I ordered the sample pack using the link you provided and I'm very happy with the results. So far I've made replacement emblems for the wheel hubs on my car and a couple of things for my wife. I love your videos!
Thank you very much for the informative video! I've ordered one of the bits based upon your recommendation. I wish I knew about these things two months ago. Also, for someone who is keen to hide addresses, perhaps you shouldn't use an email printout with an address on it to check your Z height.
You've inspired me with your very good instructions, I've got a diamond drag bit ordered and on the way. However, you should be careful what you use for your z-zeroing shim sheet. We can read the text on that letter. Looks like an insurance appeals form. Might even have your personal info on if somewhere, but I have no interest in looking that carefully. Keep up the great videos, awesome work Man!
@@johnearlclark I like your attitude Man! I think I HAVE noticed a few single-frame secret messages in your videos. And BTW, in another video, I think the t-shirt one, you use your Carbide 3D invoice as a shim sheet, you even put a message to that effect at the bottom of the screen. Well, this one had your full name and address (at that time) plain as day.
I did kind of skip over that bit. That pattern was created as a row of individual diamond shapes with the left and right sides touching. The the row is duplicated and set beneath the first row so the bottom touches the next row. The effect is that the two rows of diamonds are "real" but the row halfway between them is just defined by the outer edges of the actual rows. Does that make sense? You can sort of see it better at about 11:22 in the vid. Carbide just fills the shapes.
John, I love your informative how I did it" videos. For this one though, how long did it take to make the one business card. Thant is a factor in determining how many to make, and if I am making them for someone else how much to charge.
It's really dependent on the design. That particular one took about 30 minutes because of the pocket cuts on each of those diamonds. The latest versions of Carbide Create will give you an estimated time. A simple design is going to be a much quicker cut.
have you tried on ceramic tile. I see a lot of people do granite and stone type tile, was curious before I go and buy one, wondering if ceramic tile would work.
Well, in all fairness, I just kinda own it. I bought it for my wife. I have the National Match Gold Cup Series 70 Colt 45 that Joker carries in the same movie. Mine just isn't gold.
John, im using an x carve and easel. when I zero the drag bit, do I have to make the zero 1 or 2mm lower than zero to actuate the spring? or is there a specific depth to set to after aeroing to ensure the drag spring is engaging properly??
@@beltcutter6837 After a few quick experiments, I am going to say no, it really is not good at etching glass. I tried a few types and couldn't really get a consistent line on it. On most glass I tested it would not make any mark at all. Maybe a different kind of bit?
Mostly from amazon. I like the Amana downcut bits for my 1/4 and 1/8 bits. The rest are a random collection of things I wanted to try. The Diamond Drag bit came from ebay.
I suggest making friends with your local cnc shop. Yes they may have a way nicer machine but the experience goes hand in hand and can point you in the direction of the best possible operation for your project including proper bits plus depending how nice that shop is it's possible you could pick small scap from their bin. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't it's worth a shot anyway.
![Engraving Brass Dogtags with a Diamond Tip Drag Tool - #119 [CNC]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/bIp1zSIck9M/mqdefault.jpg)
I ordered the sample pack using the link you provided and I'm very happy with the results. So far I've made replacement emblems for the wheel hubs on my car and a couple of things for my wife. I love your videos!
Thanks so much! Glad you like them.
That came out very nice.
May have to get myself one of those drag bits.
Did you mean "hay puddin". Strange flavor of puddin, but to each his own. 😂 Amazing work as always. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and know-how.
Cool. Gonna order a bit tonight and some of those cards. I'll mention your name. Thanks again for the great channel. Please keep them coming.
Another great video. Im Gonna have to get that bit,very impressive detail.
They are a lot of fun to play with. I have also had a lot of fun etching plastics.
Thank you very much for the informative video! I've ordered one of the bits based upon your recommendation. I wish I knew about these things two months ago. Also, for someone who is keen to hide addresses, perhaps you shouldn't use an email printout with an address on it to check your Z height.
Benefit of Time Travel, CC correct the tool depth per pass, define once and it stays default
Inconceivable. Just brilliant.
