How To Engrave Glass On a CNC Router [With A Drag Bit], Glass Etching
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.พ. 2021
- This video shows you how to engrave (etch) on glass and soft metals on a CNC router using drag bit engravers. It also shows you how to set up the CNC router for engraving the glass and what engraving tools you will need. Engraving on glass is very different than carving. In fact, some projects can only use this method. when you don't have an engraving machine, a CNC router works just as well.
Etching with a drag bit is much easier and less messy than wood carving. There is glass dust but it remains very close to the etch line. A quick vacuum cleans it quickly.
This method also works with brass, aluminum, and any other soft metals.
It is STRONGLY recommended to use a spring-loaded drag bit when engraving on glass with a CNC router. This eliminates possible variations in pressure that can break the glass. It also is very forgiving for a spoil board that is uneven...you can have 0.25" variation and will still get a good project without damage or glass breaking.
Glass engraving can be done on any CNC router.
CNC settings for the diamond drag bit:
→ Spindle remains off
→ the tool is setup as an endmill in the tool library
→ Feed 30 inches per minute
→ Depth of cut 0.05 to 0.1 inches
If you search Amazon for a spring-loaded drag bit, you will find one that is not Widgetworks brand. DO NOT BUY THAT ONE IF YOU WANT TO ENGRAVE ON GLASS. The ratings repeatedly say the tip breaks on glass and other hard materials.
However, it does have good ratings for acrylic. Here is the link: amzn.to/3bgWiwK
Widgetworks diamond glass engraver 1/4" shank: bit.ly/3WdrMKx
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→ You will receive setup sheets with every bit
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will definitely try this some day, Thank you Garret for showing us how to do this.
RonPatterson-gq6wc, you are so welcome my friend.
I have totally enjoyed this video and also each and every one that I have watched so far. You have inspired me beyond belief and I can't wait for my CNC to get here. Thank you for providing us all with your knowledge.
Hi Dwayne. It's clear you are ready to let that creative energy out, for sure! YAY
This is awesome! Thank you for this!
Buying one of these tools now and I'm DEFINITELY interested in the dust shoe design.
Hi Stefan. You're gonna love it! I'm working on finishing up the dust shoe now
Great work and super video, Garrett! Looking forward to getting my first drag bit project started.
Hey Jeff! You're gonna love this glass engraving stuff.
Another knock out video. Pricey bit but the replacement tips are reasonable. If you sell a few projects should pay for itself pretty quick. Your channel is by far the best I have seen for people new to CNC. Thank you for sharing all this great info.
Matt, I'm blushing. Thank you. My perspective is if I buy the best, I'll get the best out of it. History has taught me cheaping myself out is always a regretful decision.
I'm so glad i found your channel, THANK YOU for this tutorial
Recycled, you are so welcome brother! Welcome to the channel.
Wow thanks for the video. I haven't been able to put my cnc together yet but videos like this get me itching to real bad
Hi Jon. I know the feeling. Let me know when you get 'er put together!
Nice job Garrett!
The ultrasound is a cool way to say "baby"!
Hi Doug. So true. It would be an interesting baby shower gift
That was amazing on how simple you made it look. Thanks for sharing the ultrasound image. Would like to try at some point.
Ron, you'll love doing this type of work on your CNC!
Amazing work, thanks for sharing Garrett.
Erick, thank you! My pleasure!
Thank you for your teaching skills. I have come back to the same video, and watched it so I could set up my programs, and then venture on to my own success, and mistakes. I can't wait to try the engraving, but I have about 12 projects I have to get done first. I have a hobby (expensive one), but this one brings in some money as well. My son told me to quit giving stuff away, but I always get order from other people who see what I have done. I still have a long way to go, but thank you so much for helping this newbie out!
Hey Ronnie. I agree with your son. People want to pay for things and you have a skill. Stop giving stuff away.
Engraving is great. I am like you. there are a lot of things I want to make yet have a lot of things that come first.
Awesome. I’ve had a thing for glass signs since I saw the video on the making of John Mayer’s Born & Raised album artwork. Knew I wouldn’t invest the time or money in the equipment needed to acid etch glass but this method, combined with gilding and paint, might just be perfect.
Hi Jon. The nice thing is, it is quite easy to design. Check out these glass etching videos I did:
th-cam.com/video/1430cRpuChM/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/sKMqlk0aLos/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/F2Qun0Ub0dU/w-d-xo.html
amazing result Garrett, I like it very much
Thanks Bart. The engravings always come out much better than I expect.
