Problem cutting down Veneered doors with T55

[LeoBel]

I am doing a job where I have to cut down 16 folding oak Veneered closet doors. The issue is that I am only cutting off about 3/16 off a side and 1/2 off the bottom. Unfortunely, that means I am sometimes cutting thru the GLUE line, sometimes the Veneer, and somtimes the composit wood underneath (depending on how percise the doors were made , it changes door to door)! I am having a difficult time because the different types of materials appear to OVERHEAT the saw (yes I wait until it cools). Am I using the wrong blade? ( I am using the blade that came with the saw - I think its the 48 tooth blade)

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Leo,

You would probably be better served using the 28-tooth blade for this application.

What's the condition of the blade? Are you cutting with the blade at full depth?

You may want to call and speak to one of our tech guys. They can help walk you through the process of checking to make sure the toe-in on the blade is properly set.

 

[Brice Burrell]

I've had pretty good luck using the 48 tooth blade on veneered interior doors, as long as it's still sharp.  If you believe it's sharp try cleaning the blade and see if that helps.  For solid wood doors I'd recommend the 28 tooth blade.  Good luck.

 

[Troll]

I've done this work before.  My method was to clamp the rail and make two or three stage passes with the saw using the 48t blade, assuming it's a 44mm / 1"3/4 door.  A quick wipe of a plane to finish it off.  I think it's a lot to cut 44mm in one pass, especially if it's composite / glue.
Troll

 

[Brice Burrell]

......Unfortunely, that means I am sometimes cutting thru the GLUE line, sometimes the Veneer, and somtimes the composit wood underneath (depending on how percise the doors were made.......

Reading your post a second time the word composite caught my eye.  The first time around I don't give it much thought but this composite material could be the issue.  If you are referring to sometime like a Masonite door then you'll likely have some trouble cutting it with the 48T blade.  I'd try a 28T blade if that's the case.