{"id":9463,"date":"2023-09-22T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snaservices.com\/?p=9463"},"modified":"2023-10-17T14:29:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T19:29:25","slug":"reviving-a-dull-saw-blade-cleaning-and-restoring-high-quality-precision-sbw78","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snaservices.com\/index.php\/reviving-a-dull-saw-blade-cleaning-and-restoring-high-quality-precision-sbw78\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviving a “Dull” Saw Blade: Cleaning and Restoring High-Quality Precision | SBW#78"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever had a saw blade start burning wood rather than giving you an excellent clean cut? Well, this is for you. You see, I used this nice Freud 80T<\/a> blade on my table saw, primarily for crosscutting, but also for creating glue-up edges because it cut so cleanly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, there lies the issue. In my overzealous need to constantly create super clean rip edges, I ended up leaving this blade on for all cutting, and over time it began to get more “dull” and started burning the wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, I pulled the blade off, set it aside, and used my trusty backup blade. Then I got used to the nuances of the old blade and this one just sat on my wall for a while until I decided to take a look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I noticed the the teeth were still sharp but there was a lot of residue built up all around and on the sides of the carbide teeth. So, I decided to try the Rockler Router Bit and Saw Blade Clearing Kit<\/a> because I had a discount coupon and thought – what the heck?<\/p>\n\n\n

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My first impression after following the instructions was not that good. put the blade in the container that came with the kit <\/a>and poured the liquid in. Even after vigorously shaking the jug of solution there were some chunks that came out. I let the blade sit in the solution for 5 minutes and it barely did anything. Ugh, was this a waste of money?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I decided to let it sit longer and then after about 15 minutes, I noticed dark residue “melting” from the blade. I decided to use the brass brush that came with the kit again and this time it started to come clean.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Following the directions, I brushed each side and front of the carbide teeth. Then as good as I could down in the gullets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I inspected the blade for any spots I missed and then dried it off with a cotton rag. Once dried I sprayed on some WD40 Dry Lube with Teflon<\/a>. This will not only keep the blade from rusting but also add a slick invisible coat to help the blade make it through future cutting stock.<\/p>\n\n\n

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When I was done I was pretty impressed that this blade that had hung on my wall for years, being avoided because it was “dull” was still actually factory sharp. <\/p>\n\n\n

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This of course is not the only way you can clean sawblades but was the way I chose to do so. In a future article, I’m going to put to test two other products and compare them with this and see which comes out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always if you have any questions or comments post them below or on my YouTube <\/a>video comments section and I’ll do my best to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve included a few Amazon Links<\/a> below for the equipment and materials I used. By clicking on any of the links in this article you help support my channel as I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also help support my Channel by dropping a Tip at https:\/\/withkoji.com\/@sean.moenkhoff<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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*Disclaimer: While I attempt to list the equipment I use, some items have been discontinued or have newer models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n