tear out

I am new to routing. I was testing a dado just 1/8 deep sing a 1/4 inch straight bit for dadoes. It cuts but there are fuzzy wood edges with some burning. The bit feels sharp. I tried feeding from opposite direction with same result. Need help! Thanks Cal

I am still a beginner when it comes to using a router, one problem I have yet to resolve is how to rout against the grain and not have tear out. I am building kitchen cupboard using face frame construction and am having problems when routing the raised panels. The ends and one side are no...