Carving Solid Stone on a Homemade CNC Machine

In this video I use my x-carve CNC machine to carve some 3d wave patterns into some solid soapstone. This is another quick video for my A-Level art project on water waves, that I have nearly finished now.
Even though it is not that well related to my channel I decided to upload it here anyway because I have not released many videos recently.
There are lots of new projects to come, I just need to find the time to edit them!
Follow my Instagram for more regular updates; / theartofweapons

[@taow]

This is another quick video for my A-Level art project on water waves, that I have nearly finished now. Even though it is not that well related to my channel I decided to upload it here anyway because I have not released many videos recently. There are lots of new projects to come, I just need to find the time to edit them! Follow my Instagram for more regular updates; instagram.com/theartofweapons/

[@toddmolloy311]

You did a great job on your video I have a couple suggestions for you though. A slightly harder material up from soapstone would be like a man made quartz. My other suggestion is cutting your stone projects underwater or with water due to the IMMENSE heat and dust you generate. Water well keep your bit's cool extending tool life and eliminate the need for a dust collector. Try and find a diamond coated mill or a bit called a finger bit specifically for stone but requires a larger collet for a 2.2kw spindle. Lastly for polishing using a 200 then 400 then 800 then 1500 and finally 3000 grit diamond pads will make whatever Stone you have your stone pop and Glisan shiny as can be. I hope this helps you, I own a granite shop so I understand what you're trying to achieve.

[@chiutyler]

Awesome as always. Hope to see more soon!

[@jerrywhidby5259]

Now I am looking forward to seeing future experiments with rock.

[@DaveLennonCopeland]

Love your carvings and the way you say "blunten".

[@sandydennis8644]

Great video. I appreciate the explanations you give.

[@rorydonaldson2794]

Solid extraction system you got going there 😂

[@GuitarSamurai17]

Very inspiring, awesome work!

[@NostalgiaforInfinity]

Dude, you usually do the carving by pouring a constant stream of water onto the drill bits, so that they don't heat up from friction and warp. This is going to destroy your bits pretty easily.

[@macopeland1]

I can't wait until you start carving stone bathtubs, very fun to watch and learn these very useful skills.

[@molehogadventures6615]

They look great.

[@edtsch]

nice work! Thanks for sharing your results with us.

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

No idea why I've received a late notification, but I'd like to add to the compliments that you've already had - great work.

[@AB79700]

Best of luck with your A levels!

[@randallstevens5433]

You're a wizard, Harry!

[@godfreypoon5148]

That rocks!

[@BuildStuffwithAJ]

That's really cool! I didnt think you could carve anything other than wood with those machines.

[@shitheadjohnson2797]

rock is even easier than wood i would think!!!!

[@vizionthing]

Nice job great results - water cooling - better yet - mist cooling would help prevent excessive wear rates although I can see why it was impractical here.

[@stilcrazychris]

Nice job. Keep it up! Chris

[@im-tc8mt]

Vnnvvvvghgggg Vc

[@troyparr1659]

Another well made video :-) One day it would be nice to make something from a wide range of different materials that fit and work together.

[@davidtre3383]

I really enjoyed all your videos. But I actually like the old videos about weapons and stuff better than all the videos about a thing not many people actually have. They are still very good though! Id really love to see some weapons soon Greatings from Germany 👌

[@taow]

big knife coming soon dw

[@ratroddiesels1981]

i have been watching your progress , i think you are best suited to study mechanical engineering in your college studies that is your forte. dont waste your talent in a b/a degree i would go into some program of engineering . people who go into technical/vocational studies are far better prepared to meet the challenges facing todays problems . its a good thing to fall back on a stock and trade studies than any other profession . unless you are a studious student and could challenge a position in the medical field ie; a physician or medical specialist , the world needs people who know how to build things .seriously take this under consideration..

[@silenrocc]

Any update on your electric skateboard project ? :) nice artwork man, you have so many talents geez

[@rediempti]

Great research

[@billyeast6819]

excellent!

[@darrenj3267]

They are really nice, you should try getting some green serpentine to carve, would look really nice with your wave forms

[@castandforge9927]

The carvings look great! Any problems with overheating the cutter?

[@evanbremner65]

get yourself a diamond braised mill bit. works wonders!

