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  1. #1
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    CNC Wood Router Lollipop Bits

    I need to do some slight undercutting with my CNC router on wood. Is it practical to use and milling bit to perform this task or are there better choices. Example is UNDERCUTTING END MILLS - 300° by Harvey. What have others used and if the Harvey style bit is a good choice, how do I figure appropriate feeds and speeds using a metal cutting end mill as a wood bit?

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    Re: CNC Wood Router Lollipop Bits

    The best tool to use depends on the specific application.
    As a general rule, you can get away with feeds and speeds for a similar size woodworking tool.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

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    Re: CNC Wood Router Lollipop Bits

    I was looking into this as well. I use free F360, and to get this feature, I need to but a machining extension, the cost of which I can not justify (though it also adds other functionality, but none else I really need).
    I am not sure if any Vectric software can do it.

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    Re: CNC Wood Router Lollipop Bits

    TMTronto and Ger21, thanks for the suggestions I'll look into that.

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    Re: CNC Wood Router Lollipop Bits

    Quote Originally Posted by TMToronto View Post
    I am not sure if any Vectric software can do it.
    Vectric software does not support any undercut tools.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

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    Re: CNC Wood Router Lollipop Bits

    Thank you for confirming this.

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