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09/28/2026

This one is a batch. Same St. Bede Bruins keychain, a bunch of them, one pass.
I put the smaller tray on the xTool O1 Omni Printer so I could pack more into a tighter area and get them done faster. Magnet held the wood keychains down better so they didn’t walk while it printed. That mattered because the white coat has to land clean.
Wood needs that white coat or the color doesn’t stick the way it should. I lightly sanded these before they went on the bed. Then sanded them light again. Then UV printed. White went down good on this run. You can see it in the video.
St. Bede Academy. Spring Valley. Local print shop order. Printed here on the O1 Omni.
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09/28/2026

This one is a batch. Same St. Bede Bruins keychain, a bunch of them, one pass on the xTool O1 Omni Printer.
Smaller tray packed them tighter so they finished faster. Magnet held the wood down so they didn’t walk. White coat went down clean, which is what you need on wood or the color won’t stick. Light sand before print. Light sand again. Then UV.
St. Bede Academy. Spring Valley. Local print shop order. Printed here.
Want the machine
https://xtool.pxf.io/E0dQRX
Want training or a hands-on demo
https://support.xtool.com/demo-room/host-instruction?id=324


08/29/2026

🔥 THIS is what the xTool F2 Ultra UV can do! 🔥

We used the UV laser inside our xTool F2 Ultra UV to complete this custom engraving—and the finished result came out AMAZING.

The sharp detail, clean lines and precision genuinely impressed us. This is one of those projects where you finish the engraving, step back and say, “Wow—that came out even better than we imagined.”

A huge THANK YOU to Locker Room in Spring Valley, Illinois, for trusting MNB Limited LLC with this job. We truly appreciate the opportunity and cannot wait for everyone to see how incredible the finished piece looks!

Local businesses supporting local businesses—that is how our Illinois Valley community grows. 💙

Would you like to see the xTool machines in person, watch them work and ask questions before deciding whether one is right for you?

🔦 Visit Brandon’s official xTool Demo Room:
https://support.xtool.com/demo-room/host-instruction?id=324

Thinking about purchasing an xTool machine or accessories?

🛒 Shop xTool through our link:
https://xtool.pxf.io/7Xdoo5

Disclosure: If you purchase through our xTool link, MNB Limited may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only share equipment we actually use in our own work.

Have a custom engraving project in mind? Send MNB Limited a message with a picture of your item, the material, the quantity and what you would like engraved. We would love to see whether we can bring your idea to life!

Thank you again, Room, for giving us this opportunity. We are incredibly proud of how this job turned out!

👇 What should we test with the xTool F2 Ultra UV next?

08/22/2026

🚀🥟 OKAY… THIS ONE IS TOO COOL. WE PERSONALIZED THE DUMPLING TOYS WITH A UV LASER! 🥟🚀

We took the side cases from these dumpling toys, put them under the xTool F2 Ultra UV, and engraved them to make each one PERSONALIZED. 😳

Names. Initials. Small designs. Custom touches.

That means a fun little toy can turn into something that actually feels like YOUR toy instead of one pulled straight off the shelf.

And this is exactly the kind of testing I love doing with the F2 Ultra UV — taking materials and products people normally wouldn’t think about engraving and seeing what the machine can really do.

⚡ Precision matters on something this small.
⚡ UV engraving gives us the control to work with tiny details.
⚡ And personalized toys open up a whole different world for gifts, birthdays, party favors and small-business products.

If you’re learning xTool, trying to figure out real settings, real materials, and real projects, follow along. I’m going to keep showing the tests — including what works AND what doesn’t.

🔥 Want to see an xTool in action or do an online demo with me?
https://support.xtool.com/demo-room/host-instruction?id=324

🛒 Thinking about getting an xTool for your business, hobby or side hustle?
https://xtool.pxf.io/7Xdoo5

👇 LASER PEOPLE: Would you have thought about engraving a TOY CASE?

