What Is a Surfacing Bit and Why You Need It for your CNC Router

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  • Опубліковано 13 кві 2023
  • If you are wondering what a surfacing bit is and why you need one, this video tutorial will explain it. it is a wide bit designed for your CNC router to surface your spoilboard or flatten slabs.
    Surfacing bits are a necessity to have because a spoilboard, or wasteboard, must be flattened before you start making CNC router projects. The standard surfacing bit for CNC routers is the 1-inch surfacing bit. These work great but can take a bit of time. The IDC Woodcraft 1-1/2 inch surfacing bit will cut the surfacing time by at least half simply due to the wider body.
    There are no other 1-1/2 surfacing bits designed for benchtop CNc routers such ast the Longmill MK2 or Shapeoko, Millwright and others.
    To get the 1-1/2 surfacing bot → bit.ly/41s8dQL
    SETTINGS FOR SURFACING BITS
    For settings of the 1-1/2" IDC Woodcraft surfacing bit, download the CNC router bit app for either android or Apple
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    → 11pc carbide CNC router bit set (w/ free vector files) bit.ly/3d1iQnF
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 38

  • @JoeLazzara
    @JoeLazzara Рік тому +1

    I can't til I use mine. Its going to make some quick work of my spoilboard!! 👍
    Donna said "hello Garrett" as I was watching this. 😄 She's liking these videos. 😉

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  Рік тому +1

      Joe, glad you liked this one brother. And Hello Donna!! Glad to hear she likes the videos too!

  • @Chaosweaver-1
    @Chaosweaver-1 Рік тому +3

    I just got that bit and it leaves a finish like silk, top quality stuff.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  Рік тому

      Andy, glad you liked that one brother.

  • @davejsullivan
    @davejsullivan Рік тому +3

    Keep doing what you are doing. From the bits to the helpful videos, you are a great support for me and many others trying to put their CNC to work.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  Рік тому +1

      David, will do brother! I am so happy to hear my videos have helped you.

  • @206woodworker
    @206woodworker Рік тому +1

    Thanks for a great video on a cool bit! I really appreciate what you’re doing to support the CNC community!

  • @chrisj9008
    @chrisj9008 Рік тому +1

    Great info as always!

  • @nwnimbleman3576
    @nwnimbleman3576 Рік тому +1

    Will purchase one soon. The HOG is another great bit.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  Рік тому

      Nwnimbleman, right on brother. I am excited to get that bit out to you.

  • @blazegbs
    @blazegbs Рік тому +1

    Bravo!

  • @randito70030
    @randito70030 Рік тому +1

    One day I’ll get to put my Longmill 2 together.

  • @grahamrankin4725
    @grahamrankin4725 Рік тому +1

    Can you make a video about using the hog? How to set it up in Vectric and then following up with a finishing bit. Suggest making a deep candy dish.

    • @ozguzzi
      @ozguzzi Рік тому

      I do believe he does have a video on the HOG bit. That bit is amazing.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  Рік тому

      Graham, I have been working on a dish video brother! It should be a good one.

  • @LuisLopez-gd9hu
    @LuisLopez-gd9hu Рік тому +1

    Hello, congratulations for the great work!
    I'm a beginner at cnc und I would like to know if you were so kind to make a video about a rotary toolpath, especially about how or which postprocessor to choose for my cnc 3 axis machine? Thanks

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  Рік тому +1

      Luiz, that is a tough one brother! I would reach out to your machine manufacturer on the best one to choose.

    • @LuisLopez-gd9hu
      @LuisLopez-gd9hu Рік тому

      @@IDCWoodcraft thank you so much for the answer!

  • @michaela4141
    @michaela4141 Рік тому +1

    Hello, What is the difference between using your 1-1/2" four flute surfacing bit and your 1" four flute surfacing bit? Just 1/2" wider cut? Using on a 1f with a Makita router.

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  Рік тому

      Michael, that is it brother! Just the wider cut to add stability and make jobs so much faster!

  • @BrianW2979
    @BrianW2979 Рік тому +1

    I surfaced a piece of warped mahogany with my Longmill using the Makita router. I used a 1 inch 3 tooth surfacing bit. The bit seemed to burn the wood. I had the feed rate at 300 and my router turned all the way up. Am I supposed to run slower to avoid burning?

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  Рік тому

      The router is turning way too fast. Being the dial to 2

    • @BrianW2979
      @BrianW2979 Рік тому

      @@IDCWoodcraft thanks

  • @jessietapia4
    @jessietapia4 Рік тому +1

    What surfacing bit would you recommend for a foxalien with a makita palm router on it?

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  Рік тому +1

      Hi Jesus. If it has a 1/8 shank, this one
      www.idcwoodcraft.com/product/1-8-shank-surfacing-bit-3-4-cut-for-cnc-routers/
      If it has a 1/4 shank, this one
      www.idcwoodcraft.com/product/surfacing-bit-for-cnc-router/

    • @jessietapia4
      @jessietapia4 Рік тому

      @@IDCWoodcraft thank you so much for your help!

  • @dougspackman8713
    @dougspackman8713 Рік тому

    How do you hold the piece you are cutting securely to the base?

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  Рік тому

      Doug, there's a few different ways you can do this. You can use a vacuum table, hold down clamps, or CA glue and painters tape method. It really depends on personal preference!

  • @DaveGeddes
    @DaveGeddes Рік тому

    Would the StepCraft MM1000 spindle be able to handle this bit?

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  Рік тому

      Dave, absolutely brother! It shouldn't have a problem!

    • @DaveGeddes
      @DaveGeddes Рік тому

      @@IDCWoodcraft awesome thank you! Ordering now.

  • @pollywilson716
    @pollywilson716 8 місяців тому

    12302

    • @IDCWoodcraft
      @IDCWoodcraft  8 місяців тому

      PollyWilson, sorry brother not too sure I understand.

    • @pollywilson716
      @pollywilson716 8 місяців тому

      @IDCWoodcraft sorry.. apparently a pop-up came on and requested a zip code of where I was watching from and I thought it was from your sight.