"Duane Bozarth" wrote in message
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Alexander Galkin wrote:

How to best sand moldings? Also what's the best way to route moldings
across
the grain in pine to minimize chipping? I tried all kinds of router
speeds,
feed slower, feed faster but all profiles across the grain are far from
ideal. Along the grain they turn to be perfect and need not sending. I
use
router table.

For end shaping, cut the piece oversize width, do the ends first, then
trim to final width and shape w/ grain...depending on the
profile/specie/cutter, simply doing the ends first, then the sides may
be sufficient.

Of course, making a preliminary cut to remove as much waste as possible
via the table saw, not making the full depth cut all at once (if bit
profile allows it) and all the other "tricks" also come into play...

Like a super sharp carbide bit