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Started by johrich, October 07, 2017, 11:38:12 AM

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johrich

Being new to cutting lumber I don't know which Woodmizer blade to use for different kinds of wood.  I was told to use the 10 degree blades for what was going to cut when I bought the saw.  I have mostly ash, oak and cedar.  I started cutting an old dried out oak that was about 48 in. in diameter and all I could get was 2 to 3 cuts before the blade went dull.  Any suggestions???

LeeB

Welcome johrich. You might get better response to this in the sawing and milling board.
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Grizzly

Welcome johrich!

I'm not much help. All I cut is spruce which is a soft fiber wood and very abrasive and I've found that my best blade is a Kasco 7*. Deep gullet is part of it. I've used Simmonds and Lennox as well and won't go back to Lennox but will use Simmonds again if I can't get Kasco. You will find some have strong opinions and some say the best blade is the one you like so read and enjoy.
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btulloh

Old dry oak is going to be hard on any blade, but you really should be using 7 degree or 4 degree for that.  Strip the bark off, at least where the blade is entering the cut (if it still has bark).  Bark can hold a lot of grit and dulls blades quickly.  With old dry oak, and 48" diameter, it's going to be tough going with any blade.

You should update your profile with the type of mill you're using also.  That makes it easier to provide helpful info. 

Stand by.  There'll be plenty of people chiming in on this.
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Coltbodi

I'm pretty new to milling myself and the best help I have gotten is from Cooks. They have a number of blades and Mrs. Marcey knows a lot about them all. She can get you pointed in the right direction.
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Magicman

You have probably asked the ultimate impossible question to answer, but first you must answer a few questions such as your sawmill model and engine HP, etc.  "Oak" does not describe much without stating whether is was Red, White, Post, Water, Live, etc.

I have sawn over a million BF with 10° blades, but now I reserve them mostly for ERC & Poplar.  I use 4° blades for White Oak and knotty SYP, but I have successfully used them for other species as well.  7° Turbo's have fairly recently become my "go to" blade but it takes some engine HP to pull them.
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johrich

I just bought a Woodmizer LT15 Wide.  I have a lot of white oak and ash to saw so maybe I need to get some 4 degree blades.  I know the 10 degree blades won't work.

Magicman

Remember too that the wider the cut the more unsupported blade you have in the log/cant and the more susceptible it becomes to "wave".  Proper blade guide alignment and sharp blades are a necessity.  Also if there is any buildup on the blade you can look for trouble.
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Never allow your "need" to make money to exceed your "desire" to provide quality service.....The Magicman

JB Griffin

I would recommend 4deg blades. 10deg blades are useless in my opinion,  unless you are resawing 4-6in wide pine cants which the 10deg blades do good at. 7deg blades are great but take more hp, turbo 7s are better but requires more hp yet.
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bandmiller2

There is no best band only the one that works best for you. Try as many different ones as you can you will find one that gives you the best service. If you don't sharpen your own you may want to deal with co's with sharpening services. Frank C.
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