Trka2002 Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trka2002 Posted August 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trka2002 Posted August 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 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. Gene Howe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 My only advise would be to add another blower (aquarium pump) to provide additional air cooling to the blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 I wrap my blanks in packing tape. All 4 sides, and use a skip tooth blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 I agree with Roberta use packing tape all around and no more burn marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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