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  1. #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by steve_g View Post
    I’d make sure I was happy with the V-cutting technique before I invested the money in the “ingroove” equipment…
    Ahh, quite so. I get ahead of myself sometimes.

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    Weston, the side by side comparison pics seem to have disappeared, but the thread still has some good info.http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18914
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    Quote Originally Posted by scottp55 View Post
    Weston, the side by side comparison pics seem to have disappeared, but the thread still has some good info.http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18914
    Thanks, looks like a touchy tool. I'll definitely give it a look again when I'm more experienced. It sounds expensive since you have to buy at least 10 at a time but the "create your own custom profile" feature on their website looks amazing.

    In the mean time, I found this guy on amazon prime for 30 bucks. I haven't created any tools in the software yet, so that will be a learning experience (hope I don't break the thing) but my plan is to use it for edge detail and then some other larger bit in the Desktop Kit to remove the middle areas.

    http://www.amanatool.com/routerbits/...ner-45783.html

    I'll try a V-Groove as well, the kit came with a 90° but I think that will be too thick for me. I couldn't find any 60° bits in stock around town or on amazon prime shipping.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wespor View Post
    Oh, and any thoughts on this system?

    http://www.amanatool.com/ingroove/index.htm
    Weston this is dreadful stuff and can send you broke pretty darn quick. However there is at least one poster here who swears by them. Wonderful for wax moulds though.
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    these are handy

    http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops..._bearings.html

    a few extra PC collets help a lot if you have a PC router
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    The decimal point seems to be the most important on the z axis... x & y not so much....
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    Hello Weston. As to the Amana In-Groove bits, if you do a search, you will find comments from users of these that have had TERRIBLE problems with the tips of the bits breaking off!

    In my case, I had tip failure in cutting MDF, at only 1 to 2 inches per second. Every sharp tipped cutting blade broke with only tiny amounts of usage. I called the company I bought this set from to complain (politely), and they referred me to Amana. I called the number I was given, and was put on hold for so long, I just gave up and figured I'd get back to them later..... but I never did.

    When I related my experience with the Amana In-Groove bits here on this forum, someone recommended the CMT 60degree "Laser bit". I bought a couple up front, and those have worked great for me, provide wonderful detail, and have never had their tips chip!

    I would be interested in seeing some of the printing plates you make, and your results in printing. I took a printing class at my community college, before I had my Shopbot. I have wished I had it at that time!

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    Not sure what size bits you are looking for

    but visit a local cabinet shop or an engraving / trophy shop and they may know some places in Houston which have a lot of bits in stock.
    The decimal point seems to be the most important on the z axis... x & y not so much....
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    I found a 1/32 downcut bit for inlay work. I have not tried it out as of yet. It has a 1/8 shank; but I was able to get a 1/8 collet and it all seems to fit together. It only has about 1/4 of an inch of depth of cut. I am hoping that it will do nicely. I got it and four other small bits from http://www.stewmac.com/ and the collet from http://www.elairecorp.com/ -- and again, I have not tried them out.... life just got busy.... I should get to it this weekend.

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    I just got a couple of these in a few days ago. I've only run one carving with it - but the 1/32" bit has impressed me so far.

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    Here's another "go to" company for small bits:

    http://bitsbits.com/

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