How and why do I break in a saw blade?

Breaking in a new band saw blade hones and strengthens ultra-sharp cutting edges and significantly increases band life.

To break in a bi-metal saw blade, run at the recommended band speed, but reduce the normal cutting rate by about half. (Make sure the band keeps pulling chips. If necessary, increase the feed force until the band does pull chips.) Cut at this reduced rate for about 20 minutes, and then increase the feed force in steps until you attain the normal cutting rate.

To break in a carbide blade, reduce both the band speed and cutting rate by 50% and begin sawing. Increase the band speed and feed force in small steps, but never allow the band to squeal or shriek.

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How and why do I break in a saw blade?

Breaking in a new band saw blade hones and strengthens ultra-sharp cutting edges and significantly increases band life. To break in a bi-metal saw blade, run at the recommended band speed, but reduce the normal cutting rate by about half. (Make sure the band keeps pulling chips. If necessary, increase the feed force until the band does pull chips.) Cut at this reduced rate for about 20 minutes, and then increase the feed force in steps until you attain the normal cutting rate. To break in a carbide blade, reduce both the band speed and cutting rate by 50% and begin sawing. Increase the band speed and feed force in small steps, but never allow the band to squeal or shriek.

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How and why do I break in a saw blade?

Breaking in a new band saw blade hones and strengthens ultra-sharp cutting edges and significantly increases band life. To break in a bi-metal saw blade, run at the recommended band speed, but reduce the normal cutting rate by about half. (Make sure the band keeps pulling chips. If necessary, increase the feed force until the band does pull chips.) Cut at this reduced rate for about 20 minutes, and then increase the feed force in steps until you attain the normal cutting rate. To break in a carbide blade, reduce both the band speed and cutting rate by 50% and begin sawing. Increase the band speed and feed force in small steps, but never allow the band to squeal or shriek.