Members rburson Posted May 8, 2020 Members Report Posted May 8, 2020 I think there are better deals out there I have a 30x18cm cnc with a laser head I started with and mover up to a 50x65 cm laser engraver you have to assemble them yourself but definetly the possibilities are endless. I am currently using a 3500 mw laser and it is plenty for leather work. There is a learning curve but once you get the hang its am amazing tool. Quote
Members Halitech Posted May 8, 2020 Members Report Posted May 8, 2020 19 hours ago, Somiskid said: I'm about to pull the trigger on one of these exact lasers. How has it been going? I've retired mine. Not because there is anything wrong with it, but I got a bigger faster and more powerful machine. I didn't go crazy, I just went with the 2 legged free arm machine with a 5.5W laser with an almost 7"x8" burn area. I have a logo I burn regularly and my burn time decreased from 35 minutes to 4:15. Haven't tried it yet with cutting. Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members Somiskid Posted May 11, 2020 Members Report Posted May 11, 2020 On 5/8/2020 at 9:13 AM, Halitech said: I've retired mine. Not because there is anything wrong with it, but I got a bigger faster and more powerful machine. I didn't go crazy, I just went with the 2 legged free arm machine with a 5.5W laser with an almost 7"x8" burn area. I have a logo I burn regularly and my burn time decreased from 35 minutes to 4:15. Haven't tried it yet with cutting. Do you have a link for the new one? Is the old one for sale lol???? Quote
Members Halitech Posted May 11, 2020 Members Report Posted May 11, 2020 4 hours ago, Somiskid said: Do you have a link for the new one? Is the old one for sale lol???? Similar to this one https://www.ebay.ca/itm/110V-3500MW-DIY-Laser-Engraver-Cutter-Cutting-Machine-Printer-210-170mm/192437293179?hash=item2cce28107b:g:apIAAOSwLs9aaE4f But the seller I got it from was a lot cheaper and had a 5.5W laser ummm not really lol I'd like to keep it just in case Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members olddogTim Posted May 19, 2020 Members Report Posted May 19, 2020 I got a 80 watt laser it cuts 10 oz. leather easy. I sold my clicker ( it was manual and weighted 100 lbs,small work area so had move it when I wanted to use it), sold my steel rule die bender ( also heavy) and my Tandy foiler, the laser is much easier and better to use! It takes a little while to set things up but when you do get them set up it is much easier and accurate! Quote
Contributing Member LatigoAmigo Posted May 19, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted May 19, 2020 1 hour ago, olddogTim said: it is much easier and accurate! So what are you making with it? Have any pics to share? Quote
Members Annie977 Posted May 28, 2020 Members Report Posted May 28, 2020 Would love to know more on this - we REALLY want to be able to just put initials/logos/monograms/etc. The sheer volume of letters, setups and info is staggering. Quote
Contributing Member LatigoAmigo Posted June 1, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted June 1, 2020 On 5/28/2020 at 3:05 PM, Annie977 said: we REALLY want to be able to just put initials/logos/monograms/etc. You will want to keep in mind that to engrave, the laser burns off the top layer of leather, and the results are not always very durable. I had stars in my eyes when I bought my 100 watt laser cutter, but have had to dial back my ambition due to the vulnerability of the engraving. It looks good, but does no wear well. And the look is always dark due to the burning process, but then that can look pretty good. Quote
Members JHLeatherwood Posted September 22, 2020 Members Report Posted September 22, 2020 On 5/31/2020 at 8:40 PM, LatigoAmigo said: You will want to keep in mind that to engrave, the laser burns off the top layer of leather, and the results are not always very durable. I had stars in my eyes when I bought my 100 watt laser cutter, but have had to dial back my ambition due to the vulnerability of the engraving. It looks good, but does no wear well. And the look is always dark due to the burning process, but then that can look pretty good. Would love to see some examples of laser engraved leather that's been in use (like a wallet) for a while. We often treasure patina - but would those lines in your image above hold up, or would they wind up looking like a WWII sailor's tattoo? (Yeah, it used to be a beauty sitting on an anchor - now it's just a dark blob lol) Quote
Contributing Member LatigoAmigo Posted September 22, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, JHLeatherwood said: but would those lines in your image above hold up, or would they wind up looking like a WWII sailor's tattoo? They are fragile and would certainly be compromised through daily use. Quote
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