xTool F2 Tumbler Engraving with RA3 Rotary: Complete Beginner Walkthrough
Are you new to the xTool F2 and want to learn exactly how to engrave a full wrap design onto a stainless steel tumbler using the RA3 Rotary Attachment?
In this beginner friendly, step by step tutorial I walk you through the complete workflow for rotary engraving on the xTool F2. We cover everything from installing and assembling the RA3, setting up your tumbler correctly, levelling it for accurate rotation, choosing the right material settings, and running both diode and IR laser passes for the cleanest possible finish.
By the end of this video you will understand rotary engraving fundamentals, how to avoid the common mistakes that ruin tumblers, and how to confidently engrave professional looking full wrap designs on your own.
Everything in this workflow applies to all xTool F Series lasers. Whether you are using an F1, F1 Ultra, F2, or F2 Ultra, the setup process inside xTool Studio is almost identical. Just refer to our shared community materials sheet for the recommended settings for your specific model.
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⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:31 Tumbler types explained
1:21 What you need for this project
2:33 Assembling the RA3 rotary chuck
5:19 Measuring your tumbler
6:17 Pre-cleaning the tumbler
6:37 Mounting the tumbler on the RA3
7:33 Leveling the tumbler
8:49 Positioning the RA3 under the xTool F2
10:04 Manual focusing on curved objects
10:48 Aligning the RA3 for a straight engraving
11:13 Connecting the RA3 to the xTool F2
12:03 xTool Studio design workflow
12:19 Changing engraving mode
13:01 Entering tumbler diameter
13:51 Material test results and chosen settings
14:58 Setting up the design
16:38 Creating two engraving layers (diode and IR)
17:05 Applying the final settings
19:30 Framing the tumbler
19:51 Sending the job to xTool Studio
20:50 Safety reminder
21:13 First pass engraving (diode)
21:27 Second pass engraving (IR cleanup)
21:43 Cleaning the tumbler after engraving
21:54 Finished result
22:11 Final thoughts
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Stainless Steel Tumbler
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