Expensive litho

[bergerud]

I have never seen a four flute 1/32. The CW bit and the Precise bit are both three flute. I like the idea of two flute. Any idea on the cost?

[bergerud]

Is this it?

http://www.woodcraft.com/product/849307/general-132-engraving-tool-for-icarver-cnc-machines.aspx

[zan29]

Yes, I didn't know Woodcraft had those bits. Good find Dan!

This was their response.

We do have a 1/32” conical (tapered) bit now but it’s a two flute. We supply General International with that bit in a kit. We are working on the same version bit but it will have 4 flutes instead of two. We are working on a 1/16” conical as well but it will be about 2 months before Woodcraft Supply has any stock on them. We are working on a three piece ball nose solid carbide spiral set as well as a basic 5 piece CNC set for them as well. Again, we will have both these you are asking about soon.

[Geomoo1]

How about these? Will they work in the CW machine? I was looking at 46291...
Amana Tool 46291 CNC 2D and 3D Carving 6.2 Deg Tapered Angle Ball Tip x 1/32 Dia x 1/64 Radius x 0.445 Cut Height x 1/8 Shank x 3 Inch Long x 3 Flute Solid Carbide ZrN Coated Router Bit
SKU: 46291 for $34.16 with $6.40 s/h. Still way cheaper total than with $12 shipping at CW.

http://www.toolstoday.com/p-6225-sol...keywords=46291

[bergerud]

The 46291 has less than 1/2" of cutting length and only 1/8" shank. The tip would be no stronger than the 46280 (which is a match for the CW bit) since the angle is the same. What the litho people need is a bit with 1/2" cutting length, two flutes, and a steep angle. The steeper angle would give a beefier bit.

Nice find though. I think I will order some of each. (I wonder if these are new. I have bought from these people before but do not remember those bits in the list.) Thanks.

[zan29]

I buy most of my bits for CW and CNC at Toolstoday also. Have been using them for a while without any problems. They also have a long 1/16" that you can carve more than 3/4", the one I use.

[bergerud]

I buy most of my bits for CW and CNC at Toolstoday also. Have been using them for a while without any problems. They also have a long 1/16" that you can carve more than 3/4", the one I use.

What bit is that? They do have longer 1/32" and 1/16" bits but they have 3/8" shanks and a steep angle (for a long bit).

[zan29]

let me get the number Dan.

[zan29]

It's the 1/8" ballnose that's 1 1/2" long.....my mistake. # 46282 is about 1/8" longer than the regular CW 1/16" bit.

[bergerud]

Yes, I have a few of them. Great "intermediate" bit.