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UHMW - Bill Holt - 11-17-2021
Anyone know of any issues cutting 1" thick UHMW on the TS or BS?
RE: UHMW - lift mechanic - 11-17-2021
I have cut 1/2" on the tablesaw without a problem.
RE: UHMW - fredhargis - 11-17-2021
When I had a day job we used a lot of UHMW on our machines. We had a tablesaw for cutting in house, and that's they way our contractors cut it as well. It's a mess, but it works well. We did use a negative hook blade...that's what the local plastic supplier suggested.
RE: UHMW - jteneyck - 11-17-2021
I cut 3/4" UHMW on my TS for my horizontal router mortisers and plane it, too, with standard blades. No issues.
John
RE: UHMW - AHill - 11-17-2021
Slow feed rate or high tooth count could heat up the UHMW to the point of melting it. Don't stop feeding halfway through the cut with the blade running. Less waste with the BS.
RE: UHMW - Bill Holt - 11-17-2021
Thank you gentleman.
RE: UHMW - Wild Turkey - 11-17-2021
Don't use a "zero-clearance" insert.
Shaving can get caught and will rub blade.
Cutting Plexi one day on my TS and I noticed a red ring around my blade from the friction!
RE: UHMW - cpolubin - 11-18-2021
Be aware that some varieties will trip a Sawstop.
Cliff
RE: UHMW - Tapper - 11-18-2021
(11-18-2021, 11:13 AM)cpolubin Wrote: Be aware that some varieties will trip a Sawstop.
Cliff
Just use the lockout feature and be very careful if using a Sawstop.
Doug