How To Engrave Glass On a CNC Router [With A Drag Bit], Glass Etching

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: https://amzn.to/3bgWiwK Widgetworks diamond glass engraver 1/4" shank → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/1tmumw Widgetworks diamond glass engraver 1/2" shank → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/o9ktw3 Widgetworks 90-degree tip → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/qnjjnu Widgetworks 120-degree tip → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/yri209 ** You will receive setup sheets with every bit OTHER DRAG TOOLS FOR CNC ROUTERS → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/zb71dg __________________________________ ROUTER BITS FOR CNC ROUTERS 12pc Complete CNC Router Bit Starter Set → https://www.idcwoodcraft.com/11P-SET-W 6pc Essentials CNC Router Bit Starter Set → https://www.idcwoodcraft.com/6P-SET 1” Ultra-Smooth Cutting Surfacing Bit → https://www.idcwoodcraft.com/SU-10 Other bits: IDC Woodcraft Website → www.idcwoodcraft.com ----------------------------------------------------- IDC Woodcraft Mobile App (FREE) Apple → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/vax4kc Android → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/32hhz5 ------------------------------------------------------ OTHER ‘MUST HAVES’ FOR CNC ROUTERS Calipers → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/vp2a3e Sanding/Buffing Brushes → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/u01ge2 CA Glue - 10% Off with Code: "IDC WOODCRAFT": https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/5fj21e ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDED DESIGN SOFTWARE Vcarve Pro (RECOMMENDED) → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/c19df4 Vcarve Desktop → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/63mso5 Vectric Aspire → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/7zfwyp Cut2D Desktop → https://www.vectric.com/products/cut2... ----------------------------------------------------- COMPLETE VECTRIC SOFTWARE TRAINING → https://academy.learnyourcnc.com/a/21... ---------------------------------------------------- GSENDER CNC CONTROL → https://sienci.com/gsender/?ref=IDCWO... ---------------------------------------------------- CNC RESOURCES CNC Set Up Checklist → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/xi8r0n Ultimate CNC Router Buyer’s Guide → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/xxakuh Machine Setup Checklist → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/yz5k2m ----------------------------------------------------- RECOMMENDED CNC ROUTERS Altmill CNC Router → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/k0ecg7 Longmill CNC Router → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/a0x8z9 --------------------------------------------- CNC ENTREPRENEURS Facebook Group →   / cncentrepreneurs   ------------------------------------------------------ CNC Insiders (free files and more) → https://idcwoodcraft.com/cnc-lp2-free... ------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garrettf... ------------------------------------------------------ PODCASTS → https://anchor.fm/cnc-for-beginners ------------------------------------------------------ Email: [email protected] #cnc #cncrouters #cncforbeginners #idcwoodcraft #vcarvetutorials #vectric #glassetching