Calculating the maximum depth with a CNC router can be tricky and not always a matter of calculations. Whether a CNC router or mill, the depth depends on the selection of tooling, chip load, the RPM,...
Category: CNC Basics
If you have been reading my other articles in this series, you will know that I have identified 3 major types of straight edge router bits. They are Upcut, Down-cut, and Compression. This...
Do Handheld Router Bits Work in a CNC router – What Must You Know
Woodworkers using traditional handheld routers are finding a new world of opportunities as CNC wood routers become more affordable and more available. The precision control and ability to do...
Up-cut router bits are characterized by spiraling blades that will clear out the chips from the work area by pulling them toward the motor of the router.
A CNC machine itself is just a dumb piece of equipment. It has no idea what you want to do or how it should accomplish the task. So, really, this article will be about the software that drives the...
Many times I have seen a project that I would like to replicate but just could not get the scale and curves right. After several attempts, it becomes just a bit frustrating that my artistic skills...