Bits and End Mills for Beginners - CNC For the Absolute Beginner
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- Bits and End Mills for Beginners - CNC For the Absolute Beginner
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This is another in a series of videos geared toward the person who is just getting started in the home CNC hobby.
In this video, we’ll get into another controversial topic - router bits and end mills.
One of the more common questions asked by folks just getting into the CNC hobby is about which bits to buy when you’re just starting out. In this video I’ll give you some suggestions for bits and end mills to have on hand that will allow you to successfully complete the most common tasks the beginner is likely to encounter.
This is by no means meant to be a comprehensive list that covers every possible contingency. It’s meant to be a guideline to allow you to do more research on your own, and maybe make a more informed decision when you choose bits that are right for you.
I’ve put links to all of the bits and end mills I talk about in this video below. Some of these links are affiliate links, which will help support this channel, and some links are not. I am in no way endorsed, nor sponsored by any of the bit or collet manufacturers mentioned. I offer these links to allow you to see exactly what I’m talking about for yourself.
As usual, if you have any comments or questions, please put ‘em in the comment section below.
Thanks for watching!
Links to the tools shown in this video:
Elaire Crop - Router Collets: www.elairecorp.com/routercolle...
Bosch 1/4” Upcut Spiral Bit: amzn.to/2pOyJUx
Whiteside 1/4” Upcut Spiral Bit: amzn.to/2PLhzm0
Bosch 1/4” Downcut Spiral Bit: amzn.to/2RIXazB
Whiteside 1/4” Downcut Spiral Bit: amzn.to/2CXgpkL
CMT 60° v-bit: amzn.to/2J95aWt
Magnate 60° v-bit : amzn.to/2FBKpzS
CMT 90° v-bit: amzn.to/2CXguVB
Magnate 90° v-bit: amzn.to/2Exvesl
Yonico .25" Ballnose: .25" shank - amzn.to/2GFR4dK
Yonico .125" Ballnose: .25" shank - amzn.to/2GF0beT
EnPointe .125" Ballnose: .125" shank - amzn.to/2GHot80
Freud 1.25" Surfacing Bit: amzn.to/2GGyPF9
Magnate 1.25” Surfacing Bit: amzn.to/2J7Uzvd
Porter Cable 690 Router: amzn.to/2RHti6F
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Nice one Mark.
I have a keyhole bit that is worth having but other than that and 1/8 up and Down cutters you covered pretty much everything I have in my tool kit. You can make a lot of projects with a few basic cutters.
Cheers
Peter
Thank you Peter. I totally forgot the 1/8 inch up and down cut bits for smaller holes and pockets. I absolutely agree that they should be on the list.
The best beginners video i have seen yet.
Thank you!
You're the best man yet! Perfect explanations for exactly what i need right now!
And yout got me "it will start a fire!" 🤣🤣
5 years! You sound like you have 25 years in cnc. So much knowledge.
I've been at this for about 8 years now, working on it full time. This is what I mean when I say that if I can do this, anybody can. Eight years ago, I couldn't even spell CNC. Now I've built/assembled 4 of them, and rarely have any problems that aren't of my own making. If you're willing to put in the time and effort it takes to learn your machine and software, you will be running circles around me in short order.
@@MarkLindsayCNC ha! I’m not sure about that. I think building a CNC or two would be a great learning experience. I just ordered my first CNC a cpl of days ago - a OneFinity Journeyman. Wanting to start a small side business, primarily locally. But have learned a lot from you and really impressed with your teaching style and knowledge. Told my wife the other day how amazing it is to have people on TH-cam, people like you, willing to teach others what they know … FOR FREE. It’s truly remarkable. And I thank you.
My whole point in everything I do on TH-cam is to try to show folks that you CAN do this. There is nothing magic or secret about it. It takes time and effort - just like anything else. All I can do is break a topic down to the basics and try to present it in such a way that someone who has never done this before can (hopefully) understand it. I'm not always successful, but I give it my best. If you take nothing else from any of my videos, please at least take that - you CAN do it if you're willing to give it an honest effort.
Thank goodness for Mark Lindsay!
