TS55

[Broscoli]

I was using my new TS 55 with the guide rail today to cut down a solid top and where the cut was made the saw appeared to have burnt the wood does any body know why this happened. and how it can be fixed. 
thanks 

 

[Eli]

-how dirty is the blade?
-how fast is the saw's speed set?
-what were you cutting for species of wood?
-have you checked toe-in/out of the saw?

That should cover it. The experts will be here shortly. Just take deep breaths, everything will be fine.

 

[Dan Lyke]

Any chance that the piece could have moved relative to the blade? That's when I've gotten scorching.

 

[The Dude]

-have you checked toe-in/out of the saw?

Eli, are you referring to the guide cams on the base of the saw...making sure they are tightened and guiding correctly?  Or is that term NAINA yet?

T

 

[cparson]

I believe he's referring to toe-in/toe-out as in tires on a car...  a non-zero angle of the blade in reference to the front edge of the saw... in the axis that would cause the blade to be non-parallel with the guide rail.

does that make any sense?  it's hard to describe without a drawing.

edit:  There are some pictures here:http://www.ozebiz.com.au/racetech/theory/align.html

 

[Dan Clermont]

I was using my new TS 55 with the guide rail today to cut down a solid top and where the cut was made the saw appeared to have burnt the wood does any body know why this happened. and how it can be fixed. 
thanks 

Hi Broscoli,

How thick was the wood? Was it a hardwood like Eastern Maple and almost 2" thick or at least "thick"?

From my experience burning happens when the blade is dull and needs to be touched up or the feed rate of the saw is too slow. What speed setting are you using?

Thanks
Dan

 

[Eli]

-have you checked toe-in/out of the saw?

Eli, are you referring to the guide cams on the base of the saw...making sure they are tightened and guiding correctly?  Or is that term NAINA yet?

T

I was.

 

[ccmviking]

Mine did it a lot before I adjusted the toe in/out.  The difference between before and after adjustment is astonishing!

Chris...

 

[The Dude]

I believe he's referring to toe-in/toe-out as in tires on a car...  a non-zero angle of the blade in reference to the front edge of the saw... in the axis that would cause the blade to be non-parallel with the guide rail.

does that make any sense?  it's hard to describe without a drawing.

edit:  There are some pictures here:http://www.ozebiz.com.au/racetech/theory/align.html

Most Excellent Article for this thread!  It could not be more clear.  I was unfamiliar with Eli's terms. 
"The acquisition of knowledge should be a relentless pursuit."  and  "Ignorance is Bliss"

T

 

[Broscoli]

thank you all for your help i have adjusted the cams (toe in/out) and it is working fine now

 

[Eli]

Sweet!