Hello all. Over the past few weeks i’ve been able to start my CAM journey. I have the woodworker PRO, use Fusion 360 and a cabinet that allows me to cut deeper stock. Anyway, I typically am routing larger wood bodies (13"x6") for lamps and other work. And this was my first go around with my lamp…

I think you already fixed it. Cutting more than 1/4” per pass isn’t something I’d do with a router. I never did more than 1/8”.

I don’t have the Amana but I have a similar spetools bit. With that much stick out, I go between 1/8-1/4” depth of cut. For the finishing pass, I take no more than 20 thou width of cut. While I have a spindle now, I’ve done that in maple with my makita and not sure I’d do it differently with the spi…

Those deep cuts are asking a lot from your router. Go slow and much lower depth of cut.

Hey Mitch, hey all, [image] Mitch: For #2, make separate tool paths for each bit. Somewhere in the forums I remember someone (probably @349iq2345 , he’s always got the answers or links!) a mod to the default 1F bit change routine. I haven’t implemented it since I separate every bit into its own …

Hey JP_36, the longer your bit is, the more it will be bent and induce chatter. You will have the least problems if you always use the shortest bit possible. So if you want to mill a deep pocket, I would start with a short bit and use the long bit only when you reach more depth. Also the diameter o…

Hey JP_36, (OT) [image] JP_36: can we not attach images? yes, you can! Understanding discourse.org Trust Levels

Usual preface, I’m with PreciseBits so while I try to only post general information take everything I say with the understanding that I have a bias. Short version. These kinds of tools are made for finishing and cleanup work. I say this as someone that works for a company that makes versions of the…

Bit Noise, Amana XL bits and general advice needed

Original/PRO Series (Buildbotics) (Gen 1)

349iq2345 May 31, 2024, 6:01am 7

Hey JP_36,

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yes, you can!

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