Jason, I suggest that you use a cleaner to remove the baked pitch from the wood resin burned on your bits. It is not the same as sharpening them but it helps to get better cuts. I sometimes wonder if the bit is getting dull or if my F&S need tweeking. I know some people use a diamond stone to clean the edges but I would like to see someone show the proper technique on different types of bits.
Going to order some of these. Just started into cnc and I am still learning from videos like these. Keep up the great work Jason. Would have been nice to see the effects on different types of wood other than plywood, but still very informative. Thanks again sir.
Nice job showing the differences. I like the Her-Saf bits that have replaceable carbide blades. It's inexpensive and fast to replace the blades. Also, your old bits, like those you just replaced, can be sent in and resharpened. Look for a sharpening service near you. I have mine done when they start to look bad. It's way cheaper than buying new blades even every two years. 😀 Thanks for the informative video!
I subscribe to your channel and appreciate all the work you do to produce your content. I have only one criticism of your content and that is the bad example you set by wearing your wedding ring and watch in the shop. It may seem a minor thing but in a workshop the results can be disastrous. By setting a bad example the other new cnc'er and woodworking enthusiast have the problem of safety not addressed. You need to make a good example by removing your jewelry and leaving it at the door in a box or container every time you come into the shop. I hope you never have to learn the hard way that wearing jewelry in a shop environment is bad, bad bad. Keep up your good work but please incorporate shop safety into your own work and your videos. The woodworking community at large can benefit and your leadership can make a positive impact on newbie participants. Lead by example. Include the fact that you removed your jewelry in your videos. Thank You for what you do.
The prices of Whiteside bits have gone up substantially it seems. I remember the price being 12 to 17 USD each for the entire line of 1/4" shank V bits from Alan Campbell, God rest his soul and international shipping was very acceptable from him in PA. I'm really glad that Whiteside are still made in the USA, and if the price has gone up, so be it, I know they're a quality router bit.
Nice subject, Jason. As a newbie, it would seem like I wouldn't be having such problems yet, but am on a couple of my bits. I've tried changing feeds and speeds, but there's not much difference in the cuts. I've been cutting only pine and western cedar, so the type of wood must have a big bearing on how well the bit can possibly do. At this point I'm not doing any better wood because I'm still pretty mistake prone, and runiing an expensive piece of wood isn't something I'm ready to risk yet. Thanks for showing some things to look for, and I'll keep practicing.
Hey man don't feel bad. I'v been at it for 2 years. I hardly call myself anything more than an amateur, and still make plenty of mistakes. Test, Test, Test. That is my philosophy. Get on FB and find the shapeoko nomad users forum. Those guys are a big help, and there is a lot of experience over there. Just for reference the feedrate for this was 75ipm, and 50ipm plunge. Router was all the way as fast as it could go. Thanks for watching, and hope something I have uploaded has helped.
I have a question for you. How did you decide to get your Shapeoko verse the X-carve? I am on the fence about witch one to buy. can you give me any feed back on the Shapeoko please?
well as far as feedback. I think a cnc is one of those things you tend to cuss most of the time, and love the rest. It performs great. Most of the mistakes are mine. Although I think sometimes my machine is possessed. I decided on the shapeoko due to the more rigid quality of the build. The rails are beefier and it's an all in one package.
What speed are you running on your DeWalt? I'm running at 3 and I'm getting some tear out also and was wondering if maybe 4 or 5 would give a cleaner cut.
I have never tried any other. I know there are some really expensive ones with the changeable inserts from AMANA, but I'm not ready to spend $100 on a bit that requires $20+ inserts. Besides Whiteside is still an american made family owned business and product, and I like supporting those types of companies when I can.
Whiteside are the best for the price - I found Holbren in Florida to be a great source of Whiteside, even shipping to Canada. I do all hardwood and 6 months is pushing it. I do get them sharpened for under $10 and can do that about 4 times. Thanks Jason.
Checked the 1550 at Holbren and www.carbideprocessors.com/by-manufacture/whiteside/ and they're the same price, USD 22.05. I'll have to check the international shipping prices.
I shot it a little too dark, and tried to correct it afterwards. This was as good as I could get it. I'm not a filming, or editing professional by any means.
@@stufftokeepyouentertained2168 I love how you explain and take your time with your videos. Have you ever tried to cut something bigger than the deck of your Shapeoko? I believe it is called "tiling". I've watched some other videos but they tend to leave how various key parts of the process. Would you be interested in doing a video covering "tiling"? Thank you for your time and great videos!
@@btigenie it's funny you mention that. I have not tried tiling yet, but have wondered myself how it works. Let me look into it a bit and I may just do it.
Jason, I suggest that you use a cleaner to remove the baked pitch from the wood resin burned on your bits. It is not the same as sharpening them but it helps to get better cuts. I sometimes wonder if the bit is getting dull or if my F&S need tweeking. I know some people use a diamond stone to clean the edges but I would like to see someone show the proper technique on different types of bits.
Great video. I also use Whiteside bits and love them.
Going to order some of these. Just started into cnc and I am still learning from videos like these. Keep up the great work Jason. Would have been nice to see the effects on different types of wood other than plywood, but still very informative. Thanks again sir.
