Long grain or End Grain first

hotdogman | Posted in General Discussion on November 9, 2022 05:27pm

Making a table top with a 45 degree beveled edge. I am using a brand new sharp 45 degree router bit. Is it best to start the cutting on the end grain end or the long grain side? I will taking smaller cuts working up to a final profile.

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brendanfalkowski | Nov 09, 2022 05:51pm | #1
End grain first. If it chips out you can clean up when profiling the long grain.
_mj_ | Nov 09, 2022 05:52pm | #2
What he said.
bilyo | Nov 09, 2022 06:25pm | #3
I agree. In addition, if you glue or clamp a small block to the long grain at each end, any tear-out will occur in the sacrificial blocks. Then, saw them off or remove the clamps and cut the long grain sides.
john_c2 | Nov 10, 2022 02:41am | #4
What those guys said.
geedubbee | Nov 10, 2022 07:42am | #5
brendan's got it.