# V Bits 30 60 or 90 when to use

**URL:** <https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/v-bits-30-60-or-90-when-to-use/11497>\
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**Created:** [February 25, 2022, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/v-bits-30-60-or-90-when-to-use/11497 "2022-02-25T17:13:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![OtterDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e47c2d/32.png) [@OtterDog](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OtterDog)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2022, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/v-bits-30-60-or-90-when-to-use/11497/1 "2022-02-25T17:13:49Z")

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90° V bit versus 60° V bit.

So far I have only used the 90° V bit . It works great. Great for lettering names, and numbers excellent depth and good definition. When would it be appropriate to use the 60° V bit?

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**Author:** ![Clinket](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/clinket/32/30_2.png) [@Clinket](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Clinket)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/v-bits-30-60-or-90-when-to-use/11497/2 "2022-02-25T17:57:43Z")

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If I am carving small text and /or thin lines, the 60° or down to 15° v bits give enough depth to give the needed contrast. If color filling/painting it isn’t as big of an issue. Hope this helps.

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**Author:** ![cyberreefguru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/cyberreefguru/32/27385_2.png) [@cyberreefguru](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cyberreefguru)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/v-bits-30-60-or-90-when-to-use/11497/3 "2022-02-25T18:10:54Z")

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As @Clinket said, use sharper angled bits for smaller items. Thin scripted text usually requires a 15º bit. I’ve been filling my lettering with epoxy recently; paint works equally well - just seal the wood first so you don’t get bleeding.

-Tom

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**Author:** ![JimHatch](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/jimhatch/32/3928_2.png) [@JimHatch](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/JimHatch)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/v-bits-30-60-or-90-when-to-use/11497/4 "2022-02-25T18:41:55Z")

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One thing I’d add is to go slow on the Z speed and use ramping if possible with a 15. Otherwise it’s pretty easy to turn that nice pointy 15 degree V into a nice blunt U bit. 😁

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**Author:** ![wilsonpf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e68b1a/32.png) [@wilsonpf](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/wilsonpf)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/v-bits-30-60-or-90-when-to-use/11497/5 "2022-02-25T21:33:54Z")

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My favorite use for the 60 degree bit is making inlays.