# Bit selection for deeper cuts

**URL:** <https://community.inventables.com/t/bit-selection-for-deeper-cuts/39462>\
**Category:** Tips and Tricks\
**Created:** [July 6, 2017, 2:59am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/bit-selection-for-deeper-cuts/39462 "2017-07-06T02:59:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![DavidLWoolery](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7ab992/32.png) [@DavidLWoolery](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidLWoolery)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 2:59am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/bit-selection-for-deeper-cuts/39462/1 "2017-07-06T02:59:41Z")

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I am trying to cut wood that is 3/4" to 1" in depth. The problem I am having is the bit is not long enough and is leaving a burn mark on the material. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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**Author:** ![RobDeckert](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/robdeckert/32/33671_2.png) [@RobDeckert](https://community.inventables.com/u/RobDeckert)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 3:19am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/bit-selection-for-deeper-cuts/39462/2 "2017-07-06T03:19:58Z")

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Get longer bits? Sorry… I think it is that simple though… There are plenty out there that have flutes longer than 1". I would recommend looking at something like that.

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**Author:** ![HaldorLonningdal](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/haldorlonningdal/32/72377_2.png) [@HaldorLonningdal](https://community.inventables.com/u/HaldorLonningdal)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 7:09am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/bit-selection-for-deeper-cuts/39462/4 "2017-07-06T07:09:42Z")

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Depending on shape etc - it may be quicker (and less prone to problems) to carve halfway down then rough saw the part out, and use a flush trim bit (hand held or table) to cut the remaining wood off.

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**Author:** ![RobDeckert](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/robdeckert/32/33671_2.png) [@RobDeckert](https://community.inventables.com/u/RobDeckert)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 11:59am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/bit-selection-for-deeper-cuts/39462/6 "2017-07-06T11:59:06Z")

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What bit are you currently using? Maybe I can suggest some for you to purchase.

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**Author:** ![WillAdams](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/willadams/32/67263_2.png) [@WillAdams](https://community.inventables.com/u/WillAdams)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/bit-selection-for-deeper-cuts/39462/7 "2017-07-06T22:49:44Z")

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[Shapeoko CNC Router, Rigid, Accurate, Reliable, and Affordable](https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/Endmills#Long_endmills) lists

[http://www.garrtool.com/tooldetaillogin.jsp?edp=41030](http://www.garrtool.com/tooldetaillogin.jsp?edp=41030)

3" o.a.l., 1" flute, very well made, one can go a bit deeper than an inch w/o too much difficulty from rubbing in most materials.

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**Author:** ![JeremySimmons](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jeremysimmons/32/68212_2.png) [@JeremySimmons](https://community.inventables.com/u/JeremySimmons)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2017, 3:11am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/bit-selection-for-deeper-cuts/39462/8 "2017-07-07T03:11:27Z")

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Don’t bite off more than you can cut… har har har.