Engraving a Business Card with the xTool F2 (Beginner Project Series)

Are you new to the xTool F2 and want to learn how to engrave your first aluminium business card? In this beginner friendly project tutorial I show you the entire workflow for engraving an oval wooden keyring from start to finish using the xTool F2. You will learn how to place your blank, how to use a jig for perfect positioning, how to set up your vector design, how to select your material settings, how to frame accurately, and how to engrave clean, consistent results. Everything in this workflow applies to all xTool F Series lasers. If you are using an F1, F1 Ultra, F2, or F2 Ultra, simply follow the same steps and refer to our community materials sheet for the correct settings for your machine. Thinking about getting an xTool machine? You can use my affiliate links and discount code below to save money and support the channel at the same time. Discount Code: L3D80 US: https://xtool.pxf.io/zxDBzM UK: https://xtool.pxf.io/RGDW0g EU: https://xtool.pxf.io/LKYWDZ AU: https://xtool.pxf.io/POe46R CA: https://xtool.pxf.io/kOyZoV For shared settings, step by step help, and support from thousands of xTool F Series users, join our Facebook groups: xTool F Series Maker Group (materials sheet included)   / xtoolfseries   xTool F2 User Group   / 1158702006240948   If you are new to xTool Studio you can find my full beginner friendly tutorial playlist here    • xTool Studio Beginner Tutorials   This playlist covers everything from framing and focusing to vector tools, image engraving, testing materials, and more so you can get the best results from your F Series laser. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:39 Business Card Types 0:56 Two placement methods (L-bracket and jig) 1:00 Why jigs matter for repeatable results 1:16 How to focus the xTool F2 1:25 Setting up in xTool Studio 2:11 Creating the design and adding custom QR code 4:06 QR Code Creation & Tip 6:15 Material settings used 6:50 How to frame the blank 7:16 Running the engraving 7:54 Final result and closing thoughts Tools and links mentioned Get the Business Card Jig here (Physical Jig) https://www.l3daccessories.com/produc... (Digital Download) https://www.l3daccessories.com/produc... Business Card Blanks https://amzn.to/3XP1xfE (UK) https://tinyurl.com/ym4mapdb (US) Creative Fabrica designs https://www.creativefabrica.com/ref/1... (Referral Link) Subscribe for more I post regular videos on laser engraving, jig design, xTool Studio tutorials, and beginner friendly project ideas. You will also find live demos and real-world explanations to help you get the best results from your machine. Follow me for daily updates TikTok Instagram Facebook and more https://linktr.ee/l3daccessories About L3D Accessories I am Chris, a UK based design engineer and laser engraving enthusiast. I run L3D Accessories part time from my home office creating jigs, downloadable files, and educational content to help makers get the most out of their machines. Hashtags #LaserEngraving #xTool #XToolF2 #XToolFSeries #XToolStudio #LaserEngraver #EngravingTutorial #LaserEngravingTips #MakersGonnaMake #DIYEngraving #CraftBusiness #SmallBusinessTips #lasercutting