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Which bits are you using for rosettes ect? I ahve the stewmac dremel circle cutter (micro, but not sure which bit is best. I've seen Bosch at Home Depot for $17.95. I'm guessing your using a down spirial cut, but what size and from where? BIndings too?

     I use the stew mac jig with a die grinder. I know that some of you thing the down cuts are good but I hate them on a non clear cut. The chips are pushed DOWN and can't clear.
      Here is a place to get affordable solid carbide bits that work pretty darn good   http://www.bqtool.com/

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Lance just asked this same question about 1-1/2 weeks ago.

Take a look here for some good 411.

Personally, I like the downcut, gives a clean edge. Not perfect, but I think better than a straight flute bit.

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The cutters from bochet are designed for high speed. I spin my bit at 70,000 . A sure sign of a dull bit is a feathering of the edge.
Also dremel tools with the bushings have a terrible amount of run out on the quill.

I use a dremel with the Stew-Mac circle cutter. I've bought a couple of bits here.

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[QUOTE=ToddStock] I second that - a mini die grinder running upcut, downcut, or whatever is clean at 60K or so - I use john's set-up with some mods to give me a circle cutter.

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Where can I get tool/jig? like this?alambert39052.8714467593

   I like what you did. Can you send me your phone number so I can talk to you?
thanks
john
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