Go Board from Tile

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FYI: For those that do not know, Go is an ancient Asian game. Though it is laid out differently, you can think of it like a Chess Board for production purposes…

I am wanting to take a large tile, say something in the 24" x 24" range and etch the game board onto the tile/marble.

I plan on partially filling the lines/markings with paint so I assume either a v or ball nosed would be wanted. (I would prefer they not be flat.)

I am also wanting to make game markers for another project and would want recommendations for cutting outline parts as well.

Problems:

  1. I’ve only ever worked with wood and assume I do not have the proper bits, or correct speeds. Recommendations on bit type and speeds would be appreciated.

  2. Would different bit for Ceramic vs. Marble be wanted?

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My carbide vbits work fine on marble (the marble mills better than most wood), just be sure have a good dust shoe becuase there will be lots of marble dust.

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Thanks much. Dust show is in the works…

Any suggestions on feed and router speeds?

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Excellent thread. Very interested in learning how to use the X-Carve with Marble, Ceramic, etc.

Allen, which carbide bits (specifically) do you use?

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I am using the Whiteside 60 degree for most jobs.

I have also used the 11 degree bit for very fine details

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I cut at 30 ipm with an RPM of 8,000. You also need to be very careful with your DOC and not let a program like Vcarve try to plunge the bit. I have found that keeping the DOC to about .03 to .05 works well.

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Thank you Allen, appreciate the help!