From the sawyers corner-Is your sawmill blade sharp enough?

From the sawyers corner-Is your sawmill blade sharp enough?

From the sawyers corner-Is your sawmill blade sharp enough?

Always look at your last cut for any waviness, that is a good sign that your blade maybe dull. Other possible signs of a dull blade are the feed rate will be slower, the motor laboring more then expected, and the blade will be consistently pressing against the guide bearings.

Some folks will use a band blade until it totally will not cut anymore, thinking they are saving money by not changing the blade. Actually, it will cost them more money in the long run. Running a bandmill with a dull blade can cause unseen damage you may not be aware of at the time.

Running a dull blade can cause excessive heat that can damage the band wheel belts , guides and will also ruin the blade, beyond the point to have it re-sharpened and used again.
Hud-Son Forest equipment recommends to keeping a sharp blade on you mill . It will always cut true and you will end up spending less on any down time due to repair that could have been avoided by just changing out your blade.

January 17, 2020