How deep can it cut, not only engrave, wood?

[emrod48]

I have a 3/4" deep wood cutting board and I wanted not only to engrave it but to make a design that goes all the way through. Would I be able to do that?
The attached image is a sample.

[Jamie]

The deepest you’ll be able to engrave/cut is 1/4". You’ll need to use a drill for something like the eye and either a jigsaw or bandsaw to cut the shape. They are working on being able to flip the piece and cut through a further 1/4" (1/2" total). Another option for you if you really need the 3/4" is to go to a CNC router machine, you’ll be able to do everything you want on that.

[Elf]

layer it.

you can only cut 1/4 inch so just make 3 of them and glue it together and you will have your 3/4 cutting board.

p.s engraving a cutting board sounds like it will be hard to clean…just saying.

[jbv]

@oaguilar240

engraving a cutting board sounds like it will be hard to clean

I would be more worried about destroying the image with my sharp knives. If the engraving is too deep to clean with a scrubber…
Engraved side out for display on the shelf or counter, engraved side down for cutting on the reverse side.

[soldiercoleman]

@jbv

Engraved side out for display on the shelf or counter, engraved side down for cutting on the reverse side.

Sounds good to me

[jbv]

you could reach out to @dwardio and ask him how cleaning works. I saw that he was doing some pretty detailed cutting boards when he asked about registration here:

Flammarion Engraving Cutting Board

I’ve been using an 80w Rabbit laser (and it’s simply awful software!) at my local makerspace. My current strategy is to use hi-res 2-color bitmaps, matching the resolution in DPI (dots per inch) to that of the laser. In my case, the Rabbit says it’s good for 800 dpi, but 500-600 is much more realistic. Here’s an example I engraved at 300 dpi: [image] This image illustrates one of my biggest reasons for purchasing a GF. Notice that the image is aligned along the left side of the bamboo inst…

[dwardio]

@jbv is correct – the engraved obverse is typically for display leaving the blank reverse for cutting. The Flammarion board is used for cutting fruit / veg when making cocktails. I would never use an engraved board for meats (or a wood board of any kind for them).

That being said, cutting on the engraving is pretty easy to clean up with a nylon scrubber and a drop of “clear” dish-washing soap. When it starts to dry out (I live in a high desert), I apply cutting board oil, let it soak in a bit, then wipe it down. Good as new.

One last thought – I typically avoid deep, narrow engraving to minimize the devious little crevices that can trap food & pathogens!

[Elf]

exactly my point…but you said it smarter

[marmak3261]

I picked up three 12x18" bamboo cutting boards at the local big box hardware store yesterday at the pre-Thanksgiving sale. Took orders from family for engraving designs.