Found you this morning and have been binge watching all day. Have to take a break and refuel. Outstanding channel! Subscribed. BTW Danny Thomas was a Freemason. I donate automatically every month. It's all about the kids - our future. God Bless you.
Bob, I donate to lots of things. St. Jude and organizations that teach poeple how to break the cycle of financially struggling. Glad to have you on board. Glad you're taking that pee break from time to time. I don't want to be the cause of accidents lol
Wow, super excited to get my hit & try this!!!
Dawayne, have fun and enjoy!
Very cool garrett..can't wait to get my diamond bit...I have so many ideas in my head to use it on..thank you
Hi JS! Diamond drag is SOOOO different and unique. You're going to love creating with it.
@@IDCWoodcraft im sure I will..there are so many materials I want to try it on..thank you
Too cool Garrett! I will have to try this.
Hey Troy...send me a picture when you get it made. Will you do that please?
Hi Garrett, this is amazing. I went to glass store today and asked if they had any cut offs from projects that will be thrown away. I am eager to try this out! What a super video. Thank you.
Hey Reg. Excellent. I can't wait to see ome pictures!!!
That is simply amazing. I have 4 grandchildren and am thinking of taking a photo of them, and etch it in glass. From what I can see of the detail, this would make an amazing present! Awesome job and I thank you for taking the time to explain the process.
hey Reg. Yes, this is an inspiring project for sure. I love it when I see CNC'ers like you make this particular project because it has so much meaning!
cant wait to try this and a dragknife.thanks.
Yeah, i definitely want to try a drag knife!
Excellent Video Garrett!! I like it!! Thanks
MartyJosephson, you are so welcome brother.
Very cool. didn’t know that you could do that another tool to go on my tool list I’m Learning a lot from you thank you 🙏🏼
hi Carl. Yeah, engraving is my favorite. So much less messy and the work comes out amazing! Get that puppy soon!!!
Wow, wasn't expecting that at the end. My mind is blown. My sister is due in July and she would be dead impressed with something like that.
Hi Keith. I've actually thought about specializing in making sonograms like this for pregnant soon-to-be moms. Mount them on a wood base with LED lighting.
@@IDCWoodcraft Was the sonogram one personal to a particular person or just a generic image from online?
@@keithscrafts It is of my late grandson and an actual sonogram. Very challenging since no software can interpret the lines. I had to figure out the technique. So...it is very original
@@IDCWoodcraft terribly sorry to hear that
Did not know you could do this with a CNC. So many new possibilities…If you need me, I’ll be over here picking up the pieces of my mind that was just blown! 🤯
SarahTomblin, I am excited to see what you create! Welcome to the wonderful world of CNC.
Now you've gone & done it again got To get myself a diamond drag bit
Many thanks I think
lol...I'm such a shit. You'll love it!
great job bud cant wait to get my machine as always great work thanks again
Hey Ricky. When will the machine arrive?
Terrific video! Being a newbie, I'm still in a steep learning curve of opportunities to use my CNC for different project types, and this really opened my eyes to an area I had not truly considered. I can see great project opportunities when I've become proficient in etching glass with my CNC. Thanks, Garrett!
Tom, you're so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. We all start out as newbies, you'll be a pro in no time brother! These etching projects really are fun to make and they turn out awesome in the end.
Thank you for these videos. Although we have a home built CNC router and Linux based software (for the most part), they are still useful examples.
Hi Paul. Glad I can provide what I know. We all have nugets to give.
