I thought I would see how it would work out doing a brick-type pattern with my bolt-on CNC. Working through some things, bit it is getting there.
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First try at brick pattern with the CNC
- Thread starter Paul Paukstelis
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Interesting. I did a quick test of a brick pattern the other week using my new router jig. I’m looking at making some more cutters to see what other effects I can get.
It is very clean. I'm cutting into the piece with an endmill so it is a bit fuzzy. I need to try out some downcut endmills as those should give better edges. I have figured out how to adjust the cutting depth to get different relief amounts.
I use a router cutter to make this type of pattern they are grooving cutters and come in various widths, I have 2mm, 3mm and 4mm.
My first test was done with a home made cutter, the bottom one. Just a piece of HSS in a turned silver steel holder.
