If you're new to CNC routers, then you are probably a little confused when it comes to finding a good starter set of CNC router bits.
Below, you will find exactly the bits you need to start carving almost any project you design.
What Makes Your Set Complete?
The workhorse of your entire set!.. And the mainstay of every CNC'er. This puppy is designed to remove material fast while leaving super-clean cut lines. From small to big jobs, you'll use this bit a lot!
The little brother of the 1/4" endmill. It does the same thing, except it gets into those spaces his big brother can't to finish the job.
This bit is like the refined lady of the down-cut trio. When your projects need that delicate touch, you're reaching for this one. This little bit lets you do the fine work in those super-tight spaces to bring out the true beauty of your projects.
A sign is just a sign until you add the accented touch to it. This bit creates those accents and soft curves to give your projects the character that makes your project pop!
You know those cool 3D carvings you've seen people make? This is the bit that does it! Watching this bit dance across the contours of a 3D project is like watching a campfire. It's mezmerizing.
Like the 1/4" endmill, this is the go-to bit to carve words and swirls in your projects. I call this the git-'er-done bit because it carves almost any shape you can come up with. And the blade design leaves your cuts baby-bottom smooth.
Have you seen those very cool inlays people make on their CNC routers? This guy is the one to do it with. It also v-carves those finer designs the 90° can't do. This is the most versatile v-bit in your CNC router bit arsenal!
Then there's your engraving bit. When you want to capture phenomenally fine details, like carving a handwritten letter you have as a keepsake this is the bit you want!
But we're not done yet because there are more things you need.
And they are included in your complete starter set!
You're also getting...
Why is the surfacing bit important?
The surface your project is clamped to (the spoilboard) must be level with the motion of your router. If not, your carve WILL be uneven. And an uneven carve, even the in slightest, shows up dramatically!
The surfacing bit levels the spoilboard so this doesn't happen. No spoilboard is perfectly flat until we surface it.
The good thing is, now you know, and you'll have your surfacing bit on hand.
You get 2 collet adaptors for your smaller bits to speed up your bit change.
Each precision-ground collet adaptor is made of case-hardened 4140 carbon steel and fits every 1/4" router, so you can use 1/8" diameter router bits
This carbide endmill isn't so standard.
With the double bevel at the tip, this endmill can drill holes!
Aside from the side-cutting, knife-edge flutes, the fast spiral is designed to eject the wood chips at lightning speed while plunging, making it optimal for drilling.
And, of course, it is a fast side-cutter too.
This is where almost all CNC router bit suppliers miss the mark. They don't give you the feeds & speeds with the bits. You have to go searching for them.
Not here. You get your feeds & speeds table the second you order your set!
This feeds & speeds PDF gives you all the data needed to make sure your new CNC router bits are set up exactly as they need to be.
But that's just the start. This 30-page PDF book covers feeds & speeds for ALL the bits you can possibly get for your CNC router.
Perk Alert → It has links listed right next to every bit so you never have to search for a bit you want. Just click the link and you'll go right to the source. Now that makes it easy!
Setting up your bits in your design software is time-consuming. It's also easy to make mistakes this way.
Unfortunately, most design software has only the basic bits set up.
If you have Vectric, this won't be an issue, because you're getting a fully populated router bit database with all the settings pre-installed.
A 15-minute video shows you exactly how to install the database. No manual entry!
Even better... When it's time to replace a bit, or get other styles, the links are listed right in the database. No browsing the web, and faced with a ton of selections. One click and you have your new bit ordered!
Being a beginner, I found it frustrating wanting to get started in CNC and not knowing which bit to use. Looking around online, this kit by far has to be the best one out there. Not only being American-made carbide bits, but you get the feed and speed rates. That alone is worth it.
Sergio P.
These bits are 100% solid Tungsten-Carbide, and made to ISO tool-maker standards. Carbide is the same superior tool steel used by journeyman machinists to do their metalwork.
