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Customer's curly maple table featuring a hummingbird and flower inlay created with the 30 Deg V-Groove bit.

Mark B.

Thanks to Ryan's great video on doing VCarve Inlays and The high quality 30 degree V Cutters that CIC sells, I just recently made this table and the Humming Bird Inlay was done with the CIC 30 degree V Bit. The table is made from Curly Maple and the Humming Bird is Walnut and the Flower is African Rose Wood. The table was made to donate for a fund raising event at our local cancer treatment center.

30 Deg V-Groove - 3-Flute - 1/4 Shank - VSC30

Customer photo review of Hardwood Project Pack - 30pc, 7/8" x 1-3/4" Strips

Michael K.

I used CIC project pack, lumber pack and rocking chair design to make the rocking chairs for the grandkids. The quality of these materials is so consistently good that you don't worry about problems in the wood distracting from the end result you are seeking.

Hardwood Project Pack - 30pc, 7/8" x 1-3/4" Strips

Customer photo review of Game Day Board CNC Kit

Randy J.

What a great project. I went in person and picked this up along with some other wood from DW Hardwoods. The file is well laid out with good instructions. It is easy to edit for your favorite team. It takes about 3 days total because of the epoxy cure time but only about a hour of cutting. Finished with Osmo. I give away all my projects so my friends are thrilled. ShopSabre 23 and Vectric VCarve pro were used to cut it out.

Game Day Board CNC Kit

Customer photo review of 1/4'' x 1-1/2'' Upcut Extended - 1/4'' Shank - UC2215

Ted M.Verified

Love the bit, works as it should. Initially received a defective bit that broke the 2nd time I used it, but customer service sent out a replacement and its working fantastic. I'm extremely happy with the tools, digital files, and customer service. I wish all companies could be like these guys (gals)!

1/4’’ x 1-1/2’’ Upcut Extended - 1/4’’ Shank - UC2215

Customer photo review of 🔥Interactive Maze Game Builder Kit - BamX™🔥

Brent P.Verified

The CNC Maze works perfectly and cuts out beautifully. I used the CIC bit set with Carveco Maker on my 32x32 OneFinity, and the results were spot-on. The design is clean, precise, and really shows off what CNC machining can do. The files are well-prepared, and everything carved flawlessly without extra tweaking. The finished maze looks fantastic, and it’s both fun to use and a great way to showcase CNC capabilities. My only suggestion would be if CIC could make a Tool Library for Carveco. That...

🔥Interactive Maze Game Builder Kit - BamX™🔥

Customer photo review of 1/64 Radius - 6.2 Deg 3D Tapered Ballnose - 1/4" Shank - TBN1-64

Richard S.

Used this tapered ballnose as well as 1/4" and 1/8" ball end mills to shape these vase holders. Worked very well, with great detail on the spiral design. Highly recommend!

1/64 Radius - 6.2 Deg 3D Tapered Ballnose - 1/4" Shank - TBN1-64

Customer photo review of Inlay Press Digital File

Mark S.

Fantastic product and a pleasure to machine. Everything went together smoothly and the design is spot on. I do recommend doing a quick test fit first, as you may want to add a small offset allowance to get perfectly tight joints. Cut exactly as provided, it can come out just a touch loose. For my build using 18 mm ply, a 1.75 mm adjustment made everything absolutely perfect. Assembly took only minutes after machining, and it works beautifully. Highly recommended.

Inlay Press Digital File

Customer photo review of 1/16"x 1/4" Upcut - 1/8" Shank - UC1025

Timothy L.Verified

Using this bit to predrill the holes in the Bottle Openers was a big help! I thinking about buying another one to having as a back up if I break this one.

1/16"x 1/4" Upcut - 1/8" Shank - UC1025

Customer photo review of September - Complete 🔥Inlay Starter Kit🔥

Jeff L.Verified

this was a great inlay kit. i liked having 3 options to pick from. This was my first time using the inlay bit set with the 30 degree V bit. I usually have used a 90 degree. I am not sure with is better, both turned out very good. I am looking forward to next months kit. Thanks for providing the kits, i really appreciate it.

