On Sun, 06 Mar 2005 19:44:11 -0500, Jim Smith wrote:

Any suggestions on how to eliminate splinter/tearout when routering oak?

We just had a long discussion on this. Check out:

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Any suggestions on how to eliminate splinter/tearout when routering oak?

Jim Smith wrote:

Any suggestions on how to eliminate splinter/tearout when routering oak?

1. Take partial cut(s) to final depth
2. Make sure bit is sharp (not some cheap pos)...
3. Higher rotational speed may help if it's a small diameter bit
4. Try to control the grain direction in the piece your routing and use
straight-grained stock

HTH...

And a "backer board" if at all possible...

Duane Bozarth wrote:
Jim Smith wrote:

Any suggestions on how to eliminate splinter/tearout when routering oak?


1. Take partial cut(s) to final depth
2. Make sure bit is sharp (not some cheap pos)...
3. Higher rotational speed may help if it's a small diameter bit
4. Try to control the grain direction in the piece your routing and use
straight-grained stock

HTH...

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"Jim Smith" wrote in message
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Any suggestions on how to eliminate splinter/tearout when routering oak?



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 http://www.patwarner.com/tearout.html
link.