I've been researching and trying different bits for the waterline finish pass and the pencil finish pass and can't get quite the quality I want. I'm sick of spending time and money and would appreciate some help. At the moment for about a 15in.x10in. carving I use a 1/4 in. Straight 2 flute bit for roughing, 1/8 in. round tip bit for x and y finish pass & waterline finish pass, and a V shaped bit with about a 1/32 in. wide tip for pencil finish. The V shaped gives the carving nice detail but leaves noticeable grooves and dots throughout the carving.
Anyone have any advice on bit selection?
Thanks,
Mike