V-bit geometry question

So I’ve been using a traditional V-bit like

but I at times get ragged edges/etc… and saw

on amazon that looks more like a “normal” cutter which looks like a more “nice edge” friendly geometry
versus the “flat” geometry of the whiteside bit part

does anyone have experience with this?

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These are “drill mills” They are endmills that you can drill with. When people say you can’t drill with an endmill, your pull this out of your box. :grinning:
If you are getting ragged edges, it could be a bunch of different things: Material, feed/speed, dull bit. Also a finishing pass helps alot with V-carves. I personally love the little 1/4" SpeTool V-bits. They are nice and sharp and come to a pretty fine point. They are 4 flute, so I run them pretty fast - 60/100IPM, but I also run a .020" cleanup pass. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q5MKPPH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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So spent some time and get full info before any purchase.

Cheers,
Oliver

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