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[Laser cut and engrave] Laser Cut Wooden Heart Pocket Hug with Engraved Message — Project made with xTool D1 Pro machine for Valentine's Day.

Laser Cut Wooden Heart Pocket Hug with Engraved Message

Instruction

Pocket Hug

.xcs

Application scenario

Laser processing

Machine & module

xTool D1 Pro

20W

Compatible xTool Machine

10W, 20W

F2 Ultra UV

15W

80W

F2 Ultra

40W

F1 Ultra

20W

5W, 10W

5W, 10W, 20W

D1 Pro

5W, 10W, 40W

55W

10W

10W, 20W, 40W

M1 Ultra

10W, 20W

P2S

55W

Material used

1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood

1060

Information

      Sometimes, the smallest gifts mean the most. ❤️ I am making this one for my wife just to remind how much I love her.

When you can’t be there to give them a squeeze in person, send a Pocket Hug. This smooth, laser-engraved wooden token is designed to travel with your loved one wherever they go—tucked into a wallet, slipped into a jeans pocket, or kept close on a bedside table.
It’s a simple, tangible reminder that they are loved, supported, and never truly alone.

Instruction

Step1

Your Design in XCS

Import the Design:
- Open xTool Creative Space.
- Click File -> Open Project and select the Design file.
Sizing:
- Measure the flat engraving area of your physical board
- Click your design in XCS and adjust the Size (W x H) in the top bar to as your desired Heart size

Step2

Material & Machine Setup

Place the Board:
- Place your board inside the machine.
- Crucial: Ensure the board is perfectly flat. If it wobbles, use honeycomb pins or magnets to secure it (if your machine allows), or place flat weights on the very edges (away from the laser path).
Focus the Laser:
- D1 Pro: Use the kickstand lever to set the height, then fold it back.
- M1 / P2: Use the "Auto-Measure" feature in XCS to detect the material thickness.
- F1: Turn the knob until the blue and red dots overlap.

Step3

Engraving Settings

For Diode Lasers

Power: 25%
Speed: 250 mm/s
Lines Per Cm (LPC): 100-120 (Higher LPC makes a darker, solid look; lower is faster but shows lines).
Tip: Diode lasers need to move slower to burn deep into bamboo.

For CO2 Lasers (xTool P2):

Power: 25% - 35%
Speed: 250 - 300 mm/s
Lines Per Cm: 120

Step4

Alignment & Framing (Don't Skip This!)

Framing:
- Click the Framing button in XCS.
- D1 Pro: Press the button on the machine. The laser will project a rectangular outline on your board. Ensure this outline is perfectly centered and does not hit the juice groove.
- M1 / P2: Look at the camera view in XCS. Drag your design directly over the image of the board. (Refresh the camera if the lid was just closed).

Step5

The Burn

Start:
- Put on your safety glasses.
- Click Process in XCS, then press the start button on your machine.
Watch: Never leave the laser unattended, especially with bamboo/wood, as it can flare up.

Step6

Post-Processing (The Professional Touch)

Clean the Soot:
- Freshly engraved boards will have black soot / char dust.
- Wipe the Heart firmly with a damp cloth or a little isopropyl alcohol to remove loose char.

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