# Using multiple bits at the same project

**URL:** <https://community.inventables.com/t/using-multiple-bits-at-the-same-project/18493>\
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**Created:** [January 8, 2016, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/using-multiple-bits-at-the-same-project/18493 "2016-01-08T19:50:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![AhmedZahran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9d8465/32.png) [@AhmedZahran](https://community.inventables.com/u/AhmedZahran)\
**Post date:** [January 8, 2016, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/using-multiple-bits-at-the-same-project/18493/1 "2016-01-08T19:50:34Z")

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I would like to use multiple bits at the same project and have accurate result. Any one can advice for that?

Thanks in advance

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**Author:** ![Ebr](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/ebr/32/12389_2.png) [@Ebr](https://community.inventables.com/u/Ebr)\
**Post date:** [January 8, 2016, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/using-multiple-bits-at-the-same-project/18493/2 "2016-01-08T20:08:19Z")

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With Easel check out this thread:

> [@Two stage cuts](https://community.inventables.com/t/two-stage-cuts/869):
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> I couldn’t find this in the UI. Using other CAM systems it would set up to first do a rough cut with a large bit, and then go back and fix the detail with a small bit. Like if you are cutting a pocket with sharp inside corners, you would want to use a [really small bit](https://spetools.com/?ref=SALE) to get those corners, but not to cut out the whole pocket. So is there a way to do a rough cut followed by a detailed cut, or is this on the feature roadmap?

For tool changes between cuts learn to use G28(which is amazingly useful):

> [@Learning About G28](https://community.inventables.com/t/learning-about-g28/12205):
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> Understanding G28 I hope this is appropriate to post here. Didn’t know where else to put it. Maybe would make more sense as a project? Background I am new to CNC. I have recently been using a Shapeoko then upgraded to an X-Carve. In my job I have had the fortune recently to have at my disposal a wealth of resources on the Autodesk CAM team that I have been pestering for information on my quest to learn more about using CNC machines. One of the topics that I found most confusing and cause…

Also I would recommend Fusion 360. There you can both model and create toolpaths in one application. Beware - steep learning curve!

Youtube is your friend there for learning Fusion 360 quickly.

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**Author:** ![AhmedZahran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9d8465/32.png) [@AhmedZahran](https://community.inventables.com/u/AhmedZahran)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2016, 3:00am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/using-multiple-bits-at-the-same-project/18493/3 "2016-01-09T03:00:25Z")

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Thanks a lot for your support. Can I send the g code directly from fusion 360 to the machine via USB or I should do something in between?

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**Author:** ![AllenMassey](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/allenmassey/32/84441_2.png) [@AllenMassey](https://community.inventables.com/u/AllenMassey)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2016, 4:02am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/using-multiple-bits-at-the-same-project/18493/4 "2016-01-09T04:02:22Z")

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You are going to need a gcode sender. Universal Gcode Sender (UGS) is a good one to start with. You can download version 2 here [http://bit.ly/1hftIhy](http://bit.ly/1hftIhy)

It is a Java JAR file, so be sure you have a recent version of Java on your computer first. Then just unzip the download and double click the JAR file to run it.