3D Printers and Lasers
Discuss computer driven 3D printers, engraving and milling machines, laser cutters and their software and resources
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Johanna and I have created this new category under Fabrication for people to discuss computer driven 3D printers, engravers, mills and laser cutters. You can also share information about software, drawing tablets, file formats, apps and shared CAD file resources. I have moved some existing topics into this forum to get it going. If you are not yet a member of Leatherworker.net and want to join the discussions, please sign up to become a member! It's free to join. If you do, please fill in the details field for your location. At this time, this is not a place for selling equipment. Please post any equipment for sale somewhere under the Marketplace section of…
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I filmed this video last year, but I thought some of you might still find it interesting! This is the TwoTrees TTS-20PRO laser engraver that I borrowed from a friend to test. Since more and more people were asking for patterns with laser cutting file formats, I just had to give it a try! After these tests, I ended up buying my own xTool M1 — so I guess another video about that one is coming soon!
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Many beginners think laser engraving is difficult because it involves complex software and a wide variety of materials. In reality, the core principle is simple: a focused laser beam etches or cuts material according to preset parameters. Compared to CNC milling, which requires mastering toolpaths and cutting forces, or 3D printing, which depends on layer adhesion and print speed, laser engraver is much easier to get started with. Tools Make Learning Easy Popular control software like LightBurn, RDWorks, and EZCAD provides preset settings for common materials such as wood, leather, acrylic, and metals. LightBurn, in particular, is widely favored for its versatili…
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Recently had a client ask for a cross draw holster. Instead of just making it, I also created a template for future use. Anyhoo, if anyone may be interested, here is a link to it. https://pastorbobleather.com/product/cross-draw-j-frame-revolver-2-barrel-holster-template-acrylic/
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A little prototyping in cardboard for my next drop leg axe sheath....
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Hey everyone, I’ve been working on some custom fabrication ideas to make my leather belt projects a bit easier and more repeatable. So far, I’ve used a 3D printer to make edge beveling guides and a punch spacing jig, and I’m thinking of using a laser cutter to create acrylic templates for consistent belt tip shapes and buckle slots. Curious—anyone else using 3D printing or laser cutting to assist with leather belts or other projects? Would love to see how others are blending tech with traditional work!
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Kinda thinking about "maybe" getting into laser engraving of leather. Then maybe stepping up to laser cutting out of parts. Would definitely appreciate any first hand good news on both. Thanks, may God bless, Dwight
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I'm just starting to learn about leather working, however I've been using a laser cutter for about 13 years now, so using it for leather is a no brainer. I see people talking about burned edges, char, smoke on the surface of the leather, etc. I have always cleaned whatever I laser cut, acrylic, wood, etc. with that mechanics orange hand cleaner with pumice. I have tried it on several leather pieces that I cut, and it cleaned the edges and the surface and doesn't appear* to hurt the leather, other than removing a little bit of the gloss on the surface. *I have no clue about leather working (like I said I'm starting to learn), so I'm looking for input from people who k…
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Here is a design for a cam for a Bernina that does a 3 stitch zigzag and a 2 stitch zigzag. I've printed and tested the 3 stitch version and it works great. The images show it took me several tries to get the design right, the cam installed on the machine and the last one shows the face of the cam that should face the operator when installed on the machine. I'm not sure of the polymer it's printed of. The two stitch version has not been tested yet. 2 point cam v2.stl 3 point zigzag cam 6 lobe v2.stl
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Not sure if this would be best in the 3D printer section or here but I thought I would share this bobbin rack case that I made up today. I have attached a stl file so it can be printed out if you like. I used a 20% fill with .8mm shell thickness settings on the printer. It uses 108 grams of filament at that and in Oz that's about $4.00 worth. It holds 49 bobbins and the L is 172mm x 125 W. The hole size for a bobbin is 12x23mm. BOBBIN CARRIER.stl 2mm thick base The hatch area is the gap area needed between bobbins to get your fingers onto each side of the bobbin to remove and replace easily. Works good .....I think I'll make on…
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