Hello, I am Josef H. from CZ. Herritated a family company from my father, or better in one iear I will and father will retire. Just diving in your videos and find it super. We have whole lot of machines, mostly lasers from Trotec( :))) ), USCAM, Bodor and some MIMAKI printers. We also have an CNC router Gravograph IS 6000 and USG 6090 - classci Chineese design with everything except of rotary device. 3kW water spindle with ER 20, vacuum table, CCD camera, 750W leadshine servos from bigger model of router, hiwin 25 square rails, 600kg cast chassie with powder coat and more, and more - price was pretty good in comparisson to EU made machines, like a 1/5 ratio :D . All I need is to precisely cut aluminium metal sheets, anodized, sometimes printed with UV print. Machine is still on the way to Europe, but i am already getting ready, have experience with CNC and know that its not a fun like laser. I think i already catch a bits from your and other videos, thank you for doing this, so i LIKE and comment. After I broke some Chinese bits, I Will buy yours. I just need to cut shapes of aluminium labels with holes from 5005 H14 anodised AlMg1 with UV prrint. How do I protect the print and sheet from scratching by dust cover and maybe coolant? Is a good idea to place some ordinary paper transitioning foil on tom of the print and let only cuting orientation points for CCD naked? Or is it even necessary.? I will mostly try to first cut and than print with primer, put the labels in jig in portal direct print UV mimaki and produce. Thank you for teaching me Master. :))) This is btw our web, I totaly line up with your opinion who is not on web is like dead to the market. :)))) You find some photos of our products, but its in CZ, so you have to translate by google plugin whole website. hainzman.cz / facebook.com/sportovnitrofejehainz/?ref=page_internal You wanted a comment, here you have it. A little book. :D Have a good day and wish you no broken bits. :))) Joe from Czechia
Hi Joe from Czechia. Well, you are certainly stepping into a busy world. Lots of equipment to learn. And you definitely have some cool products.
when engraving glass, I leave open. No special treatment except using a soft brush to vacuum dust up.
And thank you for the comment. I learned a lot about you. It almost made me want to come see your shop!
Amazing, thank you Sir.
Hi Bonar. You're welcome!
Amaizing job and Idea
And it comes out really cool! Are you going to try it?
Excellent idea, especially since our daughter is expecting!
Gunther, wow congrats my friend! That's great news!
Another Great Video.
Thanks Wyatt!
That so creative. I would like to try that when I get my onefinity. I bet that would be great on my front door of my home! Window part of the door.
Grant, I love the door idea!!!
Really loved this video
tpsooner7816, I am so glad to hear that brother! Happy CNCing.
Great idea
Judy, I love doing glass and it's much easier and less messy!
You are so far ahead of me all I can see is the dust cloud. Great project, both of them. I hope that some day i can find a drag bit for my 3018.
Hi Warren. What is the collet size of your machine?
@@IDCWoodcraft I have just brought a collet set that takes me up to .250. The real problem is the length of the bit.
I’ve found taking the collet off, inserting the bit then putting the collet back on the spindle makes this process easier/possible when clearance isn’t great enough on my 3018.
Very nice!
Thank you Juan!
Wonderful video and love the idea of engraving a sonar image! I do some engraving on glass, was impressed to see that even if the glass isn’t perfectly flat it still engraves ok with a spring loaded tool.
I don’t want to find out about what the glass dust does to my router so I always engrave with a puddle of water over the work area. If I have to I add some silicone or putty to make a dam to contain the water movement. I also use a wet paper towel if I have to catch the dust flying off the surface. Water works as does some light oil, even spray on oil like WD40.
The edge lighting looks great, that image really comes to life nicely. How well do carbide drag bits do on glass compared to diamond?
Hi Klaus. Carbide will not engrave well on glass. Glass is extremely abrasive and will even wear a carbide tip prematurely.
WOW! I did not know you can do this! I have a lot of ideas now...
I was thinking about Messier 31 (the Andromeda Galaxy on glass for me) and my Niece is a Star Trek fan..... ;-)
Hee Michael. Seeing as I am also a star trek fan, I think it woudl be totally cool. Anything 'space' using backlighting would be cool. I want to see pictures when you make it!!!
@@IDCWoodcraft Well Garrett, I'm an Astrophysicist, so Space is really cool for me too! :-)
I just received my 'Bob's 4'.I have been using a 40W laser for about 3 years and much of the jargon you use is similar in that field also. Recently, I have been laser ing ceramic tiles (white). I think you can do that also as you did with glass. I fill the 'scratches ' with ink or paint, wipe after it dries leaving the outline which I often then paint (ink) for a beautiful creation. When I figure out how, I'll send you some pictures.
William, I'd love to see how you do that with ceramic.
that's incredible...can'
can't wait to get a CNC
Hi Richard. Thank you. It is pretty wild. What CNC are you going to get?
@@IDCWoodcraft I'm still not sure.....any Recommendations
@@richardpinkowski8660 that depends on what you want to make. I personally am a long mill user and endorser after doing quite a bit of research on machines price range was exceptionally good considering the machine
Well done ....thanks
Hassan, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
@@IDCWoodcraft
I am realy enjoying your videos...
