Great tips! I've got some coasters I would like to engrave on a 10w and this was very helpful. Thanks for the speed and power settings, and most of all thanks for sharing!
@@baronleathercraft I've done leather working for some years now, but just recently bought a diode laser. I'm still learning how to use it, and your video was quite helpful. The biggest improvement I made on the laser was to add a laser cross hairs to it, put in the x and y offsets, and now I know exactly where the program will start!
Thanks a lot for all those tips ))) I will no need to longer order the masking tape 😂. Wish to see a focusing and detailed setup of lightburn for the people like me 😅 after your advices I am very able to cut 5 to 6 ounces leather))
Always nice to hear Yaneden! It is always nice to have the masking tape around the house. If you plan on engraving bamboo cutting boards I find it helps a great deal. As far as detailed settings of lightburn go check out "lahobbyguys" channel. I found his lightburn tutorials are very helpful. Thank you!
What an extremely helpful tutorial, I wanted to expand my repertoire into leather making, started looked high and low, I got a little information that was somewhat useful but trying to put it all together was nothing short of annoying. I followed through your video taking notes, doubling back every so often to make sure nothing was missed, I saw you where using both a 10w and 20 w laser (I have both) and 2.5mm thick leather, at first I kept my speed high and power low just to air on the side of caution, ofter the first trial went to your setting and it worked perfectly. I think now I am confident that I can move forward with this aspect of laser engraving and cutting. Thanks.
Awesome! So glad it helped. I love sharing this kind of info. These are situations I have run into and was sure other people would as well. I am hear to answer any questions I am able to. Just let me know if you need any help. As far as having a 10 watt and a 20 watt, The 10 w is what I use for engraving since I know it will cut, but slower then the 20watt. If I only have to cut, I will use my 20watt. 10 watt laser will engrave better then a 20w. The higher the wattage the less detail. I have a video on it if you did not see it already. ruclips.net/video/ERivjgul_FQ/видео.html
Have you tried using the last 2 layers down below on Lightburn? they are labeled with a T before the number. You can create your box with the T layers, and they will not engrave. Very Good video Thanks Tim
Yes, since this video I have used this feature, I found that it is most useful when you have to put something on an angle to fit your honeycomb bed. Thank you for pointing that out. This will be helpful to people that read the comments.
Picked up a couple of good tips, like the fill individually to save time on the holes. Thanks for that. I’ve been using the framing feature in lightburn to replicate the black outline trick you showed.
Great! I love to hear that. I love the black outline. It give you a chance to frame without hitting the frame button over and over etc... Thanks again!
Brilliant video, thank you. Iformation in a plain and simple way. I have and Xtool D1 pro 20W also a 10W module to use if I want, I have also just bought a fully rigged out Laserpecker LP5 20W blue laser and 20W IR laser, and my orginal 3W cube laser that I've had for ages. I've subscribed to your channel. ✴
Thank you so much for your feedback! You have some awesome toys to play with! I would love to have an IR laser. I would love to engrave metal. Some of that stuff is very cool. Thank you for your support!
Hey duster I need a starting point for a test grid on leather. I have a 20 watt diode laser can you direct me to some starting speeds n power for my test grid. Thanks
@@Locosbeardstacheclub Starting Points for Leather Engraving Engraving: Speed: 1000-2000 mm/min Power: 20%-50% Line Interval (LPI): 254-317 Image Mode: Jarvis (or your preferred dithering mode) DPI: 317 is a good general setting for detailed engraving. Cutting (if applicable): Speed: 100-500 mm/min Power: 80%-100% Passes: Start with 2 passes if you like and adjust based on the result.
Best guide I've found ever. Thanks for making this video. I learned so much, more than any video I've searched for my Xtool S1 40w. I will apply your advice, thanks a lot!
they have a new board available for the delta that goes inside the laser head if your module is failing. I got my algo delta in november and last month it started doing some weird stuff and progressively got worse. common problem. so if it happened to you, now you know.. great video bud. thanks
Lots of handy tips! Thanks for sharing. Something you can do in LightBurn to frame your project instead of using the 'normal' colored layers you can click on the 'T1' or 'T2' buttons at the bottom and it will do the same thing and won't do a burn line if you forget to turn it off in Cuts/Layers. Like the popsicle stick idea!!
Is definitely been a challenge so far. I prefer how it comes out when the leather is wet, but it dries so quickly during the engraving process that by the time it gets to the cutting out of the little tags that I'm doing I need to re-wet the leather. So it becomes a race. Quite frustrating really... But I'm learning and that's the point in Grand scheme... I just know I won't be making any money on this job. But future leather jobs. Yes! :D
@@bnddbl07 Yes, there is never ending to the learning prosses. :) I wonder if your careful with a spray bottle if you can get in there and spray the leather as your doing the job. Just have to be careful. :)
1mm leather is not that thick I would say that just about any 5watt laser should be able to handle the job. For example, I review the ATOMSTACK P7 M40 laser ( ruclips.net/video/SbDB1A_VUzo/видео.html ) and it was able to handle 7 oz leather which is 2.78mm thick. The nice thing about 5 watt lasers is that they engrave in great detail. The more powerful the laser the faster it will cut but you loose some of the detail in detail in engraving. You might want to watch this video as well. ( ruclips.net/video/ERivjgul_FQ/видео.html ) Thank you for your question.
