Cutting Leather Cleanly on the Ray5 20W

Cutting Leather Cleanly on the Ray5 20W Leather is one of the best materials for the Ray5 — it cuts and engraves beautifully. Here's how to get clean edges without burning or charring excessively. Know Your Leather The PVC test: Cut a tiny piece in ventilated area. Sharp acrid smell = PVC = stop immediately. Engraving Settings Cutting Settings Getting Clean Cuts 1. Pin or tape leather flat — any movement ruins cut quality 2. Raise off honeycomb — put leather on small risers so air flows underneath 3. Air assist ON — removes char, cools edge as it cuts 4. Multiple slow passes vs one fast pass = cleaner edges 5. Don't over-power — scorching = char buildup on cut face Post-Processing Wipe cut edges with damp cloth immediately after — removes surface char Beeswax or edge paint on cut edges for professional finish Leather conditioner on engraved areas after cutting — restores some flexibility Sand lightly with 400 grit if edges have fuzz Jig for Repeat Cuts For wallets, keychains, or repeat items: 1. Engrave a registration outline on scrap cardboard 2. Place leather inside outline each time 3. Consistent positioning = consistent results

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