How to Etch Glass with the xTool D1 10 watt Diode Laser
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@Canyoneeero Жыл бұрын
Hey! Currently working through your Xtool D1 playlist - I'm waiting for mine to be delivered, 10w with air assist and rotary. Your videos are both informative and incredibly entertaining! Watching from the UK. Here for the rest!
@duster. Жыл бұрын
Likewise Josh, mine is coming next week. 🥳
@brentf9616 2 жыл бұрын
So cool to see the mistake and the fix. Noone is perfect the first time, great to see the learning process!
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Right? It's the only way I learn! LOL Cheers
@13daniel1974 Жыл бұрын
Who cares how it works. I can come here, find people like you who explain it well enough for me to understand, and then make it happen. Nice work.
@forrestgumpv9049 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered a xTool D1 with the rotary attachment and THANK YOU !! for all your help !! SUBSCRIBED !!
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you.
@ZR6DLG Жыл бұрын
Hi all, i dont have a D1, but i do have a diy mill/laser cnc, your concept is great, i tryed a few different settings, at first I was disappointed with the results, but as i increased the laser intensity i got some amazing results, Im using the spaniard cold galvanized spray wich I had from a previous project. Thanks for the great share..
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Sure thing! Cheers
@norskefosvaret2007 Жыл бұрын
I have been trying with this method for a while have noticed a few things that yield better results. Notably using a damp paper towel inside the glass and then sealing with tape has helped tremendously. Get it soaking wet, wring it out, stuff it in and you are good to go. Also if the artwork is high resolution, notably 3K+ pixels, turning CPM to 120 and sharpness to ~65% (depending on thickness of glass) yields spectacular results. One thing I have noticed is that thinner glasses tend to flake the etched layer easier than thicker ones, likely due to volume and thermal expansion. The thinnest glasses I have done with these settings have walls of 5mm and, like I have mentioned before, turned out fantastic. The galvanizing spray is must on a 10W laser.
@ericornelasmath 11 ай бұрын
Do you think this technique could work on clear acrylic? Like a square sheet
@zaxdezignz8698 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Outtakes too. Very informative. Subscribed.
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@brianlevel7669 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video man! I’m looking at purchasing an xtool myself and wanted to know how to use glass in projects before I decided to buy one. This helped A TON! Just subscribed.
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Sweet. Welcome to the Fray!
@kirkgeahlen5532 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if this will work with my Chinese 50 water?
@highperformancebassboats Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm learning a lot from you. thanx for sharing
@jeremynycz4097 2 жыл бұрын
For all those wondering how / why they are ending up with black marks, black edges or inconsistent engraving using the same settings as our man BDB. The "white" is not actually the end product. Trust me. Take a drill and a wire bristle brush and sand off the white... you are now left with an impeccable finish.
@MrMajorPK1 Жыл бұрын
i was just wondering why i have black marks and black edges on my glass. so i just like a brass wire brush and sand it off?
@G--T Жыл бұрын
Key piece right here, thanks
@danr6338 Жыл бұрын
I halved the power on my D1 Pro and got exactly the finish as you described. I tried a metal brush and the etching started flaking off completely. Tried ethanol, IPA, magic eraser, and putting them through the dishwasher. Any ideas how to get the frosted look without the black edges or totally black parts of the design?
@thedodohouseprints1518 Жыл бұрын
Noice!! I've got a wedding client I'm working with and your video (plus the cheap test glasses) for the etched look did the trick my man! You rock!😎
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@duster. Жыл бұрын
Great video nick
@davidroberts677 7 ай бұрын
Thank you. I have been trying to etch glass and now I know why I failed.
@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын
Bought my wife a laser printer for Christmas! Can’t wait to see what she does with it!!! Thanks for doing this video!
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, brother! Cheers
@3DJapan 2 жыл бұрын
Careful, laser printer is something totally different.
@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын
@@3DJapan LoL…. Whooops…. Laser “engraver”
@SerenaHaga Жыл бұрын
Your videos are freaking awesome! A couple of months ago I bought the Two Trees T-55 laser as an entry level laser. I can do wooden coasters really easily. I am hoping your video helps me with my glass! Keep up the great work!
@adrianlouviere7650 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Adrian, Cheers
@tankgirllovesroos 2 жыл бұрын
You're saving me money and making me laugh. Thank you again. *algorithm bump*
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@jamesclevenger9462 5 ай бұрын
Going to try these settings to do some Glencarin Whiskey glasses.
