What bits are a "Must Have"?
I have an Laguna IQ in my school's shop.
Must have bits?
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Re: Must have bits?
That is a relative question. It depends --- BUT
For my shop - my most popular cutters are.
1) A facing bit - 1" or larger diameter - for facing large things
2) 1/8 2 flute flat end
3) 1/4 2 flute flat end
4) 1/32 Taper Ball Nose
5) 1/16 Taper Ball Nose
6) 1/8 Taper Ball Nose
7) 60 degree "V" groove
8. 90 degree "V" groove
In order of usage
#3 - #6 - #2 - #5
I use other bits as well but these are my most popular.
I think I have 30-40 different cutters I use on my CNC router
In someone else's shop the selection could be entirely different
For my shop - my most popular cutters are.
1) A facing bit - 1" or larger diameter - for facing large things
2) 1/8 2 flute flat end
3) 1/4 2 flute flat end
4) 1/32 Taper Ball Nose
5) 1/16 Taper Ball Nose
6) 1/8 Taper Ball Nose
7) 60 degree "V" groove
8. 90 degree "V" groove
In order of usage
#3 - #6 - #2 - #5
I use other bits as well but these are my most popular.
I think I have 30-40 different cutters I use on my CNC router
In someone else's shop the selection could be entirely different
Imagine the Possibilities of a Creative mind, combined with the functionality of CNC
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Re: Must have bits?
Like Leo said, it depends. I'm sure there is some "standard", just like if you buy a Shopbot they offer a "starter" kit with "common" bits.
For me, I use, probably pretty close to the order of usage:
1/8" 45 V
1/8" 60 V
1/8" endmill (downcut)
1/4" 60 V
1/4" 90 V
1/4" 90 V (1/2" dia)
1/4" 120 V (1-1/4" dia)
1/4" endmill (downcut)
Keyhole bit
Roundover bit
1-1/2" Surfacing bit
Lots of others I use once in awhile but those are my go to bits for the most part.
For me, I use, probably pretty close to the order of usage:
1/8" 45 V
1/8" 60 V
1/8" endmill (downcut)
1/4" 60 V
1/4" 90 V
1/4" 90 V (1/2" dia)
1/4" 120 V (1-1/4" dia)
1/4" endmill (downcut)
Keyhole bit
Roundover bit
1-1/2" Surfacing bit
Lots of others I use once in awhile but those are my go to bits for the most part.
Re: Must have bits?
WaltS IS YOUR 1-1/2" SURFACING BIT A LARGE END MILL?
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Re: Must have bits?
All we make are wood signs anymore.
The 1/2 V 90 is the work horse for us.
A 1/2 straight plunge cutter gets used a lot (for hogging out those large flat areas).
1/4 Spirals both up and down cut.
We have a nice set of Japanese Carving knives to clean up any detail.
A stiff hair brush for cleaning out any fuzzies.
And, of course, plenty of sand paper.
The 1/2 V 90 is the work horse for us.
A 1/2 straight plunge cutter gets used a lot (for hogging out those large flat areas).
1/4 Spirals both up and down cut.
We have a nice set of Japanese Carving knives to clean up any detail.
A stiff hair brush for cleaning out any fuzzies.
And, of course, plenty of sand paper.
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Re: Must have bits?
No, it's actually a mortise bit I think. Here's info. And it's actually 1-1/4", not 1-1/2" as I posted. Works very well for surfacing, and very cost friendly.Joeshark wrote:WaltS IS YOUR 1-1/2" SURFACING BIT A LARGE END MILL?
https://www.whitesiderouterbits.com/col ... ducts/1304