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Thanks so much!!! I'll give it a go this weekend
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I've searched the forum, admittedly not as deeply as I could've but kept going down rabbit holes, so just going to ask anyway... I've got a Cowboy 3500 machine (my first 'real' leather machine) and am really liking it except for one thing. I believe it has a brake on the wheel where it can only be advanced slowly while the foot feed is pressed (power on). Is there a way to disable this so I can position the needle exactly where I want it to begin my stitches? Sorry if this is a stupid question but have a big project coming up and don't want to screw it up based on my not knowing something that is probably obvious. But I don't know what I don't know. Thanks for your help!
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I've got a 10w diode and have been wanting to attempt this (without buying a 3D printer). Were you able to cut it out with the laser or did you bandsaw it? Love this, BTW--- very nicely done!
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While I haven't done this myself, there are several YouTubers out there that mount their lase to a piece of plywood which is then mounted to a wall with a hinge. Swing it up to cut/engrave and fold back when done. Some folks even use it in the vertical position.
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Ditto on the Chicago screws
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Agree... if you 'preseal' before engraving you can also use a moist Magic Eraser. The char won't stick to the front of the piece and you can use it to clean the edges. I have also done as Brian mentioned just scrubbing very gently under running water with a soft toothbrush. I like the 'preseal' option as you don't have to wait for the leather to dry before proceeding. Also, be sure to use an alcohol/oil based dye if you use the running water method (don't ask how I found that out! :))
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Thanks so much for the response and the inspiration-- my Bible is all broken down in the spine. Was thinking of trying to reglue and make a permanent cover for it. Your info will help tremendously! I wholeheartedly agree with Dwight, I made a checkbook cover for my wife and didn't think I'd EVER get all the way around it!!! It was really good for my sanctification!
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Love your work! Top notch!! Where do you source your zippers? And what size do you most commonly use for a Bible? Thanks!
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Thanks so much!! I had notifications turned off so didn't see this. Appreciate the info and will hopefully be able give this a go soon! Thank you! You're always a fount of good info!
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That is beautiful!! I would love to learn how to do the beading but have no clue where to start. Any good resources you'd recommend?
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Dwight- a GREAT resource for learning Lightburn is The Louisiana Hobby Guy on YT. He has a step-by-step on basically any process including getting going with the software. That's how I learned and his teaching style really lends itself to getting me how to think outside the box. If I can help, let me know...
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I haven't tried the resolene but did try blue painters tape as a mask and it was a PAIN to weed off the more detailed areas. Won't be doing that again!!
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Awesome- thanks for the quick reply. I'll give it a try and see what I can come up with- I've used a soft toothbrush under running water to clean post-burn and have been really pleased. Got some smearing using a wet sponge/cloth. Congrats on the Cobra!! Enjoy that beast!
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I'm doing a little laser engraving and have gotten an unusual result. AFTER engraving, I applied some Fiebings medium tan and around the engraving there was a noticeably darker area. I would post a pic but I tossed the sample. Would this be due to engraving first then dyeing? I noticed your cow tag looks good so I assume you applied the finish before lasering? Also, do you hand stitch or use a machine to attach to the hats? Thanks- your work looks great!
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Thank you for the information . . .
Really . . . I'm just interested in engraving wood and leather . . . if it would use patterns to cut out blanks for leather projects . . . yeah . . . I could go for that too.
It's proposed job work though would be simple decoration. I'm thinking of Bible Covers . . . belts . . . holsters . . . with absolute personal type decoration.
I did a black belt with purple butterflies on it for a niece who made me promise to never do another one for anyone else. Been hanging onto that promise.
But anyway . . . I'll check those guys out . . . thanks again.
BTW . . . whereabout in KY? My first home as a squalling crib rat was in Carter Co . . . near Olive Hill.
May God bless,
Dwight
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I'm in Frankfort -
I'll try to post a pic of some of the leather stuff I've done. Most of it's on my phone and I use a PC for forums such as this.
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