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Several species have small pockets of swirly grain that result in chip-out now and then.
This is probably what you are experiencing. This is where I think an abrasive sufacer would be nice. I've tried swapping ends of board while sufacing to get the least amount of chip out, but some grain is so swirly that you can't win for losing. E-mail us and let us know what you think. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without permission of the Editor.