I am relatively new to woodworking and was hoping I could get some help from the experts…
When I am cutting wood on my table saw, I am noticing that there are blade marks on just about every piece that I cut… While sanding is an option, the 'square-ness' of the wood is compromised by the marks and sanding doesn't help much.
Is this normal OR is there a trick to cutting wood without leaving the marks?
So far, I have:
(1) Slowed way down - I used to be excited and just throw the wood through the saw; now I take my time
(2) Replaced the blade with a new one (I bought a Diablo blade)
(3) Checked the blade to ensure it is square against my fence - as best I can tell, it is
(4) Checked to make sure that the blade does not wobble - as best I can tell, it does not (although, I'm not certain how to be 100% sure)
(5) Started to use a feather board to keep the wood tight against my fence
Still no luck with keeping in the blade marks down. Any tips?
Thanks!
Nick
When I am cutting wood on my table saw, I am noticing that there are blade marks on just about every piece that I cut… While sanding is an option, the 'square-ness' of the wood is compromised by the marks and sanding doesn't help much.
Is this normal OR is there a trick to cutting wood without leaving the marks?So far, I have:
(1) Slowed way down - I used to be excited and just throw the wood through the saw; now I take my time
(2) Replaced the blade with a new one (I bought a Diablo blade)
(3) Checked the blade to ensure it is square against my fence - as best I can tell, it is
(4) Checked to make sure that the blade does not wobble - as best I can tell, it does not (although, I'm not certain how to be 100% sure)
(5) Started to use a feather board to keep the wood tight against my fence
Still no luck with keeping in the blade marks down. Any tips?
Thanks!
Nick
