Upcut saw chipping melamine
12/12/23
Good afternoon.
We're cutting 1/2 melamine strips on an upcut saw and having a terrible time with chipping the top of the part.
We have added a zero clearance insert on the top hold down but that hasn't seemed to make a difference.
Any ideas?
12/13/23 #2: Upcut saw chipping melamine ...
What blade are you using, and is it sharp?
12/13/23 #3: Upcut saw chipping melamine ...
Not sure of the type but we rotate sharpened blades every week.
12/13/23 #4: Upcut saw chipping melamine ...
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I wouldn't thinkan upcut saw the be the best choice.
I wish somebody would make something like an inverted radial arm saw that you ran like a pop up saw. Run the blade so it's in a climb cut.
12/14/23 #5: Upcut saw chipping melamine ...
Website: http://www.hausmann.com
I believe we use had a ATB blade made and slowe the feed down until we get a reasonable cut. We use the upcut saw to cut melamine drawer parts so we stack 2 at a time and make sure the side not seen on top pc is up so any chipping ends up covered.
12/14/23 #6: Upcut saw chipping melamine ...
Website: http://www.hausmann.com
sorry for the typo's to late in the day.