Recommend CNC Bits

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Piddlin
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Model of CNC Machine: onefinity woodworker
Location: Styx, TX

Recommend CNC Bits

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I am totally new at this. Purchased OneFinity Woodworker with J-Tech laser. Have VcarvePro w/laser module and post processor. Before I worry about feeds and speeds Got it and have it assembled and have played with in a bit. Then I realized I need some advice on what type of bits you use for carving/engraving etc. I understand that almost everything is an end mill or a v-bit, however, as I shop I find there are hundreds of different types, shank sizes 1/8 to 1/4, multiple flutes, no flutes, on and on. Help please - What's a reliable starter kit? Recommendations for what to use for the different cutting profiles in the VC program toolpaths? Should I just set up each toolpath profile and use various bits to run them (at various depths) and see what happens?

Thanks, Piddlin'

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This thread may be of interest: ->Link

It is an older thread (2012) but much of the information is still accurate, though the web links may be stale.
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Piddlin
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Thank you ever so much. Looks lake the answers I'm looking for. David

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