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We offer laser engraving and cutting services on leather, among a variety of other materials. I have a few holsters that I have made using laser techniques - see my gallery on this forum. We currently do not stock it, but we can also laser engrave Delrin for custom cut stamps. Additionally, you may check out our company site at caddgraphics [dot] com for more examples, applications and additional information. Thank you.

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We offer laser engraving and cutting services on leather, among a variety of other materials. I have a few holsters that I have made using laser techniques - see my gallery on this forum. We currently do not stock it, but we can also laser engrave Delrin for custom cut stamps. Additionally, you may check out our company site at caddgraphics [dot] com for more examples, applications and additional information. Thank you.

I know that this is an old post but out of curiosity, how are lasers for cutting out leather? Does it char and darken the edges of the leather? I wouldn't mind being able to cut 4 to 8oz veg tan leather with a laser but I'm afraid that it would char the edges. Thanks.

Andrew

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Very cool....I have someone locally that has done some laser work for me in the past. Brings a whole new meaning to leather craft!

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I know that this is an old post but out of curiosity, how are lasers for cutting out leather? Does it char and darken the edges of the leather? I wouldn't mind being able to cut 4 to 8oz veg tan leather with a laser but I'm afraid that it would char the edges. Thanks.

Andrew

I've cut up to 10oz with no problems. Yes, it will char, but it can be removed by soaking and cleaning, sanding or burnishing. Thinner leathers have less char/burn since the laser can move faster.

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I've cut up to 10oz with no problems. Yes, it will char, but it can be removed by soaking and cleaning, sanding or burnishing. Thinner leathers have less char/burn since the laser can move faster.

Is your laser string enough to cut aluminum or copper? Just curious for a future project.

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Is your laser string enough to cut aluminum or copper? Just curious for a future project.

Sorry, no it is not. It requires a significant increase in power to cut metals.

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I've cut up to 10oz with no problems. Yes, it will char, but it can be removed by soaking and cleaning, sanding or burnishing. Thinner leathers have less char/burn since the laser can move faster.

Just curious, have you ever tried running something like CO2 through the air assist to minimize/eliminate charring? I am interested in using a laser cutter to cut patterns out since it basically would let me quickly and precisely prototype new patterns. The charring concerns me though since no one wants their edges to look burnt. Thanks.

Andrew

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We do use an air assist and it does help, but the material will char regardless. Consider it the nature of the beast.

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