These are the best hobbyist CNC Surfacing Bits I have used in 2023. After a while in an industry, you start to realize… I know stuff, and other people tend to gravitate to me for knowledge. To me this is one of those areas I can help in the CNC machining world. Our investments in …
Picture of an Amana Tool 51454-Z CNC, SC Spiral O Single Flute, ZrN Coated Aluminum Cutting Bit. What is an O flute CNC bit and WHY would I want to use it? An O (not zero) flute CNC router bit is a bit that is specifically designed to enhance certain materials machinability. Ouch, what …
Today I just wanted to discuss, in my opinion, the top 3 CNC softwares on the market in 2023. And just so you know, my opinion will probably shock you on the best overall. So, the credentials first. I am a small business that makes money “mostly” off of designs I create off of CNC …
That Wooden Flag Sometimes I forget that this blog is for me, just that, a blog. A place that I can take my thoughts and share them with the world, or no one (depending on my readership). With that said this one is just a recap of the radical transformation from Soldier to Woodguy. At …
Understanding these concepts will extend the life of your bit and make your projects better. There are several things I try to avoid when using my CNC bits, with the most obvious being, “don’t run your bit into anything!” But, beyond that things are less obvious. This blog, with the help from SpeTools, trys to …
What you need to know to make your CNC bits last? Read More »
What is a CNC machine? As a CNC operator and geek I get this question all the time so naturally, I have to blog about it. In this short blog I will aim to answer this question for you! A CNC is by definition, a computer numerical control (CNC) router is a computer-controlled cutting machine …
Understanding these two key bits can really help you start or move forward with your CNC dreams. We all have our preferences and ultimately it has to do with the job you are working on. I use a Onefinity CNC that runs a Makita router with a 1/4 inch collet. With than said I have …
What is the difference between an Up and Down Cut Bit? Read More »
These are ten ideas to get your small business CNC making money! #1. Tie Hanger. I personally really like this one because it is really easy to do with a CNC and is very cheap on the materials side. Grab some 1/4″ material from the big box store, purchase the file, and you are ready …
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So, I just wanted to bring up my thoughts on using stains for your woodwork and how to make better decisions based on them. First thing I like to remind people about is that stains are NOT sealers. You won’t get water proof material if you just apply a stain. Moving on. So this is …
So when creating Tabs on your CNC work, what size do you use? I don’t have an easy answer for this one. When thinking about the securness of my project I always try to keep them as minimal as possible, but with that said hardwood needs thicker tabs. Taking into account a few items, I …
