Which Router bits to Use

[joecnc2006]

Does anyone have a chart (preferably with bit pictures) of what bits, size and shape, to use with what wood for desired results.

Such as:
1. picture engraving.
2. letter engraving.
3. cutout parts.

and so on, i know this is general question and many senerios, but a simple guide would help new members to know which bits to try to buy.

Maybe a standard set to put together like the most common used.

Thanks, Joe

[mike hide]

Originally Posted by joecnc2006 Does anyone have a chart (preferably with bit pictures) of what bits, size and shape, to use with what wood for desired results. Such as: 1. picture engraving. 2. letter engraving. 3. cutout parts. and so on, i know this is general question and many senerios, but a simple guide would help new members to know which bits to try to buy. Maybe a standard set to put together like the most common used. Thanks, Joe

Joe I think there is a file in the yahoo hobbycnc page regarding cnc model aircraft. I just foraged around a bit and located the source he uses .try http://www.thinktink.com. for special bits...regards mike hide

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[Micky15044]

I would be interested in this type of list.

[cwdance1]

I too would like a list of what others are using. So far its trial and error and more errors than I would like others to know.

Thanks
Terry

[mike hide]

what exactly is a compression bit. I am assuming a upcut bit gives a clean top cut and a downcut bit a clean bottom cut. mjh

[todd71]

Originally Posted by mike hide what exactly is a compression bit. I am assuming a upcut bit gives a clean top cut and a downcut bit a clean bottom cut. mjh

You got the right idea. Just backwards. The down sheer is on the top and the up on the bottom.

[Automate007]

I'm new to this and would like to do some engraving in MDF and PLYWOOD, I've seen carbide bit on ebay eg: 1/4" 20degree 0.1mm all the way to 90degree 2mm.

are these what I should use for picture engraving or am I wasting my time and should be using something else?