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1/4 Down-Cutting Bit Endmill For CNC Routers, 1/4 Shank
1/4 Down-Cutting Bit Endmill For CNC Routers, 1/4 Shank
1/4 Down-Cutting Bit Endmill For CNC Routers, 1/4 Shank
1/4" down cut bit for cnc routers by idc woodcraft
1/4" down cut bit for cnc routers by idc woodcraft
1/4" down cut bit for cnc routers by idc woodcraft
1/4" down cut bit for cnc routers by idc woodcraft
1/4" down cut bit for cnc routers by idc woodcraft
1/4 Down-Cutting Bit Endmill For CNC Routers, 1/4 Shank
1/4 Down-Cutting Bit Endmill For CNC Routers, 1/4 Shank
1/4 Down-Cutting Bit Endmill For CNC Routers, 1/4 Shank
1/4" down cut bit for cnc routers by idc woodcraft
1/4" down cut bit for cnc routers by idc woodcraft
1/4" down cut bit for cnc routers by idc woodcraft
1/4" down cut bit for cnc routers by idc woodcraft
1/4" down cut bit for cnc routers by idc woodcraft

1/4 Down-Cutting Bit Endmill For CNC Routers, 1/4 Shank

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The 1/4" down bit, the workhorse of CNC router bits! This will be your first go-to bit with your CNC router. You will want to make sure it's a good one.

  • Cutting diameter: 1/4" (0.25 inches)
  • Shank: 1/4" / Length: 2.51" / Flutes: 2 / Flute length: 1.0"
  • 100% carbide, lasts 50x longer than traditional CNC router bits
  • Made in the USA

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1/4 Down-Cutting Bit Endmill For CNC Routers, 1/4 Shank

1/4 Down-Cutting Bit Endmill For CNC Routers, 1/4 Shank

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Long 1/4" Router Bit For CNC & Trim Routers, 1/4" Shank

Long 1/4" Router Bit For CNC & Trim Routers, 1/4" Shank

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Feeds And Speeds

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The 1/4" down-cutting bit (a.k.a. down bit, down cut bit, downcut bit) is the workhorse of CNC router bits! You will almost always make this the first on your machine. Why?

2 reasons...

  1. The 1/4" down bit removes the bulk of the material in pockets and around letters.
  2. It does all the cutout work for finished projects.

A third reason is, most CNC routers are set up for 1/4" bits, so it is the reasonable go-to for your work. This is why it is standard practice to have two 1/4" down-cutting router bits in the rack.

For these reasons, you want to make sure your 1/4" down cutter is made right & built to last. That's why these are made above industry standards and 100% tungsten carbide.

Carbide is what professional metal machinists use to make complex items like car engines. It stays sharp 50x longer than conventional CNC router bits.

Order your workhorse 1/4" down-cut bits today.

Made in the USA

Item SKU: DC-14

Specs

  • Cut diameter: 1/4"
  • Shank: 1/4"
  • Length: 2.5"
  • Flutes: 2
  • Flute length: 1"
  • Material: 100% carbide

Settings

  • Feed: 70 inches per minute
  • Plunge: 30 inches per minute
  • Speed (rpm): 19000
  • Stepover 40%

For Vectric users, get the latest CNC router bit tool database by going to this page

For CNC’s with routers, refer to this PDF download feeds & speeds table

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Customer Reviews

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Darren Waterstraat
Great Endmills

Cut good hold a good edge long lasting cutting softwood

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Arthur Gibeaut
Hard Working Bit

I cut mostly black walnut and white oak and this bit does a great job keeping the cuts clean and accurate.

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Larry McKelvey

1/4 Down-Cutting Bit Endmill For CNC Routers, 1/4 Shank

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Robin DuMond
This is great 1/4 CNC bit.

Sometimes you need you need 1/4 radius chamfer around the outer which save time on the rotor table. Not sure how long it will stay sharp only time and usage tell.

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Gary Byrd
1/4 EM Review

I had very good results with the bit. It is longer than the bit I replaced it with which is handy for deeper cuts. One thing I noticed was that when I used it for a clearing cut on an inlay where the mill just spot faced a small area it leaves a raised dome in the middle due to the clearance grind on the end of the bit. I went back and flattened the domes prior to gluing in the inlay to make sure they seated correctly. So far I've been very happy with the quality of cut and the service from IDC.