Why Are You Still Using Amana Bits?

This is a direct comparison for the Downtown Jenny bit by Cadence Manufacturing and Design VS. Amana 46415-K downcut (downshear) .25" CNC bits! The Downtown Jenny is now the Amana Killer in my shop

I used my Onefinity Journeyman CNC to do these cuts and compare them in walnut for my trays. This test is to find out which of these bits will last the longest for me and what I do in my shop. Hopefully this information will be helpful to others as they work on their own CNC projects.
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[ianconnor]

I thought bits would last much longer in general (than your 40 trays). Now I know what to look out for in terms of bit wear. And now have a good option for a workhorse bit with a discount to boot. Great video.

[WindRidgeWoodCrafts]

Nice, simple comparison. Thanks for taking the time to share the results. While I've been buying Amana bits for the last three years for my CNC, it's not lost on me that Cody is regularly in the CNC groups offering help for any number of topics, where I've never seen anyone from Amana, nor would I expect to. I'll be migrating to Cody's bits as my corresponding Amana bits wear out.

[Vintauri]

Nice review of the two options. I’ve also been switching over from Amana to Cody’s bits as I go through mine. While I have not done a repetitive test like you have here, I’ve noticed super clean cuts and less cost on my work. Plus I love supporting a small family business!

[alexanderdgray]

Did a couple jobs on oak this weekend, and my ShapeOko 201 quarter inch end mill was leaving major fuzzies behind. Cadence came up on my internet stream not long ago, and your video (and discount code) sealed the deal. Can't wait to try it out.

[dtrip]

Always appreciate the videos!. I ordered my journeyman about 8 weeks ago. Your page has been super helpful for me as a first time CNC owner with little to no background in CNC. Thanks again!

[rileyjenk]

Purchased the Jenny bit. Thing is amazing. Thanks for the info!

[brentovercash]

Thanks man... An Amana user that just ordered a bunch of these!

[MattWhit]

Nice job with the comparison video. I appreciate that it didn’t go into a bunch of technical detail that would have been over my head. Just a simple test with easy to see results. I’ve got a a couple more of each of Cody’s bits. In fact, the postman dropped off a pair of the new Slim Jens as I was watching this video. It’s nice to support small businesses.

[cnccarving]

it was a true test
and surprize the bit you tested brought better result than the praised brand bit

i checking now where these bits can be purchased

thank you for your video

[jnicka]

Cody is awesome. I have been a customer for a while now. Can't wait to see what he comes up with next.

[laynemimstx]

I do a lot of cody's bits. other day doing cutout of poplar, and me being lazy, i just grabbed my downtown jenny. used spiral ramp and it cut as well as any every. no marks, no sanding needed. it is an amazing bit. thanks for the great video showing that.

[Woodworking]

Interesting video. I do wonder what your chiploads are. I feel Cody is a bit too conservative and I know Amana is. Amana specs 0.005 for “wood” which is laughably low…like they are trying to dull your bit faster. Heat is a bit killer and IMHO you should be getting more than 40 trays out of these bits. I plan to do this same test on my ShopSabre soon.

[thfallen]

I’d be curious how spetool holds up, I’ve been running them for months and they seem great

[goodwinml]

Great video. I have a pair of each of the Jenny bits. I Love them. Cody did an awesome with The Jenny's!!!!

[TerrapinCreations]

Very cool video. What are those trays for? Just curious!

[southernjoes]

Jenny bits are definitely my favorite. The down cut v-bit gets a workout daily

[ajfinewoodworks]

Very informative, a well done video. One thing I noticed is where you said you had chatter on the wall, it looks like that was just where the bit stopped its x-y travel to plunge to its z mark. Other than that, I'm always on the lookout for cheaper, better bits. I've always been questioning the Amana coatings or the Bits and Bits coatings. Seems like some of that is just hype. I used Bits and Bits Astra coated 1/8" compression bits for cutouts on birch ply, and didn't get any better results than with the cheap uncoated bits from Amazon. Keep up the great work!

[tallflyer]

Have you ever done a video on your sandblasting / finishing setup?

[victorunderberg]

Awesome thanks for sharing.. I have often thought of sandblasting what do you use for the sandblasting of wood have done a lot of steel but I've always been too afraid to try it on wood especially something that I do in 3D

[ChtoDelaetMaks]

Wow! These trays look amazing! I have never seen trays with such relief before. I've only come across flat bottoms. Is it difficult to clean such trays from food debris?