Nice job showing the differences. I like the Her-Saf bits that have replaceable carbide blades. It's inexpensive and fast to replace the blades. Also, your old bits, like those you just replaced, can be sent in and resharpened. Look for a sharpening service near you. I have mine done when they start to look bad. It's way cheaper than buying new blades even every two years. 😀 Thanks for the informative video!
I subscribe to your channel and appreciate all the work you do to produce your content. I have only one criticism of your content and that is the bad example you set by wearing your wedding ring and watch in the shop. It may seem a minor thing but in a workshop the results can be disastrous. By setting a bad example the other new cnc'er and woodworking enthusiast have the problem of safety not addressed. You need to make a good example by removing your jewelry and leaving it at the door in a box or container every time you come into the shop. I hope you never have to learn the hard way that wearing jewelry in a shop environment is bad, bad bad. Keep up your good work but please incorporate shop safety into your own work and your videos. The woodworking community at large can benefit and your leadership can make a positive impact on newbie participants. Lead by example. Include the fact that you removed your jewelry in your videos. Thank You for what you do.
The prices of Whiteside bits have gone up substantially it seems. I remember the price being 12 to 17 USD each for the entire line of 1/4" shank V bits from Alan Campbell, God rest his soul and international shipping was very acceptable from him in PA. I'm really glad that Whiteside are still made in the USA, and if the price has gone up, so be it, I know they're a quality router bit.
That's why I spend the money. Hard to find a good quality made in the USA product these days it seems.
Nice subject, Jason. As a newbie, it would seem like I wouldn't be having such problems yet, but am on a couple of my bits. I've tried changing feeds and speeds, but there's not much difference in the cuts. I've been cutting only pine and western cedar, so the type of wood must have a big bearing on how well the bit can possibly do. At this point I'm not doing any better wood because I'm still pretty mistake prone, and runiing an expensive piece of wood isn't something I'm ready to risk yet. Thanks for showing some things to look for, and I'll keep practicing.
Hey man don't feel bad. I'v been at it for 2 years. I hardly call myself anything more than an amateur, and still make plenty of mistakes. Test, Test, Test. That is my philosophy. Get on FB and find the shapeoko nomad users forum. Those guys are a big help, and there is a lot of experience over there. Just for reference the feedrate for this was 75ipm, and 50ipm plunge. Router was all the way as fast as it could go. Thanks for watching, and hope something I have uploaded has helped.
I have a question for you. How did you decide to get your Shapeoko verse the X-carve? I am on the fence about witch one to buy. can you give me any feed back on the Shapeoko please?
well as far as feedback. I think a cnc is one of those things you tend to cuss most of the time, and love the rest. It performs great. Most of the mistakes are mine. Although I think sometimes my machine is possessed. I decided on the shapeoko due to the more rigid quality of the build. The rails are beefier and it's an all in one package.
I am just curious, do you ever try cleaning your bits or touching them up with a diamond card?
I brush them off with a nylon brush every now and then. I'v never tried sharpening any of them.
What speed are you running on your DeWalt? I'm running at 3 and I'm getting some tear out also and was wondering if maybe 4 or 5 would give a cleaner cut.
When I v carve plywood I usually go all the way up. That's the case in this video.
Faster feedrate will help to minimize burning. You can also slow your spindle.
I use the diablo 90 and 60 and if I get 4 months before they start to do that I am happy. I need to switch to those!
I have never tried any other. I know there are some really expensive ones with the changeable inserts from AMANA, but I'm not ready to spend $100 on a bit that requires $20+ inserts. Besides Whiteside is still an american made family owned business and product, and I like supporting those types of companies when I can.
Whiteside are the best for the price - I found Holbren in Florida to be a great source of Whiteside, even shipping to Canada. I do all hardwood and 6 months is pushing it. I do get them sharpened for under $10 and can do that about 4 times. Thanks Jason.
do you find the sharpening changes the measurements of the bits at all, or angle?
Checked the 1550 at Holbren and www.carbideprocessors.com/by-manufacture/whiteside/ and they're the same price, USD 22.05. I'll have to check the international shipping prices.
Link to the persons profile you refer to at the beginning? Thanks
ruclips.net/user/arduinoversusevilvideos enjoy
I like the caller on your router where do I get one
Precisebits.com
Good test and demo. Thanks
Also 1st to comment!!!!!!!
No... Thank you.
Sharpen your bits guys...
This has been a public service announcement.
Why is the video so cold (blue)? New filter?
I shot it a little too dark, and tried to correct it afterwards. This was as good as I could get it. I'm not a filming, or editing professional by any means.
@@stufftokeepyouentertained2168 just curious. As always, thanks for another helpful video!
Great video.
Thank you sir. Thanks for watching.
Are you open to show topic requests?
I can give it a whirl.
@@stufftokeepyouentertained2168 I love how you explain and take your time with your videos. Have you ever tried to cut something bigger than the deck of your Shapeoko? I believe it is called "tiling". I've watched some other videos but they tend to leave how various key parts of the process. Would you be interested in doing a video covering "tiling"? Thank you for your time and great videos!
@@btigenie it's funny you mention that. I have not tried tiling yet, but have wondered myself how it works. Let me look into it a bit and I may just do it.
@@stufftokeepyouentertained2168 It's kind of the last piece holding me back from buying a shapeoko - what size to get.