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 …
My top 7 favorite CNC bits! I recommend specific bits below when talking about my top 7 favorite (and best) CNC bits, but in a broader view they are; 1/4″ Down Cut Bit, 1/8″ Down Cut Bit, Taper Angle Ball Nose Bit, Core Box Bit, Two types of 90 degree V Carve Bits, …
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 …
Stoic Strategies for the Woodworker I personally love woodworking, but in the art form I have recognized that it creates strengths in me, and I believe it does this through Stoic principles. As an Army Vet that has been through some really hard times, the growth of good emotions and principles is great for me …
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 …
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These are 3 great ideas to get you wood crafting TODAY! #1. Rustic Wooden Letters This is a great idea because it doesn’t require a lot of tools or experience. If you are able to find barn wood or even some pallet wood with unique qualities you can easily put together a family members (or …
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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 …
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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 …
