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Post by liveoak on Aug 6, 2022 6:29:33 GMT -5
Slabbed a whole lot yesterday on my MK 10" slab saw & was finding I needed to do a whole lot more pushing than in the past,
so I'm wondering if it's time to replace the blade.
Thought I might dress it with an old grinding stone first - just to put off the inevitable.
I'm hoping someone might have used both a micro-segmented blade & a continuous rim one and can give me a good comparison.
I've run the MK Hot Dog Blade for the last 3 years, honestly have not used it that much.
Note- The MK 301 MIGHT be a lovely blade, but it's not in the running - too steep for me.
Any first hand knowledge that can help me decide which blade to buy??
As to what I'm cutting - a true variety - I'm relatively new at this, so I'm slabbing what ever I come up with , and just want a durable blade that will last me a while, and not break the bank. I am running a soluble coolant mix with a circulation pump, and the saw has a very good lube system.
Thanks -
Patty
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Post by Starguy on Aug 6, 2022 10:01:18 GMT -5
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Post by liveoak on Aug 6, 2022 11:39:39 GMT -5
Thanks Starguy, I'll check that blade out. I'm not sure what you mean by "peening" it , besides that I think of peening with a hammer. Can you explain further? Thank you, Patty
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Post by Starguy on Aug 6, 2022 11:46:38 GMT -5
liveoak I use a steel file instead of a hammer. You just tap on the edge of the blade all the way around the circumference. It exposes more diamond plus it widens the kerf a tiny bit. It usually helps a blade that is slowing down to start cutting like a new blade again. I think Randy RWA3006 said he taps his blade around 11 taps per inch of circumference.
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Post by RWA3006 on Aug 6, 2022 11:58:55 GMT -5
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Post by liveoak on Aug 6, 2022 12:08:47 GMT -5
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Post by liveoak on Aug 6, 2022 18:04:03 GMT -5
Watched the video & hubby handed me one of his bastard files ! Guess I'm all set. Thanks again,
Patty
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Post by Rockoonz on Aug 6, 2022 22:54:36 GMT -5
Watched the video & hubby handed me one of his bastard files ! Guess I'm all set. Thanks again,
Patty
I take the blade off the saw first, personally, and I use a hammer instead if a file, The idea is the edge of your blade needs to be the widest point, if it is not the blade becomes wedge shaped and it takes more effort to cut. I lay it flat on a table and hammer lightly from the side, watching for the blade edge to become wider than the part immediately behind it.
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Post by liveoak on Aug 7, 2022 6:07:31 GMT -5
Thanks Lee Rockoonz, on my list to tackle today. Patty
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Post by liveoak on Aug 15, 2022 6:32:36 GMT -5
Update -
I tried the bastard file trick yesterday & then fired up the saw, and it seemed to improve the blade .
Thanks for tip .
Patty
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