Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Every CNC owner has a handful of bits they reach for over and over again. The workhorses. The favorites. The bits that earned a permanent place in the toolbox. But every shop is different.
We're comparing CNC bit loadouts, sharing favorite cutters, discussing real-world applications, and learning from the experience of the CNC community.
We'll be talking about:
• The bits we use most often
• Essential bits every CNC owner should consider
• Specialty bits that surprised us
• What bits are worth owning and which ones aren't
• Applications, materials, and project-specific tooling
If you could only keep a handful of bits in your shop, which ones would make the cut?
Whether you're brand new to CNC or have drawers full of tooling, join us as we compare notes, share ideas, and help each other make better decisions in the shop.
↓ Links Below ↓
MENTIONED IN VIDEO
* Surfacing Bit: idcwoodcraft.com/SU-15
* Badger: idcwoodcraft.com/badger
* Diamond Engravers: idcwoodcraft.com/search?q=ED-
* Roughing Bits: idcwoodcraft.com/collections/roughing
* BEAST Video: youtu.be/yFukkkzwXHc?si=fvqDSSn-fieuTApN
* Mousepad: idcwoodcraft.com/products/idc-woodcraft-mousepad-for-cnc?_pos=1&_sid=2f3ef1431&_ss=r
* Stacked Text Video: youtu.be/pdUrYFqSsLo?si=h5R39YNi48Nokm6s
* Extended Taper Ballnose: idcwoodcraft.com/search?q=ETB
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* Leave a Google Review → https://g.page/r/CZsVhgVeAPchEBM/review
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* Join the CNC Insiders → link.idcwoodcraft.com/u6of6l
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* CNC Project Setup Checklist → link.idcwoodcraft.com/xi8r0n
* CNC Router Buyer's Guide → link.idcwoodcraft.com/xxakuh
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IDC Woodcraft Mobile App (FREE)
* Apple → link.idcwoodcraft.com/vax4kc
* Android → link.idcwoodcraft.com/32hhz5
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TOP RECOMENDATION for VECTRIC users:
*Master Your Vectric Software Training Course → link.idcwoodcraft.com/39zvci
*Weekly Live Vectric Training → link.idcwoodcraft.com/fhcoyx
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TOP RECOMMENDATION for CARVECO users:
*CarveCo Academy → link.idcwoodcraft.com/50ly2q
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ROUTER BITS
*The Complete CNC Router Bit Starter Set for Beginners → link.idcwoodcraft.com/rqzgvp
*The HOG & “BEAST” → link.idcwoodcraft.com/gpdh6u
*1.5” Ultra-smooth surfacing bit → link.idcwoodcraft.com/rrng33
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CNC GROUPS
* CNC Entrepreneurs → link.idcwoodcraft.com/tor7z4
* Women Who CNC → womenwhocnc.com
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OTHER SUGGESTIONS
* AI for CNC Makers Course: academy.learnyourcnc.com/a/2148243908/CqkFCPi3
* The CNC Hub → thecnchub.com
* BamX → link.idcwoodcraft.com/qbib57
* PWNCNC → pwncnc.com/?ref=IDCWOODCRAFT
* File Marketplace for CNC creators → cncfiles.com/?ref=zwiwxbyb
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CONTACT
* Garrett@idcwoodcraft.com
00:00 Welcome and Community Updates
03:00 Honoring CNC Community Member Swan
06:55 Top 5 CNC Bits Discussion Begins
07:35 Why Garrett Loves the 3/16" Compression Bit
08:30 The Most Important Bit in the Shop: Surfacing Bits
10:05 Roughing Bits, The Beast, and Material Removal
10:40 Garrett's Personal Top 5 CNC Bits
15:55 Upcut vs Downcut Router Bits Explained
24:30 Diamond Drag Bits and Engraving Projects
30:05 Why Roughing Bits Save Massive Time
31:45 Breaking a Beast Bit During a 3D Carve
33:30 Roughing Bit Feeds, Speeds, and Pass Depths
38:25 Troubleshooting Out-of-Round Holes
40:55 Best Bits for Topographical Carving
41:35 One of the Biggest Causes of Broken CNC Bits
43:20 Proper Router Bit Insertion and Collet Setup
#CNCBits
#CNCRouter
#CNCWoodworking
#Woodworking
#CompressionBit
#SurfacingBit
#RouterBits
#CNCTips
#MakerCommunity
#CNCProjects
Every CNC owner has a handful of bits they reach for over and over again. The workhorses. The favorites. The bits that earned a permanent place in the toolbox. But every shop is different.
