PoorMansDIY

Our xTool M1 laser engraver is getting used a lot and the exhaust works well but we enhanced it by attaching an inline fan to help ventilate smoke and smells even more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video Official Store: US store: https://www.xtool.com/?ref=PoorMansDIY&utm_source=influencer EU store: https://eu.xtool.com/?ref=PoorMansDIY&utm_source=influencer Amazon: ■ 4" inline fan https://amzn.to/3egsWUJ ■ 4" coupler with hose clamps https://amzn.to/3edvEKJ ■ 4" to 3" reducer https://amzn.to/3yuyUs2 ■ 8', 3"duct hose with hose clamps https://amzn.to/3EpBSSp ■ xTool M1 Laser Cutter https://amzn.to/3dZZTVk Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/

We show how to use all the parts of the RA2 Pro Rotary attachment for the xTool M1 and perform some tests. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video Official Store: US store: https://www.xtool.com/?ref=PoorMansDIY&utm_source=influencer EU store: https://eu.xtool.com/?ref=PoorMansDIY&utm_source=influencer Amazon: xTool M1 with RA2 Pro https://amzn.to/3dZZTVk xTool RA2 Pro https://amzn.to/3M096tp Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/

Testing and Honest Review of the xTool M1 Hybrid Laser and Blade Cutter. Oh Boy! This was FUN! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ xTool Official Page https://www.xtool.com/?ref=PoorMansDIY&utm_source=influencer Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/

We were provided a solar powered security camera from EUKI and asked to provide an honest review. Spoiler alert... We really, really like this ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Euki Solar Powered Security Camera https://amzn.to/3RWHmrC ■ Makita cordless Staple Gun https://amzn.to/3dqSOwH Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (Affiliate link)

DIY installation of Smart Light Switch. We are not professional electricians but wish to show how we installed the Smart Light Switch ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Irwin Vise-Grip Wire Stripper https://amzn.to/3TUpiQp ■ Smart Light Switch https://amzn.to/3d8MjOL Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (Affiliate link)

Part 2 of our wall clock build, designed from a military unit's patch. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Makita Router https://amzn.to/3R30VgS ■ Silicone Measuring Cups & Stirrers https://amzn.to/3AE6b5o ■ Wen Scroll Saw https://amzn.to/3T85QPt ■ Cricut Explore Air 2 https://amzn.to/2JKDAjT■ Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

Sadly another friend working on a military base is moving to a different location. We are trying something totally new by making a wooden clock using a scroll saw, chemical burning, and epoxy. The wall clock is designed from the Unit's military patch. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Makita Router https://amzn.to/3R30VgS ■ Silicone Measuring Cups & Stirrers https://amzn.to/3AE6b5o ■ Wen Scroll Saw https://amzn.to/3T85QPt ■ Cricut Explore Air 2 https://amzn.to/2JKDAjT■ Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

We went old school and built a step stool for our granddaughter, using hand tools and a drill. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Deko Tools Tool Set https://amzn.to/3QIW9Wg ■ Deko Cordless Drill https://amzn.to/3ii3Set ■ Threaded Inserts https://amzn.to/3wg8BEz ■ DrillBlock Handheld Drill Guide https://amzn.to/3pzBtnC ■ Hole Saw Set https://amzn.to/3lGTmhW Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

We reduced an estimated 98% of dust caused by a table saw with three improvements to our table saw. Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Dust Cutter https://amzn.to/3QFCdmK ■ Table Saw Anti Dust Case and Guard https://amzn.to/3SMNgMJ ■ Dewalt Table Saw https://amzn.to/2pLFoC2 Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

We wanted to try something new so we tested chemical wood burning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Thick-It Thickener https://amzn.to/3SpOaP4 ■ Ammonium Chloride https://amzn.to/3A2MvYu ■ Polyacrylic https://amzn.to/2pZYOnf Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

We had to make a simple coffee table for our granddaughter and it was super easy to make. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Makita Drill Set https://amzn.to/2N6CsYV ■ Folding Table Legs https://amzn.to/3cTYRJA Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

In this final part of our custom closet build, we install track lighting ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Makita Drill Set https://amzn.to/2N6CsYV ■ 6 light LED Track Lighting https://amzn.to/3uVzSvo Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

Today, we built drawers for our closet organizer ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Dewalt Table Saw https://amzn.to/2pLFoC2 ■ Ryobi Miter Saw https://amzn.to/2MJyK8H ■ Makita Drill Set https://amzn.to/2N6CsYV ■ Kreg K5 Pocket Hole Jig https://amzn.to/2BDlWu6 Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

