Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Can a laser cutter replace a 3D printer for building a homelab? In this video I redesign my Lab Rax 10" homelab system as a laser cut wooden version using the xTool M2. From print-and-cut graphics to assembling the finished rack, we'll see whether laser cutting is a faster alternative to 3D printing while remaining compatible with the original Lab Rax ecosystem.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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xTool M2 Laser Cutter & Engraver - xtool.pxf.io/xJOZZ5
xTool CMYK Inkjet Printing Module - xtool.pxf.io/QY0bb3
xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier - xtool.pxf.io/L0g22Y
Visit my blog for the project write-up - the-diy-life.com/i-rebuilt-my-3d-printed-lab-rax-homelab-in-wood
PURCHASE LINKS
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3mm Plywood Sheets - amzn.to/3SQ4bm2
GMKtec Nucbox K10 - amzn.to/4xPeDuh
TPLink TL-SG105-M2 Switch - amzn.to/4xROVoP
LincStation N1 NAS - amzn.to/4vC91SE
Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/3IlaAAu
Raspberry Pi 4 - amzn.to/4ovgvUG
Pi 5 Active Cooler - amzn.to/43TWlud
32GB Sandisk MicroSD Card - amzn.to/4kx4iLI
120mm 12V Fan - amzn.to/4oRolbt
M6x12mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3QHEKCG
M6 Nuts - amzn.to/4oPy6Xo
M3x8mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/44AO9PA
Tools & Equipment Used:
xTool Store:
xTool M2 Laser Cutter & Engraver (xTool Store) - xtool.pxf.io/xJOZZ5
xTool CMYK Inkjet Printing Module - xtool.pxf.io/QY0bb3
xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier - xtool.pxf.io/L0g22Y
Amazon:
xTool M2 Laser Cutter & Engraver (xTool Store) - amzn.to/4gaN5Jw
xTool CMYK Inkjet Printing Module - amzn.to/4uUybKR
xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier - amzn.to/4eIJUGj
Gorilla Wood Glue - amzn.to/4wdPPKE
USB C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/4lWg5Ec
Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.
CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:53 Changing The Design For Laser Cutting
2:24 Making The Parts On The M2
5:12 Assembling The Rack
6:48 Adding The Equipment
8:04 Final Thoughts
If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.
Can a laser cutter replace a 3D printer for building a homelab? In this video I redesign my Lab Rax 10" homelab system as a laser cut wooden version using the xTool M2. From print-and-cut graphics to assembling the finished rack, we'll see whether laser cutting is a faster alternative to 3D printing while remaining compatible with the original Lab Rax ecosystem.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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xTool M2 Laser Cutter & Engraver - xtool.pxf.io/xJOZZ5
xTool CMYK Inkjet Printing Module - xtool.pxf.io/QY0bb3
xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier - xtool.pxf.io/L0g22Y
Visit my blog for the project write-up - the-diy-life.com/i-rebuilt-my-3d-printed-lab-rax-homelab-in-wood
PURCHASE LINKS
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3mm Plywood Sheets - amzn.to/3SQ4bm2
GMKtec Nucbox K10 - amzn.to/4xPeDuh
TPLink TL-SG105-M2 Switch - amzn.to/4xROVoP
LincStation N1 NAS - amzn.to/4vC91SE
Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/3IlaAAu
Raspberry Pi 4 - amzn.to/4ovgvUG
Pi 5 Active Cooler - amzn.to/43TWlud
32GB Sandisk MicroSD Card - amzn.to/4kx4iLI
120mm 12V Fan - amzn.to/4oRolbt
M6x12mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3QHEKCG
M6 Nuts - amzn.to/4oPy6Xo
M3x8mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/44AO9PA
Tools & Equipment Used:
xTool Store:
xTool M2 Laser Cutter & Engraver (xTool Store) - xtool.pxf.io/xJOZZ5
xTool CMYK Inkjet Printing Module - xtool.pxf.io/QY0bb3
xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier - xtool.pxf.io/L0g22Y
Amazon:
xTool M2 Laser Cutter & Engraver (xTool Store) - amzn.to/4gaN5Jw
xTool CMYK Inkjet Printing Module - amzn.to/4uUybKR
xTool SafetyPro AP2 Air Purifier - amzn.to/4eIJUGj
Gorilla Wood Glue - amzn.to/4wdPPKE
USB C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/4lWg5Ec
Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.
CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:53 Changing The Design For Laser Cutting
2:24 Making The Parts On The M2
5:12 Assembling The Rack
6:48 Adding The Equipment
8:04 Final Thoughts
If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.
