09-20-2019, 07:14 AM
I make small chests and use a PC 4212 dovetail jig to make box joints in the ends. I've been using a Freud 1/2" straight bit to cut the joints and by & large it works OK. I get a little tear out in some places. I'm using red oak and have always presumed that because it tends to be a little more splintery than some other woods, that was the main contributing factor. However, I've been wondering if a spiral bit might offer a little cleaner cut. If I were to get one, would I be better served with the up cut or down cut version? I'm using a hand held router and I don't see chip evacuation as being a big problem, so my first instinct is to try the down cut, but wanted to see what experienced users thought.
TIA
TIA
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