Why You Need a Laser Machine for Woodworking
Averagely, laser machines are more costly than traditional power tools, but the delicacy, efficiency, and the potential to earn more is quite worth the investment.
High Engraving and Cutting Fineness
Higher Output with Less Effort
Customization Creates Higher Profit Margin
Safer Working Environment
Infuse Modern Delicacy into Traditional Woodworking
Laser engravers and cutters won't replace the traditional power tools, but it will definitely change how your woodworking projects look.
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Wooden light
They Don't Just Look Good. They Sell Well, and Fast.
The delicacy of laser-made projects not only makes them look nicer. It makes them the crafts people would love to pay more for.
It Doesn't Take a Pro to Get Started on Laser
Design skills? woodworking experience? xTool lasers needs none of these skill set to get started.
What about Thick and Long Wood Cutting?
Cutting long and thick wood is not a problem anymore for laser machines as it used to.
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With an automatic conveyor, xTool S1 can expand the working area to 118''×18.5'' (3000*470mm).
xTool S1 Desktop Diode Laser
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The 55W xTool P2 can cut wood sheets at a maximum thickness of 18mm.
xTool P2 Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter
FAQs
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Is using laser engravers/cutters making you less of a real woodworker?
Definitely not. Ultimately, what defines a "real woodworker" is not the specific tools they use, but rather their passion, skill, creativity, and dedication to the craft of woodworking. Whether someone chooses to incorporate laser technology into their woodworking practice or not, they are still a legitimate and skilled woodworker.
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Does woodworking make good money?
The answer is yes! The average annual income of an American woodworker is USD 37,000+. And if it involves some carpentry work, that's even more profitable. The key to making money with woodworking lies in identifying the right niche, creating high-quality and unique products, and effectively marketing and selling your creations. Laser machines are just the tools that's making your projects more popular to your customers.
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Is it hard to become a woodworker?
If you want to go in the traditional route, the answer is yes. You have to do a lot of training and practices to go through with all thosetraditional power tools in order to hone your skills. But if you just want to start a woodworking business with a laser and expect to makemoney out of it, it can be much easier. It may cost a little more at the beginning, but it will take much shorter time from the beginning towhere you start making money.
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What's the best desktop laser machine for me to start woodworking with?
If your budget is not the issue, xTool P2 55W CO2 laser is definitely the best choice. It has high power (55W) that enables you to cut thick wood. It also works with a conveyor feeder that's perfect for long wood material engraving and cutting.
But if the budget is the issue here, xTool S1 diode laser is the best alternative. It has 40W, 20W, and 2W choices, and features ultra safety and multiple positioning methods.