I am using bloodwood for the first time. I a getting smoke from the wood as I cut. I am using 3/4 inch, flying dutchman #3 ultra reverse blades. The blade is new so not a dull problem. Tried different speeds all with same result. Suggestion?
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Bloodwood is a very waxy gummy wood so what you are experiencing is not un-common. When I cut it I usually have either blue tape or clear packing tape under my pattern, that helps a bit.
I use the Olson PGT 5 blade and slow the saw down a bit. You have to take your time and back up frequently to clear the chips from the blade.Rolf
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I use the largest, most aggressive blades that I can with bloodwood, which is a bear to cut. The Flying Dutchman reverse and ultra reverse work for me, usually #9.
I know that Rolf prefers the smaller blades, but I prefer the quicker cutting of the larger ones. And tape is a must for any wood that tends to burn.
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Bloodwood is also extremely hard. It measures 2900 on the Janka Scale. Compare that to hard maple, which measures 1450 and you can see why it would burn. Perhaps a skip tooth blade might work better?Homer : "Oh, and how is education supposed to make me feel smarter. Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain."
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I have used up an 8 ft board of 4/4 Bloodwood and have found that a #5 skip tooth works well the skip reverse I was using weren't allowing the kerf to clear well and got lots of smoke and burning ... saying all that when I cut Kathy Wise's Poinsettia Wreath I used 17 # 5 blades as I found after about 6-8 in of cut I needed to change blades. BTW I just love the smell of smoking bloodwood in the shop probably not good for me though.Attached FilesJerry
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I hope you are wearing a dust Mask!!Rolf
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