@sergioacedo1229 Жыл бұрын
What did you laser power and speed end up being? Thanks for the great video
@Robothut 2 жыл бұрын
Over 1 year ago I did a video on KZfaq on using cold galvanizing spray on glass & Tile and used water to wash off the mess. I run a 5.5w optical diode laser at around 60% power Glad to see you found the same results as me.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was surprised that you can wash it off with water! Cheers
@LANPOCALYPSE 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild Probably washes off because the glass is not porous enough for it to adhere to it.
@ysvleis Жыл бұрын
At least you got instructions. My eSun3D cleaning filament came with zero instructions, just rolled up filament in a bag.
@mikeyhabit Жыл бұрын
Just did this for the first time. Except I used plasti dip and It worked great!!
@kbradshaw880 Жыл бұрын
Freaking love this guy! He's the cool DaD representative lol
@everlitesv 2 жыл бұрын
My D1 should be here this week and I'm currently watching all of your laser videos. Great series. I'm curios why you tape the tops insted of just setting them upside down on some cardboard?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
because I'm dumb and just never thought of that. LOL I've actually started doing that since I made this video. Cheers
@shawncampbell2853 2 жыл бұрын
Love the video! What file format did you use for the image?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
png
@desie1004 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Would this work with lettering as well? Say for a wine glass/champagne flute? I’ve been trying to decide between a Glowforge & the D1 and it looks like this is more what I’m looking for. Your videos are always so helpful!
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. And you can’t do cylinders with a Slow Forge. 😜
@kurolollimcintyre1695 10 ай бұрын
The setting worked amazingly well. What paint thinner did you use to take off the galvanized compound? I am having a hard time removing it
@BuildDadBuild 10 ай бұрын
I use lacquer thinner
@nicholassingh2147 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this, I'm going to try it. Have you etched using any acrylic materials?
@BuildDadBuild 11 ай бұрын
Yes
@captx7734 6 ай бұрын
im using Xtool creative space with my D1 are those same settings?
@norwoodaerialimaging9795 Жыл бұрын
How an ICE works.. suck squeeze bang blow... done!! Subbed btw, love your content
@Pyrotechnicolor Жыл бұрын
Thank man! You got my follow for sure. Helped me make some wicked cool shit glasses
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Welcome to the Fray! Cheers
@OtherMisterRogers 2 жыл бұрын
Would you share the settings you ended up using for the final result? We saw what didn't work but not what did work... thanks for taking the time to share your experience!
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
It's the preset for engraving stainless steel. I believe it's 12 mm/s at 100% power Cheers
@bigtymeplayerx Жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild if i have the 20W model should i do this at 50% power?
@texascheerliquor2442 Жыл бұрын
@@bigtymeplayerx I have the same question! Not sure what setting to use for the 20w.
@theblades3D Жыл бұрын
Nice work! I've been etching glass for a couple of weeks now and I tend to have edges on the art look like torn paper. The edges are not smooth. In looking around, people have been saying to use a wire wheel or wire-brush. I haven't tried it yet but was wondering if this is something you do in your post production?
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
I haven't really had that problem. I stick with my melamine sponges!
@BourbonBaggers 4 ай бұрын
Cold galvanizing compound contains a ton of zinc, so amazing ventilation is a must because it is highly toxic.
@manofadventre83 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick thanks for the solid video, what's the speed/power for the good skull?thx
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
100% power / 9mm/s Cheers
@styxx0500 2 жыл бұрын
Love the breakfast club reference 😉😂
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Figured someone would get it eventually! Cheers
@jayburrell4840 11 ай бұрын
Looks like stainless steel was the best setting for this when you used it. Does that seem the case for any others you did as a great default? Or did you have to mess with these every time to used a different image?
@lynnmcwilliams3916 5 ай бұрын
Loving your videos. Just beginning to laser on glass. With cold galvanising spray on colored glass what color will etch parts appear. I see how you used the invert image on the skull to get it white.
@BuildDadBuild 5 ай бұрын
I think it will etch white. But not entirely sure if that’s on all colors.
@kirkswater Жыл бұрын
Dad - what's the light deal/ electric tube up above on ceiling in the garage - is it some kind of air cleaner? Great video by the way - thanks for all you do!
