Saw Machine - Revisited

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Hello All - I noticed all saw machines seem to be designed so that the blade is parallel to the work (shaft / butt). I set a few magnets on my table saw as a temporary fence that was perpendicular to the blade. I then rolled a dowel by hand up against the fence while slowly feeding it into the table saw blade. I took off about 1 /4 “ in girth and several inches in length. It seemed to cut with about the same smoothness as my CNC saw / inlay machine (which is ofcourse set up parallel to the blade). That was pretty much my test to see if there is a difference in cutting across or with the grain. So here is the million dollar question… Why is it saw machines are not generally set up with the blade perpendicular to the work? If it was a CNC saw machine where you could stop the longitudinal movement of the work you could then not only taper but cut tendons on the shaft or butt. Now, that would really save allot of handling of the piece. What am I not seeing? Thanks in advance for your help!
 
sneakout said:
Hello All - I noticed all saw machines seem to be designed so that the blade is parallel to the work (shaft / butt). I set a few magnets on my table saw as a temporary fence that was perpendicular to the blade. I then rolled a dowel by hand up against the fence while slowly feeding it into the table saw blade. I took off about 1 /4 “ in girth and several inches in length. It seemed to cut with about the same smoothness as my CNC saw / inlay machine (which is ofcourse set up parallel to the blade). That was pretty much my test to see if there is a difference in cutting across or with the grain. So here is the million dollar question… Why is it saw machines are not generally set up with the blade perpendicular to the work? If it was a CNC saw machine where you could stop the longitudinal movement of the work you could then not only taper but cut tendons on the shaft or butt. Now, that would really save allot of handling of the piece. What am I not seeing? Thanks in advance for your help!
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You are not seeing the slower feed rate you would have to run at to get the smooth cut. Because of the huge diameter of the saw blade you can rotate the wood slow and feed it pretty fast and get a smooth cut. If you turn the blade the other way you will have to feed it slower to maintain smooth cut. I once saw baseball bats made using the saw blade the way you are talking about. It took forever to do one pass. But one pass is all it took. You can remove just about any amount of material at once with the saw blade going across.
Chris
www.cuesmith.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com
 
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sneakout said:
Hello All - I noticed all saw machines seem to be designed so that the blade is parallel to the work (shaft / butt). I set a few magnets on my table saw as a temporary fence that was perpendicular to the blade. I then rolled a dowel by hand up against the fence while slowly feeding it into the table saw blade. I took off about 1 /4 “ in girth and several inches in length. It seemed to cut with about the same smoothness as my CNC saw / inlay machine (which is ofcourse set up parallel to the blade). That was pretty much my test to see if there is a difference in cutting across or with the grain. So here is the million dollar question… Why is it saw machines are not generally set up with the blade perpendicular to the work? If it was a CNC saw machine where you could stop the longitudinal movement of the work you could then not only taper but cut tendons on the shaft or butt. Now, that would really save allot of handling of the piece. What am I not seeing? Thanks in advance for your help!
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Hi Steve, sounds like you need one of my new cnc saws? I just sold "cueman", [Chris Hightower} one a month or so back.
Maybe Chris can tell you about my saw equipment?You already have on of my nice 4-axis CNC mills. Steve you need my new saw. Only $3,250.00.....
You know my stuff is heavy duty, made to run 24/7 for life........
Your turn to come with it up Steve. BTW, Please tell Jay hello.....


blud

PS, or e-mail me @
poolcues@hctc.net

or call me @ 830-232-5991
you know the numbers, just call Steve......for special pricing, for old customers.
 
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