👇 TOY PEOPLE: Would your kid want their dumpling personalized with their name?

And if you want me to post the settings we used, comment “DUMPLING SETTINGS” below. 🥟⚡

08/19/2026

🧪 xTool F2 Ultra UV SETTINGS TEST — MICROFIBER CLOTH!

Can the xTool F2 Ultra UV engrave microfiber without destroying it? We put it to the test! 👀

This isn’t just about showing a finished project. I want to share the actual testing, settings, materials, successes AND failures so other xTool owners can learn from what we’re doing.

⚙️ Want the settings I used? Drop “SETTINGS” in the comments and I’ll share them.

🔥 Want actual xTool training or a live online demo?
https://support.xtool.com/demo-room/host-instruction?id=324

🛒 Looking at buying an xTool?
https://xtool.pxf.io/7Xdoo5

Follow M & B Limited for more real-world xTool tests, settings and tutorials. What material should we test NEXT? 👇

08/16/2026

🔥 EAT OR STARVE — MADE RIGHT HERE IN THE STARVED ROCK AREA! 🔥

Okay, this one came out pretty darn cool. 👀

We took a simple bamboo cutting/serving board and turned it into THIS using the xTool F2 Ultra UV.

The detail the laser pulled out of this design is what gets me — from the small lines in the artwork all the way down to those BIG letters:

EAT OR STARVE! 😂

And yes… anybody who grew up hearing “This isn’t a restaurant — you eat what I made or you don’t eat!” probably needs this hanging in their kitchen. 😂

📍 STARVED ROCK & ILLINOIS VALLEY PEOPLE:

We’re making custom laser-engraved pieces locally, so if you’re around Utica, North Utica, Ottawa, LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby, Streator, Marseilles, Sheridan or the surrounding Starved Rock area, keep us in mind when you need something different.

These would be awesome for:

🏡 Kitchen décor
🎁 Housewarming gifts
💍 Wedding gifts
🎄 Christmas presents
👩 Mother’s Day
👨 Father’s Day
😂 Or that one person in your family who REALLY lives by “Eat It or Starve!”

⚡ AND FOR MY xTOOL & LASER PEOPLE…

This is another example of why I’ve been having so much fun experimenting with the xTool F2 Ultra UV.

I’m going to keep sharing the REAL projects — different materials, settings, what works, what doesn’t, mistakes, tricks and whether something is actually worth making and selling.

If you’re already running an xTool, tell me what material I should test next. 👇

If you’re THINKING about getting into laser engraving, don’t be afraid to ask questions. We’re all learning from each other.

🔥 Want to see an xTool demo or schedule one with me?
https://support.xtool.com/demo-room/host-instruction?id=324

🛒 Thinking about adding an xTool to your shop, business or hobby setup?
https://xtool.pxf.io/7Xdoo5

❤️ LOCAL PEOPLE: Share this with somebody around Starved Rock who would put this in their kitchen.

⚡ LASER PEOPLE: Share it with somebody who needs another project idea for their xTool.

And FOLLOW M & B Limited — we’ve got a LOT more materials going under the laser. 😎

08/15/2026

🪨 **THIS is why I clear-coat slate BEFORE engraving it.**

Look at how clean that came out. 👀

These slate coasters were clear-coated first and then engraved using the **xTool F2 Ultra UV**.

The UV laser gives me the fine detail I want, but what has really helped when I'm doing customer orders is the **new Auto Mode**.

When I'm batching several coasters, I can lay them out, set up the file and keep production moving without treating every single coaster like a completely separate job.

⚡ **Clear coat → Batch → Engrave → Rinse → Wrap → Customer ready.**

After engraving, I simply rinse/wipe away the slate dust with a little water, let the coaster dry and wrap it in tissue paper or bubble wrap.

