July 18, 20196 yr Anybody know why my band saw likes to burn wood? I am cutting 1 1/2 inch oak. I am using a 1/4 inch blade. Am I using too many teeth? Not sure of the TPI on the blade but I've attached a picture. Never had this problem with re-saw, only cutting a pattern. Any help much appreciated.
July 18, 20196 yr Take the blade off and clean it. If it does it soon after replacing then it is tiome to sharpen or replace.
July 18, 20196 yr Just my 2¢ but I think it is probably pretty dull and maybe the "tooth set" is worn down.
July 18, 20196 yr the band saw works just like my scroll saw. Change the blade and the burning stops. Then the next blade go with less teeth. Even 1 1/2" is not real thick wood but for that little blade to clear out the saw dust its too thick. Less teeth will have a wider set which will help keep the gap clear.
July 19, 20196 yr Author Thanks all. gonna look for a 3 or 4 TPI 1/4 blade. Hopefully that will do it.
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