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General Forestry => Sawmills and Milling => Topic started by: Knute on January 07, 2011, 06:12:03 PM

Title: Sawing Frozen Red Oak
Post by: Knute on January 07, 2011, 06:12:03 PM
I sawed some frozen red oak yesterday with a 10 degree blade. The lumber turned out very nice and uniform, but it does take more power when frozen. I have 25 hp. What advantage would I see if I go to a 9 degree blade?
Title: Re: Sawing Frozen Red Oak
Post by: terrifictimbersllc on January 07, 2011, 07:05:36 PM
Probably be able to cut a little faster, or wider, or longer with a given blade, before getting waviness.