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Lightburn vs LaserGRBL for a beginner?
Just got my first diode laser (xTool D1 Pro). Total beginner here. Is Lightburn worth the $60 or should I start with the free option?
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xToolFan_Emma
xTool D1 Pro owner. Mostly engrave leather and wood.
Joined March 2026
Recent Posts
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My first acrylic LED nightlight — glowing logos are addictive
Edge-lit 3mm clear acrylic with a RGB LED base. Client wanted their business logo. They ordered 12 more after seeing the first one.
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Can you engrave on glass without Cermark?
Cermark is expensive. Looking for alternatives that give good frosted glass results on a 10W diode laser. Has anyone had success with the baking soda paste method?
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Selling: Ortur Laser Master 3 — barely used, includes all accessories
Moving up to a CO2 machine so selling my Ortur LM3 (10W). Only 40 hours on it. Includes: original box, all cables, honeycomb bed, rotary roller (not the Y-axis version), and about 20 sheets of 3mm bass wood. Asking $280 shipped (US only). Happy to provide more photos.
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xTool D1 Pro vs Sculpfun S30 Pro — honest comparison after 6 months
I bought both machines and ran them side by side for 6 months. Short answer: xTool wins on software, Sculpfun wins on price/power ratio. Long answer: The xTool creative space is way better than LaserGRBL for beginners. The Sculpfun S30 Pro has 20W diode vs xTool D1 Pro 10W, so cuts faster. If you're serious and budget isn't an issue, get the xTool P2. It's in another league.