CNC Router bits Carbide Ball Nose End Mill with Nano Blue Coating 1/4inch Shank 1/8inch Cutting Dia for Side Milling End Milling, Finish Machining (1/8x1/4x2)

This CNC router bit by Yokishun is a ball nose end mill bit that is made incredibly well and it cuts perfectly! I use it more for end milling rather than side milling and finish machining, but I have no doubt it will work for any of those applications. I highly, highly recommend it!

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Very sharp I use it in my 3D engraving. It has held its edge very well after many hours of use. I get a clean burr free cut.

Does a great job of putting a very fine finish on my carving projects.

Looks really rugged I think it will las a while

Very happy with it. 4 hard wood projects and still as sharp as when I got it. Definitely recommend.

This is the most delicate bit I own, though admittedly I have little experience with small ball-end bits. Still, because of the combination of availability and quality this is my go-to bit for detail carves.

This bit gave a nice cut into premium hardwood. In the photo, I have it at Z -0.1 into the stock for the cut running 16000 RPM. The bottom and sides got a smooth rounded finish and carbide should keep it that way.

So I ordered this bit to use as I practice/learn how to become more proficient and with less mistakes in my carvings. It takes a bit of getting used to, because of the effectiveness of the cutting head. This leaves a really smooth surface as it clears out the wood you are working on removing . I dont have anything to show just yet (mostly because I do not want to embarrass myself ), but this is the first “Ball Nose” bit I have ever used. I am hoping I get to a point where I am able to create anything I want to with this bit, and make it look nice enough to keep it out of the scrap/burn pile. I’ll update with info and/or pictures as I discover issues, tips, and pictures.

This bit does exactly what one would expect it to do. It is sharp, but so are all bits when they are brand new. The blue coating is supposed to keep it sharper and longer lasting. I have yet to use it long enough to compare it to others, but I feel reassured that it will outlast non-treated ones. Im glad to have this in my inventory of bits.