Members KushielsTart Posted May 13, 2013 Members Report Posted May 13, 2013 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? Quote
Members Studio-N Posted May 13, 2013 Members Report Posted May 13, 2013 What you're smelling is indeed charred flesh. If it is Veg-tan, it will not hurt to wash it in the sink to get out the residue which is holding a lot of the smell. Dry it flat between paper towels. It will still take some time for the smell to fade completely, but the finish will seal it in as well. Quote "Out of my mind.....back in 5 minutes"
Ambassador pete Posted May 13, 2013 Ambassador Report Posted May 13, 2013 My partner uses a laser to cut all my pieces for wallets, purses, etc. I leave it until the end. then I take a damp sponge and just wipe off the charring. Rub in saddle soap(dry glycerine bar) and burnish. The smell is gone and I couldn't get a better edge if I tried to edge, rub,etc... I get a perfect edge that's shiny and slick. Th laser does a better job than when I used to sand it. pete Quote
Members KushielsTart Posted May 13, 2013 Author Members Report Posted May 13, 2013 Thanks guys, that helps! Quote
Members ItsJustNC Posted May 14, 2013 Members Report Posted May 14, 2013 Oiling helps too..! But rmb to remove the soot at the edge first.! Those stuff can stain natural coloured leather really easily...! Quote
Members holocene Posted May 16, 2013 Members Report Posted May 16, 2013 Hey! I'm at that same tech shop, on those same Trotec machines! I usually sand the edges right after they are cut- it works nicely to remove a lot of the smell. I also wash off as much of the char as I can. Quote
Members KushielsTart Posted May 19, 2013 Author Members Report Posted May 19, 2013 Awesome! I'll see you there. Quote
Members Nuttish Posted December 16, 2013 Members Report Posted December 16, 2013 I've got a Epilog 30W and am working on settings to cut 6 oz Chromexcel. Very difficult stuff to cut so far. What settings are you guys using on the Trotec? Quote
Members knazim Posted December 17, 2013 Members Report Posted December 17, 2013 I cut leather on my laser everyday and to remove the smell I use Fabreze Air Freshner - in the shop and also on the leather. Quote
Members RiverCity Posted December 17, 2013 Members Report Posted December 17, 2013 Just out of curiosity, how big of a piece can the lasers cut, and how expensive are they? Ive seen some in the 20-30K range Chuck Quote
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