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Wolfpawn 4040 Pro — Hardwood - Oak

Notes
Hard, stringy, prone to tearout. Multiple light passes essential. Sharp bit non-negotiable.
Tips
Listen for chatter and back off feed. Climb cut on final profile pass for smooth walls.
Details

Hard, stringy, prone to tearout. Multiple light passes essential. Sharp bit non-negotiable.

Bit Selection

SettingValue
Bit Profile1/8" 2-flute upcut carbide Genmitsu MC40A or equivalent

Profile / Pocket

SettingValue
Rpm8000-10000 RPM
Feed Rate600-700 mm/min
Plunge Rate200 mm/min
Doc1.0-1.5 mm per pass

Finishing

SettingValue
Finish Bit1/8" ball nose Genmitsu BN10A or equivalent
Finish Feed700 mm/min
Finish Doc0.2 mm
Finish Stepover5-10% of bit diameter

V-Carving

SettingValue
V Carve Bit60deg V-bit Genmitsu WC04A 60 deg
V Carve Feed800 mm/min
V Carve Rpm9000 RPM

Tips

Listen for chatter and back off feed. Climb cut on final profile pass for smooth walls.