1/16 Bit info please

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I am looking to cut 1/2 MDF with a 1/16 or 1/32 bit. I have not been able to find an upcut bit that size. I am extremely new to this. Am I wasting my time or is there such a bit

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Welcome to the forums. Are you just wanting to cut thru a piece? I think most people would use a 1/8" or 1/4" for cutting clear thru. Depends on what you are doing.

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Maybe this will work for you? Just remember that you need to consider the width of the tool when milling. You will not be able to take the entire 1/2" DOC in a single pass.

https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/35927938

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Brandon Parker

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upcut

https://www.amazon.com/Amana-Tool-Carbide-Spiral-Plunge/dp/B07K8R63ZS/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=amana+1%2F16&qid=1598215390&s=hi&sr=1-5

This one is 3/16 long and straight:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-SC062-Standard/dp/B0012K5YCQ

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I am cutting out letters, some are fairly small

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Thank you, I ordered the Amana one, hopefully it will do the job

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Any reason that you are trying to use an upcut bit? I’ve found that the tear-out on MDF at the top is quite bad when using an upcut bit vs a downcut.

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I think I have that same one. You’ll be cutting it really close on through-cuts with standard 1/2" MDF from the big box stores. I’d recommend continuing to cut most with 1/8" and only using 1/16" for any small details.
If you need smaller than 1/16" in half inch MDF, you probably want to re-look at your design or save up for a 100W laser.

Chip clearing. Faster feed, greater DOC, higher MRR.

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