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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 4:22 pm 
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Which is the best bit, and source, for routing for a .020" inlay at the rosette. I use a Dremel so I am looking for a 1/8" shank.
When I search, I find up cut, down cut bits, left hand and right hand end mills, with a variety of flutes and spiral angles. The smallest bit that I have now is 1/32".
Your help will be appreciated.


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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 5:10 pm 
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Precisebits.com has a .0196 bit single flute made specially for softwoods that looks promising. I've had good luck with their products--not the least expensive bits in town, but the quality has been good.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 7:41 pm 
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ballbanjos wrote:
Precisebits.com has a .0196 bit single flute made specially for softwoods that looks promising. I've had good luck with their products--not the least expensive bits in town, but the quality has been good.

Dave

I checked out the website and they have 2 or 3 that I think will work.
Thanks for the link,
James


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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:28 pm 
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I use dental bits I get for free from my dentist. Chucked in a dremel they do just fine.


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 7:32 am 
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BQtools we also sell a .020 at blues creek. Dentists use burrs not bits I use mostly .030 bits unless it is very delicate

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:37 pm 
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John Hall, my dentist must be a heretic like me because he definitely gave me tiny little bits. A few burrs too. And all free.


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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:02 am 
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Your dentist will also give you worn out picks and scrapers, all pre-sanitized.

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