I’m new to the band saw world and am wondering about the need, if any, for lubricating the blade. A few online woodworking sites sell a wax type of stick to lubricate the blade as it cuts but I have not been able to find any reference to the need for that in the few band saw books I have. Is lubrication necessary at all? And if so, under what circumstances and what’s the best product to use? Thanks.
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I'm sorry for the delay, but the big storm that hit the Northeast kept me out for a couple of days. For sawing dry wood in the shop, band saw blade lubrication is a solution in search of a problem, it just isn't needed.
If you are cutting green wood, you will need a special blade to do the cut and lubrication may help. The sticks are fine, but I've seen Pam kitchen spray recommended as also working well.
John White
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