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Laser Hat Jig for Western Hats — DXF & PDF Template for perfect Wide Brim Engraving! Fits Glowforge, xTool, OMTech, Thunder Laser & more.
Accurate, scalable, and ready to cut today! 🎯
🎩 Laser Hat Jig Template for Laser Engraving – Wide Brim Hat Alignment Jig (DXF + PDF)
Engrave your wide-brim western hats with precision, speed, and professional alignment using the Distinctive Designs Hat Jig Template — tested, proven, and laser-ready.
This digital template is designed to hold your hat securely in place while keeping the brim perfectly flat for detailed engraving or etching. Whether you’re using cardboard for test cuts or MDF, acrylic, or plywood for production, this jig ensures your designs stay centered every single time.
✨ Why Makers Love It
Accurate Hat Alignment: Keeps your hat crown snug and brim level for clean, centered engraving.
Customizable Design: Includes placements for clips, magnets, or holders to fit your setup.
Material Flexibility: Works with cardboard (tested 0.1745in / 4.43mm), MDF, acrylic, plywood, and more.
Scalable Template: Resize or adjust slot widths easily to fit any material thickness or hat size.
Instant Download: DXF and PDF included — import, cut, and engrave today!
⚙️ Compatible With (and Tested For)
This template is compatible with virtually all CO₂ and diode laser engravers, including:
LaserPro Spirit / Spirit SI, Glowforge (Aura, Plus, Pro), OMTech, Thunder Laser, Boss, Epilog, Trotec, Aeon, xTool (M1, P2, D1 Pro), Gweike, Universal Laser Systems, FSL Muse, Flux Beamo/Beambox, Atomstack, Ortur, NEJE, Sculpfun, Snapmaker, Triumph, Monport, and more.
💡 If your laser supports DXF or PDF files, this jig will work seamlessly.
🧩 What’s Included
1️⃣ Hat Jig Template (DXF) – laser-cut ready
2️⃣ Hat Jig Template (PDF) – for resizing or manual reference
3️⃣ Professional Instruction Sheet (PDF) – assembly, alignment & material notes
4️⃣ Compatibility Chart & Tips (PDF) – for all supported laser brands
🤠How It Works🤠
Import the DXF or PDF into your laser software (LightBurn, Corel, Illustrator, etc.)
Cut using your chosen material (cardboard, MDF, acrylic, plywood).
Assemble the legs — connect, insert into base holes, and secure.
Place the hat, align your brim, and engrave with perfect accuracy.
💡 Material Note
This jig was tested with 0.1745in (4.43mm) cardboard. If you use a thicker or thinner material, you can adjust slot width or scaling in your laser software for a perfect fit.
🧠 Perfect For
Hat engravers & western designers
Small shops & boutique laser artists
Makers selling personalized cowboy hats
Anyone who wants clean, repeatable results fast
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📦 File Type
DXF + PDF
Instant digital download
Fully scalable and editable
🧵 Brand
Distinctive Designs – Crafting precision templates for makers who demand accuracy, efficiency, and style.
❓ Hat Jig Digital Template Q&A
Q: What is this Hat Jig Digital Template?
A: This is a digital template designed to hold wide-brim hats securely while engraving, keeping the crown stable and exposing the brim for perfect laser engraving.
Q: What file formats do I receive?
A: You get DXF for laser software import and PDF for reference or manual resizing. Both files are fully editable and scalable.
Q: Which laser engravers is this compatible with?
A: This jig works with all major CO₂ and diode laser engravers, including LaserPro Spirit SI, Glowforge, OMTech, Boss, Epilog, Trotec, Aeon, XTool, and more. Small-format lasers can also use the files by scaling them to fit the bed.
Q: Can I customize the jig for my own clips or holders?
A: Yes! The template includes marked areas around the brim for adding clips, weights, or holders of your choice for a fully customized setup.
Q: Is this a physical product?
A: No, this is a digital download only. You will receive the files instantly after purchase — no shipping required.
Q: Can this be used for different hat sizes?
A: The template is designed for standard wide-brim hats. The DXF and PDF files are scalable, so you can adjust the size for slightly smaller or larger hats if needed.