tips to engraving script fonts

[CuttingEdgeManufacturing]

i have a little sidejob engraving a recipe on a cutting board, with some fancier font than the simple single point text. i am planning to ballmill it with the tiniest ballmill i have.. (.031") but am curious if this is what others would do. i only have 3 axis mills. nothing specifically for engraving. would it be better somehow to use an engraving tool still? or am i going about this completely wrong?

[kelbie.ockey]

In my experience, I see most people engraving with ball endmills, as you've described, or spot drills. I think either would be appropriate for what you are describing. In my experience, grabbing smaller tools is great for engraving, but to a certain extent, not entirely necessary as controlling the depth of the engraving can effectively reduce 'engrave width' as well. Considering that you are simply engraving in wood, I don't think you can go wrong either way. I would lean towards smaller tools or shorter depths first, as you can always increase either on subsequent passes if you want to ramp up your results. 

Hopefully, that's helpful. LMK if you have any other questions. 

[Ketherton21]

sounds good to me, run it!