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Crazy Stuff Is Happening In the Laser Lab thanks to Xtool and our members!

🇺🇸 · Milwaukee Makerspace · Kirch, Anna

Hi there everybody! It’s your friendly neighborhood laser champion here to tell you about some amazing things that have happened in the laser lab in the last few months! We were so pleased with the Xtool F1 Ultra that we purchased back in 2024, that we decided last summer to try out their diode laser, the S1 40W diode and 2W Infrared combo. Boy, were we ever surprised! That little laser has been extremely popular for its ease of use and versatility. Our members, and especially our newer lay-zies, LOVED IT. But you know what a diode laser lacks? The ability to cut and engrave transparent materials! So, back in December, we asked you for donations for a group buy to purchased the brand new Xtool P2S 80w laser. And you did it! It only took 2 weeks for us to reach our goal! Since then, we have trained a whole bunch of people and it is being used. It is an incredible laser that can punch through so much. We are having a blast making projects, like Daniel Dyer’s “National Parks Map” Also in December, we found out about the Xtool “1% For The Makers” program, which uses 1% of

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