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  1. #1
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    Newbie question on bits

    I am new to the CNC world and doing lots of testing with trial and errors.

    I purchase a few bits with better luck on others.

    I like to cut flat bottom lettering and noticed some bits are far from flat. Using a 1/8" bit in a dewalt 611 at a medium speed I had best results so far on a amanda 46260 1/8 bit.
    Using wood such as hard maple or walnut. I noticed that by amanda website this 46260 is not designed for wood.

    With that said I like to get some bits for cutting flat bottom letters and lines to get the smoothest cut possible.

    Any recommendations on bits to use, or not use.

    Thanks

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    Re: Newbie question on bits

    Try an Amana 46240, 46340, 46127, 46227.
    Gerry

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  3. #3
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    Re: Newbie question on bits

    Thank You Gerry,

    I just placed a amazon order for it. Looking at some at my fonts I cut all about 1.5 to 2" tall the 46260 was very smooth bottoms. But the enpoint 2 flute I got online after I had a issue and broke the 46260 was very fuzzy and bumpy.

    Been a larger learning process on this DIY build out. Thanks for the assistance.

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