Making Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs - Drag Engraved vs Machined Examples

In this video, we go over using both MC Etcher (diamond drag engraver) and a regular endmill to create illuminated designs with materials from our Edge Light Kit.
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[@circleofowls]

I love how you guys continue to innovate, very nice kit and a great price.

[@ryanh4827]

Engraved the acrylic for the first time today and this video was extremely helpful. The project looks great and I will be buying another kit soon

[@jtlatitude]

Any way we can see a material video for acrylic, extruded especially, using the ZrN 0 flute bits for speeds and feeds? Love your work.

[@MakersBestFriend]

This was so helpful!

[@1713sd]

If you reference your machine to the bottom of your table How do you Reference your machining from the top of your stock

[@Cjmilano21]

How come there is no update for pro how do you get the Mc etched tool in pro

[@youswizz1]

Hey forgot to ask how many flutes does that bit has? and has there been any specific updates on specs for cut?

[@carbide3d]

Single Flute or O-Flute cutters are best for acrylic. Treat it like a metal.

[@spastroboy]

Hey mate. Looking to make one of these for a concept project. Looking for something on the cheaper entry end model at around $500. You have any recommendations?

[@mattl1758]

I’ve been doing this lately. I didn’t know that I could engrave if I had the “pro” program. The pattern is weird etching glass without the engrave tooth path. Thx for the video. How much is the program upgrade?

[@Rhoude7695]

It looks like your LED base has a wider slot that can hold a 1/25 inch or larger piece of acrylic. All I can find on Amazon are bases that hold 1/8 acrylic. Any suggestions where I can find the larger width bases?

[@carbide3d]

shop.carbide3d.com/collections/project-kits/products/edge-light-kit?variant=39357474078781

[@northwestgaming4049]

How wide can you go with the sign and that base

[@carbide3d]

We don't have an exact reading on the outer limits of light travel through acrylic. You'd have to do some testing. We've single edge lit signs that are 12in. with success.

[@northwestgaming4049]

@@carbide3d I was kinda thinking a new name plaque for wife's desk so 12 inches should be plenty

[@ronmcdavid7084]

is the spindle fan a 3d print or machined? Can it be purchased?

[@carbide3d]

It's injection molded, included with every Nomad. We don't offer it for purchase separately at the moment, that may change in the future but I can't make any promises.

[@whookam11]

Look on Etsy. There are a number of sellers who sell 3D printed versions that you can add to your own bits.

[@ronmcdavid7084]

@@carbide3d I've had my Nomad for a year or so, did'nt come with one at that time>

[@carlostirado6946]

I would like to buy aloha led

[@jayaroh4378]

Anyone got a good supplier for drag engravers? Been waiting weeks for carbide3d to restock…

[@rickcperry]

I got mine on Ebay... Their spring is a little more forgiving. The 2 bits I got from Carbide Create are hella strong and by the time you back down the spring tension with the screw I fear the screw will back out on it's own.

[@jayaroh4378]

@@rickcperry thanks for that information I"ll keep it in mind for when I make my purchase.

[@stayalivesurvival7550]

Are you able to make a sign for me??

[@carbide3d]

We do not make signs. The idea is that you are able to make signs.

[@sharknorrris]

🤣🤣

[@lithiumlounge6731]

What?