Thanks for the video. I'm getting the Vevor Hat Press this Wednesday and will use my Lasermatic MK2 to cut some patches. BTW I was born in Duluth way back when!
Awesome! I hope it works well for you. I'd definitely recommend getting some Teflon sheets to put in between the hat patch and the top of the heat press. amzn.to/47yWiE0 I love going to Duluth...... well in the summer! :D
Good video.👍.. patch might adhear better to hat if you preheat your pad on the hat press.. recomended 60 seconds this gives a more even heat. And pre heat your hat... some hats and dyes hold moister this could affect adhesion......hope this helps everyone! 👍
Thanks for the tips! I’ve played around with the process some and it’s definitely a balance on the heat. So far the patches are holding up well to regular use.
@@minnesotamaker1846 You could use an iron if you can get the correct temp dialed in on it. I’ve done that on notebooks that I cannot use the curved press with.
I don't use XCS very often. They run MM/sec in that program so you would take the speeds I'm running in MM/Min and divide by 60. The power settings should be the same from program to program.
Try finding some foam to add extra cushion behind the hat and only use enough pressure to get a good fit. It takes a little tweaking but you should find a balance of support and pressure that works without creasing.
Great! Thank you so much for your feedback. I will give it a shot. I used the settings for this exact machine and the leather for the speed. It worked perfectly.
Try finding some softer foam to go under the hat, that helps provide support that forms to the hat more than pressing it into the hard corners of the press.
Thanks for the how-to!! Excellent job as usual.
I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. I'm getting the Vevor Hat Press this Wednesday and will use my Lasermatic MK2 to cut some patches.
BTW I was born in Duluth way back when!
Awesome! I hope it works well for you. I'd definitely recommend getting some Teflon sheets to put in between the hat patch and the top of the heat press. amzn.to/47yWiE0 I love going to Duluth...... well in the summer! :D
Good video.👍.. patch might adhear better to hat if you preheat your pad on the hat press.. recomended 60 seconds this gives a more even heat. And pre heat your hat... some hats and dyes hold moister this could affect adhesion......hope this helps everyone! 👍
Thanks for the tips! I’ve played around with the process some and it’s definitely a balance on the heat. So far the patches are holding up well to regular use.
Thanks. Excellent idea
I've used this leather on other items as well. It's fun stuff to play with!
Do you need the heat press or is there another method of applying the patches so the stay stuck? @@Vintauri
@@minnesotamaker1846 You could use an iron if you can get the correct temp dialed in on it. I’ve done that on notebooks that I cannot use the curved press with.
Interesting. I hadn't thought of doing something like this before. Thanks for the video.
It's not a bad way to get some unique items made. I've even used an iron to help seal the leather down to other objects like day planners.
What settings to you use on the 10watt?
Have you used xTool Creative Space software? Don’t currently have LightBurn and was wondering what settings to use? Your patches look great!
I don't use XCS very often. They run MM/sec in that program so you would take the speeds I'm running in MM/Min and divide by 60. The power settings should be the same from program to program.
@@Vintauri awesome! Thank you for the response, I will give it a try!
Am presuming you final cut wit scissors. They have a sharp look to them
The laser does the outer cut as well as the engrave. If done at the right speed there is little charring.
@@Vintauri What was your setting for the 20watt on the cut layer? They turned out great. Thanks.
I tried this with a Richardson 112 SnapBack and I get really bad creases/wrinkles in the middle. Is there something I’m doing wrong? Thank you
Try finding some foam to add extra cushion behind the hat and only use enough pressure to get a good fit. It takes a little tweaking but you should find a balance of support and pressure that works without creasing.
Great! Thank you so much for your feedback. I will give it a shot. I used the settings for this exact machine and the leather for the speed. It worked perfectly.
I have the auto vevor press and having issues with the crease.. what have you done to remove the crease?
Try finding some softer foam to go under the hat, that helps provide support that forms to the hat more than pressing it into the hard corners of the press.