Sure thing! If you are going to get one, watch many reviews and compare the specs. If you can go for a 10watt because they will cut better and the engraving quality is still very detailed. Hope this helps. :) @@Hopatzful
In Lightburn you don't have to draw a rectangle around all the objects you want to laser to know the width and height dimensions for your piece of leather. Just select all the objects at once and Lightburn shows the width and height dimensions, just like you draw a fitting rectangle around the objects. Why would you fill-engrave the holes? Just the engrave the contour of each hole is enough since you're going to use a punch to cut them.
Yes, Thank you for the info. I am aware. Drawing a rectangle is an approach I used to use with an older version of lightburn and as far as far as filling or contour, I like to fill the holes if I am not going have the laser cut them out because sometimes I dye the leather before I punch out the holes and I am able to see the holes better. It is just a preference that I like.
Here is the link. www.amazon.com/dp/B0C61JX5S8?tag=baronleatherc-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 It is one of the items on my affiliate page. Make sure you get the right size for your honey comb bed. Thank you!
Hello everybody! I hope you enjoy this video. It can share some insight into cutting leather especially cutting out leather patterns.
Great tips! I've got some coasters I would like to engrave on a 10w and this was very helpful. Thanks for the speed and power settings, and most of all thanks for sharing!
My pleasure! Have fun! I find it important to share the settings for this very reason! :)
I've never worked with leather but this video was very thorough and informative. I know now that I'm ready to cut leather if I need to. Thank you.
Thank you very much! I love to hear that, I try to inform with my videos. It is fun for me. Enjoy!
This is a great and very informative video! Thank you!
Thank you very much Jordan! These are things I have run into. So glad that I might of been a help.👍
Great video, very concise and a lot of information. Thanks very much!
Thank you! These are all things I have run into. I had to share this info so people do not waste time and material. Thank you for the kind words!
@@baronleathercraft I've done leather working for some years now, but just recently bought a diode laser. I'm still learning how to use it, and your video was quite helpful. The biggest improvement I made on the laser was to add a laser cross hairs to it, put in the x and y offsets, and now I know exactly where the program will start!
@@tomnotebaart9086 That sounds very helpful. All lasers should some with that.
This video is worth it's weight in gold!!!! Everything in it is very useful information. Will definitely be coming back to it.
Awesome to hear! My goal was to share pitfalls I have run into with people so they would not have to. Sharing is caring. :)
This is so helpful! Thank you for making these.
My Pleasure! So glad you found it helpful. Enjoy your laser! :)
Thanks a lot for all those tips ))) I will no need to longer order the masking tape 😂. Wish to see a focusing and detailed setup of lightburn for the people like me 😅 after your advices I am very able to cut 5 to 6 ounces leather))
Always nice to hear Yaneden! It is always nice to have the masking tape around the house. If you plan on engraving bamboo cutting boards I find it helps a great deal. As far as detailed settings of lightburn go check out "lahobbyguys" channel. I found his lightburn tutorials are very helpful. Thank you!
What an extremely helpful tutorial, I wanted to expand my repertoire into leather making, started looked high and low, I got a little information that was somewhat useful but trying to put it all together was nothing short of annoying.
I followed through your video taking notes, doubling back every so often to make sure nothing was missed, I saw you where using both a 10w and 20 w laser (I have both) and 2.5mm thick leather, at first I kept my speed high and power low just to air on the side of caution, ofter the first trial went to your setting and it worked perfectly.
I think now I am confident that I can move forward with this aspect of laser engraving and cutting.
Thanks.
Awesome! So glad it helped. I love sharing this kind of info. These are situations I have run into and was sure other people would as well. I am hear to answer any questions I am able to. Just let me know if you need any help. As far as having a 10 watt and a 20 watt, The 10 w is what I use for engraving since I know it will cut, but slower then the 20watt. If I only have to cut, I will use my 20watt. 10 watt laser will engrave better then a 20w. The higher the wattage the less detail. I have a video on it if you did not see it already. ruclips.net/video/ERivjgul_FQ/видео.html
Have you tried using the last 2 layers down below on Lightburn? they are labeled with a T before the number. You can create your box with the T layers, and they will not engrave. Very Good video Thanks Tim
Yes, since this video I have used this feature, I found that it is most useful when you have to put something on an angle to fit your honeycomb bed. Thank you for pointing that out. This will be helpful to people that read the comments.
Picked up a couple of good tips, like the fill individually to save time on the holes. Thanks for that. I’ve been using the framing feature in lightburn to replicate the black outline trick you showed.
Great! I love to hear that. I love the black outline. It give you a chance to frame without hitting the frame button over and over etc... Thanks again!