We're comparing CNC bit loadouts, sharing favorite cutters, discussing real-world applications, and learning from the experience of the CNC community.
We'll be talking about:
• The bits we use most often
• Essential bits every CNC owner should consider
• Specialty bits that surprised us
• What bits are worth owning and which ones aren't
• Applications, materials, and project-specific tooling
If you could only keep a handful of bits in your shop, which ones would make the cut?
Whether you're brand new to CNC or have drawers full of tooling, join us as we compare notes, share ideas, and help each other make better decisions in the shop.
↓ Links Below ↓
MENTIONED IN VIDEO
* Surfacing Bit: idcwoodcraft.com/SU-15
* Badger: idcwoodcraft.com/badger
* Diamond Engravers: idcwoodcraft.com/search?q=ED-
* Roughing Bits: idcwoodcraft.com/collections/roughing
* BEAST Video: youtu.be/yFukkkzwXHc?si=fvqDSSn-fieuTApN
* Mousepad: idcwoodcraft.com/products/idc-woodcraft-mousepad-for-cnc?_pos=1&_sid=2f3ef1431&_ss=r
* Stacked Text Video: youtu.be/pdUrYFqSsLo?si=h5R39YNi48Nokm6s
* Extended Taper Ballnose: idcwoodcraft.com/search?q=ETB
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* Leave a Google Review → https://g.page/r/CZsVhgVeAPchEBM/review
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* Join the CNC Insiders → link.idcwoodcraft.com/u6of6l
----------------------------------
* CNC Project Setup Checklist → link.idcwoodcraft.com/xi8r0n
* CNC Router Buyer's Guide → link.idcwoodcraft.com/xxakuh
-----------------------------------
IDC Woodcraft Mobile App (FREE)
* Apple → link.idcwoodcraft.com/vax4kc
* Android → link.idcwoodcraft.com/32hhz5
----------------------------------
TOP RECOMENDATION for VECTRIC users:
*Master Your Vectric Software Training Course → link.idcwoodcraft.com/39zvci
*Weekly Live Vectric Training → link.idcwoodcraft.com/fhcoyx
----------------------------------
TOP RECOMMENDATION for CARVECO users:
*CarveCo Academy → link.idcwoodcraft.com/50ly2q
----------------------------------
ROUTER BITS
*The Complete CNC Router Bit Starter Set for Beginners → link.idcwoodcraft.com/rqzgvp
*The HOG & “BEAST” → link.idcwoodcraft.com/gpdh6u
*1.5” Ultra-smooth surfacing bit → link.idcwoodcraft.com/rrng33
----------------------------------
CNC GROUPS
* CNC Entrepreneurs → link.idcwoodcraft.com/tor7z4
* Women Who CNC → womenwhocnc.com
----------------------------------
OTHER SUGGESTIONS
* AI for CNC Makers Course: academy.learnyourcnc.com/a/2148243908/CqkFCPi3
* The CNC Hub → thecnchub.com
* BamX → link.idcwoodcraft.com/qbib57
* PWNCNC → pwncnc.com/?ref=IDCWOODCRAFT
* File Marketplace for CNC creators → cncfiles.com/?ref=zwiwxbyb
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CONTACT
* Garrett@idcwoodcraft.com
00:00 Welcome and Community Updates
03:00 Honoring CNC Community Member Swan
06:55 Top 5 CNC Bits Discussion Begins
07:35 Why Garrett Loves the 3/16" Compression Bit
08:30 The Most Important Bit in the Shop: Surfacing Bits
10:05 Roughing Bits, The Beast, and Material Removal
10:40 Garrett's Personal Top 5 CNC Bits
15:55 Upcut vs Downcut Router Bits Explained
24:30 Diamond Drag Bits and Engraving Projects
30:05 Why Roughing Bits Save Massive Time
31:45 Breaking a Beast Bit During a 3D Carve
33:30 Roughing Bit Feeds, Speeds, and Pass Depths
38:25 Troubleshooting Out-of-Round Holes
40:55 Best Bits for Topographical Carving
41:35 One of the Biggest Causes of Broken CNC Bits
43:20 Proper Router Bit Insertion and Collet Setup
#CNCBits
#CNCRouter
#CNCWoodworking
#Woodworking
#CompressionBit
#SurfacingBit
#RouterBits
#CNCTips
#MakerCommunity
#CNCProjects
