How long will the carving bits last?

[carvewright]

The 1/16” carving bit is solid carbide and will last for many hours if treated correctly. Cutting in materials with glue (such as plywood or particle board) will tend to wear the bit faster. The typical reason a carving bit needs to be replaced is that it is dropped and the tip is chipped. We have run carving bits for hundreds of hours without them dulling.