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
No. It’s just a LED garage light fixture. amzn.to/3Hd1y6d
@bombcitygaming6126 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to bother you I have been trying to engraver/Etch some Whiskey glasses but for some reason it's not etching I'm using the same stuff you are but I can't seem to get it right on the Whiskey glasses The decanter came out great
@allenfoxworth3583 Жыл бұрын
Using my xtool d1pro 10w in a public school technology & manufacturing class. What problems did you have with paint vs galvanize? This was the first video and one of the best on etching glass. Great Job. Just know I can't use it in class without editing it a little for language. LOL
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
LOL. I have yet to use paint, just the CGC. But, stay tuned.
@themakerssyndicate3548 2 жыл бұрын
Nick really appreciate your videos and have learned a lot about the D1 from you. I’m having some issues with glass engraving. I’m using the cold galvanizing compound and same settings as you use. I’m getting black lines almost a gradient look to it vs the bright white you’re getting. I went to 200 lines per cm and it’s still happening. I’ve wasted a lot of glass and time trying to figure this out. Any help would be appreciated.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
A couple of things 1 - of course make sure your focus is on the highest point of the glass 2 - if the glasses are tapered make sure you're mitigating that 3 - Experiment with more and/or less cold galvanizing compound I'm assuming that you have the 10watt. If you have the 5watt the settings will be different. If none of that works, drop me a line and we can troubleshoot. nick@builddadbuild.com Cheers
@Sinistrad 2 жыл бұрын
Ever figure this out?
@themakerssyndicate3548 2 жыл бұрын
@@Sinistrad I ended up getting the enduramark glass etching compound. Normally do 3 coats and make sure and let it completely dry. Use 100% power and 12mm/sec. After etching I use a pick tool to scratch the etching to get the layer of compound off which reveals a nice white etch under it. Still looking for other mediums to try because enduramark is really expensive.
@markmelbourne6686 2 жыл бұрын
@Build Dad Build What are you cleaning the compound off with?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
lacquer thinner
@n2dchaos 4 ай бұрын
Love your videos! Could this be donr with the Xtool P2? Do you know the settings?
@BuildDadBuild 4 ай бұрын
Yes. I don’t know settings off the top of my head.
@ainttakenanyshit 4 ай бұрын
@@BuildDadBuildNIck, they WERE on the top of your head, but, they SLID OFF that good look'in bald head.... NO offense, just good fun - MY BAD 🙂 I've got my D1 10 Watt PRO kit with rotary coming as soon as I pull the trigger and your good video is priming me with the smarts to start off running.... Thanks. Hank
@bruno5510 4 ай бұрын
What does he use to spray on it
@harlekin1850 6 ай бұрын
Great video - What is the function of the paint? are other colors well too? Thank you
@BuildDadBuild 6 ай бұрын
Paint works as a transfer agent.
@chriscammarata4617 Жыл бұрын
Love the videos, when I etch with my D1 , when to hot etching black and when I lower seems to be silvery. Maybe it's just the video but yours looks frosted. How do I get it frosted.
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
You are probably using too much product.
@sally969 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Have you tried engraving acrylic with this xtool machine? Thanks!
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I have. I show an example in this video! Cheers
@DragonLunar01 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I was wondering if you you know how to use the ir module to clean rust? If so do you have a Step-by-step video on how to go about doing it?
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
I don’t. I think it would take quite a while. Normally those machines have a fan shaped beam
@ismaelkreed 2 жыл бұрын
Just finished watching, great video. Maybe I missed it, did you actually specify the final settings? Did you slow down the speed and keep it at 100%?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
If I'm recalling correctly it's 12 mm/s @ 100% power
@crenns 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild That was your first setting for the skull was there a change in the setting to get it right the second time? Thanks
@Jimmyshinn07 2 жыл бұрын
I got my d1 this past week. I had a 5w ortur and when I used the CGC I just used a sos pad and water to get the coating off. Have you tried that? I did it that way to not have to use a thinner.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
I have been told you can scrub it off. I had lacquer thinner handy, so I used that. Cheers
@paulveenstra6305 2 жыл бұрын
If buying a 1st laser which would you recommend between the Xtool or the Ortur pro? I am trying to decide which one to buy.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
xTool. Out of all the lasers in the shop, the xTool is the one I go to to get things done. Cheers
@nickkearns2541 8 ай бұрын
Do you use air assist? I got good results but have noticed slight darkness from the cold galvanized compound until I chip away that area.
@BuildDadBuild 8 ай бұрын
Yes
@BigPapaKent 7 ай бұрын
Any chance you would want to a Bourbon / Whiskey Glencarin for us bourbon drinkers?
