Trying to figure out what kinds of 1/8" cutters would be needed for hobby machining. Soft wood like balsa and lite ply where 2D shapes are being cut out. FR4 epoxy pcb material cutters for trimming and a v (?) cutter for circuit isolation. 3D cutting in oak for image reproduction. Where can I get some insite? 20-30K rmp spindle with 1/8" collet.

I use 1/16 and 1/8" ball and endmills for almost everything. Carbide.

Eric

where do you get you endmills, Eric?

Hi,

You can try this guy:
ROUTER BITS Walter Hartlauer 85905 Bailey Hill Rd. Eugene, OR 97405 PHONE 503-343-5976 FAX 503-343-1409

He's got everything a sign company would need for router bits, lots of specialty stuff too, call him and ask him to send a list. I get common sizes locally in Canada, but special stuff I order from him. Things like 1/8" dia endmills with 1.0625" CEL for cutting 1" material. If he doesn't have what you need, he'll know where to get it.

Steve

Try "American Carbibe" their banner is on the main page, let them know CNCzone sent you.

I purchased a number of bits from there and would highly recommend them, they are great looking, cut smooth. They ship fast and do not rip you off on the shipping charges.

Their sizes start at .125 unfortunately.
I also prodded them to produce some engraving bits but don't think I got all that far, so if you order prod them some more. :)

I got an email stating Free shipping for January as well.

I also stated that I linked too them from the CNCZone.

Ken

I advertize on two sites and always recommend using the sponsors of the site when possible. Since some seem to want small bits here is a site that should be bookmarked. The prices seem too good to be true. I have not yet ordered so they may be if you get my drift.

Mike

http://www.endmilldiscount.com/index.htm

I get mine at www.toolandcutter.ca

Click on News/sales, and then surplus inventory. Good prices on carbides, and they are in my town :)

Eric