You've inspired me with your very good instructions, I've got a diamond drag bit ordered and on the way. However, you should be careful what you use for your z-zeroing shim sheet. We can read the text on that letter. Looks like an insurance appeals form. Might even have your personal info on if somewhere, but I have no interest in looking that carefully.
Keep up the great videos, awesome work Man!
Thanks for the heads up. I may start putting hidden messages on them for fun.
@@johnearlclark I like your attitude Man! I think I HAVE noticed a few single-frame secret messages in your videos. And BTW, in another video, I think the t-shirt one, you use your Carbide 3D invoice as a shim sheet, you even put a message to that effect at the bottom of the screen. Well, this one had your full name and address (at that time) plain as day.
Man you can blur those information that you don't wanna show😁😂😂😂
Cool video
Sure, but where's the fun in that? :)
Looks very impressive. I'd be a little worried about your router, all that unilateral movement can't be good for the bearings.
Isn't that what routers are designed for, though? :)
I always have problems making the pocket for holding the cards.
How so? Is it the rounded corners or the card itself wanting to slip out? I would be happy to answer questions.
Great project John. When you created the first diamond pocket toolpath, how did CC decide to do alternate lines & leave blanks in Kleenex box pattern?
I did kind of skip over that bit. That pattern was created as a row of individual diamond shapes with the left and right sides touching. The the row is duplicated and set beneath the first row so the bottom touches the next row. The effect is that the two rows of diamonds are "real" but the row halfway between them is just defined by the outer edges of the actual rows. Does that make sense? You can sort of see it better at about 11:22 in the vid. Carbide just fills the shapes.
John, I love your informative how I did it" videos. For this one though, how long did it take to make the one business card. Thant is a factor in determining how many to make, and if I am making them for someone else how much to charge.
It's really dependent on the design. That particular one took about 30 minutes because of the pocket cuts on each of those diamonds. The latest versions of Carbide Create will give you an estimated time. A simple design is going to be a much quicker cut.
have you tried on ceramic tile. I see a lot of people do granite and stone type tile, was curious before I go and buy one, wondering if ceramic tile would work.
I have tried ceramic tile a few times, but could not get it to etch. Granite works pretty well though.
How'd you figure out the price of these blanks? That page is REALLY opaque.
Amazon also carries them now. Just do a search there for "blank metal business cards" and you will ge a ton of options.
Great video. New sub!
If I get nerd points on the name drop, what do I get for owning a Chiappa Rhino 60D like she carried in Suicide Squad?
My undying respect. :)
Well, in all fairness, I just kinda own it. I bought it for my wife. I have the National Match Gold Cup Series 70 Colt 45 that Joker carries in the same movie. Mine just isn't gold.
John, im using an x carve and easel. when I zero the drag bit, do I have to make the zero 1 or 2mm lower than zero to actuate the spring? or is there a specific depth to set to after aeroing to ensure the drag spring is engaging properly??
Where did you download the Scriptina Pro font from?
I think it came from here: www.dafont.com/scriptina-pro.font
Would this bit be good on glass?
It's supposed to work, but I admit I have not tested it. Maybe this weekend. :)
@@johnearlclark ok great you think you can do a video on it? That would be great. Just got a small cnc just started out.
@@beltcutter6837 After a few quick experiments, I am going to say no, it really is not good at etching glass. I tried a few types and couldn't really get a consistent line on it. On most glass I tested it would not make any mark at all. Maybe a different kind of bit?
@@johnearlclark o ok. So just metal and tile glass is better?
@@beltcutter6837 Metal and marble tile. A lot of the slick glass tile (bathtub tile) is way too hard to cut.
where do you order your bits from?
Mostly from amazon. I like the Amana downcut bits for my 1/4 and 1/8 bits. The rest are a random collection of things I wanted to try. The Diamond Drag bit came from ebay.
I suggest making friends with your local cnc shop. Yes they may have a way nicer machine but the experience goes hand in hand and can point you in the direction of the best possible operation for your project including proper bits plus depending how nice that shop is it's possible you could pick small scap from their bin. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't it's worth a shot anyway.
If you really loved us you’d have used your phone number and email. Another great vid, my friend. Keep at it.