The 618 sales hit hard—and so did I. Dropped 4500 RMB on a shiny new toy for my side-hustle studio: the XTOOL M1 laser cutter and engraver. My wallet cried, but my inner maker cheered. Plan is to cut acrylic, slice thin wood, and engrave random stuff to make it look fancy (or at least handmade).
Got the package and couldn’t wait to open it. The inside was neatly packed, with foam cushions holding the machine securely in place. Everything arrived in perfect condition — always a good sign that the manufacturer knows what they’re doing.
Took the machine out of the box — no hardware setup required at all. No screws to tighten, no bed leveling, no focus adjustment. Just install the software and drivers, and you’re good to go. Super beginner-friendly experience.
Grabbed the xTool Creative Space software — clean interface, intuitive layout. Didn’t read the manual, didn’t watch any tutorials. Five minutes in, I had successfully engraved a 3mm basswood sheet. Honestly, laser cutters are starting to feel like just another home appliance.
Let’s talk results. I tried cutting some cardboard and engraved a simple pattern on basswood. For a first attempt, the outcome was surprisingly decent. As someone totally new to laser cutting, I’d say it was a very beginner-friendly success.
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