Notes
Walnut is a premium hardwood that cuts beautifully on Shapeoko. Rich chocolate color, tight grain, holds fine detail.
Tips
Use a sharp upcut bit — dull tools cause tearout in walnut. Climb cut finishing pass gives the best surface. Walnut oil after sanding deepens the color beautifully.
Details
Walnut is a premium hardwood that cuts beautifully on Shapeoko. Rich chocolate color, tight grain, holds fine detail.
Bit
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 1/4" 2-flute upcut spiral, sharp only |
Roughing
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Rpm | 18000 RPM |
| Feed Rate | 1400 mm/min |
| Depth Per Pass | 1.5 mm |
| Stepover | 40 % |
| Plunge Rate | 350 mm/min |
Finishing
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Rpm | 20000 RPM |
| Feed Rate | 1800 mm/min |
| Depth Per Pass | 0.4 mm |
| Stepover | 8 % |
Tips
Use a sharp upcut bit — dull tools cause tearout in walnut. Climb cut finishing pass gives the best surface. Walnut oil after sanding deepens the color beautifully.