Three methods of engraving baseballs

I tried three different methods of engraving baseballs to minimize scorching. While editing the video, I did realize that the layer I selected had some how been switched to constant power mode. Although that made the edges darker, the method and results worked as I had hoped.
The settings are 120mm/s for uncovered and cermark, 100mm/s for taped. I ran 100 power and forgot to check constant power. I NEVER use constant power on a diode.
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Thanks for information. I live next door to the high schools softball field, don’t know if I’ll try it out, but always good to know.

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Thanks! Going to try it on the Xtool D1 Pro 20w. Probably saved some scrap for me!

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For me, the easiest way to overcome crease marks in a rounded object is to make cuts in the material around the edges in a sunburst-type pattern. So cut the tape4 as it rounds the ball, overlap it on itself to avoid air pockets. It's a little extra but it's easier to get the air pockets out. BTW Happy Birthday!

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You could try using narrower tape such as 1/2" wide for lines of text. You may also have better luck smoothing out multiple strips of tape placed edge to edge.

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I did a baseball a few years ago with a 25w co2 Universal laser. I would try out a ball with lower power settings. I think the ball I did was 100%speed and 80 or 85% power. The logo (marine corps eagle, globe and anchor), came out a nice brown color with no charring. Hope this helps. As someone else mentioned, the price/makeup of the ball will give different results also.

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Every blank varies in the manner it burns. This actually surprised me with how cheap the balls were and how thin the outer layer is.

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First and foremost thanks for all the video you do a good Job and I enjoy them a lot ! have you thought about trying Borax I have not done any leather but I know on wood you get a darker mark with lower power and no cleanup once again just a thought just.

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I tried borax early in my laser days. I find that it creates black powdery dust and can stain wood and other materials. I have a jar of solution and have not used it in over a year. On wood, that fine dust stains the grain

[@JackSkull435]

i wonder how customers would feel with the Cermark staining the threading to a "dirty" used ball colour of red?

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I didn't go with that approach. You would need to tape the threads up with masking.

[@brianpierrotti453]

Hey Clack… not sure of the dynamics but I have seen folks use Dawn detergent or wet tissue paper like Kleenex on curved glass for etching. Would that work on baseballs?

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Just plain works great it appears. Thanks

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I haven’t tried it yet but it’s a thought, liquid mask and peel?

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Maybe, I would make a mess with that

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Did you try getting the char off with a magic eraser? Just curious. Sometimes those things work when nothing else will.

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No, I just tried to avoid causing it. The white part of the ball absorbs the coloring

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Have you tried using a magic eraser? Also, what is that item you are using to hold the balls? Not the rotary, but the clamp actually holding the ball?

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[@sinsofvorador]

Not sure if it would work. Never used a Lazer. But would a stretch wrap would. It would conform to the shape rather tighty. Depending on how hard you pull it. Frist thing I could think of.

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Not sure how that would work once it was cut

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@@TheClackShack it was a thought. But now that I think about it a little more. I don't think it would be a good idea

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Hello sir. Do you have a contact for questions? I was wondering if you have a settings list for all the coated tumblers. Thx

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Tumblers vary from batch to batch and different colors. I do testing often.

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There is a product in the medical field called liquid skin, I’m wandering if that would work?

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It might, between the masking and cermark, I should be able to do all I need.

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How about using a vinyl wrap?

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I don't do vinyl

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Sorry, if this is a repeat question, but would your thoughts be on using one of xTool S1 units with their rotary device? 40w, 20w or 2w?

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Probably an odd question. What if you throw the baseball in the freezer overnight before you put it immediately into the laser.

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I don’t think it would change anything but who knows…

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Use a piece of gorilla tape (black stuff) rolled over on itself to weed the small pieces of masking tape off.

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I have done that before, works pretty well

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How about softballs that's also big around here............

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Why do you burn at 100% power each time?

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So I can move faster. Time is money

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What is seremark? Or, how do you spell it so I can look it up? Lol

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Burnin balls,hmmm

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You could always just advertise it as a "branded-look" engraving.

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Yea, sometimes folks like the look

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Cheap baseballs made of all kinds of hide

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