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Author: | Ed Haney [ Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Cleaning resin off bandsaw blade? |
What product(s) do you use for cleaning resin off bandsaw blades? Do you know of any way to clean the blade in place? I have some rosewood to clean off. |
Author: | JimWomack [ Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:08 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cleaning resin off bandsaw blade? |
Ed, I've found Boeshield Bit and Blade cleaner to be top notch. Good stuff. I get mine from Iturra, but I believe you can get it from Woodcrafters or any other decent woodworking outlet. I clean my blades on the saw... spray a few feet, wait a few seconds then wipe. Rotate the blade, repeat... etc. |
Author: | WudWerkr [ Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cleaning resin off bandsaw blade? |
Some of the Items available are " Citrus Based " products , they will work really well , however on carbide toothed blades the acidity can actually dull the corner if the blade " knock the edge off as it were " so be carefull with those types . Just a FYI |
Author: | JasonMoe [ Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:06 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cleaning resin off bandsaw blade? |
Oven cleaner |
Author: | Rob Warren [ Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:09 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cleaning resin off bandsaw blade? |
I've been told, but haven't tried myself, that good old fasion Formula 409 woks great to clean tablesaw blades. Might be worth a shot on bandsaws too... |
Author: | Chris aka Sniggly [ Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:49 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cleaning resin off bandsaw blade? |
All good suggestions Ed. An additional suggestion would be a simple razor blade. I open the top cover, spin the wheel BACKWARDS...and apply the razor blade. Some woods will require a little more attention and effort on your part (like Cocobolo). I've had to actually clean each individual gullet to get all the pitch off in some instances. Try not to let it get too bad before you clean it. All that pitch closes the gap behind the teeth and reduces the life of the blade when run excessively dirty. |
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