It is simple professional and useful
Best Regards
Great work Mate.. I'm in the process of building a LEAD CNC and Ive been watching your lessons & am extremely inspired at the possibilities (didnt know you could use glass)..I will be using a Makita router, where would I find the file for the dust boot....it could be a good project after the square & circle..Ill be using the link to buy one of these drag tools as soon as I get the build done. Cheers & thanks for the vids & entertaining lessons.
Hi Mark. You will find the glass engraving a good step between testing your machine and wood carving. I look forward to what you make.
So Cool!
Thanks Bruce. It kinda is, isn't?
Amazing!!!!!
Hey Charles...yes it is. glass and acrylic engraving are so cool!
That was so cool I have now put this on my bucket list!! I love that light set up! Love your videos. Thanks for the good job! Gerry
Gerry, glad you liked it my friend! Be sure to send me a picture when you make it for yourself, I'd love to see it!
Thanks for the detail on engraving glass. I purchased a diamond bit but have not used it yet. Here are some of the things I was thinking about.
Give a little more detail in Vcarve setup using this bit.
In the Vcarve tool path what depth of cut was use.
Cut depth is spring tension correct?
If the spoilboard is not flat by as much as 0.01” to 0.02”, how does the changing in spring tension effect the glass?
Thank again for what your are doing.
Thanks for the tips. Some of this is already in the description. I'll add a comment about the variation / flatness
Wow... amazing... 👆
Mohamed, Thank you! Cheers!
I want to cut glass strips including mirror glass. Generally, the glass is scored with a carbide wheel cutter, then carefully broken by running the score. Other than G code to run straight or flowing lines, what differences do you anticipate?
Thanks,
Alan
AsWoodTurns, I have not personally scored glass with an engraver to then break it. There shouldn't be a difference compared to what you do with a carbide wheel cutter but you might need to run multiple passes to get the scoring of the glass deep enough.
I like that good job i well do this on my cnc+-
Hi Ronnie. Go for it.
Garrett, Thank you, another GREAT video! Recently purchased the Widgetworks engraver. Looking forward to getting into glass engraving. I noticed that you were using the 90 degree bit. What is the best use for the 120 degree bit? Was the glass in the video just a regular pane of glass, any special temper on the glass needed? Any limits on the thickness? Thank-you for sharing your expertise.
Keith, thats a great question brother. My go to bit angle is 90 degrees! Some other materials like acrylic or plastics might behave better with a 120 degree bit depending upon their hardness. Give both a shot for a project and see what one works best. For detailed work, I definitely would recommend the 90 degree bit.
As for the glass, just basic glass works best. I wouldn't go thinner than 0.090"! Thinner stuff than that is hard to handle brother.
wow so cool
Thanks Joey!
Engraving is definitely something that I want to do. Do you have or are you going to create a session on the design side of things to answer questions like: "What is the cutting depth for the design?". Thank you for all the knowledge you pass on. It is greatly appreciated.
RonHibbert-wc3gm, good point on creating a session for the design side of things on this one brother. I have a very similar video that should really help you. Here is a link: th-cam.com/video/qmafPyMkWHU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=66dVU_oXF-lnywrz
I came to see a CNC video, I ended up seeing youve earned an HTC 6 figure closer award. 🙌🙌 Congrats
I did a double take and zoomed in to make sure I saw that right 😅
Hi Noe. Interesting you noticed that. There's a little secret. I made that award on my CNC a year before I got it. The power of visualization and expectation.
Are you familiar with HTC?
@@IDCWoodcraft that's awesome.
Im from HTC season 6 and HIC season 4.
@@noelarios9410 ah, a brother!!!
@@IDCWoodcraft ayeee😎🤙🏼
Great cant wait to do this I have piles of glass just waiting
Ken, you might have just found your niche by default of surplus glass. Do this stuff and underlight them with LED and you have amazing looking projects!
Nice!
Thanks James!
Good afternoon...great vid and just ordered Widgetworks bit along with the 90*. I have the Bob's KL744 with the Makita and would like to secure one of the dust boots you show in the video. Looks amazing and bet it works perfect! Please let me know if it is available. Thank you Sir.
Bob
Hi Bob. I 'm glad you're gonna do the glass engraving. It is very cool. I do not have the dust boot available. I have been asked many times, so I guess it's time to git 'er done
Do you have any videos on how to make a custom engravings from images like this? I want to learn! This is super cool.
