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Oak Splinter - Router
Mar 07, 2005
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Any suggestions on how to eliminate splinter/tearout when routering oak?
- Take partial cut(s) to final depth
- Make sure bit is (not some cheap pos)...
- Higher rotational speed may help if it's a small diameter bit
- Try to control the grain direction in the piece your routing and use straight-grained stock
HTH...
In addition to the other suggestions, sometimes a little climb cut on the back end will be enough to eliminate the tearout when you make the cut in the proper direction. Use care and a very light touch.
Short tutorial on tear out at the
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