I just received my Metal Maslow kit, starting to assemble the sled and build my frame which I’ve found enough information about here on the forum. However I haven’t found a good recommendation for what bits I should start with. Planning on cutting plywood and MDF to start, outlines and some hollowing out of areas for epoxy fill.
A good V-bit (30, 60 90) would help to ensure you can get crisp corners. For your pocket cutting, I would recommend a 1/4" single (0) flute upcut, and a 1/8" single flute upcut to get started would help you out tremendously in what you have said your intentions are. Those are the main ones I use for pretty much the same projects.
Edit: as for quality of cut, get your Router RPM and the feed rate matched up, and you should get really decent cuts in your material.
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Generally that means run the router as slow as it will go since routers tend to run on the fast side
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SpeTool Single Flute (O Flute) Spiral End Mill Aluminum Cutter Carbide Router 1 inch Cutting Length with 1/4Inch Shank for Aluminum Acrylic PVC MDF Plastic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083TKN62R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_B1FX533C9A9P53DT67VH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
These are my go-to bits. I cut 3/4 MDF and 3/4 plywood and they perform great, and leave really nice edges. I’ve recently cut 3/4 polycarbonate with them too and was impressed with the edge it left not being a melted mess.
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That is the same one that I use, as well I picked up the 1/8" one they have as well (1/4’ shank)! They work really really well!
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