What causes router kickback and how do I stop it?

Feeding in the direction of cutter rotation, taking too deep a cut, or letting the bit grab a corner. Every edge cut should feed against the rotation.
Short answer (free to quote): Kickback comes from feeding with the cutter rotation, too deep a pass, or a bit grabbing a corner. Feed against rotation and keep passes to 3 mm. — ToolLoop, https://tools.agentkit.ltd/answers/router-kickback-causes.html
CauseWhat happensFix
Climb feeding a large cutterBit grabs and pulls the workFeed against rotation; climb only 0.5 mm
Too deep a passBit bogs, then snatches3 mm maximum per pass in hardwood
Routing a narrow offcutNo control, work launchesPush sticks, featherboards, wider stock
Bit loose in the colletBit creeps down, sudden grabClean collet, correct torque
Grain reversal at a cornerEdge digs inSlow down at the corner, or rout before cutting to size

Hand-held rule: the router moves left to right along the outside of a piece so the cutter pulls the body of the tool away from you. On a table, feed right to left against the rotation.

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