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RPM of edger?

Started by Sawing 4 fun, June 30, 2012, 12:15:01 AM

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Sawing 4 fun

Does anyone know how fast my old, 2 blade, Frick edger should be turning? I asked a couple of people now and I'm getting conflicting info.
I would greatly appreciate any wisdom from someone who knows. pc_smiley

Thanks Gordon
Gordon
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Ron Wenrich

If your're sawing primarily hardwoods, a rim speed of between 8-9,000 surface feet per minute is recommended.  For softwoods, that gets bumped up to 10-11,000 surface feet per minute.  If you're running an 18" saw, then to get 8,000 sf/m you need to run 1700 rpm.
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