First V-bit to Buy?

[Big Man Black T-Shirt(Patrick)]

I'm finally going to try my hand at some v-carving and was wondering what would be a good first, general purpose to buy?

Thoughts?

[ttabbal]

I've only used this one so far. I have a couple others from the same seller that are different angles and size, but haven't needed them yet.

www.ebay.com/itm/90-DEG-V-BOTTOM-BIT-1-2-DIA-500-CARBIDE-TIPPED-1-4-SHANK-ONSRUD-37-61/382020790710?hash=item58f236a9b6:g:ToYAAOSwZrhadhH-:sc:USPSFirstClass!84096!US!-1:rk:20:pf:0

[rowiac]

I bought this set, but BE WARNED the shanks are 6mm, not 1/4" and I needed to buy a 6mm collet from Elaire to make these work.

www.amazon.com/dp/B07JDNSJHP/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_MFDDCbA3G7YTM

The standard collet would not close down enough to grab the 6mm shanks.

[aa]

I've got the Whiteside 60 deg 1/4" bit and it seems to work well for me. I also bought the 90 deg bit but haven't used it yet.

- AA

[Bruce]

Feb 27, 2019 1:43:08 GMT aa said:

I've got the Whiteside 60 deg 1/4" bit and it seems to work well for me. I also bought the 90 deg bit but haven't used it yet.

- AA

I got the same; Whiteside 60 deg 1/4" bit and a 90 deg also. 

These two bits have done everything I've needed for the most part.  I just bought a 20 deg 1/8" shaft for finer detail work. Looks like laser cut detail results.

[rowiac]

Feb 27, 2019 14:29:18 GMT Bruce said:

Feb 27, 2019 1:43:08 GMT aa said:

I've got the Whiteside 60 deg 1/4" bit and it seems to work well for me. I also bought the 90 deg bit but haven't used it yet.

- AA

I got the same; Whiteside 60 deg 1/4" bit and a 90 deg also. 

These two bits have done everything I've needed for the most part.  I just bought a 20 deg 1/8" shaft for finer detail work. Looks like laser cut detail results.

I've been using a 60° bit the most, but a 30° with 1/8" shank worked well for smaller stuff. I'll have to try a 20°.  Where did you get that?

[Bruce]

Where else...Amazon: www.amzn.com/B019K4LQCW 20 Degree Engraving Bit, 1/8” 3.175mm Shank.

[gofer]

I broke down and bought the Amana 8 bit starter set - a little pricey but great quality.  Just ordered the whiteside spoilboard bit from amazon.  I ordered the Amana set from Tools Today - got 10% off for the first order.