Your CNC router bits will exceed your performance expectations, for finish and durability, or you will receive a full refund.
I was working on a project for my daughter and I forgot to set the Z. My CNC machine when to town, made some really small cuts and then headed right "through" the 1/4-20 bolt on my clamp. That 90-degree VBit I bought from you did a beautiful job of cutting through the top 1/8 inch off the bolt before passing on.
Thankfully no damage to the machine. As for the bit I bought from you... not a scratch, even under a magnifying glass! Made a believer out of me!
Tom K.
What Can You Create With Your New Bits?
And we're still not done...
Have you ever wished someone would make an organized list of videos so you can just go in order? Now you do.
When you order your router bits, you'll get a list of every single video on the IDC channel. AND THEY'RE ORGANIZED!
Organized by designing, CNC routers, router bits, and all the easy step-by-step projects I've laid out for you.
Just open the list and start right at the top. It'll save you tons of searching.
This is about as good as it gets.
When you order your CNC router bits, you will get the G-code file and instructions for this router bit holder.
And you get to make it!
You're also getting a video tutorial on the entire setup and run.
It's made from a standard piece of 2 x 6 so there's no prep work. Just get a 10" piece of 2 x 6, slap it on the router, and press 'GO'!
This will be the first CNC project you get to run with your new router bits. And what better than to make a place to organize them.
It's all in the simplicity that makes the difference.
This design is done. All you have to do is run the toolpaths. That's it.
The 'WELCOME' sign is the #1 project of all time!
So why not make this your first full-blown project on your CNC router!
This is an awesome learning project that will give you excellent practice on your design software.
The end product is a decoration you can use, or even sell.
Want to help kids with cancer? 5% of your purchase is going to St. Jude hospital... The hospital that never bills their patients because people like you and me donate to them.
This project was made for my niece, Isabelle, who suffered from brain cancer when she was 6.
She was a rare survivor of that cancer, and it was St. Jude that saved her.
You will get the G-code file for this, as well as all other formats. Make it and give it to that person who needs the warrior spirit.
Did you think a CNC router is only good for wood projects? Think again!
How about engraving on glass and acrylic? Yes, your CNC router will do this. In fact, it's a lot less messy than wood.
And get some LED lighting on, wow, it totally pops.
You'll get this detailed vector of a willow tree with your set, as well.
Yes. Another awesome glass and/or acrylic engraving project. The picture does not do justice to the amazing detail this image has.
You'll see videos of this and all the other projects listed here.
This project file will give you 18 or 24 clamps, depending on the file you use.
These clamps are completely versatile. They can be stacked, so they will work with any thickness project.
It's the first project you'll totally love doing because you will use them constantly to hold your projects while carving.
The Best part is, you're getting the g-code files. What does that mean? It means you don't have to do any design work. Just follow the set up instructions, load the file into your router and press 'GO'!
Look around your own home. It's a near guarantee you have a word hanging somewhere that was made on a CNC router.
Anything from 'home' and 'love', to a slogan, to a name.
Remember the welcome sign file you're getting? Guess what? 'WELCOME' is the #1 seller of all time!
I cannot express this enough...WORDS SELL!
And you're about to get the list of the top 50 words people buy.
You might as well hit the ground running with a solid potential for income with your new CNC router.
"I decided to compare your end mills to the big brand end mills. I made up a little jig to cut box joints and needed a 1/4” end mill to cut some drawer sides.…I cut some with your mills, cut some with the Amana bits, cut some with some cheap Chinese end mills, and some with the Whiteside bits. Your mills cut the best."
Tom K.
I'm not just a home-based CNC'er, I'm a father & a grandfather. In short, a person just like you.
Choosing the right CNC router is challenging enough. We shouldn't have to spend endless hours trying to figure out what bits we need.
It seems big business has forgotten that we are new, and need clear guidance when we buy a CNC machine.
Since that isn't the case, I made it my business to fill that gap, and make sure you have everything you need in one shot.