Notes
Hardwood oak on Shapeoko 4 requires slower feeds and sharper tooling. Very rewarding results.
Tips
Keep chip load consistent — reduce feed if you hear chatter. Climb cut finish pass is critical for hardwood edge quality.
Details
Hardwood oak on Shapeoko 4 requires slower feeds and sharper tooling. Very rewarding results.
Bit
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 1/4" 2-flute upcut spiral |
| Sharpness | Sharp only — dull bits cause burning critical |
Roughing
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Rpm | 18000 RPM |
| Feed Rate | 1500 mm/min |
| Depth Per Pass | 1.5 mm |
| Stepover | 40 % of diameter |
| Plunge Rate | 400 mm/min |
Finishing
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Rpm | 20000 RPM |
| Feed Rate | 1800 mm/min |
| Depth Per Pass | 0.5 mm |
| Stepover | 8 % |
Tips
Keep chip load consistent — reduce feed if you hear chatter. Climb cut finish pass is critical for hardwood edge quality.