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saw dust john · 11-08-2009, 01:09 AM

having a little trouble searching for the answer. I am cutting through 3/4" hardwood.

do I want a fast speed, I can hold/control the push of the wood. Or do I want a slow speed, not so much friction on the blade.

TIA

Haggard3230 · 11-08-2009, 01:17 AM

You don't specify what type of hardwood. It all depends on the wood and blade used. Make sure you have clear packing tape on top of your pattern or wood to stop burning of the wood. Just let your blade do the work.

Stoney · 11-08-2009, 01:31 AM

I always use packing tape on 3/4" hardwood. I would suggest experimenting on some scrap with different blade and feed speeds until you find what works best.

scotti158 · 11-08-2009, 02:15 AM

If your burning the wood, blade speed too fast. (or dull blade) If your having trouble keeping control on the fine details, blade speed too fast.(or wrong blade). Blade speed too slow, it just takes a little longer to cut. Better to start on the slow side.

11-08-2009, 01:09 AM	#1
saw dust john Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 13	speed of saw having a little trouble searching for the answer. I am cutting through 3/4" hardwood. do I want a fast speed, I can hold/control the push of the wood. Or do I want a slow speed, not so much friction on the blade. TIA

11-08-2009, 01:17 AM	#2
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 2,714	You don't specify what type of hardwood. It all depends on the wood and blade used. Make sure you have clear packing tape on top of your pattern or wood to stop burning of the wood. Just let your blade do the work. __________________ Merle SSG US Army Retired. merlehobbs@yahoo.com

11-08-2009, 01:31 AM	#3
Stoney Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 191	I always use packing tape on 3/4" hardwood. I would suggest experimenting on some scrap with different blade and feed speeds until you find what works best. __________________ Stoney aka Al Making dust with a Hegner 22v and a Delta P20

11-08-2009, 02:15 AM	#4
scotti158 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	If your burning the wood, blade speed too fast. (or dull blade) If your having trouble keeping control on the fine details, blade speed too fast.(or wrong blade). Blade speed too slow, it just takes a little longer to cut. Better to start on the slow side. __________________ Brian Scott of Forest Art Groton, NY "Unleashing the Beauty in Wood"

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