# Can the Journeyman X50 engrave on granite and marble? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [May 25, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-the-journeyman-x50-engrave-on-granite-and-marble/20728 "2023-05-25T03:29:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kingswarrior](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8c91f0/32.png) [@Kingswarrior](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Kingswarrior)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-the-journeyman-x50-engrave-on-granite-and-marble/20728/1 "2023-05-25T03:29:40Z")
Hi all, I am new to the forum and mostly new to CNC as well. I would like to engrave images ( people, faces, animals) on Hard stone such as granite and marble ( memorials) As well as wood and other materials. But pertaining to “ hard stone” , I realize I would have to keep the bit misted, but I’m wondering if anyone has done this and if so then what bit did you use? How do you keep it wet ( water or oil of some type) and what settings? Being new to most of this, I would plan on using easel software. Any help would be appreciated thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Auntjemimma](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/auntjemimma/32/8450_2.png) [@Auntjemimma](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Auntjemimma)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-the-journeyman-x50-engrave-on-granite-and-marble/20728/3 "2023-05-25T15:42:57Z")
Should be doable with a drag bit. ---
**Author:** ![Machinist](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/machinist/32/36465_2.png) [@Machinist](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Machinist)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-the-journeyman-x50-engrave-on-granite-and-marble/20728/4 "2023-05-25T15:52:25Z")
I always cringe when I see this question asked. While the machine is probably capable with the correct bit, I can’t help but think it’s the equivalent of dusting the linear bearings & ball screws with fine sand. ---
**Author:** ![349iq2345](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/bb73d2/32.png) [@349iq2345](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/349iq2345)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-the-journeyman-x50-engrave-on-granite-and-marble/20728/6 "2023-05-25T19:15:00Z")
Ross @Kingswarrior, hey Bill, hey all, > [@Machinist](#): > > I always cringe when I see this question asked. While the machine is probably capable with the correct bit, I can’t help but think it’s the equivalent of dusting the linear bearings & ball screws with fine sand 🙂 I agree I think like when milling metal, you would try to use a workpiece flood coolant from a nozzle. I have see marble being cut under a water flood. - [Computer-aided machine engraving](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engraving#Computer-aided_machine_engraving) ---
**Author:** ![Kingswarrior](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8c91f0/32.png) [@Kingswarrior](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Kingswarrior)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-the-journeyman-x50-engrave-on-granite-and-marble/20728/7 "2023-05-25T23:26:42Z")
Hi Expressomatic and AuntJemima, I checked the YouTube videos and couldn’t really find a specific answer as to what settings and bit (s) being used. But I may have missed something and I will check again, thank you. Machinist, good point about the dust, i’m not sure if there’s a way around that or not, although it seems like some type of constant suction at the point where the bit meets the material would help a lot? Then again, it may not. ( I have seen that there are specific CNC machines Designed for marble and granite however, there is not a lot of information out there on these but I would assume those machines would cut other materials as well as I believe pretty much that a CNC machine is a CNC machine?) My experience thus far was about five years ago with a shark machine and Vcarve desk. After a couple of weeks, of making very little progress, I gave up on it, but I have watched the easel videos and that seems to be a much easier way to go or to at least give it another try. Thanks all for your input, Ross. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Enginerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bcef8e/32.png) [@Enginerd](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Enginerd)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-the-journeyman-x50-engrave-on-granite-and-marble/20728/8 "2023-05-26T00:03:13Z")
Try a google search for diode laser engraving granite. With the Jtech from Onefinity It may give you what you’re looking for. ---
**Author:** ![HardtailSr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/hardtailsr/32/35326_2.png) [@HardtailSr](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/HardtailSr)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-the-journeyman-x50-engrave-on-granite-and-marble/20728/9 "2023-05-26T01:17:01Z")
I wouldn’t. it will get into every crevise no mater what you do, and the mud like water splatter would not be healthy for the machine either. ---
**Author:** ![Kingswarrior](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8c91f0/32.png) [@Kingswarrior](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Kingswarrior)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-the-journeyman-x50-engrave-on-granite-and-marble/20728/10 "2023-05-26T03:19:22Z")
Hi Chris, thanks for the reply. I actually do have a 10 watt and a 20 watt diode from X tool. I’d like to get the image deeper into the stone than with my laser, but from the replies that I have gotten, it appears the best way to put in the image into granite is by laser. I still plan to get the onefinity for woodworking. ---
**Author:** ![Kingswarrior](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8c91f0/32.png) [@Kingswarrior](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Kingswarrior)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-the-journeyman-x50-engrave-on-granite-and-marble/20728/11 "2023-05-26T03:24:05Z")
Thanks for the reply, Robert. It sounds like CNC is not the way to go for granite or marble. I do have a couple of lasers but i wanted a deeper image. As for sandblasting, i’d really like to get much more detail than sandblasting could provide. It’s starting to sound like my best bet is going to be a high-powered laser. ---
**Author:** ![Enginerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bcef8e/32.png) [@Enginerd](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Enginerd)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-the-journeyman-x50-engrave-on-granite-and-marble/20728/12 "2023-05-26T16:07:24Z")
This looks interesting. CNC stone carving. [https://www.cncstepusa.com/cnc-stone-carving-and-engraving](https://www.cncstepusa.com/cnc-stone-carving-and-engraving) ---
**Author:** ![349iq2345](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/bb73d2/32.png) [@349iq2345](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/349iq2345)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-the-journeyman-x50-engrave-on-granite-and-marble/20728/13 "2023-05-26T17:04:15Z")
Hey Chris, hey all, > [@Enginerd](#): > > This looks interesting. CNC stone carving. > [CNC stone carving and engraving — CNC STEP USA](https://www.cncstepusa.com/cnc-stone-carving-and-engraving) and by the way, in the videos on that page, you can see how a milling motor performs that is one of those that I call the [Best milling motor solution for hobbyists and semiprofessionals](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/introducing-the-new-onefinity-elite-series-powered-by-masso/16706/115#best-milling-motor-solution-for-hobbyists-and-semiprofessionals-1), and how nice it would be if the [Request for such a 43 mm “Euro” mount on the Onefinity](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/offer-a-43mm-spindle-mount-option-for-the-elite-series/19095) was already there…