@johnnyferguson5211 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, brother!
@Xan-zh5ni 5 ай бұрын
Hi bdb. Would you need the honeycomb panel when doing glasses or is it just for the wood engraving? Thanks, been watching your stuff alot. !!
@BuildDadBuild 5 ай бұрын
You do not need the honeycomb if you are using the rotary. Cheers!
@Xan-zh5ni 5 ай бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild thanks for the reply. Just one more thing, if you could help?! Should I use the stainless steel present setting on a glass if I have used tempara paint instead of galvanised spray? Or should I go less aggressive. Many thanks again! Subscribed
@BuildDadBuild 5 ай бұрын
You'll need to run a speed and power test for best settings.
@BostLabs 2 жыл бұрын
"Don't drive your car." BWAHAHAHA! Love it.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Right?!?!
@medina3420 Жыл бұрын
I subbed JUST for that Comment! 👌🏽👏
@3rmedic 2 жыл бұрын
Nick! Thanks for the videos. It looks like there is some galvanizing compound that is getting melted in to the glass. In other words, when I clean the glass off, there are areas where the compound remains. Some of it is grey and some if it is black. Not everywhere, just in some places. I can send you a pic.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Usually that means you laid it on too thick, or there was a thick spot. Cheers
@3rmedic 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild P E R F E C T !!! I went ULTRA light and it came out perfect!!
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
@@3rmedic NOICE!
@cynthiasparks7545 2 жыл бұрын
Ohhh that’s good to know because mine was real deep also!!!
@Xan-zh5ni 5 ай бұрын
Hi, Would you need the stainless steel preset if you were using tempara paint instead of galvanised spray? Many thanks
@BuildDadBuild 5 ай бұрын
Not sure. I've never used Tempura paint. You'd need to run a test power and speed grid. Cheers
@natep24 2 жыл бұрын
If you add some crumpled shop paper Inside the glass it will help reduce the laser light from bouncing around the shop .
@amandarichards3578 Жыл бұрын
What Power/Speed settings did you use for the one that came out perfect?
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
I think it was the stainless steel settings. It will vary from laser to laser.
@PavelowGunner1122 2 жыл бұрын
Saw someone use dish soap for the carrier media
@cynthiasparks7545 2 жыл бұрын
Quick question. When you did your stainless steel & glass, using the default settings (100%power, 12 mm/Dec) Did it take almost and hour? Mine did and the image was barely 2.5x2.5”
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
More like 30 minutes... Cheers
@augustinebecerril199 Жыл бұрын
Depends on how dense your image is. I have a monogram 40mm x80mm. When scored it takes 10 minutes. When etched it takes 40.
@proudcanadianeh4663 4 ай бұрын
Is the glassware still safe to drink from after spraying this stuff on it and then hitting it with paint thinner...? Thanks for the video!
@BuildDadBuild 4 ай бұрын
Yes. Just make sure everything has been cleaned off. You can also run it through the dishwasher.
@JP-rz9mk 2 ай бұрын
I believe that it just helps absorb the energy of the laser, We use sharpies on broken diamonds to explode them at work when using a laser welder because it doesn't give the the energy a clear path. So from what I understand it just helps stop the energy of the laser from going through the glass But I am new to the laser engraver so feel free to correct me
@marcoss6212 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic 🍺! Just received my D1 10W and the rotatry, your videos played a part on my decision. If I'm not imposing too much, in the first attempt you showed settings as 100% power/12 mm-sec, then the second time you switched to coated metal which is 100/70, is that the final or something in between? Help is appreciated brother.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
If I switched to coated metal that was an error. Keep your settings at 100% @ 12mm/s Also, I've discovered that raising the DPI doesn't always result in a better engrave. Cheers
@marcoss6212 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild Thank you so much for your help, very valuable. In a wacko moment I had the power at 100%, finish the first letter then it cracked the glass at the beginning of the second letter, toning it down a little 😁.
@Rui69Bernardo 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild Hi. I have an Ortur Laser Master with a 5W diode laser and i do find your settings of 100% power @ 12 mm/s a bit strange. Are you sure it's only 12 mm/s? I engrave glasses @ 600 mm/s if i go for 100% power. Sorry for my question but i find 12 mm/s way to slow.
@Maluk30 2 жыл бұрын
@@Rui69Bernardo I think you are confused with your numbers. Nick's setting of 12mm/s = 720mm per minute. Your 600mm/s = 36,000mm per minute. It is not possible to engrave at that speed.
