You can spray the whole piece with white lithocrome let it dry and then scrape it all off with a scraper. What’s in the etching will leave behind. It’s a awesome weather proof paint that comes in spray cans. We use it at our monument shop.

i just got a laser recently to try to make some signs for our farm. i really enjoy your tutorials bro thanks

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

Great

That is a really neat process! It turned out beautifully!

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

Well thanks

Thank you Jay!

Great Job!

Hi Jay. I just now came across this video. I'm fairly new to laser engraving and I've got a 15W Ortur Laser Master 2. I haven't tried granite, or even ceramic tile for that matter, but I'll let you know if a 15W laser is strong enough. Good video, straight to the point and not a lot of babbling. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos.

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

Hello I have not tried a 15w it may engrave granite but slow.

Thank you for this. Needed it

@JaysToDoList

Жыл бұрын

No problem thanks for watching how long have you been laser engraving?

Awesome Jay

Amazing machinery, it's fascinating to see how a light beam cut through stone and an image emerges! If you engrave a portraits on gravestones too, you might know that sometimes the portraits have very low quality. To fix the quality of the portraits we we've built a tool that automatically improves the quality. It will be much appreciated if you check out the tool, or tell about it to the graphical designers that prepare the portraits for the engraving. Thanks a lot! (link in the channel)

Hi Jay, great video. Just made one successfully after watching. Did you ever make the video on how you adhere them to patio stones? If not, would you mind giving a brief description?

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

Just use a tile mastic and glue it to the stone

Hi Jay, curious as to what Line Interval you are using? You said 65% @ 175mm/s, but what line Interval? I have tried 0.1 thru .063, and still seeing line ridges horz. in the engrave. Thinking my meniscus might be too small of a dot?

Hey Jay whats your process for doing pictures brother, I have the exact same machine, I haven't changed any parts on it so it's stock. Just a general areat where to start with power/speed/interval mm/ dpi/ and anything else you want to share, love your videos.

Very nice and straightforward process. Just out of curiousity Jay, what were you using for the image? (e.g. negative/reverse, etc.). I've been skeptical at times to try colorfilling, but this gave me confidence to say what the heck... I'm an addict now. :)

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

I have mine set up as a vector and not mirrored I use corel draw for graphic design then rdworks just to run the machines

Thanks so much, I appreciate you

@JaysToDoList

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

Another really helpful video. Thanks! I notice, though, that you used Enamel on your paint-filled signs but Ultra Cover here. Why, and which applications would you suggest for either paint?

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

you could use either this is just the color I had wanted to o the fill with

Nice video. I am used to dealing with wood, acrylic and mylar, but haven't done any stone. Quick question - When engraving stone, is there any difference to take note of regarding air assist and extraction? I vent indoors through a fume extractor / air scrubber, so I'm just trying to get an understanding on how much dust is produced compared to other common materials. Thanks!

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

It produces less dust then wood and no smoke

This is what I need it! Thanks bro! Question? I have a glowforge what should I go on power an speed ?

@JaysToDoList

Жыл бұрын

What wattage do you have

Good video

It is nice and good, I ask the name of the Lazer engraver machine.thank you for having a nice day

Hey Jay, thanks for all the Info, I've been interested in Lazer Engraving lately! Don't know why really, its Very Cool! Have you seen the Alien Rock that was found out West?

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

Cool good luck no about the rock

@paulg.yarger8797

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you can Google it! It was found in the Desert out West a few years ago!!! It's Cool, there was also a Documented Crop Circle with Exactly the same Design!!! Ya, thanks for the Words of knowledge!!! I may have Questions in the Future for you! Awesome Craft you are in too!!!

Jay very good I like that! So I’m starting with glowforge I was given the printer! An I wanna start doing grave stones ! Granite an I wanna master the easy printing I wanna make money too to upgrade laser!!!! Any suggestions on my glowforge? I need tips on peoples pictures! S imag-R a good soft wear to use? For pictures? Should I do a negative on the picture? Or like wood black an white an just engrave?

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

hello I have never used glowforge's software I make images black and white and actually have a video of how I do it through Corel draw here is the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/X3hrktSiZZq5ebA.html there are many more steps I just touch base on the very basic to get started in this video

Using my 60W CO2 laser, I tried various speeds, powers and types of black granite - in almost all cases the granite surface was raised not etched away. What am I missing.???? Thanks Dennis

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

Go very slow and very hot it will etch

I have a cnc but no laser. Do you know if it can be enraved with endmills or vbits? A neighbor of mine buried his father last year and can not afford a headstone of any kind. I'm going to power-carve a cross with an angle grinder for him but would like to add some sort of engraving like this.

