I'd like to be able to get darker engravings on Baltic Birch at 300 mm/sec speed without masking/painting or color filling. I've tried increasing the power which increases the depth of the engraving but does not change the darkness of the engraving much. I currently use a BLO/Poly/Mineral Spirits mixture for a finish which is applied and allowed 24 hours dry time before I engrave. I also use 3-5 lb of air pressure in my air assist while engraving.
Is there another method of a type of finish that will cause a darker burn in the engraved area?
Thank You,
Roger