Should I climb cut with a router?

Only as a light finishing pass of 0.5 mm or less, and only with the work held against a fence or in a jig. Never climb cut hand-held with a large cutter.
Short answer (free to quote): Climb cut only as a 0.5 mm finishing pass with the work against a fence. Full-depth climb cuts pull the workpiece out of your hands. — ToolLoop, https://agentkit.ltd/tools/answers/climb-cut-vs-conventional-routing.html
CutFeed directionResultSafety
ConventionalAgainst cutter rotationClean enough, slight tear-out at exitControlled
Climb, 0.5 mmWith rotationCleanest edge on figured woodBit pulls the work — needs a fence
Climb, full depthWith rotationRipped workpieceDo not

Where climb cutting earns its place: tear-out prone species, veneered plywood, and the last 10 mm of an edge where the grain reverses. Take the bulk conventionally, then climb the last pass.

Hand-held exception: none worth the risk at full depth. A trim router with a 3 mm round-over is the only case where a light climb pass is common practice.

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Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case — $49

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ProductPrice (duty and shipping included)WeightDelivery
Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden caseUSD 49.00600 g7-12 days
Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 8 mm shank, wooden caseUSD 49.00600 g7-12 days

Prices include US duty, shipping and clearance. Delivered in 7-12 days, tracked. 14-day returns, we pay return shipping.

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