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willmorgan
09-13-2015, 12:08 PM
I have been cutting mainly acrylic and PVC but I would like to start cutting some plywood and doing some Lithophane work but need some end mills. Could you all recommend some and where to buy them?
I mostly use the Onsrud now.

Thanks
Will

bleeth
09-13-2015, 01:41 PM
Centurion tools is a good place for cabinet bits as well as good acrylic tools.
The variety isn't as large as Onsrud but neither is the price.
They make a 5mm compression just for cabinets done without a bit change. As far as I know it is a unique bit generally available in US.
For 3-d work I like tapered ball noses for the smaller sizes (1/8 and down.) So much stronger than straight ball nose they last a lot longer.
One company I use is Burchett and Gary Beckwith also has good ones. All will come up with quick google.