Having problems

[Trka2002]

I’ve been trying to make compound cuts in 1 1/2 maple but the wood keeps getting burn marks. I’ve tried slowing my feed rate, adjusting blade speed, and rapping the piece with clear packing tape. I can use oak without the burning, but can’t figure out how to use maple without burning. Anyone have any advise. 

[Sycamore67]

What blade are you using?  A skip tooth blade is good for thicker woods like compound cuts.  Other blades with reverse teeth are more likely to burn.

[Trka2002]

5 minutes ago, Sycamore67 said:

What blade are you using?  A skip tooth blade is good for thicker woods like compound cuts.  Other blades with reverse teeth are more likely to burn.

I’m using Pegus #5 super skip. 

[Denny Knappen]

I use Pegas #6 Super Skip for all my compound cutting.  I just finished cutting 1 1/2" square stock Hard Maple with no problems.

[Trka2002]

2 minutes ago, Denny Knappen said:

I use Pegas #6 Super Skip for all my compound cutting.  I just finished cutting 1 1/2" square stock Hard Maple with no problems.

I bought the blades just for this project. Maybe I should have ordered #6’s.
 
I’ll have to keep trying different things. Using a size smaller should be the cause. 

[Denny Knappen]

28 minutes ago, Trka2002 said:

I bought the blades just for this project. Maybe I should have ordered #6’s.
 
I’ll have to keep trying different things. Using a size smaller should be the cause. 

The #5 should be fine.  Be sure the blade is sharp.  I use a new blade on each birdhouse.

[Sycamore67]

I use FD Polar #5 for compound cuts which is similar to the Pegas you are using.  In my experience, cutting 1-1/2" maple is difficult.  I typically do not cut maple thicker than 1-1/4".  You can go to a coarser blade but turns and details are more difficult.

[Wichman]

My only advise would be to add another blower (aquarium pump) to provide additional air cooling to the blade.

 

[Roberta Moreton]

I wrap my blanks in packing tape. All 4 sides, and use a skip tooth blade.  

[scrollerpete]

I agree with Roberta use packing tape all around and no more burn marks