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Anyone have a recommendation for a 1/8 end mill for cutting 1" hard and soft wood? Mostly be used for inlay work. Thanks.
That's the plan, like this and end grain cutting board.You're going to do inlay 1" deep? I'd love to see that.
David
Yes sir , I usually glue all my pieces on a mdf board then carve it with the cnc as a relief carving. Have to plot the pattern on the mdf so I know where to glue the pieces. Made a pen holder for the cnc machine.Graham this is how I do cutting board inlays like this: Latest Inlay Project
If you really want to do this where the cat goes all the way through the cutting board then I would just cut each part like you would do an intarsia project and glue it up without the sculpting of each piece.
I hope this helps.
For the cutting boards no but for intarsia I need at least 3/4 inch but am hoping for 1", can always laminate 2 pieces together I suppose. One thing I'd like to know which bit would be best for inlay? a single flute or double flute. spiral up cut or down cut or a straight double or single flute bit.Yes, there's no reason to try to cut all the way through. Route 1/2" deep pockets and glue in 1/2" thick inlays.
You'll break a LOT of bits trying to cut 1" thick parts with 1/8" bits.
Thanks mate, Would they be good for wood though? 3 flute, Shows it's used for metal, Wonder how long that would last on metal. Bet it would flex like mad if going a bit fast like 1" a minute lol.Here you go, 1/8” dia, 1.5” flute length. Just don’t try to cut in 1 pass.
Long flute 1/8” endmill