[@jose-ji6yj]

Has this been used to carve patterns on wood or bone for handle scales of knives? That would be nice to see, especially with a fairly thick and deeply colored wood like oak or redwood.

[@ryangrant9403]

Good video

[@TurkeySayWoosa]

good stuff man. you could make some awesome Knife handle scales with that stone cnc.

[@franklydude]

Have you progressed recently with this DU=IY milling? I'm interested in CNC milling bass relief Marble decorations.. So Material would be maybe 12mm thick at the most.... I have seen commercial CNS machine using a lot of water in a curtain around the cutting bit... would obviously help to keep things cool and help wash away the dust. I'll go look see if you have any more recent uploads! Great project!!

[@AriesSupertramp]

nice!

[@rallekralle11]

yet another reason for me to want a CNC mill...

[@stephenrock-wc6xt]

I like it! You should try carving meteorite although you probably have to add a cooling hose.

[@stephenrock-wc6xt]

You Are Probably Right But Would Be sweet!

[@ebayboy8172]

Where can I buy large slabs of soapstone? Would sincerely appreciate the advice.

[@Kotdt1]

nice video

[@septimustyrannis321]

I don’t know much about CNC and I know even less about what equipment to use, so what advice would you give to somebody who’s buying the first piece of machinery?

[@phonotical]

If you soak the rock first in water over night it should be easier to cut and produce less dust

[@bad3nergytroll]

For your next attempt; build a Great Pyramid. Haha I'm jusk kidding. Nice Job.

[@luismperez4000]

Good.

[@mybluebelly]

Can you use an atomizer to moisten the dust so it will become less of an issue?!

[@athrunzala5337]

what kind of milling bit do you use? do you have a link please?

[@shelby50411]

i have a junk-carve and trying to find a way to engrave into a rock..soap stone is soft...i tried using a diamond dremel bit and it didnt work well

[@rowandunn2403]

How is the mill coming I just got my hardinge um mill going and I think I am younger than you so no excuses get er done.

[@ravencraft3074]

You should try this with some reclaimed red brick

[@ingetnamn5447]

A one shaded stone with a more complex pattern would look cool. I imagine it looking fake like it is still just a computer model.

[@timokapitein414]

Just one Quick question, how long does your art project take😂

[@shuaibhussain1523]

What is the tool you have used?

[@marcinm.7674]

Hi guys, I am lost. How can I make long and perfectly straight, 8mm wide and 6-8mm deep cut along the step tread? I want to insert a stainless steel anti-slip bars in the groves. 3 on each step

[@josiahlevasseur4479]

Use a shorter endmill you won’t have as much deflection

[@th448_3]

DOES THIS CNC COME IN A KIT I CAN BUY

[@1015KillAtron]

Can you carve Alabaster? It would look so cool with all the different colors. Check some videos out on KZbin. It's easy enough to carve on a lathe.

[@qwertykonrad]

Is it DeWalt? Which one?

[@whatthefunction9140]

that dust though

[@ryangrant9403]

9th comment

[@hirethisdeveloper]

Feeds, speeds, bit?

[@sskkuuddrraa]

what about diamond tools?

[@padlok1520]

if you don't get good marks for that art project i'm gonna be pissed on your behalf

[@Vistasculpt]

use the fuckig water when u cut the stone

[@professionalidiots101]

How on earth can a A level student afford all the equipment that you have???

[@taow]

KZbin money and sponsorships

[@professionalidiots101]

Wow, that's an eye opener!!! Good work, love the way the light catches the first one. Will you be polishing the last?

[@eitantal726]

How much RPM?

[@meeksgaming1679]

#first veiw and comment

[@Turddles44]

Thats cool, but tbh soapstone is so soft you can carve it with your finger nails lmao and it's sooooooo dusty.

[@kennethpeprah8241]

35th

[@irorules]

Not really a homemade cnc. More like a home assembled CNC

[@wyattmessner2281]

Ilan Orzech ha, TAOW is so good he probably said he got it from instructables but really just forged the thing by hand and kept it all a secret this whole bloody time.

[@caiocarolino]

this a BS video........ no cooler, no diamante bit, no real stone,,, this just resin

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Clearly you have never handled a piece of soapstone. It can be scratched with a fingernail and easily carved -by hand-with basic woodworking tools.