Cabinet Parts Pro

[jkaras2000]

Happy New Year Everyone. I am getting ready to use Cabinet Parts Pro. Maybe a silly question, but can someone please tell me if I can use a .25 bit to cut cabs, dados etc. When I look at software it is calling for what I think is a 3/8" bit. Also what size drill bit is needed for shelf pins and hinges. Thanks Joe

[ken_rychlik]

Yes you can. I use 1/4 inch shelf pins. 5mm shelf pins are more common to use, but you can find 1/4 inch

[curtiss]

From what little I know, this 3/8" bit is popular for cabinets... the Vortex people could help.

http://www.vortextool.com/index.cfm?...1C20BBAA017C1C

[kevin]

A 1/4 inch to cut I think you'll be breaking a lot of bits
I use a 1/2 bit I tried 3/8 with default setting was not happy with blind dado
I motivated the setting for through dado with no stop easy assembly .
Try a small cabinet see whats best for you

Also I have not found a good bit over 30 dollars that give good results 100 sheets .I use exchange a bit double flute for 20 sheets at about 13 dollars a bit .I'm will to try a expensive bit its confusing my local tool supplier doesn't have a clue which bit is best

[mark_stief]

I use 1/4 down cut for everything Dados shelf pins and cutting cabinet out 1 pass 3/4" deep works perfect for me never had problems with bits breaking
I've never really kept track of how many sheets I get out of one bit probably between 40-50 sheets Just listen to the bit and how it's cutting I normally run about 12,000 RPM's again listen to the bit and adjust from there

[Kyle Stapleton]

Spindle or router? How fast are you cutting? I was told the the diameter should be the max cut, are they just being safe or was I told wrong?

[mark_stief]

3hp spindle and I'll run anywhere from 1.6 to 2.2 on speed but I also have 15hp vacuum pump so my parts don't move when cut and the down cut fills the cut so to keep my vacuum up From loading to reloading the next sheet is 10-12 min I started out using the cut depth you're saying but trying to stay awake between sheets was really hard

[steve_g]

Kyle...
Onsrud recommends:
1X D use recommended chipload
2X D Reduce chipload by 25%
3X D Reduce chipload by 50%

SG

[jkaras2000]

Thanks for all the great advice gang. I readily have .25 inch bits. As long as they will work with the program, I most likely will use them. By the way, I am running a 2.2HP Spindle. I was hesitant when I initially purchased it, but do not regret my decision one bit. Very glad I did. Joe.

[gene]

Joe , Have you looked at the video"s on ccp web site ? I use ccp with a .25 comp bit and it does very well. It has been so long since i set it up but i will try to help if i can . The first thing i did was to click on each type of cabinet and check the things that apply to that cabinet , then go to toolpath and enter .25 for all the toolpaths needed . its realy pretty simple. Hope you enjoy it as much as i have