Buying CNC Bits?

[Bubba's Workshop]

Where do you recommend buying bits from? I'm just starting out, only want to try small things until I get a little better with the whole making  an image and making the svg file.

I have some Hard maple 1" think rough sawn to play with and acrylic pieces, and some Baltic birch plywood. I am using the little M3

Thanks in advance

[Hommer Woods]

I have purchased bits here, particularly when I want small bits.


www.precisebits.com/

[Bruce]

Derek also has some general use flat and round type end mills.

[dlinderm]

+1 for Derek’s end mills. If you need something special check out Amana Tool. The selection is overwhelming. www.amanatool.com

[Bones M&E]

Ive purchased from precisebits as mentioned above, and just ordered some micro milling bits from www.toolstoday.com/ they arrived in two days great service from both.

[Bubba's Workshop]

Thanks guys, I need to get the CNC to move around first ..then ill look for some bits to practice with.

[Bones M&E]

Mar 4, 2018 16:08:10 GMT Bubba's Workshop said:

Thanks guys, I need to get the CNC to move around first ..then ill look for some bits to practice with.

I'm a newby M3'r myself, it was a blast watching my little cnc come to life for the first time, haven't been able to walk away from it since, it's addictive.

[notso]

I just bought a pack of 10 30degree V carve bits from Amazon for $14.
I figure go cheap until I know what I'm doing then buy the good bits. I also use the 1/4 round and flat from Millright, they have done me well so far!
However these cheap bits have been awesome though...surprised, cut well and haven't broken.
I will eventually buy the nice expensive ones but not ready for those yet, still too much to learn to risk that money!

[Bubba's Workshop]

Mar 5, 2018 21:49:46 GMT notso said:

I just bought a pack of 10 30degree V carve bits from Amazon for $14.
I figure go cheap until I know what I'm doing then buy the good bits. I also use the 1/4 round and flat from Millright, they have done me well so far!
However these cheap bits have been awesome though...surprised, cut well and haven't broken.
I will eventually buy the nice expensive ones but not ready for those yet, still too much to learn to risk that money!

Yes I agree, I need to get this thing dialed in before i spend the wad  lol

[notso]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003T40XLK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[VGCustomShop]

I get mine from Tools today: www.toolstoday.com/

and occasionally from Routerbits.com:


routerbits.com/

Also am happy with the ones from Millright.

[Hommer Woods]

Another good source I use from time to time.

www.mlcswoodworking.com/

[Bubba's Workshop]

Ok I am going to order some bits but the ones i want are in 1/8 " shank my router is 1/4" shank...can i buy a step down collet for my router. Sorry im new to this stuff lol

I should have googled it first  i see rockler has one

[notso]

shop.carbide3d.com/products/precision-collet-and-nut-for-dewalt-dwp611?variant=15492206278

[Hommer Woods]

I bought my 1/4 to 1/8 adapter here. I used their inlay banding so I order from them frequently.


www.inlaybanding.com/misc.html