What would you guys recommend for the speed and power of a 12w (10w at the lowest) to engrave on a leather patch for a hat
Gotta get some and learn how it reacts. Different weights of leather and different surfaces will react…differently.
You also will want to try to de-focus the laser from optimal.
Good airflow is essential for leather work.
Secure the leather to the waste board. It will curl and shrink if it get too hot.
Get ya a little piece and throw some light at it. Start small and test with a fill pattern so you can evaluate the effects of concentrated heat transfer into the leateher.