@Rui69Bernardo 2 жыл бұрын
@@Maluk30 Hi. Yes, you are right, i got confused with the numbers. My last glass engravings were made with 90% power at 1050 mm/min. Sorry for my mistake.
@tankgirllovesroos 3 ай бұрын
So laser Grbl settings for my 10w atomstack should be 100% at 720 speed. I'm about to try this. 🤞
@j.r.8741 2 жыл бұрын
Trying to figure out exactly what metals can be used with this laser? I am getting the 20 watt version. I'm curious about zinc alloy... Thanks!
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried with Zinc.
@laurabradley20 Жыл бұрын
What color is replacing gray?
@UndeadWarTurnip Жыл бұрын
Hey. Very helpful videos. I'm getting burn marks on like 10% of my glass ideas how to get rid of that?
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
usually means you're either burning too hot or moving too slow.
@UndeadWarTurnip Жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild which one would you adjust first?
@shawnhernandez2911 2 жыл бұрын
Can you use that cold galv compound to engrave stainless to get darker marks?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
You can use dry moly to get darker etches. I've also heard tempera paint, but have yet to experiment with it. If you want to get fancy Enduramark is always an option. And if you want to try Enduramark out email me nick@builddadbuild.com for a promo code for 20% off... Cheers
@ginnynewman317 11 ай бұрын
So, the second skull was Stainless, 100% and 12mm/s. Correct? Thanks!
@mikeferretti7422 2 жыл бұрын
What you were saying about the rustoleum sounds like cermark but cermark is much more expensive.
@oliviahiggins7953 2 жыл бұрын
Any idea how to get the powder coat off? Saw your reply regarding food safety… would like to get the material off and leave the etching. Tried about 4 different thinners, it’s definitely “magic”ed on there. :)
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Powder coated glass?
@oliviahiggins7953 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild that’s what it seems like. Made the assumption since it’s a zinc product (used the cold galvanizing compound) heated. Most similar place in my brain is powder coat. Since my comment, tried a few more things: polishing wheel, wire wheel, and some picks. Thus far (for those reading) picks work best. You’re chipping off zinc oxide (effectively) so wear a respirator.
@penguinwarcry Жыл бұрын
Is there a way to have the end result be a different color? Either through the transfer material or some kind of dye that grabs onto the etched surfaces and not the unetched glass?
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Laser marking spray.
@rightpassage Жыл бұрын
I just searched (How to laser engrave on glass with xTool D1 pro.) To see what came up. Well it's an xTool blog by Winnie Li on Nov 25, 22. It has these exact video clips on the page? Some comp. Or is it considered a PLR? 🤔
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
xTool has asked if they can use my footage in the past.
@user-ks9xd8ck5c Жыл бұрын
Hi, if my engraving is 95% perfect but has a few spots where the engraved surface chips off, what is the most likely problem? Too slow or too fast engraving speed, too much engraving power (using 10W 100%), distance from laser to glass, glass quality, etc.? Thanks
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Normally that means your spray coat wasn’t totally even.
@mikek2824 10 ай бұрын
I doubt you’ll see this but the etching spray I’m using makes my images black on glass, what are you using that makes it white??
@BuildDadBuild 10 ай бұрын
If it's going black you are burning the compound.
@dannoc1070 Жыл бұрын
Hi mate, would this machine cut into shot glasses too?? Thanks mate
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
It will mark glass
@semanticsdictionary Жыл бұрын
So how does a laser engraver deal with complex contours like an ax head? The distance from the laser is almost constantly varied… will the image distort?
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Diodes need a flat surface. A CO2 with a larger lens could probably handle it.
@pineapplewafers Жыл бұрын
I don't know about everywhere else, but locally, my Goodwill and Salvation Army stores have been jacking their prices WAY up. If you have one locally like I do, I'd check out Habitat for Humanity's Restore. I picked up a dozen oblong water glasses for $0.50 each for testing purposes.
@tylere791 2 жыл бұрын
So I’ve done this 3 times now exactly the same way you did. My images all come out black and fade pretty good when I clean them with lacquer. I noticed yours came out white and didn’t seem to fade when you cleaned them. Any suggestions would be appreciated thank you! I’ve been watching your videos you’ve already taught me a lot!
