Review: xTool F2 Ultra Laser Engraver
xTool’s F2 Ultra packs a 40W diode and a 60W MOPA-powered fiber laser, letting you etch color portraits in steel!
Laser Cutting
The latest DIY ideas and projects for a laser cutter. You’ll learn how to design for laser cutting, how to operate your laser cutter, plus tips for engraving and maintenance.
Make: Live – Volume 96 Show & Tell
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 4 PM Pacific Time Join Make: Editors live for a chat with the authors of Make: Volume 96 as they show off and talk about the inspiration and elbow grease behind their builds. Backyard Brain’s Alex Hatch will show off his neuro-powered Spider-Man-inspired web flinger, Justin Andarza will talk about […]
Make: Live – Inside Volume 96, The Digifab Issue
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 4 PM Pacific Time At Make: we’ve cheered, and sometimes steered, two decades of rapid evolution in digital fabrication tools for home, hobby, and business use. But this year is an astonishing one. Make: Vol. 96 is all about the latest digital fabrication tools! Join us live as we talk […]
Review: xTool MetalFab Laser Welder/CNC Cutter
xTool’s MetalFab cleans rust, welds dissimilar metals, and cuts through 1mm of anything. Our review also found it surprisingly easy to use.
What Cuts What? Lasering Different Materials
No laser cutter can do everything, but here’s a table of which materials the three most common types of lasers can handle.
Review: Algolaser Pixi Engraver Handles the Basics
The Algolaser Pixi is a tiny, low-fuss machine that skips the fancy features but does the basics well.
Review: xTool F1 Ultra Laser Cutter
The F1 Ultra laser cutter from xTool is a lot bigger than the F1, but it’s built with production in mind.