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Post by electrictermite on Oct 28, 2018 17:47:37 GMT
Here is a list of bits ( 1/4 shank) i think i need but do i really need straight bit, up bit, down bit, or just one of these. Do i need 1/4 round nose or just the 1/8 for better detail. i plan on doing wood signs and 3d relief images. do i need all of these or which ones.
Whiteside
RU 2100 SPIRAL UP CUT ¼ CUT DIAMETER
SC 01 STRAIGHT CUT 1/16 CUT DIAMETER
SC 02 STRAIGHT CUT 1/8 CUTTING DIAMETER
SC O8 STRAIGHT CUT ¼ CUTTING DIAMETER
SC 09 STRAIGHT CUT 1/8 CUT DIAMETER
RD 1600 SPIRAL DOWN CUT 1/8 CUT DIAMETER
RD 2100 SPIRAL UP CUT ¼
RU 2075RN ROUND NOSE SPIRAL ¼ DIAMETER, 1/8 RADIUS
SC 41 ROUND NOSE ¼ CUT DIAMETER, 1/8 RADIUS
SC 39 ROUND NOSE 1/8 CUT DIAMETER, 1/16 RADIUS
1014 STRAIGHT CUT ¼ CUT DIAMETER
1500 V BIT 90 DEGREE ¼ CUT DIAMETER
1541 V BIT 60 DEGREE ¼ CUT DIAMETER
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Post by James@fireaxe on Oct 28, 2018 20:09:05 GMT
I have amassed a collection of about 30+ different bits in my library. I think Im a BIt-O_holic... Two flute, 4 flute, ball nose, bull nose, flat end, up cut, down cut, compression all in 1/4" down to .050" sizes; some solid carbide, some TiAN coated; several tapered bits of vary degrees, both ball and flat ends; 1 inch 90 degree V bit, 1/2 inch 90 degree V bit, 1/4 inch 60 degree V bit, 1/8 inch 60 degree V bit;
My main bits I use are the 4flute upcut, and the two flute down cut depending of the detail and pockets being machined.
Ive gotten most of my bits at 2Linc.com reasonable prices and fast shipping. Amazon has a bunch, but most are china made.
What you have listed is a good start, I dont have any straight cuts in my library. All are spiral cuts. Some of my smaller bits are 1/8 shank, some I have same size in 1/4 shank. You can get a sleeve that fits in the Dewalt collet so you can use 1/8 shank bits.
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Post by electrictermite on Oct 28, 2018 21:22:38 GMT
thank you for your reply. Should i just get an up cut and straight cut and not a down cut, or a straight cut and down cut and not a up cut. or a up cut and down cut but not a straight cut. do i really need up, down, and straight it seems like over kill.
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Post by Hommer Woods on Oct 28, 2018 21:54:30 GMT
I prefer down cut to get a nice clean finish on the surface with no split out and less cleanup work to do.
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Post by James@fireaxe on Oct 29, 2018 2:26:56 GMT
I prefer down cut to get a nice clean finish on the surface with no split out and less cleanup work to do. Exactly, I use Down cuts especially for ply wood. If you are not worried about frills on the top edge, you can use a up cut. Can start with a set of two flue up cuts and a set of two flute down cuts in flat and ball ends. This should get you started well. When you decide to get more, you can add to your list. My list is probably over kill, but I thought was to have the end mill I needed right then and there, and not have to wait for it to arrive when I started a project. |
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