Help with thick wood cutting

[Kragax]

Ok, as usual I have a question or two. I have been trying to cut wood two inches thick on my saw with poor results. I am getting a cut with a diagonal slant.(its the best way I know how to explain it.) I have tried different blades, speeds, ect. The walnut was a real issue. I next moved to basswood. This worked better but Im still getting that differential from top to bottom. Im sure there are a lot of factors. My blade is square to the table. I have tried slower feed rates and different blade (Flying Dutchman) tensions but....well you know. In your experience what should I try to work on first that will give me better results? And again I thank you in advance...........Craig

 

PS. Im using a Hawk 220

[LarryEA]

I have no solution for you.  I have only cut a miximum of 1 1/4 inch thick and had similar problems.

I solved this with a change to a medium sofl wood, Spanish Cedar.

You are well past the maximum for in my opinion for making any turning cuts. Most especially for

the harder wood.

Maybe someone has a solution...I'll wait to see.

[Bendita]

Try to cut with a pushing motion if your using Spiral blades if not Use a bigger blade like a #9 and don't push it let the blade cut.

hope this helps you.

[Jim Finn]

I have cut 2" walnut and mahogany while doing compound cuts.  I use Flying Dutchman Polar #5 blades on my Hegner saw.  Extremely slow feed rate and high blade tension is the secret of success doing this.

[Phantom Scroller]

This might be a non stupid question but are you going off the angle on the saw itself because the angle will be different from every angle you sit. Make sure the blade is 90 deg to the table slow and tight as said by Jim. I use a 5 reverse blade. Roly

[ike]

I have cut 2x8 pine by using a #9 blade with no problems, slow feed and very the speed  to see the best results on a piece of scrap.

[amazingkevin]

I think skip tooth blades help in getting  rid of saw dust which helps

[heppnerguy]

I have to say that I would always trust Jim Flinn's answers because I consider him as the number one inlay man here in The Village. You can always trust what he tells you

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[Kragax]

Again thank you all. I did up the tension and tried again, Much better results and a real improvement. The rest must be me and my feed rate. I keep practicing.