Sometimes my wood "burns" when I'm cutting. Any suggestions on how to prevent that from happening? Thanks.
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Some woods burn more easily than others, like cherry. I use clear packing tape over the pattern when cutting. It helps to lube the blade."All it Takes For the Forces of EVIL to Rule Is For Enough GOOD People To DO NOTHING!"
Saws: Excaliber 30; Dewalt 788 'Twins', Makita SJ401 (Retired), Grizzly G1012 18" Bandsaw
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Hey Sue, to help prevent burning use either clear packing tape or blue masking tape. I like to apply the clear packing tape over the pattern. some folks apply the blue tape over the wood, then apply the pattern over the tape. The tape helps reduce friction which causes the wood to burn. It also helps the blade last longer.Dan in So.Ca.
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I've also noticed it isn't so much the speed of the saw as it is the rate at which I'm feeding the wood into the blade. Slow down and enjoy your craft. It will benefit you on so many levels."Still Montana Mike"
"Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long."
Mike's Wood-n-Things LLC
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