What You Can Make with JUST a Quarter inch Downcut Endmill

📍 Hey Goats! Tito here with Screaming Goat CNC. I wanted to test something simple - what if all you had was ONE bit? This whole video shows what you can do with just a 1/4-inch down-cut end mill from IDC Woodcraft on my Altmill 4x4 CNC. I cut text, pockets, surfacing, and even a pumpkin tray - all from MDF - just to prove one bit can do a lot more than people think. 🧠 In this video, you’ll learn: • How small text can go before losing detail • How to surface your board using a 1/4” bit • What fonts work best at different heights • Pocketing, profiling, and cleanup results with 220 grit 👇 What I used: • Bit: IDC Woodcraft 1/4” Down Cut End Mill • Material: MDF board (24” x 48”) • Machine: Altmill 4x4 CNC • Software: Vectric VCarve Pro + gSender Hercules Dust Extractor Mullett Cyclone Dust Collector 🧰 Key takeaways: Text under 1.75” loses clarity 2”+ tall letters cut cleanly The 1/4” bit can handle surfacing, pockets, and profiles 🐐 Join the Goat Locker Subscribe for more beginner-friendly CNC tips, mistakes, and project ideas straight from the shed. #cnc #IDCWoodcraft #CNCProjects #ScreamingGoatCNC #Altmill4x4 #Woodworking #CNCBeginner #CNCtutorial n#siencilabs