Several people have asked me how I create the artwork I use for CNC engraving. In this video, I show how to use Inkscape, a free vector-drawing application, to create a maker’s mark that I can use to engrave tools. This process works for diamond drag engraving as well as traditional CNC engraving. source
Today we’re making a glass cutting tool for the Avid CNC router and attempt to cut some circles out of sheets of glass. Tools used in this video: Glass Circle Cutter (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3wBi5Lo 5C Collet Chuck (eBay*): https://ebay.to/3lMVbbr 5C Collets Set – Imperial (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3mOcmcQ 5C Collet Set – Metric (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3rsBz00 Shars Magnetic Back
Today we’re going to try printing a machine part with NylonX, a carbon-fiber filled PA-12 Nylon material. Is it a viable replacement for aluminum in the home shop? Let’s find out! NylonX filament: https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/nylonx-carbon-fiber-nylon-filament-1.75mm/sk/MD5LDGS7 Tools used in this video: Genuine E3D Hardened Steel Nozzle (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3iIP3lT 125ml Wash Bottle (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3iJQOiU Kimtech no-lint Kimwipes (Amazon*):