Hi Karl! I do. This video shows you how to import images and create tracing line. th-cam.com/video/X_dyEAlsddY/w-d-xo.html
Another great video Mr. Garrett. For the eagle can you carve glass out with a CNC router or just engraving only?
You need a special (and much more expensive) bit to 'carve' glass. You also need a water bath for the glass to be submerged in. Glas dust is not a good thing to be in the air
Great Video! I am a little confused regarding the Tool Database settings. The Widget Works directions recommend using an End Mill setting at 0.005 diameter. However, VCarve does have a Diamond Drag tool in the database. Which should I use? If I use the End Mill, I understand pass depth should be 0.125 to max of 0.500 based on hardness and you suggested 0.100 elsewhere for glass, but what stepover is recommended, 100%? If I use the Diamond Drag, what line width do you recommend, 0.005?
I was confused a bit as well with these instructions. But I just followed them. For stepover, I set mine appropriate for the job., such as if doing fill. I'll keep it no smaller than 0.01
Interesting design for the dust shoe. I’d like to see plans
Hey Hanibal. Okay, I'll finish it up
Love it
Thanks Eric! So many ways to create.
Thanks, Garrett. This is good. I'm still kind of a newbie but even before the cnc came along I had wanted to learn to engrave on glass and/or acrylic. My question is this: do all the settings for speed, etc remain the same for glass and acrylic?
Norman, glad you enjoyed this one brother! Yes I would recommend keeping the settings the same for glass and acrylic. That will be your best bet brother!
Great Video! Would you use the same process - and drag bit - on Acrylic?
Hey Rhouda. Yes, exactly the same process.
NICE
Alphasxsignal, thanks brother!
should get our drag bit tomorrow and have a LOT of glass in a back room.
I can't wait to see what you create. Make sure to send a pucture to me!
Beautiful! So the depth was just .05 below the glass surface ? Lol - for some crazy reason I was waiting for you to turn on the router. I cant wait to try this. I will order bit from your link
William, you got it brother, just set your depth to 0.05 below the glass surface and the bit will do the rest! Keep your router off 100% of the time when doing etching.
Another excellent video and am off to buy some glass and a diamond drag bit - you do some tuition on Acrylic - would this wrok on Acrylic or would i use a special acrylic bit instead - sorry for the noddy question only started a few weeks ago Cheers Geoff
Hi Geoff. Thie same bit will work on acrylic
Gonna have to figure out how to bypass the automatic tool height on my machine.
Garry, good point on that one brother. Every machine is different.
Thanks for sharing the video but I can’t find the Goode. Did you pull it down?
Sintra, sorry my friend I lost the file switching over computers! You should be able to find a similar SVG on Etsy if you search "Eagle SVG" into their search bar!
That is cool
Thanks Hunter!
Large format CNC is decent example but I'm considering 10" cube work area, um, the Z-axis for 10" is for 3d printer not Cutter but do hope can get around 5" depth for carving (haha, bit will prevent being able to do vertical depth).
5" depth would be amazing!!
Garret what software did you use to create the baby scan.
It looks great & by wife thought it was WOW
Hi Steve. I designed it up with Vectric using the image. It was rather tedious because it had to be done by hand.
Nice video. Is that plate glass, tempered glass, does it matter or make a difference. Would be cool as a custom patio table to diamond drag on the underside, perhaps paint the etched part to highlight, leaving the top smooth. Thoughts?
Hi Chris. you can engrave on any kind of glass. I think your idea is awesome! Definitely would do it!
That was the question! Thanks for asking and for the answer.
I have a Drag Bit, have not used it yet. Just thinking what to do for my next project. I'm using a shapeoko XXL & I feeling like a kid in a candy store & don't know what to pick. 😊😊😊
Hey, FDI, I get it. So many things to make. That's us...'I want to make it all right now'
I haven't got a cnc yet but I'm very keen to get one. A local company makes wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors and they always chuck out large offcuts of mirror. They let me take it away and I'd love to get using it.
Keith...you have a huge supply of FREE material to make money one! Now we need to brainstorm a very awesome project that would sell!
@@IDCWoodcraft I've been thinking about that all night. I'm not going to mention my ideas here but I'll drop you a message on your Facebook page. I had already contacted you a few days ago about a former employer getting a big cnc.
@@keithscrafts Yes, I remember the racebook contact. Can't wait to see what you make!!!
