# Deep Reach Bit Recommendation **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [February 5, 2022, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/deep-reach-bit-recommendation/10936 "2022-02-05T13:22:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Brassarrow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/67e7ee/32.png) [@Brassarrow](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Brassarrow)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/deep-reach-bit-recommendation/10936/1 "2022-02-05T13:22:23Z")
I’m having some trouble finding a good bit or bit pair for those long reach cuts. Needs to be a 1/4” shank. If anyone has some experience with one please provide a link to it and what speed and feed rates your using for hard and soft woods. Any help is greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![TMToronto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ea924/32.png) [@TMToronto](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/TMToronto)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/deep-reach-bit-recommendation/10936/2 "2022-02-05T13:57:10Z")
This was mentioned in a related discussion… > **[Extra Long CNC Bits (End Mills) Archives - BitsBits.com](https://bitsbits.com/product-category/cnc-bits/extra-long-cnc-bits/)** > > Check out our selection of solid carbide, extra long CNC router bits (end mills). From 1/4" to 1/2" shank, up to 6" long with various flute lengths. ---
**Author:** ![Brassarrow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/67e7ee/32.png) [@Brassarrow](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Brassarrow)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/deep-reach-bit-recommendation/10936/3 "2022-02-05T16:05:35Z")
Thanks, I checked there first but they have nearly nothing in stock. Any other recommendations? ---
**Author:** ![TMToronto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ea924/32.png) [@TMToronto](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/TMToronto)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/deep-reach-bit-recommendation/10936/4 "2022-02-05T16:13:41Z")
I have used “reduced neck”, “extended reach”, and “extra long” as key words in the past to find such endmills. I do not have any bookmarked. ---
**Author:** ![rriker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e5b9ba/32.png) [@rriker](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/rriker)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/deep-reach-bit-recommendation/10936/5 "2022-02-05T17:30:38Z")
Not sure how long you need, but recently i needed something just a little longer for a roughing pass on some mystery hardwood, got the job done with an inexpensive bit: SpeTool Spiral Router Bits with UpCut 1/4 inch Cutting Diameter, 1 inch Cutting Length 3 inch Extra Long HRC55 Solid Carbide CNC End Mill for Wood Cut, Carving [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087M3BRXJ/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_apan\_glt\_i\_B8BCWPJED9N3PBDWK95C?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087M3BRXJ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_B8BCWPJED9N3PBDWK95C?tag=benmyers-20) Only did the one, so didn’t really dial it in, probably used an adaptive clearing TP w/ ~ .04" optimal load at ~80ipm, no complaints, no obvious runout, though for various other reasons had liberal stock to leave, so a low bar. ---
**Author:** ![Brassarrow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/67e7ee/32.png) [@Brassarrow](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Brassarrow)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/deep-reach-bit-recommendation/10936/6 "2022-02-05T20:01:15Z")
I appreciate the recommendation, I’ll check it out and try using some of those key words. ---
**Author:** ![Mitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dec6dc/32.png) [@Mitch](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Mitch)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/deep-reach-bit-recommendation/10936/7 "2022-02-06T00:44:17Z")
Like @rriker , I have had good luck with Spetool’s long reach 1/4” shafts. [SpeTool Extra Long CNC Spiral… [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087LYV7S7?ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_ap\_share](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087LYV7S7?tag=benmyers-20)](SpeTool Extra Long CNC Spiral… [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087LYV7S7?ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_ap\_share](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087LYV7S7?tag=benmyers-20)) Has been a good one for me. Reasonable priced so I use it for long reach as well as cutting MDF so I can keep the Whiteside sharp for the important stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Dwc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f19dbf/32.png) [@Dwc](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Dwc)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/deep-reach-bit-recommendation/10936/8 "2022-02-06T00:48:22Z")
Its not exactly what you’re looking for but it may work. [https://www.toolstoday.com/v-6807-314006.html](https://www.toolstoday.com/v-6807-314006.html) [https://www.toolstoday.com/v-12534-47636.html](https://www.toolstoday.com/v-12534-47636.html) ---
**Author:** ![Brassarrow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/67e7ee/32.png) [@Brassarrow](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Brassarrow)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2022, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/deep-reach-bit-recommendation/10936/9 "2022-02-06T00:57:06Z")
Appreciate the out of the box thinking, I’m going to try one of the spe bits