I just bought a few point round over bits. Specifically Whiteside 1570 and 1572. I bought them because I am a round over type of person (lol). I like things smooth on the edges and I have lots of ideas in my particular style of art. I envision a lot of my projects being edge finished with these, inside, outside, all the sides.
Before I start breaking these new bits I figured I’d get some advice.
Take the 1570 as an example, it is 3/16 radius, 3/8 cut diameter, 3/8 cut length.
First, how do I add this bit? The point is narrow. It’s measuring .05" at the tip. So I would add an endmill bit in the toolbase that has that diameter yes?
Second, to get to the absolute edge and NOT touch the wood with the point, I would have to create an offset of .05 for whatever I am rounding? (and go to a depth of 3/8") Is this correct?
Third, do I need to make/run two projects? I am thinking so. I don’t want this bit plunging into any wood.
Let’s say I want to make a circle, the diameter is .5", I use a 1/4 bit to pocket, but that leaves no stock, so if I set up a new path with the offset (or even without), it will not cut anything, there will be no moves. So I need a second project right?
I am new to all of this but I know CC has limitations. If I use a 1/4 endmill bit to pocket out the circle, that leaves no stock if I then switch to a thinner bit, CC will not “see” what a point round over bit is doing, and thus… there will be no path. If I run the round over first into uncut wood, I risk breaking the tip.
I just don’t want to break a bit testing…