Advise on Bits to curved ramp or sphere

Ball end mill would be my go-to
They can cut almost as good as a straight bit for pocketing and still give great results for ramps

You can probably cut off machining time by using the “right” diameter lollipop or bowl bit, matching the curve radius
You’d need to hog out most of the material witha straight bit beforehand though
That’s the strategy I used for my door handles here

Those pointy ends will probably force you to use a thin ball end mill anyway

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