Done. ✅

If you're thinking about getting into laser engraving — or you're trying to decide which xTool is right for you — these are the links I use:

🔥 **See an xTool demo / schedule one with me:**
https://support.xtool.com/demo-room/host-instruction?id=324

🛒 **Check out xTool machines here:**
https://xtool.pxf.io/7Xdoo5

🪨 **Want the slate coasters I'm using?**
https://amzn.to/4xo854S

I’m going to keep showing the REAL process — what works, what doesn't, settings, materials, batching and the little tricks I learn along the way.

👉 **FOLLOW M & B Limited if you're learning laser engraving too.**

Would you rather see my **exact slate settings** next or another **before-and-after project**? 👇



🪨 SLATE COASTER TIP — THIS IS ALWAYS MY FIRST STEP!Before I ever put a slate coaster under the laser, I like to seal it ...
08/15/2026

🪨 SLATE COASTER TIP — THIS IS ALWAYS MY FIRST STEP!

Before I ever put a slate coaster under the laser, I like to seal it first.

For these, I’m using Krylon COLORmaxx Clear Gloss, but I’ve also used a clear tile/stone sealer. I give the slate a nice, even coat before engraving.

Why do I do it? I’ve found that sealing the slate first helps give me a cleaner-looking finished coaster and better contrast once it’s engraved. It also starts protecting that slate surface right from the beginning.

💡 Another little shop trick:
See that foam underneath the coasters? Don’t throw that stuff away! 😂

That’s actually a piece of the packing foam that came with one of my xTool machines. I reuse it as a little spraying surface. It keeps the coasters up off the table and lets any extra clear coat or drips fall down instead of pooling around the bottom edges.

Sometimes the best shop tools are the things that came in the box for free!

My process:
Slate → Clear Coat/Sealer → Let It Fully Dry → Laser Engrave → Finished Coaster

I’ll show the engraving step next so you can see how these turn out.

08/07/2026

Pets are family, and sometimes a simple picture can bring back a whole lot of memories. 🐾

We made this custom pet coaster for a customer using the xTool F2 Ultra UV, and this is exactly why we love doing personalized pieces. A regular slate coaster can turn into something meaningful when it has their pet’s face, name, or a special saying on it.

These make a great gift for:

Pet memorials
Dog moms and dog dads
Cat lovers
Birthday gifts
Christmas gifts
“Thinking of you” gifts
Or just a special way to keep your pet close

The F2 Ultra UV makes it easier to bring out the details and create a clean, personal keepsake. Whether it’s a coaster, slate piece, sign, or small gift, we love helping customers turn a favorite photo into something they can hold onto.

If you’re in the Starved Rock, North Utica, Utica, Ottawa, LaSalle, Peru, Matthiessen, Buffalo Rock, or Illinois River area, keep us in mind for custom pet gifts, memorial pieces, and personalized engraving.

Want to make your own slate coasters? Here’s the coaster set we use/like:
https://amzn.to/4xo854S

Want to see how the xTool works or schedule an online demo?
https://support.xtool.com/demo-room/host-instruction?id=324

Looking at getting an xTool for your own business, hobby, or gift-making setup?
xtool.pxf.io/7Xdoo5

Made local. Made personal. Made with heart. 🐶🐾

We’re always testing new materials to see what works best, and this time we put the xTool F2 Ultra UV to the test on Bak...
08/06/2026

We’re always testing new materials to see what works best, and this time we put the xTool F2 Ultra UV to the test on Bakelite.

This was a fun material test because Bakelite has a unique look and feel, and it opens the door for custom engraved pieces, name plates, tags, gifts, keepsakes, and other creative projects. We love seeing how different materials react and what kind of clean detail we can pull out with the xTool F2 Ultra UV.

If you like trying new materials, here’s the Bakelite material we tested:
https://amzn.to/4w8OPXV

Want to see how the xTool works or schedule an online demo?
https://support.xtool.com/demo-room/host-instruction?id=324

Looking at getting an xTool for your own business, hobby, or gift-making setup?
xtool.pxf.io/7Xdoo5

Made local. Made personal. Made with heart.

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