CNC Router Bits for Beginners



CNC Router Bits for Beginners – this is the third video in my updated CNC 101 series where I walk through the bits or end mills you might use in CNC work, the parts of an end mill, the different types of end mills, and when you would use one over the other. Please consider subscribing and ringing the bell to be notified of all the videos in the series.

Part 1 – Digital Manufacturing Basics – https://youtu.be/QPTXswb-sTc
Part 2 – CNC Machine Parts – https://youtu.be/hFkjrE7lUp0

0:00 – Opening
0:34 – Introduction
1:03 – End Mill/Bit Geometry
1:50 – Up cut and Down cut spiral end mills
3:46 – Number of Flutes
4:23 – Four Flute End Mill
5:38 – Single Flute End Mill
6:39 – End Mill Configuration (Flat vs Round)
7:11 – V-Bit
9:00 – Shank Size
9:45 – Small Diameter Bits
10:42 – Shank Length
11:10 – Speciality Bits
13:07 – Wrap Up
13:50 – BLOOPERS

NOTE – Some links are affiliate links

BUDGET BITS
Small Diameter Bit Set – http://ebay.us/owuT6W
1/32″, 2 Flute, Up Cut End Mills – http://ebay.us/A7qv3f
1/16″, 2 Flute, Up Cut End Mills – http://ebay.us/nZ5Ccv
1/8″, 2 Flute, Up Cut End Mills – http://ebay.us/b4fNK7
1/8″, 2 Flute, Down Cut End Mills – http://ebay.us/QHmoDh
1/8″, 1 Flute Up Cut End Mill – http://ebay.us/et4DGC
1/4″, 2 Flute, Up Cut End MilL – 46315-K – http://ebay.us/W48DLF
1/4″, 2 Flute, Down Cut End Mill – http://ebay.us/ueEQml
60 Degree V-Bit – 132-0412 – https://www.eagleamerica.com/product/v132-0422/ea_-_lettering_bits
90 Degree V-Bit – 132-0822 – https://www.eagleamerica.com/product/v132-0422/ea_-_lettering_bits
6-Piece Sign Making Router Bit Set – https://www.eagleamerica.com/product/100-3212/ea_-_lettering_bits

PREMIUM BITS
1/4″, 2 Flute, Up Cut End Mill – 46315-K – https://amzn.to/3jTSW8s
1/4″, 2 Flute, Down Cut End Mill – 46415-K – https://amzn.to/3BJLSkO
1/4″, 1 Flute, Up Cut End Mill – 51404-K – https://amzn.to/2X6qOpN
1/4″, 1 Flute, Down Cut End Mill – 51504-K – https://amzn.to/3E08hML
1/8″, 1 Flute Up Cut End Mill, 0.125 Shank – 51410-K – https://amzn.to/3DWXYJg
1/8″, 1 Flute Up Cut End Mill, 0.25 Shank – 51411-K – https://amzn.to/3DWYbMy
1/8″, 1 Flute Down Cut End Mill – 51510-K – https://amzn.to/3jTE3D5
1/8″, 2 Flute, Up Cut End Mill – 46127-K – https://amzn.to/3n8NlNw
1/8″, 2 Flute, Down Cut End Mill – 46227-K – https://amzn.to/3nih4Ub
60 Degree V-Bit – 45705 – https://amzn.to/3E8D5Lk
90 Degree V-Bit – 45704 – https://amzn.to/3E1tJRe
45 Degree V-Bit – 45622-K – https://amzn.to/3BTJhVy
30 Degree V-Bit – 45771-K – https://amzn.to/3l5keIb
15 Degree V-Bit – 45611-K – https://amzn.to/3DY00ZK
45 Degree V-Bit – RC-1145 – https://amzn.to/3l5tJqT
60 Degree V-Bit – RC-1148 – https://amzn.to/2YtxSgA
90 Degree V-Bit – RC-1142 – https://amzn.to/3E8gwXd
Sign making kit – 45, 60, 90 – https://amzn.to/3zXmpng

My Tools:
Delta 36-725 Table Saw – https://www.lowes.com/pd/DELTA-10-in-Carbide-Tipped-Blade-13-Amp-Table-Saw/50081568
Dewalt Planer – DW735 – https://amzn.to/3g6EXL4
Cutech 8″ Jointer (40180HB-CT) – https://www.cutechtool.com/product-p/40180hb-ct.htm
Bosch Plunge Router – https://amzn.to/3uIq4m4
Bosch Random Orbit Sander – https://amzn.to/2Gm4XQf
Dewalt Drill – https://amzn.to/3dWwcR1
Dewalt Impact Drill – https://amzn.to/3da3tc2
HVLP Spray Gun – https://amzn.to/3uRBeVP
DeWalt Compressor – https://amzn.to/329afZj
Whiteside Spoilboard Bit – https://amzn.to/2KwbcF4
Wen 3″x21″ Beltsander – https://amzn.to/2PWQXE5
Digital Level – https://amzn.to/3tcsMA0
Shop Lights – https://amzn.to/3gbSHEl

My Gear:
iMac Pro – https://amzn.to/2IMS9F0
USB Hub – https://amzn.to/2Qk0tki
Panasonic Lumix G85 – https://amzn.to/2QnkZAw
Fositan LED Video Lights – https://amzn.to/3uJ5GkK
Neewer Tripod – https://amzn.to/3dcjazD
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