Normally we plunge through the material and then start the circular motion. This means we are cutting the full material thickness at the end of the cut. Any movement of the stock will cause a slight divot or mark.

You will get a smoother cut by starting the circular motion as you enter the wood and plunge through on a gradual angle.

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This will leave very little material at the end of the cut resulting in smooth circular surface. The first picture shows a divot or mark at the end of the cut on the edge of the stock. The second picture shows the end result using the gradual technique.

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This technique applies to all circular cuts with the router.

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