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I'm pretty now to the CNC world, just got a machine three months ago. I've tried different ways make bowls and trays:
1) Using a two-flute bowl bit, which doesn't work well when working with maple cause it's too hard and I don't get a smooth cut
2) Using a large ball nose to scoop out and finish the whole thing, but that takes forever and dulls my bits pretty quickly
3) Using an end mill to scoop out the dish and smooth the bottom, and then a large ball nose to do the walls, for a rounder bottom edge, but then I often end up with a line or uneven edge near the edges where end mill stopped
Each method has its problems and I'd like to hear from others what the most efficient way is in order to reduce the amount of sanding as much as possible. I'm using 1" lumber most of the time, but sometimes I use 2". Thanks for any suggestions.
1) Using a two-flute bowl bit, which doesn't work well when working with maple cause it's too hard and I don't get a smooth cut
2) Using a large ball nose to scoop out and finish the whole thing, but that takes forever and dulls my bits pretty quickly
3) Using an end mill to scoop out the dish and smooth the bottom, and then a large ball nose to do the walls, for a rounder bottom edge, but then I often end up with a line or uneven edge near the edges where end mill stopped
Each method has its problems and I'd like to hear from others what the most efficient way is in order to reduce the amount of sanding as much as possible. I'm using 1" lumber most of the time, but sometimes I use 2". Thanks for any suggestions.