This CNC router bit really is a BEAST! Check this out...

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Жыл бұрын

Have you have been looking for a review of the BEAST bit and the Makita router? Look no further! In this video I am going to review the BEAST router bit from IDC Woodcraft. Want to know where to start? I will provide the exact speeds and feeds you will need to get optimal results when working with hardwoods!
This CNC router bit test is done on the OneFinity Journeyman X-50. I am testing how the Makita trim router holds up the BEAST. This bit is a roughing endmill that is used to remove the bulk of wood away from your project. In return this saves you time and money by not tearing up your finish bits.
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@stlwoodworking Ай бұрын

Good job with that Kate. Not sure if it is just me or the camera but I am pretty sure that is Walnut.

@billstauffer4304 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for a real world test, Kate. This shows that "stuff" happens to all of us. BTW, that round, plastic attachment on the router cord can be removed. It is an anti-theft device put on by the selling merchant. I messed with mine for years until I learned this. Just crush it with a pair of pliers.

@WomenWhoCNC- 11 ай бұрын

Bill, thanks for sharing that tip about the piece on the router. Who knew? Sometimes I feel like all the “stuff” happens to me, lol!

@karlbaltzell9847 11 ай бұрын

If you're referring to the 2" long black thing, that's a ferrite bead and it helps prevent signal noise. You want that.

@WomenWhoCNC- 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I haven’t messed it yet, too many things happening over here! 🤪

@JackInTheShop Жыл бұрын

That is crazy. Can't wait to put my Beast to work.

@WomenWhoCNC- Жыл бұрын

I need to use some finish nails to hold it all down and then do an update. If the beast breaks that loose I might be getting that spindle update after all. 😜

@edmelzark1069 4 ай бұрын

Great job See you on the Tube later on

@laser31415 10 ай бұрын

My Longmill is max rated for 157 in/min (4000mm/min) I rarely go beyond 118 (3000 mm/min). I've not got the Beast yet, but the Hog can handle anything I've thrown at it so far at those speeds. Watching this video reminds me why I switched to wood clamps. I think it's safe to say, we've all hit a clamp or 2 😂🤦‍♂ Thanks for the video.

@WomenWhoCNC- 10 ай бұрын

I definitely learned my lesson for sure w the clamps. I love the hog as well. It was definitely an experience!

@TimNudd0525 11 ай бұрын

Loved the video and the blooper at the end. The Beast is amazing and you have just started to explore its capabilities. Oh and keep up the great work and videos, I love watching your business journey and I want to thank you again for all the inspiration that you and Garrett have given me in my business venture!

@WomenWhoCNC- 11 ай бұрын

Tim, thanks for the compliments!! I do try to work hard and share what I’ve experienced. I’m so thrilled your journey is progressing along and you’re forward movement is making you stronger in a business sense and practical application!

@dakshayharsora7519 6 ай бұрын

last one is perfect 😂

@WomenWhoCNC- 6 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! 🤣🤣

@rogers8581 9 ай бұрын

Kate thanks for that show. You made me laugh. This video was fun to watch. GREAT LESSON ALSO!

@WomenWhoCNC- 9 ай бұрын

Thanks friend, I felt like a total dork in the video but it is what it is, lol!

@rogers8581 9 ай бұрын

It's the learning curves we have to do to be good at what we like to do. I have broke bits to learn not to do somethings.@@WomenWhoCNC-

@WomenWhoCNC- 9 ай бұрын

Oh me too! Those lessons are costly but we sure remember what NOT to do.

@ronnorris1504 5 ай бұрын

That was really an excellent carve even using that type of wood. I love the lay out. I'm currently trying to learn stacked text myself. Thanks for sharing.

@mailbox4286 Жыл бұрын

Love the "beast". Gotta get one now!

@WomenWhoCNC- Жыл бұрын

You betcha! It’s truly a powerful bit. Be sure to use my code to save ya a little bit! RiseandShine15. 😉

@TradeSkillersAnonymous 11 ай бұрын

Hey Kate, enjoy what you and Garrett are doing in Wednesdays! Good video, nice job! Subbed ! -J.R.

@WomenWhoCNC- 10 ай бұрын

Thanks J.R.. I really appreciate the kind words. We are having a great time doing the lives on Wednesday and hanging w everyone.

@jonwoodworker 11 ай бұрын

I would love to see the same test using XFASTEN woodworkers tape. In my experience, the XFASTEN holds better and is a lot easier.

@WomenWhoCNC- 11 ай бұрын

I might have some that around the shop. I’ll see what I can do in maybe a follow up video. Thanks for the suggestion Jon. 😉

@waynehyatt5565 Ай бұрын

Excellent video. You read my mind with this one. I ran the Beast on my new MK2 w/Makita router and the noise didn't sound good to me. I was wondering how best to test it and here you are running the test. How about running some tests on the Badger? Really appreciate your video, thank you.

@WomenWhoCNC- 15 күн бұрын

Waynehyatt5565, thank you Sir! The beast is an incredible bit and really has a ton of power and apparently more power than the Makita, lol. I’d love to run some test on the Badger! The Badger is one of my all time favorites! It saves me a TON of time!

@chrisgallaher3899 Жыл бұрын

I want to see in the next Live the clamp The Beast autographed ( LOL ) and how the bit survived that hit, which it obviously did as you were still using it.

