You can use the laser to engrave the wood watches.
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I own a watch business and want to start selling wooden watches. I currently use a Laser to engrave my watches however this is not suitable for wood. I am not an expert in this fiedl and the machine i currently use for normal watches allows me to import a PNG/JPEG, set the parameters and away it goes, really easy
I wondered if a machine existed that would allow me to carve the back of the watches with text that was also easy to use and if any one had any recommendations?
Thanks
I own a watch business and want to start selling wooden watches. I currently use a Laser to engrave my watches however this is not suitable for wood. I am not an expert in this fiedl and the machine i currently use for normal watches allows me to import a PNG/JPEG, set the parameters and away it goes, really easy
I wondered if a machine existed that would allow me to carve the back of the watches with text that was also easy to use and if any one had any recommendations?
Thanks
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It doesn't work that way for a CNC router. You'll need to bring that image into a program, define what to cut, choose tooling, generate a G-code, and then cut (simplified steps, btw).the machine i currently use for normal watches allows me to import a PNG/JPEG, set the parameters and away it goes, really easy
Ok yeah that is what i am finding. I suppose then are there any other machine types you are aware of that would carve the watch rather than marking as the black finish doesn't look great IMOIt doesn't work that way for a CNC router. You'll need to bring that image into a program, define what to cut, choose tooling, generate a G-code, and then cut (simplified steps, btw).
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Or alternatively is there anyone near Chorley who wants the gig. Need turn around in 48 hoursOk yeah that is what i am finding. I suppose then are there any other machine types you are aware of that would carve the watch rather than marking as the black finish doesn't look great IMO
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G'day @Carl1986 Welcome to the forum.
I have seen some youtube videos from "Wood Work Web" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMd9JgqSESwyuOs0yuSTlEw
where Colin appears to be wearing a wooden watch.
Maybe he has a video on the process, or drop him a line.
I have seen some youtube videos from "Wood Work Web" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMd9JgqSESwyuOs0yuSTlEw
where Colin appears to be wearing a wooden watch.
Maybe he has a video on the process, or drop him a line.
sounds like maybe a rotary engraver would fit your bill...
Carl, if you don't mind may we see what's being done now?I own a watch business and want to start selling wooden watches. I currently use a Laser to engrave my watches however this is not suitable for wood.
How small are you talking here? We know watches are small.
a simple CNC
? That would be wonders!Hmmm... I bet @Albert Z currently building his machine might be of help.
Not that you want one built, just for picking the brains.
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