Bit Question

[peter_l]

Hi All,

Ordered my CC/CW, will be here on Wednesday.

I am looking at making mainly signs and folks have recommeded the 60* and 90* bits.

Can I use a regular 1/4" shank router bit, or do I need to use the Carvewright bits?

From looking at the bits (on-line) they appear to be regular router bits, but wanted to ask.

Thanks

Pete

[Kenm810]

The 3 way the CW or CC machine carves text are Raster, Outline, that come with the machine and Centerline that you can buy from the CarveWright online store --- Centerline is fast becoming the favorite for carving Signs, you will need the 60 and 90 degree bit for best results in Centerline. The Carving Bit that comes with your machine is fine for Outline or Raster Text

ps You have to have Centerline to manipulate the Centerline Text in an existing .mpc file
PPs Thanks Rob
Attached FilesText Test.mpc (4.4

[HighTechOkie]

Just an FYI, you do not need to have centerline to see centerline text in a MPC. You just can't change anything.

Rob

[DocWheeler]

Peter,

Yes, you can use other sources of bits. They just need to be good quality carbide cutting edges that can operate at a little over 20,000 rpm I think.

[wood-of-1kind]

What shank size (diameter) does the CW require?

-Peter-

[hotpop]

Peter,

The bit used for centerline text is 90 an 60 degree. are 1/4" shanks.

Don't forget that you will also need to buy adapters with them so for your first bit purchase I'd advise going to CarveWright or other authorized dealer. The bits with adapters seemed to be priced right. You might save a couple of bucks elsewhere but I don't think its worth ti.

[cnsranch]

The adapters are reasonable at $5-$6 ea. (sorry, can't remember exactly). Problem is, when I ordered 2, the shipping was $12. So, using $23 bits from wood worker's supply probably didn't save me anything. The bits are $29 thru CW, but you still have to buy the adapters. Shipping can't be that much more, if any, when you order bits as well.

[Kenm810]

Sears has Bits and Adapter for the CW and CC machines.
You can order them online and have them sent to a local sears store,
where you can pick them up and not have to pay any shipping.
I always keep extra Bits and a couple of 3 pack of 1/4" and 1/2" Adapters in reserve.
Their 1/4" Carving and Cutting Bit come with an Adapter for your Machine.

[wood-of-1kind]

OK, so the machine CAN use 1/4" as well as 1/2" shank router bits and are use with collet holders? Although I do not own a machine, I'm very interested in the tool "options" that this machine can utilize.

-Peter-

[Kenm810]

Ron Justice A fellow forum member[rjustice@hughes.net]
has made 1/8 inch adapters and bits along with 1/4 inch adapters
and tools to aid in the changing of the Quick Change Chucks used on the CW and CC Machines