Tool Testing Routines In EMC2

[racecar builder]

CNCer's

since the wax block making is running smoothly.

i'm ready to test tools ( router bits ).

which router bits from Craftsman set should i start out with?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00926366000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

i guess i can only make one pass down the middle of block of material

so any ideas about that?

Have A Nice Day!

 

[Gadget]

Anything with a roller guide on the end would be useless for CNC. The roller guide is for following a template or edge and would interfere with any CNC guided movement. I use the carbide bits in my CNC all the time with good results. I even use them for light cuts in aluminum.

 

[racecar builder]

gadget

yep! didn't quite think that through or gather more info before buying the set!

also ended up with Sear's Best Router which

is waaaay to heavy duty for a router table!

oh well, now i'm prepared to build some furniture or something!

Have A Nice Day!

 

[Gadget]

I use a Bosch RotoZip on my CNC table. It's light, powerful, and dependable.

 

[racecar builder]

gadget

we ended up using Dremel 300 because that's what

Probotix had a tool holder for.

have a Porter Cable 7310 or equivalent for next table.

Have A Nice Day!

 

[DMS]

Pilotless

The pilots may not actually be a problem. Quite often they can be removed easily.

 

[racecar builder]

CNC er's

what i'm after is a list of the standard router bits to test.

some suggestions on how to get the most tests done in a block of material.

just figured out i can go partway in from each end.

i was going to make a pass all the way through.

Have A Nice Day!

 

[Charley Davidson]

The pilots may not actually be a problem. Quite often they can be removed easily.

Some will work in some cases but most not, they usually have a threaded shank protruding below the end that the bearing fits over. They could be used for parimiter work though