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
If it's flaking off that usually means you're spraying it too much. Cheers
@tylere791 2 жыл бұрын
I figured out I was using the wrong setting. I was using coated metal instead of stainless
@vikkiwolfe Жыл бұрын
Super nervous, trying logo tomorrow for first time on xtool D1
@KennJMusic 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I used the galvanizing compound on several attempts and each came out black and very hard to remove. I had to pick off the residue with an X-acto knife. How did you get yours to turn white and removable? 😣
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you might be applying too little or too much. Or possibly running your power too high. Cheers
@KaneCreationsCali 2 жыл бұрын
just followed these exact directions. any suggestions if some of the coating in the laser etched wiped away when cleaning it off ?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Usually that means that either there was too much cold galvanized compound on it (one light coat is all you need) or I have discovered if you turn the DPI up sometimes the results aren't as good (keep it at 100) Cheers
@KaneCreationsCali 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild thank you! ill give it a try
@ottobuhlmann9361 8 ай бұрын
I'm trying this right now as the video is playing. When painting the glass, why tape the top when you can just turn it upside down and save time and tape?
@BuildDadBuild 8 ай бұрын
You are smarter than me. 👍🏻
@chelsasdad 10 ай бұрын
Question how long should it take to etch glass with 20W xtool laser using light burn and should image be changed to bit map?
@BuildDadBuild 10 ай бұрын
Depends on how complex the image is.
@johnrandall8241 2 жыл бұрын
I tried the CGC on white ceramic tile and fried the lens cover. You should mention that it is very dirty. Added air assist mod but still had the same result.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Weird. I've never had any problem. Cheers
@brianjones5132 2 жыл бұрын
Can you show how to engrave an image on a wine tumbler? I'm wondering if it is possible because of the shape of the tumbler. We are planning to do some for a wedding and need some guidance. Thanks
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
It is possible. And stay tuned it's on the list! Cheers
@MatthewHinmanTexas Жыл бұрын
So does the "Zinc-Rich" spray produce zinc fumes as well? Any risk of "zinc flu" even with ventilation?
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Always have proper ventilation. If you are worried about zinc flu try a marking spray like Enduramark
@robderby8879 5 ай бұрын
How do you clean off the Cold Galvanizing Compound?
@BuildDadBuild 5 ай бұрын
Lacquer Thinner.
@kevinrandomly643 5 ай бұрын
I've been etching glasses with my son for the last two months using vinyl and armour etch. This looks great. It seems you can get details in there that would be hard to do with a vinyl stencil. The question I have is this. Is this a faster process? It seems like the spraying and cleaning really slows things down.
@BuildDadBuild 5 ай бұрын
you should NOT be laser engraving vinyl. The fumes are toxic and the exhaust is corrosive.
@kevinrandomly643 5 ай бұрын
@BuildDadBuild I think you misunderstood me. No worries. I'm doing a chemical etch. No lasers at the moment. I'm considering doing laser similar to how you are.
@ainttakenanyshit 4 ай бұрын
Two notes. 1. The type of glass *may* make a difference, borosilicate vs soda lime? 2. Making sure the galvanizing spray is FULLY dry? Got to have several glasses to test and more for the final burn. Thanks for the video. Hank
@catalinagraphics Жыл бұрын
Do you know if Xtool D1 10W can engrave on plaster?
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
No idea...
@Utahcommander 2 жыл бұрын
I need help! I'm obviously setting up my settings or something wrong, when I do text, my words are mirrored... so the word mama, comes out as amam... I've turned my test piece every different direction, flipped my text in the program... I can't get it to etch correctly... on another note, Laserbox seems to be the only way to get my RA2 to work. I can't get it to work correctly at all on LightBurn.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
The motor of the rotary should be closer to the start button.
@lovely31bluprint 2 жыл бұрын
I like your logo.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rebelmarshall3632 Жыл бұрын
You should probably make a notebook of your material settings, so you have them when you need them without having to recall it all.
@gavinm.8204 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think that the cold galvanizing compound will work with stainless steel? Thanks in advance
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Try dry moly lube.
@gavinm.8204 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild thanks
@eliascarrillojr.6939 2 жыл бұрын
Does is have to be Cold Galvanizing Compound Spray or can it be just regular spray paint?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
I have heard of folks having similar results with other paints. I just haven't tried it myself. Cheers
@stratcaster2061 2 жыл бұрын
Does the final product last through dishwashers? I work at a bar and wanted to surprise the owner with a few glasses with a logo but not if it wears right off
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
I have washed that one at least a dozen times and it appears to be holding up! Cheers
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