The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote:

The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote:
Hello
Why is the wood scorching when I attempt to cut across the grain and
I'm doing fine going with the grain?

Wood is pine.

Thank you.

Thanks all for replies.

I got a piece of advice,but havn't tried it yet but it sounds feasible?
the advice was to wet the the wood a bit(damp) and then route across the
grain and a light sanding when dry.


You really shouldn't be scorching with pine. You should make sure (as
already mentioned) that your bit is sharp, that you're not cutting off too
much at once (1/16" at a time?), and that you're not moving too slowly.
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