Sea Battle Game

Starting with a new CNC material can feel like stepping into the unknown. Where do you begin? Which tools should you use? How do you avoid costly mistakes? In this multi-material project, Todd embraces the challenge by working with a material he's never machined before: brass.

Join him as he documents the entire learning process, from choosing the right type of brass and developing his top five lessons learned, to dialling in feeds and speeds for reliable, repeatable results. Whether you're new to machining metals or looking to expand your CNC skills, there's plenty to take away from this journey.

Of course, every project needs a goal. For Todd, that goal was creating a premium Sea Battle game—an upgraded version of the classic he grew up playing. Determined to push his creativity further, he combined multiple materials, textures, and finishes to bring the design to life. Brass, acrylic, pine, and plywood all play a role, while powerful software features like the Texture Vector Tool, Texture Toolpath, Array Copy Tool, and Sheet Management help make the vision a reality.

Tool selection is just as important as design. Todd shares why a coated O-Flute cutter proved to be an excellent choice for both acrylic and brass, along with practical insights into cutting strategies, conservative starting parameters, and the process of refining feeds and speeds to suit your machine.

Packed with CNC tips, material insights, design techniques, and real-world problem solving, this is the kind of project you'll want to bookmark and revisit whenever you're ready to tackle something new.

Ready to see what's possible when curiosity meets creativity? Hit play and follow along as Todd turns an unfamiliar material into an unforgettable project.