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==Preparing a Design for Machining==
This page covers the process of creating tool paths for the CNC Router using VCarve Pro. Remember before starting the process

== Feeds &amp; Speeds ==
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9bceJxpqG0 Winston Moy: Feeds &amp; Speeds Overview]
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq8lmk4Zrgk&amp;t=57s Winston Moy: MDF Feeds &amp; Speeds]

== Router Bits (aka Endmills) ==
*Note: CNC Users must purchase and use their own tooling
*[https://youtu.be/GA73IiT9QBE Bits and End Mills for Beginners]
*[https://inventables.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012849233-Carving-Bits-101-Bit-Basics Inventables: Bits 101]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DD6T84jbXc YouTube: V Bits Explained]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9MmOxVlNwM Winston Moy: Compression Bits]

*Kits
#[http://a.co/bb1fTfk Whitside 1/4&quot;, Router Bit Starter Kit, 5-piece]
#[https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07ZNHB4ZN/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_DVJ926F3TNGT2RCHJR5F?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1 Signmaking Letter Engraving Kit - 6 pcs]

*Individual Bits - Square End
#[http://a.co/050XxRN Down Cut Spiral Bit (Whiteside RD2100)]
#[http://a.co/bvmcMnu Up Cut Spiral Bit (Whiteside RU2100)]
#[https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000K2EH1Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_qsHZFbE5S318S 1/4&quot; Up/Down Compression (Whiteside UD2100)]
#[https://smile.amazon.com/SpeTool-Compression-Diameter-Engraving-Grinding/dp/B08R55969M/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=cnc+bit&amp;qid=1639288299&amp;sr=8-9 1/8&quot; Up/Down Compression]
#[https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B083LCCQZ4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Y3N52QS5HMEA0JJ6FQ8P O Flute 1/8&quot; Up Cut for Plastic or Acrylic]

*Individual Bits - V-bits
#[https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000A804DA/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3RA773DFWSSXH575JKAX Whiteside 1/4&quot;, V-Groove 90-Degree]
#[http://a.co/b4q4jct Whiteside 1/4&quot;, V-Groove 60-Degree]

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