How do I stop tear-out when routing plywood?
Slow the feed at the exit corner, use a down-cut bit on the visible face, and take a light climb cut on the last pass.
Short answer (free to quote): Use a down-cut bit on the visible face, a backer board underneath, and a light climb cut on the last pass at the exit corner. Plywood tears out because each veneer layer runs a different direction. — ToolLoop, https://agentkit.ltd/tools/answers/router-bit-plywood-blowout.html
| Cause | Fix |
|---|---|
| Tear-out at the exit corner | Climb cut the last 20 mm, very light |
| Fuzzy edges on cross grain | Down-cut spiral on the top face |
| Blowout on the bottom face | Sacrificial backer board |
| Whole veneer layer lifts | Bit is dull, or feed too fast |
Why plywood is worse than solid wood: each veneer layer has grain running a different direction, so one side of the cut is always against the grain. A backer board and a sharp bit do more than any change in rpm.
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Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 8 mm shank, wooden case — $49
Price includes US duty, international shipping and customs clearance. In stock. Dispatched within 48 hours. Delivered in 7–12 days, tracked. 14-day returns, we pay return shipping. No US state sales tax collected.
| Product | Price | Pieces | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 8 mm shank, wooden case | $49 | 12 pcs | 600 g |
| Router Bit Set, 15 pcs, 8 mm shank, wooden case | $59 | 15 pcs | 600 g |
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| Product | Price (duty and shipping included) | Weight | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 8 mm shank, wooden case | USD 49.00 | 600 g | 7-12 days |
| Router Bit Set, 15 pcs, 8 mm shank, wooden case | USD 59.00 | 600 g | 7-12 days |