September - Complete 🔥Inlay Starter Kit🔥

Customer photo review of Custom Inlay Builder Kit

William V.Verified

So far I have purchased your Custom Inlay Builder Kits 3 times. And bought multiple kits each time. And I have been happy with each kit! The boards are always very flat, because you wrap them each in cellophane plastic, which keeps the moisture out!! I'm getting ready to buy more kits this week. I also think they are a great value!! Thanks, Wes

Custom Inlay Builder Kit

Customer photo review of Kids Rocking Chair Digital File

Tim L.

When starting this build, I was a little nervous about it, having never made a rocking chair. I looked at the file, watched Ryan's video, and did everything he suggested in the video. The way he has it designed, a couple of the parts were tight and a little hard to put together, but they have to be to give the chair structural rigidity. Other than that bit of difficulty, it is an great build, with an easy to follow video. I recommend this Digital file and project to anyone. Have fun with wit...

Kids Rocking Chair Digital File

Customer photo review of 1/2'' x 1/4'' Point Cutter Roundover 1/4'' Radius - 1/4 Shank - PC25

Patrick J.

I have used this bit for a few weeks. It worked on Day 1, but with some practice and rewatching Ryan's YouTube's, I got the following results today. So less than 6 trials and I was experimenting too. I got this result using Poop Pine from a Big Box Store.... Next I try Teak, Walnut and Maple. Great job CIC!!!!!! Maybe I will get the guts to use BamX soon.

1/2’’ x 1/4’’ Point Cutter Roundover 1/4’’ Radius - 1/4 Shank - PC25

Customer photo review of Hard Maple Panel

George M.

Here is a custom school bus jewelery box that I made from 2 sheets of the 12×24 hard maple panels.. originally I ordered other maple but the great team at cic came threw with this option with the panels ..and worked out just great.. very friendly and looking forward to the next job so I can order more wood...

Hard Maple Panel

Customer photo review of Ultimate 3D Carving Set

Damon B.

I’ve been juggling different bits in an attempt to streamline my workflow and I’ll tell you this. This bit set is “Perfect” as Ryan states it has everything you will need to optimize carve time and achieve amazing detail and quality using area focused boundary limits with the smaller bits. Great product, great price, great company.

Ultimate 3D Carving Set

Customer video review of V-Carve Inlay Bit Set

Michael A.Verified

Great bits. Very sharp. I liked them a bunch. Only a very small bit of tear-out on some finer points but that maybe my issue by running a little too fast.

V-Carve Inlay Bit Set

Carlos E.Verified

Great kit as usual from CIC. I was originally planning on doing one of their designs but changes my mind at the last minute as it was a gift for my daughter in law. Regardless of the design change, the instructions were the same and any mistakes were my own. The materials were excellent and very well done. I had a blast creating this and look forward to next month's kit. Keep up the great work!

September - Complete 🔥Inlay Starter Kit🔥

Customer photo review of Wooden Tortilla Press CNC Kit

Fred C.

Awesome kit! The Vcarve files have perfect tool paths and very good instructions when paired with Ryan’s instructional video. The kit contains quality materials that are perfect for creating the first of many quality tortilla presses. I customized mine with a special message using the techniques I learned from the clock kit to create high quality painted engravings. Keep up the good work Ryan and team!

Wooden Tortilla Press CNC Kit

Raymond B.Verified

The plans were fantastic as my first inlay, adjusting feeds and speeds for my smaller hobby CNC, the youtube videos were great to help me understand the "Why" of the inlay and gave me confidence that it could be done.

September - Complete 🔥Inlay Starter Kit🔥

Matthew J.Verified

The spalted sycamore base with the walnut inlay really turned out great, it has kind of a camouflage effect to it. As always both the base and inlay blank were dead flat and sanded to a near perfect surface. My only complaint is that the spalted sycamore was a little more prone to chip out than a maple or walnut base.

