheets. The base F1 model is limited to cutting materials like 8mm basswood and 5mm acrylic.

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xTool F1 Projects

Laser Engraved Glass Christmas Ornament with Merry and Bright Greeting

Rose Coasters

Guide to color stainless steel

Tiger Pattern Pet Tag

Easter Bunnys

Laser Cut Personalized Wooden Christmas Ornaments with Tree and Snowflake and Reindeer

Wooden Lampshade

Simple Slate Coaster Holder

Ceramic tile art or canvas or basswood

Xmas Rock Coaster

Colored butterfly

Champagne Glass Flute

Christmas Gnome Ornament with Star Hat and Bauble

[Livestream] Wooden Box for Red Wine

Palm Tree Tumbler

Personalized Red Christmas Ornament with Santa and Name

Christmas Ornament Collection - 7 Designs!

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Laser Cut Wooden Merry Christmas Ornament with Reindeer and Trees

3.95" Round Coaster Jig

Engraving on White Tiles using the Norton White Tile Method with Spray Paint

Using AI to create images for use on slate coaster or other substrate

3D image with nice texture

Engraved metal keychain with wolf design

Christmas balls

Mini Leather Purse Charm

Laser Cut Wooden 2026 Desk Calendar with Geometric Pattern

Color engrave test F1 on Stainless Steel

Bottle Opener Jig

Earring Hanger Holder

Laser Cut Merry Christmas Gnome Wooden Puzzle Decoration

Laser carved Jack O'Lanterns!

Scary Slash Ai Picture Engrave

Personalise Fabrics with engraving

Multi Color Stainless Steel Keychain

Rose in a box

Laser Cut Wooden Merry Christmas Card with Decorative Tree Stand

Slate Coaster

Laser Cut Merry Christmas Tree Holiday Ornament Decoration

Test file for Multicolour Engraving Stainless Steel Metal Material

Laser Cut Wooden Desk Calendar & Pen Holder with Floral Engraving and Custom Message Plate

Double Business Card Jig

Wooden Magic Box

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