I am making cutting boards / trivets for Holiday gifts. They will be various combinations of padauk, walnut, cherry, and maple. (See photo of one example.) I prefer to not cut grooves, but the LOML says I should, at least in the larger cutting boards.
The problem I am having is burning of some of the wood, especially around the corners where I slow the rate of cut. I need help on how to avoid the burning on mixed wood projects. Is there some combination of depth of cut, rate of cut and router speed that would minimize burning without causing tearing?
Note: I also need to practice following the template and getting straight-edged grooves.
Thanks for your help. Regards, Steve
The problem I am having is burning of some of the wood, especially around the corners where I slow the rate of cut. I need help on how to avoid the burning on mixed wood projects. Is there some combination of depth of cut, rate of cut and router speed that would minimize burning without causing tearing?
Note: I also need to practice following the template and getting straight-edged grooves.
Thanks for your help. Regards, Steve
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