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CNC Router Starter Set – 5 Must-Have Bits for Beginners

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If you're just getting started with your CNC and want a solid foundation without breaking the bank, this essential starter set has you covered. Featuring five of the most commonly used bits, this kit gives you everything you need for clean cuts, smooth surfacing, crisp lettering, and precise detailing. Watch the Youtube video here: 5 Essential Bits

  • 1/4" x 1" Downcut (DC221) Link Here: A reliable workhorse for deeper cuts while maintaining clean edges, perfect for cabinetry, furniture making, and large-scale projects.
  • 1/8" x 3/4" Downcut (DC2175) Link Here: Perfect for clean cuts in wood, reducing tear-out and leaving smooth edges on signs, engravings, and detailed projects.
  • 1/8" x 3/4" Upcut (UC2175) Link Here: Ideal for deeper cuts and efficient chip removal, making it great for pocketing, drilling, and detailed carvings.
  • 60° V-Groove - 3-Flute (VSC60) Link Here: Excellent for engraving, sign-making, and sharp lettering with crisp, professional detail.
  • 1" x 1/4" Surfacing & Flycut (SURF1) Link Here: The go-to bit for flattening spoilboards, surfacing slabs, and getting a perfect, even work surface.

This set is designed to give new CNC users a versatile range of bits to tackle a variety of projects with confidence. Whether you're carving signs, cutting inlays, surfacing material, or making precision cuts, this kit has the essential tools to get you started on the right foot!

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 3754 reviews.

Customer photo review of 60 Degree V-Groove - 1/4 Shank - VCT-60

The 60 degree .5 width worked really well. I look forward in using it with other projects in the near future. It left a smooth cut where sanding or clean out was very simple. Great bit.

60 Degree V-Groove - 1/4 Shank - VCT-60

Customer photo review of American Flag Eagle CNC Sign Kit

I decided to set the beak and flag flush with the black portion. The stripes sit proud of the white and it looks great! Customer support was excellent when I screwed something up and needed another sheet.

American Flag Eagle CNC Sign Kit

Customer photo review of BamX - Bourbon

Use my first Bamx sheet to make these throw trays for a local fire department. Cut clean finished well. Have another project planned for christmas trays with the second sheet I purchased.

BamX - Bourbon

Customer photo review of Complete CNC Inlay Starter Kit (12"x9")

Love these smaller end grain Inlay Kits for expanding my inlay skills plus the size is perfect for gifts or presents. Such a huge time savings buying these kits and the larger size Inlay Kits. I get these kits from CIC and they go right to my CNC. As opposed to 2-3 days of gluing, clamping , sawing, planing and sanding. Highly recommend!

Complete CNC Inlay Starter Kit (12"x9")

Customer photo review of ColorCore HDPE Plastic - Premium Multi-Layer Engravable Sheets

Even though this HDPE Color Core is a little pricey it’s wonderful to work with. No staining, painting and very little if any sanding . Perfect for outdoor projects. So actually your money ahead when you take in consideration on the time savings.

ColorCore HDPE Plastic - Premium Multi-Layer Engravable Sheets

Customer photo review of USA 250 Seal Digital File

excellent file thank you very much for that turned out amazing only had machine few weeks and it was so easy to do shocked me that it turned out so well.

USA 250 Seal Digital File

Customer video review of Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

The files were flawless and every aspect of the cut went smoothly!

Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

Customer photo review of Cherry Panel

Perfect start to a great project!

Cherry Panel

Customer video review of CNC Router Starter Set – 5 Must-Have Bits for Beginners

60 degree engraving bit did a great job on the One Ring Poem from The Lord of the Rings engraved on oak. I also mistakenly drilled six 1/8” holes with a downcut bit … oops. A quick trip to the ultrasonic cleaner and it was good as new.

CNC Router Starter Set – 5 Must-Have Bits for Beginners

Customer photo review of Walnut Panel

Love this walnut!!! The detail on these plaques is amazing. My client in Oregon runs the 3rd LAR Wolfpack Association and it stoked to get these plaques for their annual reunion.

Walnut Panel

Customer photo review of Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

Great kit and worked flawlessly! Everything was top notch!

Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

Customer photo review of BamX - Bourbon

I am not a fan of the BamX material. That center bamboo is hard and I broke off two of the screw heads when going into the seat. Had to redrill and go in a little lower. Had to sand where the pieces fit together to make them fit. No wonder the company is called Cutting it close LOL and the splinters from the walnut looking material were hard to see once they were in the skin. However, the project worked out and my wife loved it that she took possession of the rocking chair. Do not even think that it was me having a second hobby of sewing fabric animals together it was my wife. LOL CIC continue putting the projects out there and I'll probably continue to buy. Thanks!

BamX - Bourbon

Customer photo review of Cherry Panel

The panels were well packaged, and they arrived in perfect condition. They were a pleasure to work with, and I love the way my projects turned out.

Cherry Panel

Customer photo review of Deer Inlay Digital File

It has been a learning experience. And I am making progress. Only with a few mistakes. Thanks Emory

Deer Inlay Digital File

Customer photo review of Walnut Panel

Walnut panel came flawless. I will be ordering more again in the future

Walnut Panel

Customer photo review of Custom Inlay Builder (18"x12")

Getting the inlay board kits are such a time and money saving investment. Being in southern Florida hardwoods are hard to fine. So I would order online or pick up rough saw wood. Now I’m looking at planing, sawing, gluing and clamping. If I’m going with end grain inlay more sawing, glueing, clamping, planing and sanding. Where as when I get the inlay kit from CIC the wood can go right on cnc for carving. Bottom line: I’m looking at a 4 day project if I get my rough sawn wood where as with CIC inlay kits my project is the inlay press (CIC download) in one day. Highly recommend CIC Inlay Kits.

Custom Inlay Builder (18"x12")

Customer photo review of Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

Another satisfied customer! Thanks Ryan and the CIC team for everything you do!

Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

Customer photo review of ColorCore HDPE Plastic - Premium Multi-Layer Engravable Sheets

My wife converted our garage to a small store, and wanted a small sign for the window. Only had a few days to get it done, no time for sealing, priming , painting, and topcoating wood. Have been wanting to try HDPE for almost a year, and tis seemed to be the perfect opportunity to give it a try, and it did not disappoint. it cut well, and not a whole lot to clean up after cutting. I was surprised by how heavy it was, but I was very impressed with it.

ColorCore HDPE Plastic - Premium Multi-Layer Engravable Sheets

Customer photo review of Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

I have now made 5 and just ordered 2 more. Guess that says it all. Program cut file blank and bits great

Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

Customer photo review of MAMMOTH Endgrain Base (24"x18"x2.25in)

Walnut base, Maple, Cherry and Osage Orange plug. I think the combination of all these woods really made a great inlay on the Mammoth board.

MAMMOTH Endgrain Base (24"x18"x2.25in)

Customer photo review of Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

This kit came well packaged with everything needed. It was fairly low on the difficulty scale, after watching the YouTube video. Grand-kids think I am a CNC guru!

Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

Customer photo review of Custom Inlay Builder (18"x12")

My first (and second due to user error) inlay. I’m new to CNC but I’ve been studying for the past several years at YouTube University and have watched every V-Carve video out there.

Custom Inlay Builder (18"x12")

Customer photo review of BamX - Tiger

Love the BAM

BamX - Tiger