avoiding end grain tearout when using router

[mickthetree]

Hi all

I have a project in the pipeline to mass produce some items. My plan is to make and stick a perspex template to the wood that I follow with a bearing guided router bit, having cut the wood to near size on the table saw. Essentially a rectangle with rounded corners.

I could route two corners then flip the work and do the other two but this would mean removing them template and aligning it accurately on the other side.

I do have a large disc sander and I get OKish results but I think speed and accuracy would be best if I used the router.

 

[WellsWood]

I'd say you probably want one of these

 

[Beau]

An upcut spiral cutter would reduce any tearout.

 

[Mr T]

I'd say you probably want one of these

+1

Chris

 

[mickthetree]

Ah ok so I would flip the work then lower the bit and pick up the other bearing. Ok I like that. Reasonable cost compared to the trend equivalent too.

 

[marcros]

I have one of these http://www.radiantools.com/products/1/3 ... mm_x_50mm/ and can thoroughly recommend. When the test was done on the forum I don't think that the wealdon one existed but the radian is excellent.

 

[mickthetree]

thanks Marcos. I thought they only sold them in multiples! but they do singles at the bottom of the drop down.

Cheers

 

[marcros]

i saw that too when i found the link for you. quite scary if you dont look properly!