Today with finish the main structure of our DIY Custom Closet build ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Dewalt Table Saw https://amzn.to/2pLFoC2 ■ Ryobi Miter Saw https://amzn.to/2MJyK8H ■ Makita Cordless Reciprocating Saw https://amzn.to/3OYxAn4 ■ Makita Cordless Router https://amzn.to/2tcFDrX ■ Kreg K5 Pocket Hole Jig https://amzn.to/2BDlWu6 ■ Makita Drill Set https://amzn.to/2N6CsYV Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

We built a custom closet organizer and here is part 1 of the build ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Dewalt Table Saw https://amzn.to/2pLFoC2 ■ Makita Cordless Circular Saw https://amzn.to/3njQfOo ■ Makita Cordless Router https://amzn.to/2tcFDrX ■ Kreg K5 Pocket Hole Jig https://amzn.to/2BDlWu6 ■ Makita Drill Set https://amzn.to/2N6CsYV Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

This is Jennifer's project. She made a welcome sign for the front door as a gift. I think she did a fantastic job! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Parks Super Glaze (Epoxy) https://amzn.to/2W9zRl3 ■ Sponge Brushes https://amzn.to/3kz7omS ■ Cricut Explore Air 2 https://amzn.to/2JKDAjT Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

DIY upgrade of dust separator, to a Dust Deputy, cyclone dust separator. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Dust Deputy Cyclone Separator https://amzn.to/3tvjqBB ■ Hole Saw Set https://amzn.to/3lGTmhW ■ 20 gallon drum with lock lid https://amzn.to/3tuG0do Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

Custom Retirement Gift (Shadow Box / Display Case) with a 3D Origami Motorcycle. A very special project for a true friend. We would also like to reiterate to our friend.... "Thank you for your friendship and your service!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Origami Paper https://amzn.to/37RmeMq ■ Origami Paper - Silver https://amzn.to/3lyUZig Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Final project shots taken in a Light Box ■ Portable Light Box https://amzn.to/3MC6b9v Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

Custom Retirement Gift (Shadow Box / Display Case) with a 3D Origami Motorcycle. A very special project for a true friend. We would also like to reiterate to our friend.... "Thank you for your friendship and your service!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Origami Paper https://amzn.to/37RmeMq ■ Origami Paper - Silver https://amzn.to/3lyUZig Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF Final project shots taken in a Light Box ■ Portable Light Box https://amzn.to/3MC6b9v Music from Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/ (A referral link at no extra cost)

Here is a recap of our bathroom renovation project. We are tickled pink by the results and saved a ton, compared to the quotes we received. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF ■ Rode VideoMic Pro Plus https://amzn.to/36seAbs Music: ■ Epidemic Sounds https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/

DEKO Tools reached out to us and asked us if we would be willing to test and review one of their products. We did a straight out of the box test and are very impressed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Affiliate Link to the DEKO Impact Wrench https://amzn.to/39w9XCI DEKO Tools Amazon store https://amzn.to/3tr9vNP DEKO Tools official site https://www.dekotools.com

We finally finished the bathroom renovation by installing a toilet and doing the final touches such as caulking, installing baseboards & hardware as well as, re-hanging the bathroom door. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF ■ Rode VideoMic Pro Plus https://amzn.to/36seAbs Music: ■ Epidemic Sounds https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/

This week, we finally get to install tile on the bathroom floor. We have had these tiles for several years, waiting to be installed :-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Tile leveling System Pliers https://amzn.to/3EH6Bby ■ Tile leveling System Wedges https://amzn.to/3vxUWaY ■ Tile leveling System Clips https://amzn.to/3LovZFq Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF ■ Rode VideoMic Pro Plus https://amzn.to/36seAbs Music: ■ Epidemic Sounds https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/

Refinishing the bathtub is not very difficult at all, it just takes patience and a good respirator, but preparation is key. The better you do to prepare the tub surface, the better the result. We are super pleased on how it turned out for us. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ Tub Refinishing Kit https://amzn.to/37iDOOt Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF ■ Rode VideoMic Pro Plus https://amzn.to/36seAbs Music: ■ Epidemic Sounds https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/

We were able to step away from working with the messy mortar, grout and joint compound and got to install a ceiling light and light switch. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Affiliate links to items used in the making of this video ■ LED Flush Mount Ceiling Light https://amzn.to/3E12nLO ■ Irwin Vise-Grip Wire Stripper https://amzn.to/3rBxZmf Filming Equipment: ■ Sony ZV-1 https://amzn.to/2T4wkHJ ■ Canon M50: https://amzn.to/2k7JnGN ■ Comica BoomX D2 Wireless Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/3bL1laH ■ SanDisk Ultra 64Gb https://amzn.to/32VphkF ■ Rode VideoMic Pro Plus https://amzn.to/36seAbs Music: ■ Epidemic Sounds https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dtfmvh/