Best Bits for Making Bowls, Dishes and Recessed Trays with a CNC

Have you ever wondered which bits are the most efficient and effective for creating bowls, dishes, serving trays, and catch-all trays. In this video we will discuss bits that can be used to make these things on your CNC or even a handheld router if you don’t have a CNC. The video will discuss the characteristics of each bits, what you are looking for and what you need to be aware of to safely use the bits. Last but not least it will discuss setting up a tool path for using bowl bits in Vectric’s vCarve software.
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00:00 Introduction
00:20 Types of Dishes Previously Made
00:50 Discussion of Ball Nose Bits
01:50 Discussion of Bowl Bits
05:25 Key Characteristics of a Bowl Bit
05:05 How Deep Can You Carve with a Bowl Bit
07:15 Insertion of Bowl Bit into CNC Collet
09:40 Recap of information on Bits and Use of Bits
10:20. Setting Up Toolpaths in Vectric vCarve Pro
11:50 Importing Bowl Bits in vCarve Tool Database
14:15 Review of Total Time for Carving Dish
14:30 Summary Recap of Video Elements
Equipment Used:
Laguna IQ CNC
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Bits I Use and Discussed in this video:
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RIP Precision Tools Bits:
Bowl Bits
- 7/16" Bowl Bit - 1/4” Shank SKU: BB-437125F2
- 3/4” Bowl Bit - 1/4" shank. SKU: BB-750250F2
- 3/4” Extended Reach Bowl Bit 1/2" Shank SKU: BB-750500F2
- 1-1/8” Dia. Extended reach Bowl Bit 1/2" Shank SKU: BB-1125500F2
Ball Nose Bits:
- 1/4” Ball Nose - 1/4" Cut Dia. - 1" Flute Length - 1/4" Shank - 4 Flute SKU: BN-25010H45F4
- 3/8" Ball Nose - 1-1/4" Flute Length - 3" Total Length - 4 Flute SKU: BN-375125H45F4
Endmills/Compression Bits
- 1/8” Compression - Cut Diameter 1/8" - 1/4" Shank Dia. - 13/16 Flute - 2 Flute SKU: CUD-125812X25F2
- 3/16" Mortise Compression 1/4" Shank SKU: CUDM-187100X25F2
- 1/4” Mortise Compression bit - 1.0" Flute Length 2 flute SKU: CUDM-25010X250F2
- 1/4” Compression - 1/4" Cut Dia. - 1.0" Flute Length - 1/4" Shank - 3Flute SKU: CUD-25010X250F3
- 3/16" Spiral Upcut O-Flute * 7/16" Flute Length * 1/4" Shank * 2" OAL SKU: SU-187437X25F1
- 1/4” Spiral Upcut O-Flute * 1.0" Flute Length * 1/4" Shank * 3" OAL SKU: SU-25010H45F1
V-bits
- 15° vbit - 15 Degree V Bit DLC Coated SKU: VBC-15250F11/4"
- 60° vBit - 60° Degree V bit - 1/4" shank - 1/4" cut diameter - 4 flute. SKU: VBC-60250F4
- 30° vbit - 30 Degree Vbit - 1/4" shank - 1/4" cut diameter - 3 flute SKU: VBC-30250F3
Surfacing Bit
- 2.5” Surfacing Bit - Slab Slayer- 1/2" Shank SKU: ISB-MD2500D50S45D
Freud Bowl Bit
Freud 99-026 1-1/4-Inch Diameter Dish 1/4” radius can be purchased with this link: amzn.to/3ZU9Nuz
Clamps:
- Side Clamps for t-Tracks amzn.to/3GVAtnn
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[@muhammedalghamdi6622]

Thank you so much for all the great information

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Glad you found the information helpful. And, thank you for taking the time to make a comment.

[@sandiegochocolatefountains]

Awesome video Rob, you’re a natural teacher!:) Thank you for sharing👍

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Thank you for the compliment Laura.

[@williamstauffer1542]

Thanks Rob. I always enjoy your videos!

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Thank you Bill appreciate you watching and your positive support.

[@user-om9dq9uu5q]

Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge with everyone Rob, I found this video tutorial absolutely informative and look forward to more in the upcoming future. You're trays are also absolutely Beautiful🐬😇

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Thank you for letting me know you found this useful. that is my ultimate goal of putting these videos out to people.

[@thefuzz8417]

Excellent video, thanks Rob!

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Thank you for the positive feedback.

[@BigggA608]

I wish you made this video 3 weeks ago I struggle with making 3 rolling trays for a customer of mine. I had my machine making some ugly cuts.

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Thank you for the positive feedback. Glad t hear you found it useful.

[@QUARTERSAWN]

Great info! Thanks for sharing

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Thank you appreciate your support and watching.

[@dangoras9152]

Good information brother.. Im gonna have to get one and try it.. Thanks brother keep it up

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Thank you Dan appreciate your watching the video.

[@dmccaffe]

Just subscribed. Great video. Great content. Thanks!

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

I appreciate the positive feedback and especially the subscription.

[@joem2209]

Another great video. How do you sand the bottom of the bowls? I have tried several methods and not happy with any of them. Special tool?

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Good question Joe I should make a quick video on how I sand these. I don’t worry about them being furniture grade but I do get them nice enough that my clients have never complained about the product I gave them. In short, I try to get the bit to cut as smooth as possible and I do quite a bit of the sanding with a sanding mop - used a couple different types. I just got a new type of sanding wheels I want to try. I’ll get a video out in next few weeks.

[@RandyMainini]

do you sell any of your files? I am looking for the Dolphin and Mermaid. I have a Shapeoko but I think I can figure out the toolpath if I can get the SVG file.

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Sorry for the delay. I do sell my files when there is interest. I is been some time since I made the dishes you referenced. If you are interested I will put the svg and the vcarve files up on my website to sel them. Let me know via a reply if you would like me to do this. Or, you can ask me via a custom order form on my website at the following link: robsandstromdesigns.com/custom-order-form/