@WomenWhoCNC- Жыл бұрын

Chris, lmao! I’ll be sure it makes a guest appearance! 🤣. Hey I’ll use those clamps till they can’t clamp no more. 😜

@chrisgallaher3899 Жыл бұрын

@@WomenWhoCNC- Yep they are never offically broken if you can get even 10% usage out of them or find something else to use them for.

@aspirecncworks5686 3 ай бұрын

Try 400ipm

@maddogtungate6740 Жыл бұрын

Great test run Kate!

@WomenWhoCNC- Жыл бұрын

Maddog, thank you! It’s one powerful bit!

@grantpeckford8082 Жыл бұрын

I use finish nails to hold hardwood

@WomenWhoCNC- Жыл бұрын

Ya know when putting this video together I had the same thought. Maybe I’ll do that an do an update to see if it still does the same thing.

@FlipFlopPilot 9 ай бұрын

All you need to know is the chip load of the bit and you can dial in your feeds and speeds easily without ANY guesswork. The problem is IDC doesn’t publish chip load info for their bits. It’s the most important info you need to calculate feeds and speeds.

@ozguzzi 9 ай бұрын

chip load for metal YES, for wood too many variables.

@WomenWhoCNC- 9 ай бұрын

Hi FlipFlopPilot, chipload really comes into play when you're working with metal. Wood has a variety of variables. That's why Garrett doesn't focus on that. He worked with industrial CNC's (metalworking) for many moons and if he felt it was relevant, I'm sure he would of focused on it.

@jim6402 9 ай бұрын

Great video Kate what cnc machine do you have

@WomenWhoCNC- 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim, I have a OneFinty Journeyman X-50.

@jim6402 9 ай бұрын

I was looking at that and my first mistake i went with smaller shark cnc sd110

@jim6402 9 ай бұрын

How hard was it to assemble and is it easy to use

@michaelgutierrez6564 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like your router could use some new quality bearings. I don't recommend OEM replacements.

@WomenWhoCNC- Жыл бұрын

The funny thing is, this is my second router in 2 years and it’s fairly new. I use my CNC everyday except Sunday so I’m considering upgrading to a spindle. It’s not that I really need it, but the quietness of it would be nice.

@michaelgutierrez6564 Жыл бұрын

@@WomenWhoCNC- A spindle is definitely the way to go. Trim routers weren't designed for the abuse they get put through. You'd be suprised how much quieter it will run with quality bearings. Timken if you can find them in three right size. Find a local bearing supplier. Patiently waiting for my elite and spindle.

@TimNudd0525 11 ай бұрын

@@WomenWhoCNC- I think once you get a spindle, you will be amazed and never go back to a trim router. I have a 1.5kw water cooled spindle on my cnc and I love it! Eventually I will upgrade to a 2.2kw water cooled spindle for my machine, but I think a 1.5kw water cooled spindle would work great on your machine, you do not want to add too much weight to your Z axis or it will stress your machine out too much and you will lose precision and end up breaking things LOL

@emostorm7 9 ай бұрын

@@TimNudd0525but you're planning on doing just that? 😅 Many 1F users use 2.2Kw spindles

@Bart_Depestele Жыл бұрын

You are so brutal :O

@WomenWhoCNC- Жыл бұрын

Woman’s gotta do what’s needed to test some things out! 🤨😜

@Bart_Depestele Жыл бұрын

@@WomenWhoCNC- Glad you did it, I wouldnt dare it. Maybe an idea to put the numbers/results on the screen? mm for your amigos from over the sea :)

@WomenWhoCNC- Жыл бұрын

Bart, thanks for the tips. I’ll consider that for my next video when doing all the numbers! It is a lot to take in.

@Bart_Depestele Жыл бұрын

@@WomenWhoCNC- Thats this 'lot of work' that makes the difference between good and better ;) good luck

@WomenWhoCNC- Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bart. I’m just doing one day at a time.

@marcocubeddu2085 Ай бұрын

Without sounding rude , totally pointless exercise,why not show the tool in a project ie making a bowl or tray , show it roughing out before final pass

@WomenWhoCNC- 15 күн бұрын

Marco, I’m sorry you felt that way. The honest reason of why I didn’t do it in a project is because it was all a test to see how hard I could push the Beast bit with my Makita router. It didn’t make sense to ruin a perfectly good project or piece of hardwood. This was done w scraps.

@gilberttorres8 9 ай бұрын

This are baby routers.

@WomenWhoCNC- 8 ай бұрын

Hi, I agree. I need to upgrade my system!

@adbellable Жыл бұрын

try brad nails

@WomenWhoCNC- Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion, thanks!

@butchmiller2451 11 ай бұрын

After your second hold down fail . Rethink your methodology

@WomenWhoCNC- 11 ай бұрын

Butch, thanks for the comment. Normally I would use brad nails for hardwood but I was intentionally trying to see what the router would do w the Beast bit. I didn’t want destroy my router. 😞 The things we do to share the knowledge.

@NurseKateDesign 18 күн бұрын

You should get out of the internet , you are dangerous, you should have push the emergency stop 3 time and it was never push.

@WomenWhoCNC- 9 күн бұрын

Thank you for your opinion. I think you might have missed the intent of the video. I stated I was pushing the limits of the Makita router with the bit from IDC Woodcraft, known as the Beast. The point of the video was to show that the bit can over power the router. In reporting my feeds and speeds others would know where to start with their settings. Additionally the type of wood I and which hold down method would be effective. If you CNC everyday like I do, and many others you can watch this video and apply the S/F to your particular project. Happy CNC’ing.