I bet X-rays would look amazing done in this style. Especially sine of the crazy animal Xrays. 😆
Lynx, that would look amazing!
i must say the baby one OMG that turned out so good, how easy was it to perfect in the software?
Dafyddgould, it did turn out great brother! The software was a breeze too!
Very awesome Garrett. Can't wait to try it out. Will have to order the bit. Looking forward to receiving the eagle file and seeing the results of your CNC Survey. Keep up the good work. Also, sorry to hear that, besides loosing your wife, you also lost a grandson. I am sure it was was hard at the time.
I'll be sending out the files email in a day or 2. Watch for that email.
Now you know why I am as I am. The tally of losses...wife 2011, wife's sister 2011 (1 month before my wife died), mom 2012, best friend 2013, grandson 2015. There's a couple more.
Hello Garrett. I would be interested in the dust shoe you show here. I would have to adapt it for the Porter Cable 890 though. Thank you sir.
Hi Mike. I stopped working on the dust shoe. Never finalized it for sale. I'll likely revisit it shortly.
@@IDCWoodcraft Thanks for the reply. I may be able to design one to fit my PC router by copying your design from the closeup in your video. I like the idea of the compact design.
This is amazing! Is the eagle file still available? Google states it has been deleted .
Michael, I am sorry brother. I switched computers and that file got lost somewhere along the way.
Has anyone used this drag bit with a sainsmart 3018; or does this process only work with a particular machine type/brand; awesome video
Hugo, this would work with your 3018 no problem!
Interesting video. Are you carving in single strength, double strength or tempered glass? I am currently looking at various cnc brands and have subscribed to your channel to learn more about the brand you have as well as what it can do. Thanks and keep the interesting videos coming.
Hey Larry, great question. I just use single strength glass from Lowes or Home Depot. You can use tempered glass, but it's fragile and may ruin your project so I wouldn't recommend it!
@@IDCWoodcraft Thanks for the reply. Big help. Keep up the good work.
that is a great video. The irony for me is that the router is not running. The diamond bit is statically carving the image.
Don, I'm so glad you liked this one brother!
Hey sir. Can I use the link for spoil board resurfacing below on a Shapeoko Pro XXL?
Hi Michael. Unfortunately you cannot. That is written for a specific machine.
I saw the answer that you gave on "type of glass". Have you tried this with tempered. I always thought that anytime you even scratch tempered glass you subject the peice to breakage. Can you confirm that I am wrong on that. Great video and looking forward to working with this method. Thank you!
I think you might be right. Tempered glass is under compression on the outside and under tension on the inside. So what you said makes sense
@@IDCWoodcraft Thanks Garrett for taking the time to respond!
Hi Garrett, is there any way to still get the Eagle files?, the survey seem to be down. Thanks,
Farhan, sorry brother. I switched over computers and lost some of my files in the process! You should be able to find a similar one on Etsy though if you search "Eagle SVG".
I just watched one and the bits and I want to order them from you but I don’t know I couldn’t find where to order please advise thank you have a great day God bless
Hi Jim. I don;t sell this bit directly. I have affiliate links which pays a small commision. Here are the links...
The main drag bit with 120 degree diamond tip w/ 1/4" shank: bit.ly/3tRy98s
The 90 replacement tip: bit.ly/3bp0omD
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Sam, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Glass engravings are always so cool to do!
Filled out the survey and got the zip file for the eagle but I was unable to open both pdf files as it said that Windows could not locate the source files. Is there anyway to get these two pdf files. Thanks for sharing the eagle VCarve file and thanks taking the time to make all the great CNC videos that you post. Much appreciated.
Hi Mark. Thanks for taking a moment to comment here. And thank you for doing the survey. Send me an email and I'll send it to you directly
Garrett I watched your video and took the survey to get the eagle file. I would like to buy the 100 and 90 glass engraving bit you show in the video. Where can I buy that. Thank you!
Hi James. That would be the 120 and 90 degree tips.
Here's the engraver with the 120 deg. tip: bit.ly/3tRy98s
Here's the 90 replacement tip: bit.ly/3bp0omD
I'd love to see the project when you get done with it.
Hello.
I found your video because I am thinking to purchase Snapmaker 2.0 Bundle A350T. This 3 in 1 product is a 3D printer plus laser engraver and CNC and CNC Carving Module with ER11 Collet.
I have a little experience with 3D printing. A modification will be to convert the Snapmaker to a glass bed for 3D printing. I found resources in the community that have figured out how to do that so they can print on glass.
