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[Laser cut and engrave] Laser Cut Wooden Tic Tac Toe Game with Heart and Cross Pieces — Project made with xTool P2S machine for Valentine's Day.

Valentine’s Day Minimalist Tic-Tac-Toe

Instruction

Tic Tac To

.xcs

Application scenario

Laser processing

Machine & module

xTool P2S

55W

Compatible xTool Machine

New

10W, 20W

F1 Ultra

20W

5W, 10W

5W, 10W, 20W

D1 Pro

5W, 10W, 20W, 40W

55W

10W

10W, 20W, 40W

M1 Ultra

10W, 20W

Material used

1/8"(3mm) Red Acrylic

1/2"(12mm) Pine Ponderosa Plywood

1/4"(6mm) Red Oak Plywood

1/2"(12mm) Black Walnut Plywood

697

Information

      Elevate game night with this handcrafted, minimalist Tic-Tac-Toe set. Featuring a solid light oak base, this 6x6 board balances rustic warmth with modern flair.

You can make it using Acrylic, if you has a CO2 one. For everyone else, wood is good enough with some touch of Red and Brown paint and love :)

Instruction

Step1

Design Setup in XCS

Import your Design: Bring in the board grid, the six 'X' shapes, and the six heart shapes.
Separate by Material: Use the Color Layer panel to assign a different color to each material type.
The "Pocket" Trick: For a premium feel, select the 9 squares of the grid and set them to Engrave instead of just Score. This creates a slight indentation for the pieces to sit in.

Step2

The Oak Board (Processing Layer 1)

Place Oak: Secure your 1/4" Oak in the machine.
Auto-Measure: Use the probe to set the height.
Settings:
- Outer Square (Cut): Power 100% / Speed 5mm/s (S1 20W/40W).
- Grid Lines (Score): Power 30% / Speed 50mm/s.
- Optional Pocket (Engrave): Power 40% / Speed 150mm/s.
Process: Hide the other layers and click Start.

Step3

The Walnut X's (Processing Layer 2)

Place Walnut: Swap the oak for your 1/8" Walnut.
Settings:
- Outline (Cut): Power 100% / Speed 10mm/s.
Process: Hide the Oak and Acrylic layers, then click Start.

Step4

The Red Acrylic Hearts (Processing Layer 3)

Place Acrylic: Swap in the 1/8" Red Acrylic. Leave the protective paper/film on to prevent flashback marks on the surface.
Settings:
- Outline (Cut): Power 100% / Speed 8mm/s.
Process: Hide the Wood layers and click Start.

Step5

Finishing & Assembly

Clean the Acrylic: Peel the protective film off the hearts. If there is any "frosting" on the edges, wipe with a microfiber cloth.
Sand the Wood: Use 220-grit sandpaper to lightly sand the Oak board and Walnut X's. This removes any smoke stains.
Oil/Seal: Apply a light coat of linseed oil or beeswax to the Oak and Walnut. This makes the wood grain "pop" and creates that beautiful off-white to deep-brown contrast.

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