LASER ENGRAVED WATCH BANDS

[@dannoc1070]

Hi how did you get the outline of the strap in the jig to put in the software? Thanks so much

[@SteveMakesEverything]

I made it from a scaled photo

[@Xan-zh5ni]

Hi. Love the information mate. Can i use xcs software with the xtool d1 to do these watch straps? Thanks man 👍

[@SteveMakesEverything]

Yes you can! You’ll have to figure out a bit different workflow, but it should work

[@camkez1]

Hi where can I download the svg for template

[@SteveMakesEverything]

I don’t think I created one of these, but check the description to see if I put a file link there, just in case

[@anthonysturrup8187]

Thanks so much for sharing, appreciate the insights.

[@SteveMakesEverything]

Glad it was helpful!

[@THERANDYDIXON]

Love the video thank you so much for sharing. I am curious of the settings you used I only have a 5.5W laser so i assume they wouldn't be the same however I am curious. Thanks again for the great video. Love your channel!

[@SteveMakesEverything]

Thanks. Unfortunately with 5.5W you are probably using a diode laser, so the settings will be very different. You're just going to have to play with it to find the settings that work for your situation. I'd recommend buying the cheapest watchbands you can find on Amazon and start experimenting.

[@anpesworld]

So, does it work well on your 5.5W laser ? Please share. I'd like to buy one.

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Steve where did you purchase the watch bands - didn't see a link to where to get these

[@SteveMakesEverything]

Link in the description, but there are dozens of sellers for these so if you see a cheaper pack buy those if they look the same.

[@lisaburnham7151]

Really nice watch bands. Have you tried it on your Xtool F1? If so, I'd love to know your settings. Thank you! 😍

[@SteveMakesEverything]

I haven’t tried this on the F1 so I don’t have settings. Usually I’m making these in quantities of hundreds so I used my CO2 laser just for the speed

[@TALISHAMON]

Thanks for all your helpful and inspirational videos. Can you please share where you got the repeating patterns? I have been searching with no luck.

[@SteveMakesEverything]

Just did a Google image search for something like "Pattern clip art". Note that in the video you can see a URL in the image I chose.

[@joehanika]

Thank you for the content, but how do you download those files off that website?

[@SteveMakesEverything]

Click on the SVG file and in the GitHub file viewer right-click and select either "Download file..." or "Save As..." depending on your browser.

[@kempyfx242]

Did you use a cardboard box as a jig?

[@SteveMakesEverything]

You can use cardboard, old plywood or almost anything else this is generally disposable.

[@DanielCastillo-hv9co]

Could you engrave a case from the airpods?

[@SteveMakesEverything]

You should be able to. It’s just plastic, though it might be PVC which is bad to engrave. Light on the power though

[@drdirt9379]

Could you do designs in rubber from a Harley floor board ?

[@SteveMakesEverything]

Engraving rubber is both possible and should be fairly easy to do

[@yesic2288]

Do you recommend an fsl fume extractor or do you recommend a different set up with a compressor? Im new to this and Ive seen so much info out there. Im a bit confused.

[@SteveMakesEverything]

If you are asking about the standalone fume filter, I honestly wouldn't recommend one at all. They are very expensive to buy and have on-going costs to buy filters. It's easier and far cheaper to vent your laser directly outside. Most/all lasers will have some form of fan built into the laser to vent fumes out of the cabinet, but those are generally fairly limited so you will want to add a larger secondary fan outside the laser which forces more ventilation outside. These are available online (here's the one I used amzn.to/3oZcWr9) or even at local stores and all you need to do is hook the output pipe of your laser into the input of the auxiliary fan and the output of that fan to your outside venting.

[@yesic2288]

@@SteveMakesEverything thank you

[@zachofalltrades1111]

also Steve when setting up the jig how do you set up the laser to find the jig, im confused because the first cut when you made the jig you move it because the jig is smaller , do you use exact coordinates or orgin

[@SteveMakesEverything]

You can use exact coordinates. In RE3 you can position the laser (Hold the shift key while clicking the mouse where you want the laser to be positioned. Put it on a target in RE3 and then physically move the material to that position. I move it in the video because the first step is to actually make the jig. Then the second step is to position it.

[@tonyaalicia11]

Is this easy to do with an orthur laser. I want to start doing this as well as be able to do things roughly the size of a notebook computer or larger. I am familure with designing in silhouette studio and am very fast learner when it comes to computer programs. I dont have 4k for something like glowforge. please share your advise!

[@SteveMakesEverything]

This is a good question. A diode laser should be able to engrave this but you’d have to experiment with the settings to get it right. I do have an Ortur laser now so I can give this a try sometime if you get stuck

[@MarkTizzy]

What laser are you using in the video clips of the laser in this video?

[@SteveMakesEverything]

This is my Muse 3D from Full Spectrum Laser

[@itszcriisty4785]

Do you any chance have a file like this for samsung watch. I'll buy please.

[@SteveMakesEverything]

I don’t. Sorry. It shouldn’t be too hard to create one though. Take a photo of your current band then bring it into Inkscape and create a vector image from the photo. Then scale it to the right dimensions. I can do a video if you think it would be worthwhile

[@itszcriisty4785]

@@SteveMakesEverything I would appreciate the video if it's not too much to ask. I know you busy.. I'm pretty visual I would love to learn to make my own things. Even saw someone make pins to hold things in place. I'm new to spectrum I really got convinced because of you. Almost bought a glowforge haha great decision

[@SteveMakesEverything]

@@itszcriisty4785 This is exactly why I'm here. Consider it done my friend! 😀

[@SteveMakesEverything]

@@itszcriisty4785 Do me a favor and shoot a couple of top-down photos (90 degrees to the band) for each piece of your watchband. For each photo, zoom in as much as you can without clipping any of the band outside the frame. Also send me the width of the band between the pins (i.e. where it fits onto the watch) and the total length of each half of the strap. Best to measure these in millimeters if you can since accuracy is generally better. If this information is good enough, I'll use this information in the video and you will get a decent image of your watchband to download as a result. My email address is in the description of every video on my channel.

[@itszcriisty4785]

@@SteveMakesEverything I sent a email thanks again

[@cindyboykin9630]

i thought you said you would give us the file for the band or was i mistaken if so im sorry

[@SteveMakesEverything]

indeed I did. look in the description and you will find a link to the files

[@seazonedsoul]

Many of us getting started have a specific laser. When you mention "with any laser", are you saying ANY Laser.... Eeek that's very generic? I had to do some digging in the comments along with Google to figure out what exact laser you are using (a Muse 3D is a CO2, not a diode). I was about to try this on my xTool D1 Pro but now... not so sure what to expect. hmmmm* I hate to ask you to be specific for us newbies. I love your delivery and often look through your videos for support.

[@SteveMakesEverything]

😁Any laser literally means what you think. This should work on a diode laser as well, though you are going to have to play around with the power a speed a bit to find the settings that work for your laser. Xtool has a great material database that you can look for your material in.