seth_harris36•1mo ago

I switched from a 1/2-inch to a 1/4-inch spiral bit for my drawer box dados and it cut my sanding time in half.

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mark_price1mo ago

Smart move. The smaller bit leaves way less tear-out.

reese1241mo ago

Nice. I once used a smaller bit for plywood.

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graydavis1mo ago

My buddy Carl tried that on a sheet of birch ply for a bookshelf project. He used a 1/4 inch bit like you did, reese124, and the edge was super clean. He was so happy he didn't have to spend an hour sanding out all those little chips. It's one of those simple tricks that makes a huge difference. What kind of plywood were you working with?