Hi all, im very new to this and i have made a couple of bits, ive been using the 60 degree v bit but i am now trying to make a plaque with simple text on bamboo, but no matter what bit i enter my project is blank and only shows up if i choose a v bit, am i doing something wring as i see many others using a variety of bits, wold be really grateful of any help, as im not sure what bit is typically used for what
thanks
Carole
Carole, I suspect your straight bit diameter stated in Easel exceed the width of your design/lines. If so Easel wont generate a tool path for the area the bit wont fit. V-bit is different and most likely why that show.
Hi Haldor
Thanks for the info, that makes sense I suppose I just have to calculate each time is there a easy way of doing that also I’ve done a lot of reading and can’t find info I need, maybe you could help, if I want to cut a shape out of 9mm MDF what bit would I use to go all the way through the material
Kind regards
Carole
What you need is a design that have an single outline.
Depending on your original artwork and workflow (Easel Image import?) may generate a design with small closed “pockets” or islands. This is where a too large bit will render the design uncarvable unless you use a V-bit (which is an infinite small point and fit “everywhere”)
What kind of bit you could use for 9mm MDF cut through depends on the design, but an 1/8" will go a long way. Monogram project?
Share your Easel project and its easier/faster to give a precise feedback 
Hey yes type of Monogram project, I have 2 flute ballnose bits 3.175 D this would be ok to use? thanks again for all advise, will take it on board and post project
thanks again
Carole
Ball nose is not ideal, I’d go with straight bit for MDF.
But ball nose will get the job done, to get a clean cut through you need to go 1/16" deeper than 9mm otherwise there will be a flange on the bottom of your cutout.
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share your project so we can see it and guide you through to get you the results you are looking for. Steve