CNC V Bits Explained

This week I try to explain the differences in CNC V-Bits. They come in several different sizes and angles. The most common V-Bits are the 60* and 90* , but I would suggest in getting a 30* V-Bit if you are going to do small lettering.
If you want to do lettering or sign making, you'll need to get a V-Bit
I show V-Bits fro 18* angle, all the way up to 120* angle..I hope this helps somebody,
Thanks for watching!!!
Note all the V-Bits used in this video, are made from Amana Tools.
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[@thomasng8953]

Thank you. This is exactly what tutorials need. Visual aid. So many tutorials try to explain things by saying it or writing it out. They don't realize beginners need visual aids.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

@@thomasng8953 you're welcome

[@thomasng8953]

@@davethewoodworker1043 Hi Dave. I have another question. Are you familiar with the term "depth of cut"? I don't quite understand it because lots of tutorials say that is it is how much the machine will move down at a given time. But what is the "given time"?.
Thank you for your help Dave.

[@johnwilliams4408]

Thank you for taking the time to explain the 18 30 90 120 with visual aids. It helped out tremendously!

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@jerrysimeone]

Excellent information and gives much perspective. Thank you. Vcarve pro 3years and still learning.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Jerry Simeone Thanks

[@BobBob-eh5sb]

Nice explanation. Good to see the end result, not just the bits.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks

[@markmatt3751]

Thanks Dave! Really good idea with the chart.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Mark Matt Thanks

[@robertleo7486]

Dave this video helped me, i am brand new to the cnc world, and bit angles and degrees was greek to me, thank you for plain english

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks and you're welcome

[@diyprojectchannel]

Thank you very much for this video 👍. I’m a beginner in cnc and this will help me a lot 😀

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks and you're welcome

[@ohmedarick1]

Thank you I need this video to watch and learn

[@omskariyazmaraikayer913]

very informative for a novice like me. Thanks a lot Mr. Dave.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@mversantvoort]

Great information Dave, thanks!

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Maikel Versantvoort Thanks

[@cesarayala5107]

Dave thank you I'm just starting and this helps a lot, your awesome.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@darrendeblance6235]

Thanks Dave. This helps for sure.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Darren DeBlance Thanks

[@zmanfishing3361]

Great vid. New to CNC and this is a perfect explanation. Thank you.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks and you're welcome

[@ccccen]

I saw your cat and thought of 2 guys around here whom have a cat too in the shop, they took the cat put him in front of the table saw then they took another picture with sticks and rap around fur that looked like the cat's legs pushing the wood piece into the saw lol they did it nice :)

[@ntb2964]

That was really helpful. Thank you!

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@sergey8339]

Thanks for detailed explanation and ideas about using diferent bids, now I know want I need for my future works.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@nwrasch]

Very nice video. Clearly laid out and explained; super helpful. Also, love the cat. :)

[@wantafastz28]

Older video. It still very valid and useful. Thanks for this

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@floresgraphics8468]

whoa thanks so much for sharing! def making one of these bit info signs for the shop...great info

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks

[@klausmadsen3639]

Great thanks a very Informative video, much appreciated.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Klaus Madsen You are welcome

[@gailjohnson3544]

Hi, thank you so much fir this video. I am new to sign making. I haven't done yet, because I need to learn techniques. This is well needed tutorials and beautiful carving. I can wait to see your other videos to learn how to beautiful signs like you.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks and you're welcome

[@amandastek6975]

Thx, very helpful to decide what type's to use and the ones I need to get me.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@gaudywidget]

awesome video!!!

[@bernienufc3166]

certainly helped me thank you

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Bernie NUFC You're welcome

[@dwaynejohnson7499]

Very informative video

[@athrunzala5337]

very informative, thanks a lot !!

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@hmachall1]

Good info Dave.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Harry1 Thanks

[@bigbee714]

very helpful video. thank you!

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks

[@HanksCreations]

Very good sir. Thank you.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@stretchmetalfanclub]

Right on, great vid! Do you have the step file or SVG for that plaque u made?

[@ccccen]

It's a good idea, your board and you can see it and think how deep you want the cut .

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Carl Zorro Thanks

[@dschmott]

nice examples

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks

[@offthehookadventures]

thanks for the video

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@ccccen]

Those R the bits I need for my sears crafter machine.

