Blade burrs

[charpepper]

I have ordered some blades that do not seem to be very good, I think I just need to sand them to get the bur off of them I am just not sure how to get the bur off or with what grit sand paper or what to use . I would really like to use these blades any help would be great. I am tired of cutting side ways .
Mimi

[oops99]

Hi Mimi,
What exactly are the blades doing, and are you sure you have your tension set right? If you bought the blades online, you should make a complaint ASAP and get some replacement blades.
It is possible that you got blades from a bad batch, and the seller might be aware and will replace them without question.
So far as burrs, are you talking about on the teeth of the blade? I don't know if that is something that could be rectified by sanding, if there is a burr on the back or side of the blade try taking a fine file or sharpening stone and hold it to the back of the blade while the saw is running, don't know if it will help, but I'm sure it won't hurt.
I don't know where you bought them, but make sure in the future to always buy good quality blades.

oops99

[Jim8Mad]

Mimi,
Don't be discouraged with a bad batch of blades. I agree with everybody here that a good blade makes all the difference. Personally I like Flying Dutchman, but there are others that are probably just as good that I haven't tried yet.
When you say you are cutting sideways. What exactly do you mean by that? Most blades do cut at a bit of an angle. It has to do with they way they are made. If you are looking for a nice and straight cutting blade I suggest trying the Olson PGT blades. They are made differently and don't have a burr on them. I eventually got used to the slight angle I have to cut at with the blades I use so I don't even notice it anymore. In fact, I recently started using the PGT blades again and it took me a bit to get used to feeding straight on with the blade.
Maybe Mike (3M) or somebody else more experienced in the blade business can give you better advice. If the blades you are using are that bad and it's not the usual slight angle then you really should contact the seller and try to get them replaced.

[charpepper]

Thanks for the information. I sanded the backside of the balde and it seemed to help. I also went to woodcraft and bought some olson blades. The baldes seem to dull quickly so I will be done with them quickly so I have learned from my mistake and will not let it happen agian. buy only reputable blades
Mimi

[Rolf]

Mimi,
They almost all have some sort of burr (PGT blades don't)
The will all (almost all) cut to one side more aggressivley than to the other because of the burr. With time you learn to compensate fo that.