Guy … thanks for the response. Does this mean that you consider a .015 tip to be more like a rounded nose v-bit? .015 is still quite flat and not really round — but I do understand your comment and illustration! I am new to my Shapeoko 5 Pro and confused on the different types of v-bits available in 30 degrees. I am current looking at the SpeTools 30 degree round bits and they have 3 of them. (I already have Carbide3D’s 60 and 90 degree bits)
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4 flute — Spetool 30 Deg Carbide V-Groove Tiain Coated 1/4 Dia Chamfer End Mill
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.005 tip diameter — SpeTool 30 Deg 0.005" Tip 1/4" Shank V Bit Long Service Life Coated
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.015 tip diameter — SpeTool 30 Deg Engraving V Bit 0.015" Tip 1/4" Shank With Long Service Life
I am just not sure which exactly which is the best one for my use case … or for that matter, what are the use cases for each bit. SpeTools does not seem to provide differentiation in the use cases. Neither does Amana for their different 30 degree bits.
An Internet search results in talking about 30 degree vs 60 degree bits, but I can’t seem to find (yet) a site that talks about the different types of 30 degree v-bits. I was hoping to tap the vast community knowledge here to differentiate the different 30 degree bit types.
Thanks again.