splintering

Make your cross the grain cuts first the with the grain. This will clean up any tear out.

Merrell said:

when i cut using a mold trim bit, it always splinters on the corners when i cut across the grain.
how can i prevent this?
i'm using a table router sys
thank you anyone
merrell

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ejant is correct you need to do an end grain first then rotate the piece and do a with the grain cut followed by the next end grain and lastly the side with the grain.

Now if you still have problems things to check for are a dull bit, taking to heavy a cut but give above mentioned method a try and get back to us if you are still having problems.

Ed