Getting tear-out - need advice

[Christian Knuell]

Hi,

came out reasonable well but left very noticeable tool marks on the base of the pocket

marks at the bottom are usually caused by misalignment of the spindle (not exactly perpendicular to the machine base).

but what advice would you give to help limit the tear-out.

If wood tears out the tool is usually just not sharp enough. Tools desinged to cut steel for examle are dull by design in comparison to tools made for wood or plastics. There are also large differences between cheap and high quality tools.

Christian