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Hello! I've been researching all the leather cutting options for a while now. So I am new at leathercrafting but I would like to find a way to make perfect cuts so I could make good products. I have very little space - 1.5x1.5 sq.m. and I need a little machine for that purpose. The options I researched are as follows: Laser To use a laser for cutting skin, it is necessary that the laser has a power of at least 10 watts. Mandatory should be added air assist to get less skin burns, encloser, as well as perfect ventilation. My space is easy open air area and I would not have problem with ventilating. Lasers that would work for me are the following: Wainlux K8 - That would be the best option due to size and portability. The big downside is the working area /130x130 mm maximum/; Longer Ray5 10 W - may the best option for me. Ortur LM3 Laser Ortur LM3 LE Laser Engraving & Cutting Machine Atomstack X12 Pro Atomstack P9 M50 xTool M1 10W - best quality. May be the first laser and also with blade for cutting. CNC with drag knife - looks good but very big and loudly. Not compatible for me. Cricut Maker 3 & Cameo 5 - both look amazing. They can cut leather but I don`t know. i would like to know your opinion about that those two. Sizzix - I find on amazon "superdant" store. There cutting dies for leather which work with sizzix - 1/2/3/4 . But that`s it. I don`t know if they can make it custom patterns and I have doubts for the quality. Clicker press - I think that would be the best option for me to buy low cost clicker press. I was looking that ones by vevor: 1/2/3 . I have problem with their weight - around 30-40 kg. I was looking for a smaller by zonesun like that ones: 1/2/3 - but I would by a machine for 120-200 $ and pay 200 $ shipping .... Arbor press - looks good for 50-100 $ I could buy an arbor press 1 or 2 tons. But than I have to order a base and the only good option I found is that one - link . The cost is 120 $ without taxes and shipping so no thanks. I would like to start with wallets and small stuff - no bigger than a medium bag. I try to cut by hand but the finish is not good enough for me. I don`t like it and got frustrated. I'm already seriously confused about which path to choose to start with. I ask for your opinion.

Hello All, Just wanted to share a short video of some leather cutting action on the xTool D1 Pro 20W. This has saved me so much time making small prototype items......Rory Laser Cutting a small pocket sheath for a knife with the xTool D1 20W Pro - YouTube

Hello, I'm looking to have leather cut by laser based on paper templates. Job will require digitizing paper templates & edge smoothing to generate a suitable part file. Part sizes vary from a few square inches to approximately 40 square inches are are made from 3-4oz to 6-7oz Herman Oak A grade Vegtan. Short run production quantities are typically in the 5 to 50. Please contact me for more details Thank you! Silverd

Just finished this for a benefit as an auction item. Edges, lacing holes and engraving were done on a 100 watt CO2 laser cutter.

Universal Laser Engraver VLS 6.60 - 60 Watt. I bought this new in December 2010. It has not seen much use and is in great shape and works perfectly. It comes with an exhaust blower, upgraded honeycomb cutting table and CorelDraw X4 graphics Suite program to use the laser engraver. I am asking $17,500 for this whole package. This is all you need to start engraving and cutting leather. I have used it to cut up to 14 oz leather. I am in Temple, TX. Please direct message me if you are interested. Thank you, -Al Here are the Specs - Laser Material Processing Area (W x H) 32 x 18 in (813 x 457 mm) Maximum Part Size (W x H x D) 37 x 23 x 9 in (940 x 584 x 229mm) Overall Dimensions 44 x 39 x 36 in (1118 x 991 x 914 mm) Rotary Capacity Max Diameter 8 in (203 mm) Motorized Z Axis Lifting Capacity 40 lbs (18 kg) Standard Focusing Lenses 1.5 in (38 mm) 2.0 in (This is what this model has) Laser Platform Interface Panel Five button keypad Computer Requirements Requires a dedicated PC to operate. Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7 32/64 bit. PC Connection USB 2.0 Cabinet Style Floor-Standing Laser Options 60 Watts (this is what this model is) Weight 325 lbs (147 kg) Power Requirements 110V/10A 220V-240V/5A Exhaust Requirements Two 4 in (102 mm) ports 500 CFM @ 6 in static pressure (850 m3/hr at 1.5 kPa) More Pics....

Hello everyone! This is my first post and I really could do with some help and advice from you lovely lot who had experience with this subject. My apologies if this is the wrong sub forum. So the problem: I used a laser cutter to make some belt prototypes on amazing quality veg tanned leather. Everything worked and looks perfect, however the smell left on the actual leather item is something out of this world.... It stinks like burned hair/nail clippings... I tried washing and wiping a few items in warm water which seemed to help a little bit, but not by much... I also tried to spray and wipe a few items with Fabreeze - didn't help either, if anything it smells like burned hair with a hint of Fabreeze on top. Is there a way to get rid of this smell? Will it go away on its own after some time or there's no chance to make it smell like before the cutting? I'm sure there are loads of brands that laser cut their bags, wallets etc. there must be some way of doing it? Please help Many thanks Hattie

Hey guys- I went to a class at Tech Shop last weekend on laser cutting. I have some ideas drawn up for pieces I want to make, and one I have a few digitized and ready to goi plan on joining to get them all done. However, the test piece that I did in class still smells like, well, charred flesh. Any of you out there have experience with how long the smell takes to fade so the pieces can be sold? Or some technique to fade the smell faster?

Hi. All. I am considering the purchase of a laser cutting machine for cutting 8-10oz veg-tan leather. From reading and speaking to factory reps it sounds like any laser wattage is fine for engraving or etching, but for cutting thicker material higher wattage is better. How many watts is best for cutting. And are there tradeoffs with a high power tube vs a low power one. I have had recommendations range from 60 to 130 watts minimum. As well as using a lower watt machine with multi pass cuts. If you have tips on wattage, speed, frequency, masking and cleaning edges/burns I would appreciate them. Thanks Marty