# My bits - putting Amana to the test **URL:** \ **Category:** Gallery\ **Created:** [January 26, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076 "2021-01-26T17:10:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dennis](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/dennis/32/48_2.png) [@Dennis](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Dennis)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/1 "2021-01-26T17:10:54Z")
Yay, they’re here! After researching which bits to get, I decided to go for Amana. Why? Well, I learned my lesson by going cheap first, ruin your project due to inferior quality tools, go to the shop to buy the proper tools, and replacement material for your project. In the end it is just cheaper - and more reassuring, to me at least - to buy and work with high quality tools. All of them have a 1/4" shank, which means I won’t have to fidget with changing collets. Here we go: [RC-2248](https://www.amanatool.com/rc-2248-insert-carbide-mini-spoilboard-surfacing-rabbeting-flycutter-slab-leveler-surface-planer-1-1-2-dia-x-15-32-12mm-x-1-4-inch-shank-router-bit.html)\* 1 1/2" Dia surface planer with replaceable blades [RC-1146](https://www.toolstoday.com/v-14637-rc-1146.html) V-groove, 120 degrees, replaceable blade [RC-1142](https://www.amanatool.com/rc-1142-insert-v-groove-90-deg-x-3-4-x-1-4-inch-shank-cnc-router-bit.html)\* V-groove, 90 degrees, replaceable blade [RC-1148](https://www.amanatool.com/rc-1148-insert-v-groove-60-deg-x-59-64-x-1-4-inch-shank-cnc-router-bit.html)\* V-groove, 60 degrees, replaceable blade [RC-1145](https://www.amanatool.com/rc-1145-cnc-insert-v-groove-45-deg-x-13-16-dia-x-63-64-x-1-4-inch-shank-router-bit.html)\* V-groove, 45 degrees, replaceable blade [46170-K](https://www.amanatool.com/46170-k-previous-number-46169-cnc-solid-carbide-spektratm-extreme-tool-life-coated-compression-spiral-1-4-dia-x-7-8-x-1-4-inch-shank.html)\* 1/4" compression [46202-K](https://www.amanatool.com/46202-k-solid-carbide-spektratm-extreme-tool-life-coated-spiral-plunge-1-4-dia-x-3-4-x-1-4-inch-shank-down-cut.html)\* 1/4" spiral plunge [46200-K](https://www.amanatool.com/46200-k-solid-carbide-spektratm-extreme-tool-life-coated-spiral-plunge-1-8-dia-x-1-2-x-1-4-inch-shank-down-cut.html?ff=1&fp=12543) 1/8"spiral plunge [46403-K](https://www.amanatool.com/46403-k-solid-carbide-spektratm-extreme-tool-life-coated-spiral-plunge-1-16-dia-x-1-2-x-1-4-inch-shank.html?ff=1&fp=13225) 1/16" spiral plunge [46294-K](https://www.amanatool.com/46294-k-cnc-2d-and-3d-carving-0-10-deg-straight-angle-ball-tip-1-4-dia-x-1-8-radius-x-1-1-2-x-1-4-shank-x-3-inch-long-x-2-flute-solid-carbide-spektratm-extreme-tool-life-coated-router-bit.html?ff=1&fp=12615) 1/4" Dia ballnose [46286-K](https://www.amanatool.com/46286-k-cnc-2d-and-3d-carving-3-6-deg-tapered-angle-ball-tip-1-8-dia-x-1-16-radius-x-1-x-1-4-shank-x-3-inch-long-x-3-flute-solid-carbide-up-cut-spiral-spektratm-extreme-tool-life-coated-router-bit.html?ff=1&fp=12637) 1/8" Dia ballnose [46285-K](https://www.amanatool.com/46282-k-cnc-2d-and-3d-carving-5-4-deg-tapered-angle-ball-tip-1-16-dia-x-1-32-radius-x-1-x-1-4-shank-x-3-inch-long-x-4-flute-solid-carbide-up-cut-spiral-spektratm-extreme-tool-life-coated-router-bit.html)\* 1/16" Dia ballnose [45632-K](https://www.amanatool.com/45632-k-solid-carbide-45-degree-engraving-0-005-tip-width-x-1-4-inch-shank-signmaking-spektratm-extreme-tool-life-coated-router-bit.html?ff=1&fp=13353) 45 degree engraving [45771-K](https://www.amanatool.com/45771-k-solid-carbide-30-degree-engraving-0-005-tip-width-x-1-4-inch-shank-signmaking-spektratm-extreme-tool-life-coated-router-bit.html)\* 30 degree engraving [45611-K](https://www.amanatool.com/45611-k-solid-carbide-15-degree-engraving-0-005-tip-width-x-1-4-inch-shank-signmaking-spektratm-extreme-tool-life-coated-router-bit.html?ff=1&fp=13105) 15 degree engraving [51470-Z](https://www.amanatool.com/51470-z-solid-carbide-cnc-spiral-o-flute-aluminum-cutting-1-16-dia-x-1-4-x-1-8-shank-up-cut-zrn-coated-router-bit.html?ff=1&fp=12873) 1/16" up-cut ZrN coated O-flute aluminum [45613](https://www.amanatool.com/45613-zero-point-45-degree-v-groove-and-engraving-1-4-dia-x-3-4-x-1-4-shank-zrn-coated-router-bit-1.html?ff=1&fp=13354) 45 degree ZrN coated engraving \*This is a set of 8 bits, [AMS-179](https://www.amanatool.com/ams-179-cnc-router-bit-8-pc-advanced-starter-set-1-4-inch-shank.html?ff=1&fp=13027), which I can highly recommend for those of you who are looking for a good starter kit for making signs, boards, etc. I then decided to add some more bits to complete the line-up of different diameters. All bits that end with ‘K’ are