I can agree with you Cliff, if you insert "under normal circumstances"  Some times band saw usages are pushed to the limits by making very hard curves in thick materials. Lube could help that situation. Table saw cuts, well I don't think there is a lube that would stay after going  a few inches into a cut. Thats probably why they don't make or sell any thing like that. I like the teflon spray for table saw mechanisms under the table because it works longer and does not accumulate dust.

I've experienced heating of both the BS and TS blades when cutting certain woods, IE:  carribean rosewood. 

Since my TS is only 1 1/2 hp  a little extra lube  does help when working with hard dense woods to prevent bogging down, even with a new blade.

19 minutes ago, It Was Al B said:

I've experienced heating of both the BS and TS blades when cutting certain woods, IE:  carribean rosewood. 

Since my TS is only 1 1/2 hp  a little extra lube  does help when working with hard dense woods to prevent bogging down, even with a new blade.

Al did the lubrication cause and problems in gluing or finishing.

I've never experienced any problems with either glueing of finishing. I only use the lube when I feel it is necessary for the  job I'm working on ,but as i said, it has never caused any problems for me.

I found a product at LOWE'S last year called Super Slick Slick Stuff. I believe it is actually lanolin based but it has worked well on everything I have tried it on.  It is a spray film but it does dry quickly. I haven't given much thought about lubricating an actual blade with it yet.  I primarily use it to prevent my machine tops from rusting with changes in temp. Clean the top thoroughly, spray it on let it set a little then wipe off the excess.  

I like this stuff....   Silicone Free...

 

 

Edited November 7, 20196 yr by Kevin Beitz