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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Small Router bits

Posted by Smoke
on 2001-10-23 07:25:36 UTC
You might want to try using a right hand cut/left hand spiral milling
cutter. Those work well for cutting wood and are available from MSC and
other machine tool distributors.

Smoke



> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., jetkopter@a... wrote:
> > Does anyone have a source for 5\64 or 1.5 mm router bits?
>
> Hmmm, try eagle-america.com I use their 1/16" 2 flute solid carbide
> bit in my small CNC router with great results. Dunno if they have
> 5/64 though. One thing I discovered: if you're doing precision work,
> run a test cut in the various materials you're going to be cutting
> and measure the actual kerf width. The bits I bought measured .055"
> dia. instead of .0625" but actually cut about .060". Vibration??
>
> HTH
> Milton Dickey
>
>

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jetkopter@a... 2001-10-22 21:13:16 UTC Small Router bits mdickey@b... 2001-10-23 05:04:29 UTC Re: Small Router bits Smoke 2001-10-23 07:25:36 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Small Router bits