Have any of you tried to cut Ripstop nylon with a laser or know if it can be done? I am not talking about industrial lasers they can for sure but we can get laser pointers from 5mW and upwards and in different colors.
I doubt a 5mW can but I don’t know but maybe a 30mW can?
When I started to make gear I used a soldering iron but it pulled too much on the fabric and often I did not get a straight cut. Lately I just used scissors but I hate the loose threads. Using a candle, forget it.
If a laser pen/pointer could do the job I am sure we could benefit from it and I have some ideas to make a guide system if the distance is relative short like 1/8” or so.
I am sure some of the more expensive pens can but I was thinking about in the $50 range or less.
I know about the dangers, fire and danger to the eyes but there are ways to get around that.
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