I've got a crazy idea. If I can convert the print bed to glass, then can I also use the Snapmaker Carving Module to make my printing area perfectly flat?
I've put extreme efforts into bed levelling on my old 3D printer. But I imagine there must be a way to machine the glass to be perfectly level after the glass is installed permanently on the heat bed. I think there must be a far superior way to achieve flatness because the machine itself can prepare the glass to be flat.
At the very least, an engraving bit might be used to detect the high points across the print bed area, right? Manual polishing the spots revealed by the engraver could eventually achieve desired flatness and leveling, right?
If you understand what I mean to say, please let me know if you think it is a good idea. And if you did a video demonstration, I believe you will get famous in the community. Or maybe I will make the video when I get it figured out. Thank you!
Hi Vegas. I do not know 3D printers much, but I see whtat you are talking about and why that would be so critical. Yes, if it is that big of a problem, and if you can determine an easy way to solve the issue, you are on board with the one thing that makes people rich...solving a problem. The bigger the problem, the bigger the return.
Also, I'm interested in your dust shoe. What do you need from me? Do you attach a vacuum hose to the other end of the PVC?
Don, I am sorry brother but I no longer support this dust shoe. Sorry I cant help you on that one!
Don, I am sorry brother but I no longer support this dust shoe. Sorry I cant help you on that one!
Very nice video. I'm sorry if this question has already been answered but I tried to read through the comments and only found one reference to it being a tedious process of generating the file. I am having trouble generating a vector for engraving with my spring loaded drag bit. I've tried doing it all in aspire and also tried to create a file out of inkscape and just haven't been able to get it to come out. I'm starting out with a jpg and then I'm having to trace the bitmap and it just doesn't have the resolution that you have. Can you share how you were able to get vectors that engraved so clean with the lettering and everything?
Hi Sam,
Have you tried using a SVG off a reputable website? Converting from a JPG can be tricky especially if the resolution of the JPG is bad and there is not good surface contrast in the picture. When you mention inkscape, are you trying to trace the bitmap? Try changing the advanced settings and using multiple scans to get better results.
It is a tedious process my friend. Try watching this LED engraved Ultrasound project that I did. It might help you. Here's The Link: th-cam.com/video/qmafPyMkWHU/w-d-xo.html
@@IDCWoodcraft Thanks for the reply. I have no problem tracing bitmaps and using vectors for most things and I can edit nodes pretty good to clean up most issues. I have some X-Rays that I wanted to try to etch and the format is a jpg and they are a royal pain to do multiple traces and piece them together to come up with something that still isn't good enough to etch. I didn't see that you had a link about how you developed the ultrasound vectors. I'll watch it and see what I can get done. Thanks again.
How did you set up the vcarve
Depth of cut etc?
William,
Take a look at this video. Heres the link: th-cam.com/video/qmafPyMkWHU/w-d-xo.html
At 1:17:00 I go into the details with the depths and everything you need to know to set the project up right.
Could that bit be used for etching slate please
John, It could be used for that but I have seen others use a laser with a lot more success. The problem with slate is that it fractures easily.
Wow!
Malcolm, I'm glad you enjoyed it brother! Such a fun project.
Garrett, do you have a video or link on how to use Vcarve with this Diamond Drag bit? I just purchased one from your link, but now do not know how to set it up in Vcave in the Toolpaths settings.
Hi Mark. You will get instructions from Widgetworks on how to set it up. This video shows you how to set bits up in the library in general. th-cam.com/video/670Xzgf0LiA/w-d-xo.html
@@IDCWoodcraft I actually have it all ready in my Tool Library, but I do no now exactly what to select from the Toolpaths tab? i.e. Engraving Toolpath, Pocket toolpath, etc. And then what parameters I then need to type in for it.
@@markroles7304 send me an email and I'll send you a screen shot and explain. garrett@idcwoodcraft.com
Hello Garrett - really appreciate your lessons - great job. I completed your survey, and was also wondering if you offer the .crv file (is that the right name?) for the eagle? I didn't see it on your Etsy page. Thanks.
Hello Eagle! And what an appropriate name considering this video.
And thank you for the compliment
I will be sending out SVG, DXF and CRV files in a batch shortly via email (in a couple days). It won't be available on the etsy store...not yet at least.
@@IDCWoodcraft Thanks and I look forward to it. best wishes.
Is that a generic double eagle or an Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite one?