Woodworking Machine Operator how-to
How to Prevent Tearout on Wood Parts
Tearout ruins finish.
Quick answer
Tearout ruins finish. In short: use; check; adjust, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Use sharp tools.
Check grain direction.
Adjust feed rate.
Use climb cuts carefully.
Back up cuts.
Test.
Safety reminders for woodworking machine operators
- Use guards
- Wear hearing and eye protection
- Use dust collection
- Lock out for tool changes
Key terms
CNC router · Nesting · Moulder · Edgebander · Wide-belt sander · Router bit: see the full woodworking machine operator glossary.