To prepare screens with xTool M1, you need to keep a screen in place when engraving it.

This page describes how to make frame fixing pieces by using basswood boards of 1/8 inches, and how to use them to keep a screen in place inside xTool M1 when it works with the riser base and honeycomb panel.

The frame fixing pieces are simple in structure but can hold the frame firmly, meeting the screen preparation requirements.

Preparations

1.  Get the following ready:

xTool M1, basswood boards of 1/8 inches

2. Download the following project file:

Frame Fixing Pieces for xTool M1

Steps

1. Open the downloaded project file on XCS and cut the pieces with xTool M1.

Note: To ensure better processing results, Kerf offset needs to be set. Check and ensure it is properly set as shown in the following figure.

2. Fit the pieces together to make two fixtures.

3. Place the fixtures on the honeycomb panel.

4. Place a frame with a screen mounted on the honeycomb panel, keeping it in place with the fixtures.

5. Place the honeycomb panel with the frame into the rise base.