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My CNC router setup for wood signs, furniture panels, and decorative pieces — plus the CAM software I use.

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Sienci LongMill MK2 CNC

Sienci LongMill MK2 CNC

30x30 inch desktop CNC router. My go-to for wood signs, furniture panels, and larger decorative pieces. Reliable and well-supported by the community.

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Router
Makita RT0701C Compact Router

Makita RT0701C 1.25 HP Compact Router

Mounted on the CNC for spindle work. Variable speed 10,000-30,000 RPM. Smooth, reliable, and quiet.

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Surfacing Bits
Genmitsu Spoilboard Surfacing Bits

Genmitsu 3pc Spoilboard Surfacing Bits

1/4 inch shank, 0.94 inch cutting diameter. For flattening spoilboards and slabs.

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BINSTAK Surfacing Router Bit

BINSTAK Spoilboard Surfacing Bit

1/4 inch shank, 1 inch cutting diameter. Carbide planer bit for wood surfacing.

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End Mills
SainSmart Genmitsu End Mill Set

SainSmart Genmitsu 10pc Nano Blue End Mills

1/8 inch shank, 2 flute spiral upcut. Great all-purpose CNC bits.

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Yonico Upcut Spiral End Mill

Yonico 1/4" Upcut Spiral Rougher End Mill

3 flute, 1/4 inch shank. For roughing cuts and material removal.

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SpeTool Compression Bits

SpeTool 5pc Up Down Compression Bits

1/4 inch shank, 1 inch cut. Clean top and bottom edges on plywood.

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SpeTool 1/16 Spiral End Mill

SpeTool 5pc 1/16" Spiral End Mill

1/8 inch shank. For fine detail work and small engravings.

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SpeTool Tungsten Carbide End Mill

SpeTool 1/16" Tungsten Carbide End Mill

4 flute upcut spiral, TiAlN coated. 5 pack for precision work.

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V-Groove & Carving Bits
SpeTool V-Groove Chamfer

SpeTool 60° V-Groove Chamfer End Mill

1/4 inch shank, 4 flutes. For V-carving text and chamfering edges.

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HUHAO Engraving V Bits

HUHAO CNC Engraving V Bits (5pcs)

1/8 inch shank, 20 degree, 0.1mm tip. For fine engraving and lettering.

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SpeTool Ball Nose End Mill

SpeTool 4-Flute Ball Nose End Mill

1/4 inch shank, 3 inch long. For 3D carving and relief work.

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SpeTool Tapered Ball Nose

SpeTool 4pc Tapered Ball Nose End Mill

R0.25 to R1.0, 1/8 inch shank. For detailed 3D carving and engraving.

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SpeTool Tapered Carving End Mill

SpeTool 5pc Tapered Ball Nose Carving Bits

1/8 inch shank, 0.25mm radius. For ultra-fine 3D woodworking detail.

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Accessories
Saiper Bit Adapter

Saiper 8pc 1/4" to 1/8" Bit Adapter

Precision engraving bit adapter for ER collet. Run 1/8 inch bits in a 1/4 inch collet.

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Maintenance
Super Lube 92003 Silicone Grease (3oz)

Super Lube 92003 Silicone Grease (3oz)

Silicone lubricating grease for CNC rails and lead screws. Keeps everything moving smooth.

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CYAFIXED CA Super Glue (4oz)

CYAFIXED CA Super Glue (4oz)

Medium viscosity cyanoacrylate. For gluing workpieces to spoilboard and general CNC repairs.

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Software

Vectric Aspire 11.5

Professional CAM software for CNC. Handles 2D and 3D toolpaths, V-carving, textures, and complex relief designs. Worth every penny.

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