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   PeteBradley | Apr 04, 2006 06:12am | #1

   It's not clear to me what you mean by undercut. What exactly does it do and what does the cut wind up looking like? What is the radius you're trying to get? What is the band that you're using (TPI, set)?

   Pete

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   ELCard | Apr 05, 2006 02:46am | #3

   When I'm making the cut, the blade cuts at an angle of about 15 degrees to the top of the table.  The radius is 8-10 inches and varies along the length of the cut.  The blade is fairly fine-10-12 tpi.  Ive tried increasing blade tension but maybe not enough.  Any ideas would be appreciated and thanks for your reply.

    

    

                                                                                                        Ed

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   PeteBradley | Apr 05, 2006 05:47am | #5

   10-12 TPI is way too fine for what you're describing.  You need about 4 TPI.  Tension may be a problem too.  I use a 3/8X4TPI PC Timberwolf band.  I buy them from Constitution Saw in South Windsor, CT, but you can also order them from Suffolk machinery, etc.  It will cut that radius no sweat and in good dry cherry, very little sanding or scraping will be required.  

   Pete

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   ELCard | Apr 06, 2006 12:16am | #8

   I think your're right. The cut starts fine then the blade bogs down just as the trouble starts. Thanks for the advice.
   Ed

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   jeff100 | Apr 05, 2006 05:52am | #6

   I'd suggest maybe your blade has too many teeth.  Is it a low tension blade like the Timber Wolf blades?  They suggest a 6 or 8 tooth 1/4 blade for that thickness hardwood.  My guess is your blade is having a difficult time with sawdust loading up in the blade, and that for sure will cause your blade to wander.  If you're not using effective dust collection, that will make this problem much worse...

   http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/silicon_steel_slection.asp

   Jeff

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   ELCard | Apr 06, 2006 12:14am | #7

   Thanks alot. Some solid advice I'm sure will help support the cherry population.
   Thanks again
   Ed

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   forestgirl | Apr 06, 2006 08:19pm | #10

   I totally agree with Jeff (and others?) who suggest you're using the wrong blade.  There should be between 6-12 teeth in the stock.  Given the details you've provided, you're working with 15-18 teeth in the stock.  Also, given the large radius you're cutting, you could easily use a 3/8" or 1/2" blade.  A 3/8" blade is a good general-use width.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   jackplane | Apr 04, 2006 08:59pm | #2

   First, I would tighten and check blade tension, the most likely source of the problem.

   Then I'd install a wider blade if need be- 3/8th or 1/2.

    

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   ELCard | Apr 05, 2006 02:50am | #4

   I thought that might be the issue and increased the tension some,maybe not enough.  I hadn't thought of a wider blade.  I'll try that if more tension doesn't work.  I'm sure a cherry tree somewhere will thank you for saving its brethren.

                                                                                   Thanks for the help

                                                                                      Ed

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   WillGeorge | Apr 06, 2006 05:21pm | #9

   Am I just incompetent? LOL...

   I AM for sure!

   Not sure what you exact problem but my first thought is you want a finished cut???.. I just trim as close as I can and sand/whatever from there...

   EDIT: My opinion only..

   The blade is fairly fine-10-12 tpi. As I recall your 'stick' was a 'bit' thick.. To me a fine tooth blade is only for THIN stock.. I HAVE BEEN WRONG BEFORE...

   
   

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   Edited 4/6/2006 10:24 am by WillGeorge