The XRF 38W RF desktop laser is $1,000 off through Cyber Monday, November 30, at 11:59 PM Pacific. It’s the lowest price OneLaser has ever offered on the XRF, and the company says this price won’t come back after the sale. Both bundles ship free with a free Air Assist Control, and the promotional allocation can sell out before the deadline.
What “last chance” means for the XRF
OneLaser runs two kinds of Black Friday pricing this year. The XRF 38W RF sits in the top tier, the Super Deals, which are the lowest prices the company has offered on a machine. When the sale closes on November 30, this price is retired.
The price stays the same every day until then. What changes is stock. Each Super Deal has a fixed promotional allocation, so the real deadline is whichever comes first: Cyber Monday at midnight Pacific, or the last unit.
Starter Bundle or Maker Bundle?
Both bundles carry the same XRF 38W RF and the same $1,000 Black Friday discount. The difference is what ships in the box with it.
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Starter Bundle
The machine, ready to run
- XRF 38W RF desktop laser
- Free Air Assist Control
- Free shipping
Best if you work mostly on flat stock and already have materials on hand.
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Maker Bundle
Machine plus height and materials
- Everything in the Starter Bundle
- Riser base included
- MakerDepot acrylic pack: 4 sheets, 1/8" × 12" × 12"
- MakerDepot leatherette pack: 5 sheets, 12" × 20"
The step up costs less than the riser base alone. Pick this one if you plan to run tumblers or taller pieces.
Material pack colors and finishes are picked at random, subject to availability. The Auto Conveyor Feeder and rotary attachments are sold separately at regular prices.
What you get with the XRF 38W RF
- Laser source38W RF metal CO₂ tube with built-in cooling, so no external water chiller
- Work area24" × 12" (600 × 300 mm)
- MotionUp to 1,200 mm/s with true 3G acceleration (29,430 mm/s²) on DSP control
- Focus and alignmentXFocus autofocus, 5MP camera and red-dot positioning
- HeightUp to 160 mm (about 6.25") of clearance with the riser base
- SoftwareLightBurn and RDWorks, plus Wi-Fi for remote monitoring
- MaterialsWood, leather, leatherette, acrylic, glass, slate and coated metals
Acceleration is the spec that matters in real jobs. Most engraving time is spent slowing down and speeding up at every corner and line end, not cruising at top speed. A machine that accelerates harder finishes detailed artwork sooner, even at the same rated top speed.
What makers say after months on the XRF
The best case for the XRF comes from people who run one every week. Here’s what reviewers and shop owners have reported, including the parts that took some learning.
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Rich, The Louisiana Hobby GuyMaker and reviewer who has tested diode, CO₂, fiber and UV lasers
“I haven’t found a single deal-breaking flaw.”
Rich held his review back for months so he could live with the machine first. He cut a 10 mm tree cookie and 12.2 mm white oak in a single pass, and ran slot-and-tab joinery tight enough that he needed no kerf offset. He was running jobs within 45 minutes of unboxing. He’s also clear about limits: for regular thick cutting, a high-wattage glass tube machine has more raw power, since he rates the 38W RF closer to a 55–60W glass tube for cutting.
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Mark EllisTech reviewer, Best of CES 2025
“The XRF is immensely affordable.”
Mark gave the XRF a Best in Show pick at CES 2025 for making engraving and cutting practical for small businesses that would otherwise outsource it. He pointed to thoughtful details like a modular build that comes apart to fit through doorways and a built-in spirit level. He also noted that raw metal needs a coating or paint before the XRF can mark it.
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James Faytol, ESENTL LaserHydeLeatherette material supplier and hat patch specialist
“The level of detail and precision these machines provide is exceptional.”
James unboxed and measured the XRF for hat patch work. The honeycomb measures just under 24" edge to edge, so a full 24" sheet overhangs slightly, while 12" × 20" sheets fit with room for hold-down bars. One practical tip from his walkthrough: the machine body won’t hold magnets, so magnetic hold-down bars need a steel plate underneath.
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XRF owners on TrustpilotLeather patch makers, full-time engravers and first-time laser owners
“The detail is incredible from the RF tube!”
That’s McKael Stapel, who bought the XRF for leather patches and found it about two to three times faster than a larger laser already in the shop. Jason Olsen of Iron Horse Trading Co. says it runs about four times faster than his old diode on hat patches, with darker marks on leather. Colby Sechelski, who engraves full time, liked his XRF enough to add a Hydra 9.
Not every review is effortless. One owner running two-tone acrylic had to reposition the lens to keep debris off the optics, and he still sees an occasional autofocus hiccup. Several first-time owners mention a learning curve, and several credit the U.S. tech team for getting them through it.
Want the numbers side by side? See how the XRF stacks up against a 55W glass tube desktop laser.
Who the XRF is for, and who should look elsewhere
- A strong fit: leather and leatherette patches, wood gifts and signs, two-tone and cast acrylic, glassware, slate and coated tumblers with a rotary.
- Thick cutting most days: a higher-wattage glass tube machine like the Cobra 8, 10 or 14 is the better tool, and it’s $2,000 off this week too.
- Drinkware is your whole business: the VertiGo 38W RF is built for tumblers and bottles with no rotary setup.
- Production that runs all day: step up to the Hydra 7 Pro 70W RF, the biggest Super Deal in the sale.
Holiday orders the XRF handles well
OneLaser owners have used the XRF for personalized serving boards, etched whiskey glasses, decanter gift sets and ornament collections, the products that sell from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. If you order now, plan a day for setup and material tests before your first rush of orders. A tested settings file per material saves far more time in December than a faster machine.
New to lasers? A one-on-one session with a OneLaser engineer covers machine setup and LightBurn, and it’s the fastest way past the learning curve owners describe.
Before you check out
- Black Friday pricing applies automatically. Discount codes are paused and can’t be combined.
- Businesses can use lease-to-own financing through Clicklease, with approval and terms set by Clicklease.
- Equipment placed in service by December 31 may qualify for a Section 179 deduction. Ask your tax advisor.
- 30-day returns apply, with terms including a restocking fee on non-defective returns.
Comparing the XRF with the rest of the sale? The full OneLaser Black Friday 2026 roundup covers every machine line.
Lock in the lowest XRF price before it’s gone
$1,000 off, free shipping and a free Air Assist Control, through November 30 or until the allocation runs out.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the XRF 38W RF off for Black Friday?
The XRF 38W RF is $1,000 off as a Black Friday Super Deal. Both bundles include free shipping and a free Air Assist Control.
When does the XRF Black Friday deal end?
The deal ends Cyber Monday, November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time, or earlier if the promotional allocation sells out.
What’s the difference between the Starter and Maker bundles?
Both include the same XRF 38W RF, a free Air Assist Control and free shipping. The Maker Bundle adds a riser base, a MakerDepot acrylic pack and a MakerDepot leatherette pack.
Can the XRF engrave tumblers?
Yes, with a rotary attachment, sold separately. The riser base gives up to 160 mm of clearance for taller drinkware.
Can the XRF engrave metal?
It marks coated and painted metals well. Raw, uncoated metal needs a coating or marking compound first.
How thick can the XRF cut?
Reviewer Rich cut 12.2 mm white oak in a single pass. For thick cutting every day, a higher-wattage glass tube machine is the better fit.
Offer valid through November 30, 2026, 11:59 PM PT, while supplies last. Prices in USD. Reviewer quotes are excerpts from published reviews linked above. Section 179 information is general and not tax advice.