[@chatlvud3556]

очень классно!!! только родителей не слушал в детстве (язык учить) ...хорош что наглядно немного, но понятно и очень интересно я думаю даже полезная информация . у нас такую не найдешь !!!

[@farmlender1]

Good job

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks

[@lawofattractionc61]

thanks for this video ....

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@milhooz]

Thanks for the video. Well, I don't know but that is not how I understand V-bits. It is most useful when doing an V-Carve or Engrave operation and the wider the angle, the less deep you will cut to achieve the same letter width or engraving width. You should be able to achieve the same nice corners with a 30 or a 120 degrees V-bit, the engraving will just be shallower with the 120 degrees bit. Of course, if you use single line fonts or paths, you will end-up with what you have on the rounded star but that is not the preferred usage of these bits.

[@ytbillybob]

Excellent video! My BIG question is how to paint/stain like your signs?

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks, well some of my signs takes patients and practice. Trial and error

[@belotan4218]

Hi Dave! do you have a video on how you do the finishing of your samples here. they look very nice!

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Yes check out my CNC playlist videos

[@RuffKutmedia]

Very helpful video, it addressed some of the confusion I had regarding bit size for small font projects. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@chagob]

Is .05 inches the standard depth for a V bit, or can you go deeper with several passes? How do you pocket out the "Chevrolet" sign? Pocket first, then V Bit, or vice versa?

[@beegreengrowersunionwv.7523]

Dave, can you post general speeds and feeds for each size bit. I'm just starting and cannot get clean cuts. Any help would be appreciated. Also depth of cut for each pass.
Thanks
jc

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Well this will vary from machine and router used

[@jeffrudolph1802]

Thanx for the video, very helpful. What technique did you use to mask your Dave's Garage sign for the different color paints?

[@davethewoodworker1043]

I made a video, look under my playlist CNC projects

[@jeffrudolph1802]

Thanx, I appreciate the reply. I found the video.

[@earleallen3799]

thanks for the video...i know its older but is that MDF on the Ford signs? I ca never get the MDF i buy to look like that at all :)

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Yes it was

[@richardburgers8965]

nice video. please tell me how do you do single line letters. Letters that have just one stroke. My letters are all done like pockets. the letters become too thick. this is a problem with small letters even though i use a 20 degree v cutter. thanks

[@grittsy]

HI Dave, Great video. Do you know if a CNC machine maybe with fine V bits would be able to create a 90 degree clean corner? I am trying to cut out a precise rectangle from a piece of flat hardwood. I have a friend that said some machines are able to angle the bits to cut out corners. Cheers

[@JamesMooreSeattle]

Don't forget you can buy very small diameter bits to finish the corners. Look for bits to carve PCB boards, and you'll see them down to 0.2mm or so. And yes, there are certainly cnc machines that have more ways to move, but you're talking about a lot more money, or very small workspaces (as in a few cubic inches, like www.kickstarter.com/projects/1090944145/pocket-nc-the-first-5-axis-cnc-mill-for-your-deskt). Or just do it by hand. Here's some more ideas - this isn't a new problem: makeitfrommetal.com/machining-square-inside-corners-the-nightmare/

[@marceaton3128]

Thanks Dave, where do you buy your bits from?

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Marc Eaton Tools Today Amana bits

[@vladimirbegovic7766]

I want that cat!

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Vladimir Begovic She is a pretty thing

[@thebeststooge]

I am just learning CAM stuff and went to Solidworks CAM's tool crib library and found no V Bits. Hmph. :(

[@hsmeilop]

what material did you use for the Ford logo?

[@davethewoodworker1043]

leland sacris 1/2" thick mdf

[@gunturandriyanto503]

Please help me for design v bit for aspire make a text

[@kevinburke7800]

The video is incorrect as far as the 2- 90 degree slots are concerned. It has nothing to do with the size of the cutter, as both are 90 degrees and will cut the exact same slot at the same depth. the reason the larger 90 degree bits slot is wider, is that he went deeper, thus a wider slot.

[@katndog1]

I struggle with knowing how deep to go as well

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Well it's better to go shallow on a flat depth, you can always go deeper afterwards.

[@ccccen]

I heard your cat can work the table saw?????????????

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Carl Zorro lol

[@Th3mast3r69]

i dont understand why you cant use a narrower v bit for deeper cuts. makes no sense. the diameter of the bit will be the determining factor to max depth not the angle.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Yes the width of the vectors determine the depth. I didn't mean you couldn't use them for deeper cuts.