Noob Simple Engraving Software Frustration | The Hobby-Machinist
Nov 26, 2024 · Another approach was to use the engraving software resident on my CNC mill to create text. An issue is that there aren't many single line fonts available so you end up with text which is an …
Engraving with MACH3 - The Hobby-Machinist
Apr 5, 2014 · For instance, I use AutoCad for drafting, CamBam for the CAM software, and my own control software for the CNC machining. Edit: If you have a more complex engraving project than just …
Laser Engraving Project using 50 watt fiber laser. - The Hobby-Machinist
Sep 26, 2022 · Hello Gang I am starting to do a few projects using my new LaserStar 50 watt fiber laser. I have engraved my name and phone number on most of my tools but now I am starting to make …
Stand for Tormach 440 | The Hobby-Machinist
Apr 21, 2023 · Diamond drag engraver Z axis setter (analog dial) Bunch of ER20 collets Passive probe 4 jaw chuck (I plan to use this with my DIY 4th axis) I also ordered some lakeshore carbide tooling. I …
Best way to make coin blanks?? | The Hobby-Machinist
Apr 18, 2023 · I don’t have any experience in manufacturing! I’m seriously considering purchasing a fiber laser engraving machine. One of the things I would be interested in doing is making basic challenge …
What book(s) have you been reading? - The Hobby-Machinist
Dec 23, 2025 · All, If I could be king for a day, I would coerce everybody into reading “Shackleton‘s way”. Or one of the other couple books written about Ernest Shackleton‘s Antarctic exploration …
Cast iron legs for grizzly lathe | The Hobby-Machinist
Dec 24, 2025 · Hey yall, I was wondering if could get some advice over getting and modifying some legs for my lathe (grizzly G0602). As of now, I have it set on a wood Benchtop that is pretty sturdy, but …
TouchDRO Discounts for Forum Members - 2026 Edition
Dec 24, 2025 · Hi folks, First of all, Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays! Here are the forum member discounts for 2026 (active now). • HM-5OFF-2026-822P – 5% off for unpaid forum members who …
What Did You Buy Today? | Page 2030 | The Hobby-Machinist
Feb 9, 2017 · After balking during last year's black Friday sale I pulled the trigger this year. 10% off sale plus then 10% off that amount and free next day shipping as a Haas Winner's Circle member. These …
Tools rust preventative | Page 2 | The Hobby-Machinist
Dec 29, 2025 · Amazon.com: VCI Paper Sheets 12 by 12 inches - 35# Gauge - Cortec VpCI-146 Anti-Rust Anti-Corrosion Paper (Pack of 50 Sheets) Shop Cortec at the Amazon Arts, Crafts & Sewing …