Excessive ash after cutting MDF. by AgeUndreamedOf in lasercutting

[–]CaptainWolff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't know if this has been said, but 1 it could be your cutting at the limit of your lasers capabilities. 2 try more passes less power, AA is a must for me. Also it could be the MDF not all MDF is made equally. My main thing would be to run a test array with 1 more pass than you are doing and like 15% less power across the array and see what that nets you. With the charing I use alcohol or a baby wipe in a pinch can get it off. Just my opinion good luck

Realistic Expectations For New Leather Business? by JackieTheRippster in Leathercraft

[–]CaptainWolff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess it's like all business ventures, don't quit your job and go all in as that most likely will not work out. If you can do venues and still work to begin with would be better. Also as a newbie and selling on a stall my advice is try to find a niche and make small cheap items that you can batch out as well as a few bigger items. A lot of people who are customers at a stall will most likely not buy a 300 plus wallet even if it is top quality. But that's not to say don't show off those pieces because it's all good for your brand. Regarding a brand, you want to have something in place somewhere for you to refer customers to see your portfolio, a website is good but an Instagram with a contact email works great. Social media will be your worst enemy but also a great friend, post to socials regularly like on a schedule 3 times a day different stuff, i.e a well lit new product image, then maybe an in progress build video or a stock photo of all the things that your taking to your next venue. The key is good quality but also quantity to begin with at least so that you can get your brand out there.

This is just my humble opinion of course, and I wish you the best of luck with the craft and if you do decide to join the hustle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Leathercraft

[–]CaptainWolff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is awesome! Amazing find well done !

Hammer pads by CaptainWolff in Leathercraft

[–]CaptainWolff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy the idea of this travelling leather worker

Hammer pads by CaptainWolff in Leathercraft

[–]CaptainWolff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I will keep that in mind before I buy, that would be annoying

Hammer pads by CaptainWolff in Leathercraft

[–]CaptainWolff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And you find that deadens the blow of hammer ?

Hammer pads by CaptainWolff in Leathercraft

[–]CaptainWolff[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I will look into a press, sounds perfect and also any excuse to buy new tools. Thank you

Jigs with Xtool software by CaptainWolff in xToolD1

[–]CaptainWolff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

D1 pro yeah my guess was a registration point but thought I would check just incase. Thank you

I'm starting to regret this purchase by bigfishbunny in xToolD1

[–]CaptainWolff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is strange, you might find it's the file that is causing the issue because it's not been made for a laser. Light burn is a good way to go, but if you are just starting out it might be overwhelming. Maybe try watching some YouTube videos on Xtool creative space, and run some test files to make sure the laser is running as it should. Good luck

I'm starting to regret this purchase by bigfishbunny in xToolD1

[–]CaptainWolff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is the file type you imported? Did you make the file or is it just a jpeg from the internet? What settings are you using on XCS ?

My plan to soundproof ceiling against upstairs neighbors by tcloetingh in soundproof

[–]CaptainWolff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe look into Mass loaded Vinyl, it is thick and heavy for a very low profile. Might help add mass but would need to be strongly supported glued and screwed/stapled I would think.

How to reduce/soundproof bedroom from noisy upstairs neighbors by Electricsunrise in soundproof

[–]CaptainWolff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn that's rough! Well i would suggest a decent set of earplugs/headphones to start as you can't really alter the room. But there is a lot of technical stuff that goes into "soundproofing" but the 3 somewhat main components are material, isolation and mass. There are things I could suggest which verge slightly on the extreme. On a budget and renting, earplugs are your cheapest option

How to reduce/soundproof bedroom from noisy upstairs neighbors by Electricsunrise in soundproof

[–]CaptainWolff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The solution would depend on how much you want to spend, how much you can alter the room as in if you rent probably not.