CNC Router bits Carbide Ball Nose End Mill with Nano Blue Coating 1/4inch Shank 1/8inch Cutting Dia for Side Milling End Milling, Finish Machining (1/8x1/4x2)

Does a great job of putting a very fine finish on my carving projects.

Im fairly new to using ballnose bits. Ive primarily used V bits and flat endmills for the past couple of years on my CNC machine. However, I recently started to experiment with ballnose bits and cutting from some basic 3D files. As you can see in the photo, I made a mancala board and used the ballnose to shape out the bowl shapes. While you do need a decent bit, 90% of the end result is how you set up your file and toolpaths in the software. That being said, I felt like I got great results with this bit. The cut was sharp and it performed as I expected. I havent noticed much difference between bits with the nano coating and bits without, but I do hope it increases longevity over time.

Smooth cut and seems to work well. I cant attest to the longevity of this bit yet, but the initial cuts look great.

This is the most delicate bit I own, though admittedly I have little experience with small ball-end bits. Still, because of the combination of availability and quality this is my go-to bit for detail carves.

This CNC router bit by Yokishun is a ball nose end mill bit that is made incredibly well and it cuts perfectly! I use it more for end milling rather than side milling and finish machining, but I have no doubt it will work for any of those applications. I highly, highly recommend it!