Custom Inlay Builder Kit

Customer photo review of ColorCore HDPE Plastic - Premium Multi-Layer Engravable Sheets

David D.Verified

I like working with color core for outdoor signs. And CIC's pricing is good. I saw the "Chick-Inn" video on YouTube and knew I had to make one for my sister-in-law in Nebraska. She is very happy with it. Thanks CIC

ColorCore HDPE Plastic - Premium Multi-Layer Engravable Sheets

Scott T.

Nice, quick project. The files worked great, no issues with the materials either. Completely agree with screwing down the acrylic sheet, it was very flexible, would not have worked with clamps. I have a little more finishing to do in the trenches and figure out a final treatment. This is how it turned out with what was included! Thanks for the great kit!

🔥Interactive Maze Game Builder Kit - BamX™🔥

Customer photo review of Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

Vance M.

I had been wanting to create a flag. I was very happy they came out with this kit. This kit was so much fun! And the quality is great. Wish the stars were whiter, with the right lighting they shine bright. Awe, I’m done, the fun is over for now. Fast project.

Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

Scott W.

File worked great. I used a roughing tool path over the entire flag first. Like in the video, I ended up with a small area that did not carve off all epoxy. I'll move design a bit lower, suspect a low spot in wood. Stars do not look white. Will use a pure white pigment next time, more opaque, to show up better in the walnut. I'll also add some text. Another great kit, keep them coming!

Wavy USA Flag CNC Kit

Customer photo review of Premium Cutting Board Feet - Brass/Stainless Steel/Copper

Remus I.

These feet are the chef's kiss that finishes off an end-grain cutting board. They add a premium look, keep the board stable, and help protect all the hard work that went into building it.

Premium Cutting Board Feet - Brass/Stainless Steel/Copper

Customer photo review of Interactive Maze Game CNC Kit

Bryant S.

Good product and Ryan gave great instructions i had a few hiccups but they were my fault one was a dull bit hadvto do avlittle sanding but still came out alright wife and grand baby had a ball with it tonight thank you so much

Interactive Maze Game CNC Kit

Customer photo review of Custom Wall Clock CNC Kit

Chuck A.

The experience was so easy! I just followed the video instructions and everything came out fine. I find that Cutting It Close videos are the best online. I tried others and I always come back here!

Custom Wall Clock CNC Kit

Customer photo review of 🐦 ColorCore Bird Feeder CNC Kit

Scott W.

Completed the kit the morning after receipt. Easy carve, but moved parts onto different sheets. For roof shingles, make sure to carve first, then flip over to do Vcarve and pockets as shown. I cutout the two wall parts and then mounted separately with double sided tape to carve bricks and barn door. I was surprised how well the roof hinge cut worked. I'll use that in future projects. Scott W. Virginia

🐦 ColorCore Bird Feeder CNC Kit

Customer photo review of Jan 2026 - Wall Clock Set

Fred C.

Awesome kit! I learned a lot on this project. The finish came out perfect! Made this clock as a belated retirement gift for my wife. The colors of red, yellow, and blue are primary colors. She was a 3rd grade teacher for 30 years. She LOVES it! Thanks Ryan for another awesome kit!

Jan 2026 - Wall Clock Set

Will H.

Took a few trials but finally got it dialed in and these looks sweet and all you gotta do is push a button and come back to a complete project!!

ColorCore HDPE Plastic - Premium Multi-Layer Engravable Sheets

George P.

Enjoyed this project. I used an old piece of a/c plywood 23/32 that I programmed the cut to the 18mm file for great fit. My plywood sheet was 27x30 inches so I was able to screw the board down without the drill holes in the actual clamp. I added tabs to keep it all together. I’m using Carbide create pro v838 on a Shapeoko xxl and when I entered the toolpaths for some reason the 1/4 in downcut for the slots would show as an empty toolpath. I had to select my 1/8 up cut bit to make it work ...