Hello Mark from Greece , thanks to help with your experience .When a Man shares the experience and wisdom he has hardly acquired, helping other People who he does not know without personal benefit here in Greece we call it ΑΡΕΤΗ... VIRTUE...
Hi Mark. I've heard numerous 'trusted' YTubers recommend your channel. I subscribed before I watched the first video. I really appreciate the time that you have invested and will make decisions based on your advice. Today sir, you have made a difference. Thank you 😊
Thank you for this video, Mark! I'm about 3 weeks out still on delivery of my new machine and I am about to buy some bits in preperation.
You laid some knowledge on me, lol
Thank you! Before you spend a penny on any bits or tools, find out what size collet(s) your machine's spindle/router comes with, and buy ONLY the bits/tools that will fit that collet size or sizes.
The title of the video matches the content perfectly. Thank you!
Thanks for this video Mark! A real help - you’re a true gent.
Thanks Mark... As a total beginner... not even finished assembling my router kit yet... so immensely useful.
Informative, interesting and well presented. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks from Orlando
Perfect video! NOT long winded because I was taking notes! Thanks!!
Mark, thank you for putting so much effort into this. I'm just starting my cnc journey and i know it's going to be an invaluable resource that I'll reference regularly.
Another excellent video Mark, thank you. I've been binge watching your videos.....thank you so much for sharing your knowledge......
You just saved me a whole bunch of money Mark. Thank You !
Thank you so much, this was wonderful. So helpful for beginners!
This was such a great video. Thank you! I subscribed.
I am into Acrylic. I just wanted to say nice clear teaching video, WTG!
Thanks Mark, I'm about to finish my Queen Bee Pro 1515 CNC here in Brazil, was confused on which bits to buy on Aliexpress. Your video clared it all, really appreciate all the information.
Just started looking at CNC - Great Video
Very well explained. Great for beginners. Thank you!
I think I learned more with this video than I have in the last few months I have doing it by myself. Great video.
Mark is giving good advice .If you cannot figure the Chip load on the bit with your CNC (size of spindle and speed of your CNC.) Then listen to Mark he right. Small home CNC are fine but you never will be able to figure proper chip load the bit was designed for. It all about figuring Chip load for proper depth, RPM, IPM to get the most out of your bit.
one of the very interesting videos to watch-really worth to sub.Thank you for your sharing.
Mark, thank you very much for sharing your experience with the worldwide maker community. Being new to CNC/milling, this us exactly what I needed. Best regards Jean-Marc from France.
Thank you for your advice and experience. I don’t own the X-carve yet, so this video is helping a lot.
Thanks for this advice; very helpful.
thank you Mark for your input on bits
Love your videos !!! So helpful to a newbie!!!
well done Mark, that was a great recommendations
Thank you for your time and expertise. I was able to make much more informed decisions in my first bit purchases.
Good deal, James! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for checking it out!
Thank you for your advice ... I learn so much information from you ... keep up
Absolutely great info, at least for me as a beginner. Thank You!
Thanks for this. Great advice.
Bravo for you sir!!!👏
It takes a great heart to let complete strangers learn on your own mistakes - and to give them so useful and smart advices!
So unselfish, so honest and kind!
Thank you sir!!!
Thank you very much! Watching this was very informative and I got the opportunity to confirm, I was already headed in the right direction with my choices when it comes to the essential bits & mills.
Thanks! Check out the video after this one - I forgot a couple of bits.
Gee I wish I saw this a few days ago, thank you for the great advice
Awesome Video thanks from a beginner!
My friend you have just gained 1 subscriber It was nearly 26 minutes in when you said you would use the clearing bit to level the surface... 🤔 Excellent
Yeah, I do tend to ramble... Thanks!
Just starting out in the world of cnc machining your videos are packed full of value good knowledge on this stuff cheers
Thank you for an extremely thorough discussion. I was looking for information on router bits, and got the best information I've found yet!
Great video. It really helped me grasp the concept.
Thanks you for the common sense approach for new beginners like me. I was looking for some explication on bits and you broke it down so I was able to understand. I made myself a chart with the links you provide to show what each bit look like and their name.Thanks again.