Spektra-coated, which prolongs their lifetime up to 2.5x, according to Amana. **First impressions** ![20210126_174332](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/1/a/1a81dd90dca46967e006f1924863e3cc3ffe83b5.jpeg) So, I just opened the parcel and unpacked the bits. Firstly, packaging looks sturdy. No damage to the parcel. No damage its contents either. ![20210126_164506](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/c/5/c5823c6aa81dbdcdbab205da046ea6da554d8f24.jpeg) The set AMS-179 comes in a nice wooden box with clear plexiglass window. The two V-groove bits are packed in individual boxes. The other bits are packed in the typical plastic containers. ![20210126_164700](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/6/5/65a374f64f848d04f43f1d5e611e724863d2ca4e.jpeg) The slightly round-over top of the shaft makes it easy to insert into the 1/4" collet. The |\< icon shows how deep you should insert each bit. Another really nice feature is that Amana Tool provides its entire bit collection as tool database for both Fusion360 and Vectric (Aspire, Vcarve, Cut2D, cut3D, PhotoVCarve). These V-groove bits have the advantage that the blades can be replaced. Especially when you’re tooling MDF, which is pretty tough on your bits, it is nice to replace the blade alone, which costs less than half of its counterpart bit without replaceable blades. Even if mid-run, you needn’t even take out the bit to replace the blade. Over the next months, I’ll use these bits to see how well they perform on different projects. If there’s any interest, I can post my results here? Is there something specific you’d like to see for these bits? Cheers from Germany, Dennis PS Let me know if you’re based in Europe and consider buying Amana bits. ---
**Author:** ![Jack05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Jack05](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Jack05)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/2 "2021-02-03T14:34:01Z")
@Dennis not quit in europe!! but based in UK 😁 I’m trying to source some Amana bits, did you get these shipped from the states? ---
**Author:** ![FRKNlo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8baadc/32.png) [@FRKNlo](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/FRKNlo)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2021, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/3 "2021-02-04T05:26:37Z")
I am looking forward to your review of these bits. ---
**Author:** ![Kiwiki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5ac83/32.png) [@Kiwiki](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Kiwiki)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2021, 6:34am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/4 "2021-02-04T06:34:34Z")
I‘m from Switzerland and bought the AMS-179 as well 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Dennis](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/dennis/32/48_2.png) [@Dennis](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Dennis)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2021, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/5 "2021-02-04T07:52:56Z")
Haha, UK is no longer EU, but still Europe, I hope. 😛 There’s [Stepcraft](https://shop.stepcraft-systems.com/Amana) in Germany, that offers Amana bits in metric sizes. Not as big a selection as US-based [Toolstoday](https://www.toolstoday.com/), but it could save you some shipping costs. And I’m pretty sure that there will be more Amana dealers in Europe in the time to come. When I come across one, I’ll note it here. ---
**Author:** ![Dustydave](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/dustydave/32/1776_2.png) [@Dustydave](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Dustydave)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/6 "2021-04-03T11:54:52Z")
Dennis A few months have pasted. I am getting ready to purchase my bits. I was wondering if you are still very happy with your choice. Give it to us straight😀 Thank you for your post ,maybe you could tell about the type of work you do and give a list of any bits not used yet. Dave ---
**Author:** ![Dennis](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/dennis/32/48_2.png) [@Dennis](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Dennis)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2021, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/7 "2021-04-21T12:17:05Z")
Hi Dave, Due to a rather sudden move into a new house, I had to dissemble the workshop, move, and… Well, you know how moves can go. I got the full program… :’) Meaning that I haven’t had time to use the bits yet. ☹ But I will change that within the month of May. After all, a new house gives so many opportunities to use the CNC machine! BUT! There’s good news too. A little bird told me that several established shops in European countries are about to offer Amana bits in the near future. As soon as I notice that their new product pages are online, I’ll post the links here. ---
