I design in corel draw. It was a bit of a learning curve for sure and I have nowhere learned it all just what I need for engraving and still learning more.
I think clothing leather would not make good knife sheath, to soft . Go to a thrift shop or good will find some cheap leather boots or shoes and try that
Well I'm not sure about the finer laser point , I've done the Aztec Calendar on a 3.5" coaster, that pretty fine work for sure. But yea it is bigger and need more room I get that. Looking foward to seeing some of your work.
My foot scraps the fender when I get on and off. I 'm thinking of making some leather pads that I can some how attach to the fenders to protect then. Not sure what leather to use and how to attach them. Ideas please.