Brilliant video, thank you. Iformation in a plain and simple way. I have and Xtool D1 pro 20W also a 10W module to use if I want, I have also just bought a fully rigged out Laserpecker LP5 20W blue laser and 20W IR laser, and my orginal 3W cube laser that I've had for ages. I've subscribed to your channel. ✴
Thank you so much for your feedback! You have some awesome toys to play with! I would love to have an IR laser. I would love to engrave metal. Some of that stuff is very cool. Thank you for your support!
Hey duster I need a starting point for a test grid on leather. I have a 20 watt diode laser can you direct me to some starting speeds n power for my test grid. Thanks
@@Locosbeardstacheclub Starting Points for Leather Engraving
Engraving:
Speed: 1000-2000 mm/min
Power: 20%-50%
Line Interval (LPI): 254-317
Image Mode: Jarvis (or your preferred dithering mode)
DPI: 317 is a good general setting for detailed engraving.
Cutting (if applicable):
Speed: 100-500 mm/min
Power: 80%-100%
Passes: Start with 2 passes if you like and adjust based on the result.
@@baronleathercraftthanks you so much. Big help love your work.
Best guide I've found ever. Thanks for making this video. I learned so much, more than any video I've searched for my Xtool S1 40w. I will apply your advice, thanks a lot!
Thank you! I love your comment. This is why I made this video. It's is all about sharing what I feel would be helpful. Enjoy!
they have a new board available for the delta that goes inside the laser head if your module is failing. I got my algo delta in november and last month it started doing some weird stuff and progressively got worse. common problem. so if it happened to you, now you know.. great video bud. thanks
Thank you for the heads up! I was not aware of this. What kind of trouble did you have if you do not mind me asking.
Lots of handy tips! Thanks for sharing.
Something you can do in LightBurn to frame your project instead of using the 'normal' colored layers you can click on the 'T1' or 'T2' buttons at the bottom and it will do the same thing and won't do a burn line if you forget to turn it off in Cuts/Layers. Like the popsicle stick idea!!
Great tip! Thank you for sharing. I will give it a try and most likely stick with it. :) Thank you.
Thanks
My pleasure! Thank you!
Thanks for this!
My Pleasure! I hope it save you material from being wasted. :) Enjoy!
Is definitely been a challenge so far.
I prefer how it comes out when the leather is wet, but it dries so quickly during the engraving process that by the time it gets to the cutting out of the little tags that I'm doing I need to re-wet the leather. So it becomes a race.
Quite frustrating really... But I'm learning and that's the point in Grand scheme... I just know I won't be making any money on this job. But future leather jobs. Yes! :D
@@bnddbl07 Yes, there is never ending to the learning prosses. :) I wonder if your careful with a spray bottle if you can get in there and spray the leather as your doing the job. Just have to be careful. :)
@@baronleathercraft Oh yes, I had a nice wood "screen" in hand to keep the spray away from the laser head :D
Yes, sweet !!. Great minds think alike.
:)
Thank you sooo much for this!
My Pleasure! These are things I ran into on the way. I hope I can save you from wasted material. :) Enjoy your laser.
hi, sir 5 watt diode laser can cut 1mm leather?
1mm leather is not that thick I would say that just about any 5watt laser should be able to handle the job. For example, I review the ATOMSTACK P7 M40 laser ( ruclips.net/video/SbDB1A_VUzo/видео.html ) and it was able to handle 7 oz leather which is 2.78mm thick. The nice thing about 5 watt lasers is that they engrave in great detail. The more powerful the laser the faster it will cut but you loose some of the detail in detail in engraving. You might want to watch this video as well. ( ruclips.net/video/ERivjgul_FQ/видео.html ) Thank you for your question.
@@baronleathercraft thank you very very helpfull
Sure thing! If you are going to get one, watch many reviews and compare the specs. If you can go for a 10watt because they will cut better and the engraving quality is still very detailed. Hope this helps. :) @@Hopatzful
In Lightburn you don't have to draw a rectangle around all the objects you want to laser to know the width and height dimensions for your piece of leather. Just select all the objects at once and Lightburn shows the width and height dimensions, just like you draw a fitting rectangle around the objects.
Why would you fill-engrave the holes? Just the engrave the contour of each hole is enough since you're going to use a punch to cut them.
Yes, Thank you for the info. I am aware. Drawing a rectangle is an approach I used to use with an older version of lightburn and as far as far as filling or contour, I like to fill the holes if I am not going have the laser cut them out because sometimes I dye the leather before I punch out the holes and I am able to see the holes better. It is just a preference that I like.
Where did you find these Plastic screw to secure the leather on tje honeycomb please ?
Here is the link. www.amazon.com/dp/B0C61JX5S8?tag=baronleatherc-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
It is one of the items on my affiliate page. Make sure you get the right size for your honey comb bed. Thank you!
I have used my laser cutter to cut leather. My god it stinks.
It sure does! I wish it smelled like bacon but it smell like burnt hair. I only do it outside right now. Thank you for the comment!
Great Job! Thank You!
Thank you very much! I am glad it helped. :)