NEW WOOD-MIZER 7/47 BLADES (VIDEO)

123maxbars · October 15, 2019, 12:04:48 PM

Here is the video showing a few cuts being made with the new Wood-Mizer 7/47 blades.
I am running the 7/47 1 1/4 blades @.055 thickness on a Diesel Woodmizer LT40 Wide head. Also to note I think after making a few cuts I could probably push them harder than I did. Also keep in mind if you are familiar with my videos I am not the fastest operator around, trying to run 3 to 4 cameras while sawing maxes out my span of control at the sawmill. In conclusion these blades are sharp and cut perfectly at the speed I was running my 40. The only remaining question is sharpness, I am heading out to finish up that red oak today and will do another video which hopefully will show how long the blade last before going dull.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeGUqsIXUuE&feature=youtu.be

123maxbars · October 15, 2019, 12:16:28 PM

Also toward the end of the video is Tim Fuller trying out his new LX250 for the first time on some Pine/Oak and Walnut,

WV Sawmiller · October 15, 2019, 12:57:46 PM

Nice vid. Thx for the tip on measuring off the top of the side supports.

PAmizerman · October 15, 2019, 08:38:44 PM

@123maxbars what bands were you using before you tried the 7/47?

123maxbars · October 15, 2019, 10:06:00 PM

Quote from: PAmizerman on October 15, 2019, 08:38:44 PM
@123maxbars what bands were you using before you tried the 7/47?

7 degree double hard .055

YellowHammer · October 15, 2019, 10:58:49 PM

That's a very useful video, good job. The band certainly seems to leave a very nice finish and cuts at a good speed. I guess I'll have to call WM and get a few to try out. Thanks for the info.

Bruno of NH · October 16, 2019, 10:04:36 AM

I have 5 coming in on Friday
I will let all the 38hp gas folks know how they work for me.

Bruno of NH · October 21, 2019, 02:08:11 PM

FF member Mike Dillon came over today with some pine logs to big for his mill.
We slabed them both the second log I used a 747 band cut flat and fast.

PAmizerman · October 21, 2019, 05:32:20 PM

@Bruno of NH is there a noticeable difference between the 7/39 and 7/47?

Bruno of NH · October 21, 2019, 06:32:13 PM

@PAmizerman Yes it cut faster without putting my engine on the governor.
Also flater as these are the first .055 I have run

E-Tex · November 25, 2019, 06:05:59 PM

Quote from: Bruno of NH on October 21, 2019, 06:32:13 PM
@PAmizerman Yes it cut faster without putting my engine on the governor.
Also flater as these are the first .055 I have run

@Bruno of NH , i run the same 38hp gas, WIDE unit as you.

I put a new 747, .055 blade on today and I was completely satisfied.

I slabbed Post Oak, 9/4, 25" to 33" wide and they were dead flat. Not even the slightest wave even going through the wide, crotch parts.

Used one blade on approx 650bf.......Mostly Post Oak, and a couple Water Oak and a SG. I can't wait to try them on some WIDE Pecan logs. That will be the test for me.

I've been running Turbo 7° and 4° in .045 and they are fine, BUT, I will be buying more 747's / .055.

Very Happy!