Thank you so much! I started in CNC
Thanks so much for teaching us, all done awesome explained ♥️🙏 I learned alot.
Great Video. Very informative and good information.
Great explaining, great video!
Thanks for the great info! As a newbie this was a great info to bits!
Excellent information!
Wow Mark, just the information I needed. Thank you.
I am starting with a CNC machine, I have no experience with this kind of work. The information you have provided is extremely important to me, so I do not enter into unnecessary expenses. Very well explained, I congratulate you.
Thank You much Mr. Lindsay , i am new to cnc's , just got my machine assembled. your recommendations and tips are sure going to be part of my toolset , Thank you once again.
I just got my onefinity cnc...no woodworking skills a retired civil engineer that can not accomplish tangible projects. ayour video gave me a lot of info esp with starting buying bits for my cnc. Thanks a lot
Great video Mark, I currently just use my small DIY mini CNC for making prototype PCB's but want to get into carving and part cutting wood, metal and composites and knowing the different bits is essential knowledge unless you wish to learn the expensive way.
+1 Subs
Hi, Mark thanks for sharing your knowledge. It is always helpful for viewers that want to try new tooling on projects or are new on woodworking. I've been working on CNCs for about 36 years or so and I'm still learning on how to use tools properly. When surfacing the spoiled board we use 5" diameter fly cutter, and to avoid getting in trouble we plunge outside the spoiled board for safety. I watched one of your videos you have using the Vcarve software and I learn a lot from it. Thank you very much and keep sharing your experience.
Perfect tutorial, pleasant presentation, you do have a sense for teaching and explaining, congrats!
Very helpful thanks for the advice
Thanks Mark! amazing video.
thank you Mark, your video was exactly what I was looking for as I am just about to get into CNC work in my shop. I am new to this and very much appreciate your effort to help me decide what I need to get started.
Again, GREAT JOB and THANK you. I will definitely subscribe to your channel.
Thank you
Thank you very much, Lance. I hope the videos help you out!
Thanks you very much from Madrid, ( Spain). I've learned a lot
Thank you for watching! I hope it helps you out!
Sir you have my Respect ... a very well detailed explanation.
thank you so much for sharing your Knowledge -
you have a new subscriber
Just discovered your channel. Thank you very much!
Very informative. Building my first CNC machine now and needed info on bits, this was exactly what I needed. Great job.
Thanks for checking it out! I hope it helps.
Thank you very much mark, all the videos that you have uploaded are helping me a lot to start without having to go through several headaches. Greetings from Argentina
Glad to hear they're helping you out! Good luck, and thanks for watching!
Thanks Mark, very well explained and very helpful to me as I am new to the cnc world. Just waiting to get mine delivered within the next 2 or 3 weeks and I will be watching more of your videos. Thanks again.
thank you this is what i was searching for
Thank you for your advice
Awesome video. Thank you!
Thanks a thousand times. This was exactly what I was looking for as an absolute beginner! Excellently explained.
Thank you! I hope you find it helpful! Check out the next video after this one - I forgot a couple of bits.
Not sure which one you mean. V-Carving?
I have a small 3018 pro hobby miller, these videos have been amazing for me! Given me so much information on where to begin
Thank you very much, Robert! I hope it helps you out!
You truly are one of the most helpful people out there for CNC beginners. Whenever I've had a CNC related question, you have been my go to without fail. Thank you so much for spending time to make these videos for the beginners like me. I love your live Q&A's on Sundays too, awesome stuff!
Thank you very much, Scott! I'm glad to hear the videos are helping!
Thanks for the information!
Astoundingly informative, many thanks!
Thank you for checking it out!
Outstanding Mark, I'm looking fwd to it.
Great video Mark. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! Hope it helps you out!
Such a good video i enjoyed it very much and it answered so many questions. You have a very natural way of instructing and explaining.
I ordered a cnc router and my biggest concern was choosing the right bits for my first projects. I will watch it again and take notes. thank you.
Dennis
Really Glad i found your video Sir.
huge thanks to you, since i was a total beginner.
really aprecciated it for every explanation you've said, really really clear and neat.
and.. Respect for the intens of giving warning and attention about what experiences you've got, to me/us who just make a step to a CNC things. so we will not going to ruin our first step.
thank you so much Sir.
subsribed.
