Easy Guide to Chuck Rotary Engraving

This video is a very easy 16 step process for using the chuck style rotary to engrave tumblers, flasks, and other drinkware. I'll go into great detail about steps per revolution, lightburn settings and other tips and tricks to make this easier for you.

Easy Jump Guide:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Determine Circumference - Calipers
2:15 Determine Circ - Fabric Tape
2:47 Initial Placement
3:42 Conect Rotary
4:14 Machine Homing
5:15 Steps per revolution
7:51 Lightburn Settings
12:15 Create Test Shape
14:44 Engrave Test Shape
15:25 Image Placement
20:19 Frame Image
21:08 Engrave (Test on blue tape)
21:45 Check the test engrave
22:04 Placing tumbler for final engrave
24:04 Ensuring proper placement
27:18 Y-Axis Warning
32:10 Engrave it!
33:24 Clean up

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