[wil141]

i'm having trouble with grain change when routing an oval picture frame on the router table i have a templet screwed to the back of the frame i'm useing a trimflush bit with a bearing.but when i get to where the grain changes it rips out i 'm routing about a 1/4" off ,,cant afford to many more tear outs i'm useing red oak,i'd appreciate any help.

thanks wil141 aka woodpecker!!!!!!!!

 

[PJack]

Perhaps shollow passes, or maybe 'backrouting' will help. It has worked for me during similar applications. Either way, good luck, I'm sure one of these guys has an answer if my suggestion doesn't work.

 

[bobj3]

Hi woodpecker

PJack is right, taking smaller cuts will help BUT you may want to try

Shear Angle Flush Trim Bits

2 flute, carbide tipped with totally enclosed ball bearing guides.
The shear angle cutting flutes produces a smoother cut than the traditional straight fluted bits.

Instead of chopping at the wood fibers at a 90º angle, the shear angle design allows for a smoother shear angle, slicing cut.
Use this bit to eliminate tear-out problems from routing end or cross grain on very hard woods.

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shop...rthtml/pages/bt_flush.html#shear_angle_anchor

To repair the stock ,this works for most rib outs.
http://www.woodworkingtips.com/etips/2006/03/10/ws/


Bj

 

[wil141]

Perhaps shollow passes, or maybe 'backrouting' will help. It has worked for me during similar applications. Either way, good luck, I'm sure one of these guys has an answer if my suggestion doesn't work.[/QUO




thanks pjack i'll give that a try

 

[wil141]

thanks bobj3 i thank that will do the trick, thank you for the link i will probably get two of the three bits on there. thanks again.

wil141 aka woodpecker!!!!!!!!

 

[bobj3]

You'er Welcome woodpecker

If you can get this one also
Spiral Flush Trim Bit
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_solid.html


They also work great for what you are doing and for making templates
They will stay sharp for a long time and cut very clean in all types of wood.

Bj

thanks bobj3 i thank that will do the trick, thank you for the link i will probably get two of the three bits on there. thanks again.

wil141 aka woodpecker!!!!!!!!

 

[wil141]

thanks bobj3 i'll try that one also

woodpecker!!!!!!!!!