Thanks for the great info! I am looking to put a MPCNC together and wanted an understanding of what bits would be good to start and this was perfect for me. You should have more viewers based on your content and info that you provide. Thanks again
Thanks for the kind words, Scott. I do appreciate it. I did a second video right after this one, because I forgot 2 bits (oops.) Thanks for checking it out!
Nice helpful video, thanks.
Great lecture, Mark. Thanks for that!
Thank you! I hope it helps you out!
Very informative, good to know stuff.
Thank you very much for this! Very basic, which is just what I need... for now, anyway. Much appreciated.
Thank you for watching. This was meant to be basic, because it's so easy to go into information overload when you first start shopping for bits and end mills. Once you learn what to look for, things become much clearer and easier.
Thanks for another great video Mark!
Thank you, Lyle. I hope it helps someone who's confused about which way to turn.
it's people like you that pass knowledge make the world tick thank you very much
Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words!
Love your content
Youre vids are the best, very good explained....
Thank you very much! I hope you find them helpful.
Thanks Mark I am just entering the cnc world, I have watched I think about 20 videos and continue to watch I think for awhile. Just wanted to tell you thank you,
I will probably drop you a private contact thanks again
Excellent & informative, thank you
Thank you!
Outstanding!👍👍👍
Useful information. Like you many years working with timber. I've had a laser cutter / etcher for a while and just added a 3 axis CNC. My first project will be a v carved sign with an inlay. Your info has been most helpful.
Nice coverage. And I appreciate the carefully edited subtitles! 👌
Thank you very much! I'm very glad to hear the subtitles are helping!
Great video Mark. Clear and concise with very good information. As a total newbie I really appreciate information such as this.
Thank you, Sir! I hope you got something out of it!
I sure did. Thanks again
Amazing bits 👍👍👍
Thank you for the information. I am currently working on my first cnc build and it seems you have quite a few informational videos that will be very helpful as I work through my project.
Thank you very much, Luke! Good luck on your build!
Excellent job and will definitely save me some $$$$$. Thanks Mark!
Thank you, Don! I hope folks find it useful!
I just bought a tiny CNC machine to tinker with. Primarily aiming to laser etch/cut wood, engrave/cut acrylic and wood, overall a lot smaller scale but your videos are giving me a better idea of what to expect. Very informative. :)
I’ve literally just purchased a diy 3018 cnc for my tiny minuscule craft jobs (I have only used a Chinese diode laser & a cheap 3D printer until now. It comes with a ⅛ “ collet & those tiny bits look really fragile but everything you say holds true it seems. I’ve got 5 months of woodwork experience in my 51 years on this planet but this 28 minutes has been more helpful than anything else so far. Thank you for sharing your skill & knowledge. Knowledge is power my friend.
Thank you very much, Alan! A lot can be done with that 1/8" collet. You'll just have to take your time and practice on scrap materials until you learn the machine and its capabilities, along with the capabilities of the 1/8" shank bits. Remember that it's not a race. Keep your pass depth (cut depth per pass) at one half of the bit's cutting diameter, then experiment with the feed rate until you get the desired cut. Too fast will break bits (which you'll most likely do until you get the hang of it,) and too slow will make sawdust. You're looking to make chips - not sawdust. Look for inexpensive 5-packs of 1/8" solid carbide upcut and downcut spiral 2-flute bits on eBay. 1/8” Shank, 1/8” cutting diameter bits like these below work great.
UpCut - ebay.to/2JnWWdz
ebay.to/2PW9jjl
Down Cut - ebay.to/2yyCen2
ebay.to/2SeYPx7
Mark Lindsay CNC Thank goodness there are still some “normal” genuine people on this platform. Thanks again chap, stay safe & my best.
Perfect. Thanks for the info! Just got a Shark HD5 and 2hp spindle... bits are my next purchase. So glad I ran across your channel. Subscribing!
Thank you very much, Gary! I'm glad to hear it helped!
Nice explanation sir..nice information..