@JaysToDoList

Жыл бұрын

Yes slow setting with a diamond bit should do it

do you recommend putting any seal on it,or once the paint is dry its good?

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

Once paint is on it Is good

Can your laser cut the tile in half to make 2 6x12 tiles and if yes how long does it take

@JaysToDoList

4 ай бұрын

No not with co2 you can cut it with a diamond tipped saw blade only takes a minute to cut

Do you change your focal point ( make your focal dot larger) if so how did you determine that size

@JaysToDoList

Жыл бұрын

I focused my laser to the top of the granite and made it as small as possible

@markcarr868

Жыл бұрын

@@JaysToDoList i have done a couple using your technique! it works amazing! This maybe the same as the last question about focal length do you have a DPI setting or line intervail that you like 254 dpi. My thought is if it a smaller dpi it would leave more "valleys" in the engraving and give it more area for paint to adhere to.

How about a 10w laser power, can it engrave a granite like that?

@JaysToDoList

Жыл бұрын

I have never tried a 10w it may need pretreatment to leave a mark if you have one let me know

Do you seal it with anything afterwards?

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

I did not seal with anything I used and exterior paint

what else have you experimented with for color fill? I'm thinking something more like a stain, that would soak into the pours you've opened up during engraving. btw I aim to answer your question of just how small a laser can do granite.

@pmqtpqbtmz3956

2 жыл бұрын

Any update on just how small you can go for laser engraving? I'm thinking about purchasing a K40 but I may get an 80 watt laser instead.

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

I have done granite with a 40w machine

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

I have not tried stain on the granite but have on wood. I have found it soaks into the pours of the wood and wicks into the other colors and does not quite work

@pmqtpqbtmz3956

2 жыл бұрын

@@JaysToDoList I appreciate the response! I just placed my order for a k40 and accessories. I have to say, you have some of the best videos on KZread regarding laser cutting/engraving. Keep crushing!

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

@@pmqtpqbtmz3956 thank you I am planing out some more

Can a 40watts laser machine achieve that etch on granite???

@JaysToDoList

Жыл бұрын

Yes just slow it down a little

how much depth it can make in single stroke???

@JaysToDoList

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the substrate on this granit ot is more of an etching not much depth. This video is a single stroke I only went over this tile once

I like the video but did you film it with a potato?

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

Yes a red skin how did you know

I am interested in one of these machines let me know how to get one

@JaysToDoList

Жыл бұрын

Sure they are simple to purchase here is a link to a very similar machine I am using amzn.to/3rA4P6h let m know if you have any questions

What Machine would you recommend for a beginner and a little cheaper then yours

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

Just get a cheap 40w machine of ebay that is how we started

@TILEROB

2 жыл бұрын

@@JaysToDoList okay is there a certain brand and what computer program will I need I'm a tile Setter trying to use my leftover Stone thanks sir

Price maam

how much kind of machine sir

@JaysToDoList

Жыл бұрын

This is link to laser engraved that is similar to one I use amzn.to/3rA4P6h

My HD i can only buy these Granite Tiles by the case @ $60.00 ( $5.99 each ). And this is shipped from California, one is lucky if only 1 or 2 arrive broken.

@JaysToDoList

2 жыл бұрын

Some stock them some don't still a good deal hopefully you can sell them

@howdydoody30204b

2 жыл бұрын

My experience exactly.

Won't the water base paint come off in the dishwasher?

@JaysToDoList

Жыл бұрын

ou can use a high gloss oil based enamel if you want to do something through the dishwasher I was just setting ours outside so no need

@baf8man

Жыл бұрын

​@@JaysToDoList thanks

What is name of this machine

@JaysToDoList

7 ай бұрын

This is a co2 laser

I'd distrust anybody who claims/believes that Home Depot granite tiles are of adequate quality for laser etching. For anybody with high standards, the grain of Home Depot granite tiles is too coarse, and impurities many, to etch/render subtle details.

@JaysToDoList

Жыл бұрын

Haha

Only time laps . No real time Put a clock next to the test so we can see how long its take. I think it takes fore ever and ever.