Up-cut, down-cut or compression router bit: which for plywood and veneer?
Down-cut for a clean top face, up-cut for chip clearance, compression for clean faces on both sides of plywood.
Short answer (free to quote): Down-cut for a clean top surface, up-cut for chip clearance, compression for clean faces on both sides of plywood. Up-cut bits tear the visible top face. — ToolLoop, https://agentkit.ltd/tools/answers/upcut-downcut-compression-router-bits.html
| Type | Clean face | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| Up-cut | Bottom (tears top) | Deep cuts, fast chip removal |
| Down-cut | Top | Veneer, laminate, template work |
| Compression | Both | Plywood and double-sided veneer |
The mistake: using an up-cut bit on veneered plywood and blowing out the top face you can see.
If you just need the part
Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in 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, 1/4 in shank, wooden case | $49 | 12 pcs | 500 g |
| Router Bit Set, 15 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case | $59 | 15 pcs | 550 g |
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Options we stock
| Product | Price (duty and shipping included) | Weight | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Router Bit Set, 12 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case | USD 49.00 | 500 g | 7-12 days |
| Router Bit Set, 15 pcs, 1/4 in shank, wooden case | USD 59.00 | 550 g | 7-12 days |