Q. What’s the optimum number of knife marks per inch when planing?

The table saw and radial arm saw seem to give us some problems with getting a straight cut or long enough cut.

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Some frequently asked questions about saw blades and the cutting of wood and other materials.

If you see a decrease in surface finish quality decreases, you see a need to increase the horsepower in order to cut, or there’s an increase in noise level, it may mean that your bit is dull.

Cutting tools that can stand up to the rigorous demand of today’s advanced machining technology and production requirements, including repeatable accuracy and safety protocols, can help manufacturers eliminate manufacturing inefficiencies, ultimately lowering production expense, and increasing output and overall revenue.

Over the years, I’ve used a lot of featherboards, and sometimes I should have used them when I didn’t.

A large office furniture manufacturer has now implemented Leitz EdgeExpert (high-shear) pre-mill tools on all edgebanders.

Some frequently asked questions on grinding cutting tools for woodworking.

If the saw blade is out of balance, out of round, dull on one side, or being improperly tensioned, it can result in an inferior cut quality. Here are some other factors that can affect the quality of the cut.