Shallow Cut Eliminates Tear-Out
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(from Popularwoodworking.com)
When I crosscut hardwood plywood, I use an old technique to minimize tearout on the bottom face. I simply make two passes with my general-purpose blade. After setting the rip fence, I cut a shallow groove, no more than 1/32 …Source
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