Inlay Press Digital File

Patrick J.

I was worried about using the wood! It was so awesome looking in the raw. My personal phobia. It was very simple to use, clean cuts using a good, not great bit. I will be buying more materials. All these are gifts, I give. I also used the CIC Roundover but and listening to the team at CIC, it worked 1st try!!!!

BamX - Bourbon

Customer photo review of Premium (4/4) Hardwood Lumber Pack – Free Shipping | Multiple Species

Fred C.

This review is for hardwood lumber. Excellent products that are essentially ready to build with. Saves a ton of time at the lumber yard and in the shop. I made this doggie dish stand from hard maple and cherry. The only CNC portion of the project is the dish holes. I was able cut holes that are tapered for the dishes. Check out the mortis and tenon joinery (not CNC)! I made this for my Golden’s first birthday.

Premium (4/4) Hardwood Lumber Pack – Free Shipping | Multiple Species

Jen

These feet are a perfect finishing touch for a handmade cutting board. They add stability while keeping the board slightly elevated, which helps protect the surface underneath and makes the piece feel more intentional and refined. A simple upgrade that really complements a well-crafted board.

Premium Cutting Board Feet - Brass/Stainless Steel/Copper

Customer photo review of V-Carve Inlay Bit Set

Bryan P.

I really do enjoy using these bits… You can see and feel the quality of these bits, sharp as can be the cut is so clean.. I’ve come to use your bits for several reasons… price and quality… i’ve included a picture of a plaque that I made. It’s not a finished product and I don’t have a picture of the finished product so this one will have to do. It was fun cutting it for a special friend for a special reason. Thank you.

V-Carve Inlay Bit Set

Customer photo review of October - Epoxy Christmas Ornament Kit

Scott T.

Neat project. I haven’t done any epoxy work before, it was nice to have something easy for the first go at it. I ran into some issues with settings for the surfacing passes, had to do a little tinkering to make it successful. The screws I used to hold down the wood ended up splitting it twice. Once at the very start and again on the last step. My fault for over tightening them. Ornaments turned out great, I hit them with some mineral oil for a finish. Thanks again for putting the project tog...

October - Epoxy Christmas Ornament Kit

Customer photo review of Golden Boy - 1/4" x 1" Upcut Rougher

Terry M.

I used my goldenboy rougher to clear a lot of material on my first toolpath. I have an Altmil MK2 with 2.2kw spindle and man That bit can move and work hard at the same time. I was running it about 160 through this Mahogany piece. Very happy.

Golden Boy - 1/4" x 1" Upcut Rougher

Karl S.

I love the roundover/bowl bit combination. My charcuterie boards now require only minimal sanding and the customers love them. The instructional YouTube videos are an outstanding resource. Great products and great service.

1/2’’ x 1/4’’ Point Cutter Roundover 1/4’’ Radius - 1/4 Shank - PC25

Sean M.

Some people have similar inspirations. Literally days before I saw your video I was designing my own Gameday board as a Christmas gift. But I liked your measurements better than mine so I bought your kit and used your design to tweek mine. So far it's coming out great. I am sure a happy customer.

Game Day Board CNC Kit

Louis F.

I saw the video on this kit of the month and bought fast. I decided to make my own designs. As you can see they came out great. I used colored epoxy for the logos and for the numbers I used epoxy with glow in the dark pigments. I'm making a Marine Corps one with 12 and 24 time same concept. Will post those pictures soon

Jan 2026 - Wall Clock Set

Customer photo review of TBN-62124 - 0.25mm Rad. - 6.2 Deg TBN- 6mm Shank

Brandon G.

Took a while to dial in the settings. Recommend the Broinwood course if you’re struggling and impatient. I might have gotten there eventually, but that definitely sped it up. This was my first inlay with a TBN! Still have to let it settle before flattening it completely but was too excited to wait to share :D

TBN-62124 - 0.25mm Rad. - 6.2 Deg TBN- 6mm Shank

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