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Mate, that thing of yours is a work of art!:lol: Considering the relatively minute size of mine and the fact it will only be used for small, short duration jobs it's not likely to be a problem for me. I've moved it down to my leatherwork/reloading shed where I can use it next to an open door, and if necessary I can stand another small fan next to it.

Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500.

Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)

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One thing I admire about the Australians, is the CAN DO attitude, I guess it has been made by having such a large country with few people you are not afraid to turn your hand to any skills.

 

 

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6 hours ago, dikman said:

Mate, that thing of yours is a work of art!:lol: Considering the relatively minute size of mine and the fact it will only be used for small, short duration jobs it's not likely to be a problem for me. I've moved it down to my leatherwork/reloading shed where I can use it next to an open door, and if necessary I can stand another small fan next to it.

Are we still talking lasers?:P

52 minutes ago, chrisash said:

One thing I admire about the Australians, is the CAN DO attitude, I guess it has been made by having such a large country with few people you are not afraid to turn your hand to any skills.

 

 

Exceptin proctology of course.^ Hey where is the Aussie emogie?:rockon: This will do I guess. :P

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Hmmm, you made me look at my post in a completely different light........but yes, I was referring to lasers.;)

Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500.

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On 7/28/2018 at 9:09 AM, Frankqv said:

When cutting wallet material we increase air flow which keeps from charring the edges. Pigskin or calfskin,we use inert gas (N2 or C02) to shield ,perfect edges.

@Frankqv any chance you could share some pictures of some of your cut wallets and/or pigskin or calfskin? I never like the charring the lasers leave on leather and I didn't know there was anyway to reduce it.

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Hello group,  regarding the comment about having a hard time getting one's head inside the case.....the real concern seems to be the laser reflecting off anything and in the video link provided how the alignment was way off.  I'm shopping for a laser myself but need a larger work area so I can use it for various things besides also leather.  I'll google alignment procedures done safely.  The "sunglasses" provided with some of these surely are part of the solution as well as using a lowest power setting while aligning but there certainly is possibility of injury to the eyes if the wrong mistake is made.  With a larger unit comes more potential for accidents as the cover is lifted.  Best regards, Mike

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Have a peep at these links maybe...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192930340242?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192931718520?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Face-Book Search here & plenty of movie clips....        Nova Robotics - Lasers & 3D Printers

NOTE - shipping these out of the UK will need some discussion, but is possible.

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I thought i would ask on this old thread unless someone can point me to a newer one.  I was looking at a GlowForge and came across this thread.  Glowforge are 40w & 45w which is where the cheap chinese laser cutter and engravers are.  I make wallets, journal covers, and a periodic bag when I have the energy.  I was watching lil king goods use his glowforge for cutting and stitching holes.  Since these Chinese ones are $400 - $500 (far cheaper than the $3K - $5K), I was drawn in but don't want something I waste my money on.  This will be for low volume or R&D on new patters.  I would probably buy a clicker die for any high volume work.  Cutting to the chase.. Are these junk?  I see the ebay prices of $400 for a 40w https://www.ebay.com/itm/253313831369?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180105095853%26meid%3Dda0d6a8569e244afbb7127182380030f%26pid%3D100903%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D20%26sd%3D254840192013%26itm%3D253313831369%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2510209%26brand%3DOMTech&_trksid=p2510209.c100903.m5276

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is there anyplace other than China to get theses from?

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just seeing the ones on eBay and Amazon which I assume are the Chinese ones.  I can afford $400 - $500 but $5K is another thing.  GlowForge does have payments but its still $200 per month

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