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A Tool Board Exercise 1
The main goal of this project is to be easy so you have a successful start.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d225a6_f8b13f14d7f34fa1b73bfaaf1e9e9f81~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_122,h_81,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/d225a6_f8b13f14d7f34fa1b73bfaaf1e9e9f81~mv2.jpg)
What you need to get started
The board itself is 19mm (3/4") thick MDF and has the finished dimensions of 200mm (in x) and 300mm (in Y).
The toolpath is designed for a 1/8" (0.125) 2 flute upcut spiral bit.
![Tool Board Render.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d225a6_5175d8b6ea0d47f8a91bc839e39faf01~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_604,h_263,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Tool%20Board%20Render.png)
Check out the video I made, for step by step instructions and some great tips.
My Pro Tipp
There are a lot of small diameter holes in this MDF Board and this means the chips have to come out somehow.
![Spiral bit.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d225a6_b1c4de968cb940158863e78324301772~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_78,h_78,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Spiral%20bit.jpg)
The right tool for the Job is an upcut spiral bit as it will eject the mdf chips (or better dust) towards the top.
A compression bit or down cut bit will not work (as well).
![Cast Aluminum.jfif](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d225a6_f0be89b07758417b9c2377bfb797e6fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_134,h_89,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/d225a6_f0be89b07758417b9c2377bfb797e6fd~mv2.jpg)
Files are ready for Download
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