mtbercrash40 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hello again guys. Another newbie question for yall. So I recently bought from Lowes a portable bosch table saw for about 600 I think. I typically use the blade that comes with it or I'll use a finishing blade on it when I want a final clean cut on something. I only use pine and various scrape pine from the pile of throw-aways at a house construction site. (great way to get free scrapes). I haven't figured out why I sometimes see white smoke and even burnt areas on the wood. I pushing steady and slow. I only have the teeth sticking up higher than the wood by a little bit. My blade seems secured and straight. But it doesn't happen alot. I use it every weekend just about. So what could I be missing? Oh,..and the motor doesn't sound like its slowing or bogging down,..I don't think it is. Thx for any feedback. I would hate to ruin a great saw that is only about 2 months old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Melton Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 It sounds like your blades may need to be cleaned. Pine will gunk them up in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 What Chuck said. If that doesn't work: you may need to push faster. you should have a full tooth above the wood at the top of the blade. That means the entire sharp, cutting part. if the wood has internal stress, it can pinch the blade when you cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric. Posted March 11, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Throw that stock blade away and buy a better one. Those are junk. And don't use the "finishing" blade for rips. Any blade with more than 40 teeth should be used for crosscuts only unless you're cutting thin stock or plywood. Also be sure that your stock is flat and straight before it gets to the table saw. Bowed and twisted boards are not only more likely to burn, they're also dangerous. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotscott Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Blade selection and setup are key factors in how well any saw performs. Be sure the blade is parallel to the fence within +/- 0.003" if possible. Stock blades are notoriously poor, and many aftermarket blades are no better. Optimize your investment, and give your saw a fighting chance with a good blade. There are several really good blades that don't cost and arm and a leg....Freud Diablo, Irwin Marples, CMT ITK Plus, DeWalt Precision Trim, Freud Industrial, and CMT Industrial to name a few. Keep them clean...they'll perform better for longer. A dirty blades cuts like a dull blade, and causes premature dulling. The ABCs of Saw Blades Current Saw Blade Bargains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I would make sure your fence is set up properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbercrash40 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks alot guys! I really appreciate all the feedback. I'll definitely tinker with it this weekend. But here's another question....when y'all mention keeping my blades clean,...what should I use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Soak it for a few minutes in very hot water with a drop of dish detergent, then lightly scrub with a brass brush. Works well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Melton Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/how-to-clean-blades-bits/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks alot guys! I really appreciate all the feedback. I'll definitely tinker with it this weekend. But here's another question....when y'all mention keeping my blades clean,...what should I use? I use Windex, an old toothbrush and elbow grease. Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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