The internal height of the XTool M1 isn’t all that generous — trying to engrave or cut taller objects like boxes always feels a bit cramped. The company clearly noticed this too and released an official riser kit. But when I saw the price, around 220 USD, I was shocked! After looking closer, it’s just a simple plastic frame with a straightforward structure — definitely not worth that much in my opinion. So, I took matters into my own hands: designed a custom riser and 3D printed it myself. Cheaper, and way more satisfying.
Since the M1 itself is quite large, designing a one-piece riser frame wasn’t an option — my 3D printer simply couldn’t handle it. To work around this, I split the design into multiple smaller parts, making sure each piece would fit within the print area of my P1S. Once all the components were printed, it was just a matter of snapping them together to form a height module that perfectly fits the bottom of the M1.
The riser frame features three installation slots at different heights, designed to hold the original metal base plate removed from the M1. This allows you to choose the slot that fits your height requirements. For the front, I didn’t use 3D-printed parts to seal it off; instead, I designed it to accommodate a 470×60 mm, 3 mm thick amber-colored acrylic panel. This setup provides some level of sealing while still letting you peek inside through the semi-transparent acrylic to monitor what’s happening.
I’ve uploaded the model files to MakerWorld (DIY low cost riser base for xTool M1). So if you’re also using an XTool M1 laser engraver, need some extra height, and think the official accessories are outrageously priced — why not download and print one yourself? You’ll need about 1.3 kg of filament, which costs around 30 RMB (~4 USD), and a custom-cut semi-transparent acrylic panel, roughly 20 RMB (~3 USD). In total, the money you save compared to buying the official kit is almost enough to get yourself another A1 Mini!
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