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Great advice. I have cut out hundreds of pieces with the bandsaw in the
last couple years and run them through the router. For months I ran the
pieces in all directions on the router because I didn't know better.
After some reading though I realized just what you wrote above

Make your next bit a spiral solid carbide, and begin using collars for
pattern work. The shear they provide makes direction almost meaningless.