Contributing Member LatigoAmigo Posted January 31, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Just finished this for a benefit as an auction item. Edges, lacing holes and engraving were done on a 100 watt CO2 laser cutter. Edited January 31, 2018 by LatigoAmigo rearranging images Quote
Members stormdevil Posted January 31, 2018 Members Report Posted January 31, 2018 Looks really good. I've always wanted to try the laser with leather, haven't got round to trying it yet (my husband has a laser engraver). What power settings did you use? Quote
bikermutt07 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 "So, No Ma" I wasn't drinking. HA! Love it. I just met a client from my work that offered me really cheap laser services. That looks great. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Rockoboy Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 A good friend has a laser. I have asked him to etch a design onto some vegtan, to save me tracing it. The 1st run (about 2" x 3") for a practice looks great. I can 'feel' a padfolio in my future. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Contributing Member LatigoAmigo Posted January 31, 2018 Author Contributing Member Report Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, stormdevil said: Looks really good. I've always wanted to try the laser with leather, haven't got round to trying it yet (my husband has a laser engraver). What power settings did you use? Good question. To minimize smoke residue, I adjusted the settings as I cut the leather. I started with a pass using 50% power / speed 40 mm/s, then step it up to 75% and slow down the speed to 20 mm/s for the next three passes. Finally I turn the power up to 95% and slow down the speed to 10 mm/s in order to really finish the edges and make sure the cut is clean. The power settings, speed and number of passes is dependent on the leather that I'm cutting, and, surprisingly, that varies quite a bit, and not necessarily on the thickness. Edited January 31, 2018 by LatigoAmigo Quote
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