Can you use a router on painted wood?

Technically, yes, but in reality, no. 1) The paint would need to be really thick to not cut through the second layer. 2) Your boards would need to be perfectly flat, and uniform in thickness to within about . 001".
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Can I use router on plywood?

The answer is yes, you can use a router on plywood. In most instances, a router will work well on the edges of plywood, particularly ApplePly® or Baltic birch. However, to get the best results you will need to secure the plywood to a benchtop or use a router table.
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How do you prevent Tearouts when routing?

To avoid tear-out, cut the piece oversize, rout the curved edge, and then rout the piece to final size. When using a template to create a workpiece, cut away the waste material as close to the cutline as possible.
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Can you router wet wood?

First answer, don't do it.
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What direction should router go?

When looking straight down at the top of a router, the bit rotates in a clockwise direction. That means you should move the router from left to right, but—and this is important—that's only true when the router is positioned in the middle between you and the workpiece.
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What is the best wood for routing?

The best wood types for CNC routing work are Maple, Walnut, Cherry, and Ash among hardwoods. Among softwoods, Cedar and Cypress are the best for CNC work. For getting the best results while CNC routing wood, use the right bit, and optimal feeds and speeds.
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Can you use a router on MDF?

Overview of MDF Wood

The smooth surface of medium density fiberboard is perfect for painting, and a router leaves crisp profiles with no splintering, burning or tear-out.
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Can you use a router on OSB?

Using a router with a good carbide/carbide tipped bit, preferably a spiral cut one makes incredibly nice edges on most surfaces. Some companies even make some specifically designed for OSB, Laminate, formica, and harder materials.
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Why is my router jumping?

The most common cause of kickback is the router bit cutting too deeply into the material, causing it to become stuck, and unable to turn. When this happens, the router's motor is still converting rotational energy to the bit, and this energy must go somewhere.
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Does plywood router dull bits?

The glue in the plywood may dull the router bit slightly more quickly than solid wood but if you are only doing one desktop this is not really a factor. From an aesthetic standpoint, you will be able to see the veneer layers on the edges. Depending on the piece of furniture this may be what you desire, or not.
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Can you use a router on Pine?

Routing on pine is fuzzy. Sand the wood down first to get it good and clean for carving. When you're done, be prepared to sand away any fuzzy edges that remain. A rotary tool equipped with a fine grit sander can make quick work of any rough edges left behind when working with pine.
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How do you keep wood from splitting when cutting?

Use a vice, clamp, or a work table. To prevent splits, put some wide masking tape along cut lines to overlap both sides: This helps to hold the wood fibers in place. This will also stop the saw teeth from splitting the fibers off the body of the wood.
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How do you cut wood without chipping?

To cut MDF without chipping, you need to get sharp carbide tipped blades with a higher number of teeth, clean the table saw and install the blade, adjust it to match the size of the board, start the saw, and push the MDF board along the marked lines until the cut is completed.
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What is the advantage of a plunge router?

The housing allows for controlled vertical movement during a cut, so you can plunge the bit into the surface of your work piece without concern. Plunge routers make it easy to make through cuts, deep grooves and mortises, as well as pattern and template work.
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What does MDF stand for?

MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) is an engineered material made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into fine particles, combining it with wax and a resin binder and applying high temperature and pressure.
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Can you use drill bit in router?

A great use for drill bits is to use them to set the depth of router bits! All you need is 2 drill bits that are the same size (I used 6mm bits) and a flat surface. First, place the 2 drill bits on the flat surface slightly spaced apart. Then loosen the base of the router so you can raise and lower the bit.
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Do I need a 1/2 router?

Most bit types are available in both shank sizes, and most router kits come with collets to fit both sizes of a shank. If you can use either size, you probably wonder which is better. The short answer is: All things being equal, 1/2-inch is better.
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What is the difference between a router and a plunge router?

In other words, if you set a fixed base router at a cut depth of 1/4", the router bit protrudes past the base 1/4" until you change the depth. A plunge base router is designed so that you can preset the cut depth and then lower (“plunge”) the bit into the cut with the router's base flat on the surface of the material.
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What speed should I set my router to?

Bits 1 to 2 inches should be run somewhere around 18,000 rpm, while 2- to 2 ½-inch bits operate around 16,000 rpm, and bits 3 inches or bigger at 12,000 rpm or below [source: Router Workshop]. Sticking to these guidelines will help ensure smooth cuts.
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Do you need a router table?

Do You Need a Router Table to Use a Router? No, a handheld router can be used without a router table. But there are times when it's quicker, easier and safer to use a router table. A router table can be safer to use than a handheld router because it gives us better control over workpieces.
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