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Started by Tagerts_crossing, January 31, 2003, 03:05:48 PM

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Tagerts_crossing

January 31, 2003, 03:05:48 PM
Last couple of days I have been working on getting my new mill set up in the barn and just started cutting today with a small maple log.  About 10"x10'.  The log is probably too small as the boards were warping and twisting coming off the mill.  I was just wanting to cut something.  The mill ran good but the only problem is it seems to have a lot of saw dust between the board and cant.  May have been because I was going so slow to be careful not to hit stops or hold downs.  If anyone may know why this was occuring, any comments would be appreciated.  I am trying to post pictures..hope it works out.  

John Schoolcraft

D._Frederick

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February 02, 2003, 03:36:55 PM
Tagerts-
On a horizontal bandsaw you will never get all sawdust cleared out of the cut and off the boards. If the sawdust is not packed hard on the boards you don't have a problem. The  set of the teeth determines how much saw dust remains. To little set causes packed saw dust.

Noble_Ma

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February 02, 2003, 04:48:23 PM
Hey Tagerts, is that a Baker 18M?  

bull

#3
February 03, 2003, 12:29:36 PM
what kind of blades are you using.........

Tagerts_crossing

#4
February 03, 2003, 02:47:53 PM
 Yes it is a baker 18m and the blade is the one on it when I got it. I think it is a .045  1 1/4 not sure of the set. Called woodmizer and told them what I would be cutting and they sent me two different blades to try.  Probably use wm Blades till I can sharpen them my self.  Here are some more pictures.




John Schoolcraft

Fla._Deadheader

#5
February 03, 2003, 02:53:25 PM
Looking good. Might give Suffolk a call and they will send a low tension blade for free, so you can try that also.
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LeeB

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February 03, 2003, 08:12:20 PM
Lenox will send a free one also. Pretty good blades. LeeB
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

Noble_Ma

#7
February 04, 2003, 05:21:16 AM
I believe my Baker came with a Lenox blade on it.  I tried the Suffolk blade and didn't really like it.  WM sent me two blades but I haven't had a chance to use them yet.  The mill is tucked away for the winter.  I agree with other post, as long as the sawdust isn't packed and hot, you should be ok.

MrMoo

#8
February 04, 2003, 08:18:02 AM
Tagerts
You may want to check the Suffolk Machine web site they have trouble shooting information that covers sawdust and other issues.

www.suffolkmachine.com
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