Crosscut hardwood with TS55

[gippy]

A couple of years ago I had some kickback with a regular circular saw crosscutting some rough lumber, scary. I have since used a handsaw to do the job.
A bought a TS55 a few weeks ago and was thinking of using it to crosscut 10" wide, 1.5" thick hardwood boards into smaller sections. I am correct in thinking that this shouldn't be a problem for this saw? I have the fine tooth and a panther blade, which is the best one for the job?

Thank you.

 

[xtrememtnbiker]

It will have no problems. Don't use the Panther, that is only for ripping. The 48T will work great.

 

[tjbnwi]

48 tooth, use a piece the same thickness as the stock to support the rail on such a narrow piece.

Tom

 

[semenza]

  That is pretty thick but the saw should be able to handle it  with the Fine blade (cross cuts). Assuming sharp blade, and depending on the actual hardness of the wood, some of the exotic stuff (well exotic to North America) can be really hard. For rip cuts you will definitely want the Panther. I would also recommend using the guide rail for those crosscuts and support the rail ends if you can. Take it slow to see how it goes on the first couple cuts to get a feel for how fast you can push the saw.  Plunge the saw off before entering the wood for the cut and make sure it is up to speed. For an added measure of safety use the anti-kick back stop on the rail.  Should work fine.

Seth

 

[gippy]

Thanks guys. It is an 'exotic' hard wood, a Thai variety and only slightly less expensive than Teak so mistakes are expensive
I will support the rail, clamp it down and go for it with a steady cut, 48T blade.

 

[tjbnwi]

You can cut in stages if need be. Set the saw to plunge half way, reset the saws depth to finish the cut.

Tom

 

[gippy]

Job done. I spent longer worrying about it than it took to make the cuts. I did it in 2 passes, from the sound of the saw I think attempting a single pass may have been too much.
Now it's time to unwrap my new Woodslicer blade and get busy  [big grin]

 

[semenza]

Good to here it was a success!  What are you making?

Seth

 

[gippy]

It's a bench top tool cabinet made out of a Thai hardwood called Makha. I have been working on it on and off for a while but now the main frame is ready for glue up. Then onto the drawers once I pick up some secondary wood for the drawer boxes.

 

[semenza]

It's a bench top tool cabinet made out of a Thai hardwood called Makha. I have been working on it on and off for a while but now the main frame is ready for glue up. Then onto the drawers once I pick up some secondary wood for the drawer boxes.

Sounds nice. I think we need a project thread  [wink]

Seth