The most popular CNC router bits for woodworking include:
End mills: These bits are used for cutting and shaping various materials, including wood. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials, and can be used for everything from roughing out large sections of material to creating fine details.
Ball nose end mills: These bits have a rounded end and are used for cutting curved surfaces or contours in wood.
V-bits: These bits have a V-shaped profile and are used for cutting decorative grooves or chamfers in wood. They can also be used for engraving or carving lettering and designs into wood.
Upcut spiral bits: These bits are designed to pull chips up and out of the cut, making them ideal for cutting deep pockets or channels in wood.
Downcut spiral bits: These bits are designed to push chips down into the cut, making them ideal for cutting shallow channels or grooves in wood.
Compression bits: These bits have both upcut and downcut flutes, which helps to prevent tear-out and produce clean edges when cutting through veneers or laminates.
Straight plunge bits: These bits are used for drilling holes or cutting straight channels in wood.
Round nose bits: These bits have a rounded tip and are used for cutting curves or creating round-over edges on wood.
Tapered ball nose bits: These bits have a tapered shape and are used for creating intricate details and fine finishes in wood.
Rabbeting bits: These bits are used for cutting rabbets or grooves in the edge of a piece of wood, which can be used for joining two pieces of wood together.
Remember to always choose the appropriate bit for the job and make sure to use a high-quality bit that is designed for use with your CNC router.