**Author:** ![Dustydave](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/dustydave/32/1776_2.png) [@Dustydave](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Dustydave)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2021, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/8 "2021-04-21T15:06:14Z")
Dennis , Thank you for taking the time to reply. Moving is exciting and exasperating. I wish you the best! ---
**Author:** ![Djofrog](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/djofrog/32/3097_2.png) [@Djofrog](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Djofrog)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2021, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/9 "2021-06-03T20:53:44Z")
Hi Dennis, thanks for sharing your experience with the community. Have you tried the bits yet? Ps : what part of Germany are you from? I live near Hamburg. ---
**Author:** ![Buddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Buddy](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Buddy)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/10 "2021-06-03T21:07:18Z")
Hi All, I’m looking at going with the Amana tools as well, I see that they are available on Amazon ---
**Author:** ![Buddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Buddy](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Buddy)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/11 "2021-09-30T17:10:08Z")
Hi All I just taken delivery of the Amana AMS-177-K Set and have downloaded the tool file for Vcarve Pro, Can anyone confirm if the cutting data in the Amana tool file is material specific , or do you have to amend it Vcarve Thanks in advance Dave ---
**Author:** ![JDog](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/jdog/32/2056_2.png) [@JDog](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/JDog)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/12 "2021-10-04T18:48:21Z")
![20210922_090546](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/2X/0/04df6625d47945175adaf78215e7956659a5c132.jpeg) I posted this on facebook a few weeks ago but this is the same amana set I have been using daily for the last 8 months. They still look new and cut just a clean as when I got them. Well worth the money imo. The tool files only provide starting reference points and are in no way set up by default. These are not the settings you want to use when cutting with your machine. You must enter your own specs using a feed calculator for the type of material that you want to cut. ---
**Author:** ![Webb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e56c9b/32.png) [@Webb](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Webb)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/13 "2021-10-05T01:40:06Z")
Some of them appear to be Spectra-Coated. Any difference in performance between those and any that you have that are uncoated? Jim ---
**Author:** ![JDog](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/jdog/32/2056_2.png) [@JDog](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/JDog)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2021, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/14 "2021-10-05T02:57:05Z")
The non coated ones do not cut as clean as the Amana coated bits. The coated bits give a much better finish. ---
**Author:** ![Dustydave](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/dustydave/32/1776_2.png) [@Dustydave](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Dustydave)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/15 "2021-10-05T22:53:32Z")
J dog where can I find this feed rate calculator you referenced. I use several different materials. Thank you for your help Dave ---
**Author:** ![JDog](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/jdog/32/2056_2.png) [@JDog](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/JDog)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2021, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/my-bits-putting-amana-to-the-test/3076/16 "2021-10-06T03:33:49Z")
[http://informatyksiedlce.pl/\_PROJECTS/feedrate\_calc/index.php?lang=en&feedrate=ipm&chipload=in%2Fflute&settings=Save](http://informatyksiedlce.pl/_PROJECTS/feedrate_calc/index.php?lang=en&feedrate=ipm&chipload=in%2Fflute&settings=Save) I use this one its web based