Can anyone help with cleaning up tearout like this?\
Cleaning like after the carve or during?
After the carve I use sandpaper or a sanding sponge to clean it.
During the carve, switch to a downcut bit and it’ll be a clean surface.
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Thank you @JustinBusby
Yeah I meant during the carve. I was using sandpaper but it becomes cumbersome for larger cuts.
I’ll try the downcut bit, thanks!
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That will make a big difference! Think you will like the results.
Sanding sponge, as suggested, also works wonders.
Downcut bits are good, straight 2 flute bits are the best for clean surface. Just keep in mind.
If you get amazing at CNC you can run a chamfer bit over the profile. But for now stick with upcut for the bulk/hog and downcut for the finish pass.
[quote=“Phantomm, post:7, topic:53907, full:true”]… you can run a chamfer bit over the profile.[/quote] Better have that waste board super flat and a good probe measurement. 
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