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What I use

The kit, in the workshop and on the road.

A practical list of the gear actually in use at Boyne Valley Laser Studio — the lasers on the bench, and the kit that travels with us for live engraving events. Honest recommendations only; if it isn't here, we don't use it.

Disclosure: BVLS is an official xTool Squad Service Station and an xTool affiliate partner. Some xTool product links earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. Our recommendations are based on the machines we use in production every day.

In the studio

In the studio

Day-to-day production kit at the workshop in Dunshaughlin.

xTool F2 Ultra Dual

xTool F2 Ultra Dual

Metals & deep marking

Dual-source galvo for fast, deep colour marking on metals and high-contrast detail on coated surfaces. Production speed meets fine artwork fidelity.

xTool F2 Ultra UV

xTool F2 Ultra UV

Heat-sensitive & cold marking

Cold-process UV marking for plastics, glass, leather, and heat-sensitive substrates that would scorch or warp under fibre or CO₂.

xTool P2S

xTool P2S

Cutting & general engraving

Large-bed CO₂ for cutting and engraving wood, acrylic, leather, paper, and textiles. The workhorse for signage, retail displays, and joinery details.

xTool P3

xTool P3

Large-format & batch production

Flagship large-format CO₂ with a 914 × 457 mm bed, 1,200 mm/s engraving speed, four-camera alignment, and ACS smart workflow. Built for high-volume cutting and full-sheet jobs.

On the road

On the road

Mobile setup for live engraving at events, hotels and brand activations.

Anker SOLIX C1000

Portable power for live engraving where mains isn't practical.

1056 Wh LFP battery, 1800 W output. Runs the diode and UV lasers cleanly through a full event with charge to spare.

Want a deeper look at how the lasers are used day-to-day? See the studio capabilities page, or read the per-machine xTool reviews.

Disclosure: BVLS is an official xTool Squad Service Station and an xTool affiliate partner. Some xTool product links earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. Our recommendations are based on the machines we use in production every day.

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