Quick and Perfect Way to Remove Router Burn Marks

To remove blemishes and burn marks from routed profiles there is a simple trick - using what you already have!

When you need to remove a burn or blemish from the routed edge of a piece of wood, DON’T USE A PIECE OF SANDPAPER! There’s a better way!

With sandpaper, even fine grits, there’s a risk of rounding over the crisp edges of the profile or having an area along the edge that doesn’t match everything else. Instead, don a pair of gloves and reach for the router bit you used to form the edge to begin with.

In this episode, DirtFarmerJay will show you that by grasping the shank firmly and using the sharp edge of the bit, you now have a perfectly shaped scraper that can be used to “fine-tune” the trouble spot. This is especially handy for burn marks!

This great tip was found in FineWoodWorking® “Best Tips on Finishing, Sharpening, Gluing, Storage and More©”, published by The Taunton Press, Inc., ©2011. It was submitted by Matthew Jackson of South Dakota. Thanks, Matthew!

Routed edges are a great way to bump up your craftsmanship when constructing wood projects. With this tip, you can get great results and make it just that much easier to JUST DO IT YOURSELF!