xTool M1 — Genuine Leather

What speed should I use to engrave Genuine Leather on the xTool M1?

The top-rated community setting uses 70 mm/s at 60% power. Leather needs moderate power and moderate-to-high speed to avoid burning. Community-confirmed range: power 20–60%, speed 60–80mm/s, 1 pass. ShawnMosch M1 guide documents power ~20% at 80mm/s for light surface mark on patches; Keeping It Simple Crafts used power 60% for a deeper engrave on thick genuine leather. Start at 40% power / 70mm/s and adjust — leather type (veg-tan vs chrome-tan) significantly affects results. Veg-tan takes deeper marks; chrome-tan burns faster. Do NOT use air assist for leather engraving (spreads char into the grain). Source: ShawnMosch xTool M1 laser engraving settings (shawnmosch.com/laser-engraving-settings/); Keeping It Simple Crafts leather logo guide (keepingitsimplecrafts.com); xTool leather laser engraving guide.

Can the xTool M1 cut Genuine Leather?

Cutting Genuine Leather on the xTool M1 may be possible but no verified cut settings have been submitted yet. You can contribute your own tested settings using the button above.

How many passes does the xTool M1 need to engrave Genuine Leather?

All settings here use a single pass. Confirm focus and do a small test burn before committing to your final design.

Do I need air assist for Genuine Leather on the xTool M1?

Air assist is not flagged as required for these settings, but it is good practice during cutting operations to keep the lens clean and reduce char buildup.

What DPI should I use to engrave Genuine Leather on the xTool M1?

Settings here use 254 DPI. For photographic detail or fine artwork, consider testing at higher DPI, but expect longer run times.