The Groove Master Bit is built specifically for cutting board makers who want cleaner grooves with less sanding. Its 0.50" round nose tip cuts a traditional groove, but once you pass .1875" depth, it forms a built-in 45° chamfer that breaks the sharp edge automatically. This allows you to adjust your cutting depth to create larger or smaller juice grooves with the same bit. Adding more flexibility, fewer tool changes, and dramatically less sanding in your shop.
These Feedrates are recommended starting points, each CNC is different and feedrates will vary.
Bit Info
Ball Nose Diameter: 1/2''
Ball Nose Cut Depth: 3/16" (after this depth you will get the chamfered edge)
Rotation: Straight
Cutting Height: 1''
Shank Size: 1/4''
Flutes: 2
Overall Length: 1 3/4''
Material: Carbide Tipped
Part #: JG-50
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 4260 reviews.
Been woodworking for years but relatively new to CNCing. This project was a ton of fun. The kit was very helpful, but the accompanying video really helped make this easier for a newbie. Looking forward to using this at my next tailgate!
I made a few adjustments to the file and everything turned out great. I can’t wait to create more versions of this product. Thanks CIC for offering such solid foundations for us to build upon.
I buy lots of material and bits from CIC. I’ve found the products to be superb. These are some projects I recently made for a craft sale. Ryan’s videos have taught me a lot. Thanks much.
Ryan was kinda spot on about the time savings by using premade panels. As a small garage shop business, I lost days at a time trying mill, glue and surface panels. By adjusting my workflow and products around two uniform sizes, no only am I able to keep the CNC humming daily, I spend less time trying to mill everything to the same size or spend time trying to program around various dimensions. Every program gets dialed in one and done. Well done, Ryan! You’re on to something and your new business model should be wildly successful!!
An easy carve and beautiful result! I downsized it to fit the Cherry workpiece I had and spent a little extra time sanding with finer grit to get the shine I wanted. Added a chamfer to the edges and rubber feet to the underside to give it a bit of pop.
I love your videos and it seems a great family business. I love reading the personalized wooden cards that come with the orders. A very nice touch!
I started running a 3D printing business a year back and decided to start making some CNC projects on the side, but now the signs I have been making seem to be more popular than my 3D prints. Check out SayocaDesigns.com.
Keep up the good work and keep inspiring us.
Cheers!
Steve.
Great product, looks beautiful on this walnut end grain cake plate. Good price, fast delivery, great communication. Looking for more projects to use these feet on
Thanks to Ryan's great video on doing VCarve Inlays and the high quality 30 degree V Cutters that CIC sells, I just recently made this table and the Humming Bird Inlay was done with the CIC 30 degree V Bit.
The table is made from Curly Maple and the Humming Bird is Walnut and the Flower is African Rose Wood.
The table was made to donate for a fund raising event at our local cancer treatment center.
These bits simply work well, no drama, minimal chipout no fuss and little fuzz. I follow the recommended feed/speed and the resulta are consistent….which is what I want.
I'm building a couple of cedar chests for Eagle Scouts. Your Flag & Eagle inlay will be used on one of the side panels. The box style uses 5-panel construction. The front and sides have carvings and/or inlays. I've done 6 of these to date. Your graphic will be new to the design. The previous boxes also had an Eagle on on side. Your design will change it up to use the Flag and Eagle.
I used the Golden boy for ruffing and an 1/8” ball nose for details. First time using my CIC bits and ER collets. Supreme quality bits produce a spectacular cut!
The inlay worked perfectly. (Guess the theme I was going for.) I was a bit surprised that you offered the eagle inlay for free, but I did purchase a few other things because I thought that was fair. I have grown very fond watching you and your family as I make my own CNC journey. Thanks for all your help. I look forward to many years of CNC knowing I can rely on you and a few others for support.
Hilton Bateman
This was the second time using the file for a cutting board. Both were given away as are all things I make on my CNC. Thanks CIC for great wood products and wonderful customer service.
