The Router Bits - Preventing Tear Out

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Preventing tear-out when using your router is vital in saving your work piece and a lot of time trying to fix and fill. In this episode of The Router Bits, Patrick shares some of his experience in this arena...

[benjenkins]

The splinter analogy is perfect. Instantly helped me understand this issue. Thanks!

[maryd]

The splinter analogy was one of the best explanations i have ever heard in terms of understanding grain direction. Great information!

[bevo]

11:11 - Router hits B note, perfectly in tune with music.

[davidcrandell]

One of the best router videos I've ever seen. Patrick explains things really well and his ability to work with the camera make the viewer want to sit and finish watching what he's doing. He's actually inspired me to get my router out of the cupboard and start using it again. Well done guys.

[thDecember]

Watched the video to learn the trick of preventing tearout around a corner, because I have a lot of pieces requiring roundover all the way around, so that's four corners apiece. It's soft wood, so I hope it works. Thanks for the tute!

[telstraoranamall]

I like your style and the way you explain some tricks for people who go flat out and make mistakes keep on the good work

[jjo]

Routing in the "wrong" direction is called 'climb cutting', as the router wants to climb onto the uncut material ahead. I do it often because I put radius on finger joined plywood boxes. I built a long base plate with a handle to control the router and take shallow passes.

[briannewton]

A nice explanation of climb cutting, and helpful guidance when to use. Great video. Thanks

[БориславНоваков]

Very good and useful tips. Thanks for sharing!

[lexconor]

You might consider bump-cutting, which also takes off a small amount at a time, but at a fixed position, making tear-out much less likely.

[iansellers]

very informative video. explanation was second to non

[pppppppppp]

Can you explain why you use a router to plane and not a power hand planer?