Replies

1. 
   jackplane | Mar 01, 2005 11:54pm | #1

   a cabinet scraper or plane would work.

2. 
   hammer1 | Mar 02, 2005 01:35am | #2

   I would use a belt sander if you have one. The other issue is, how did the edge get burned?
   It can be a dull blade but is usually caused by not going straight and putting pressure on the back of the blade. If using a table saw, I would check your fence alignment.

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

1. 
   highfigh | Mar 02, 2005 05:33am | #3

   The blade could have a buildup of sap, glue or some other contamination. Cleaning materials have been debated here, but use whatever you have that works quickly. If you want to stay away from toxic chemicals, there are organic cleaners and degreasers that should work well.
   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."

3. 
   forestgirl | Mar 02, 2005 08:52pm | #4

   The advice above is dead-on.  I've become something of an expert on burned plywood edges, LOL!!  Clean your blade if need be (Simple Green or another general household cleaner, not oven cleaner).  Check both the alignment of your fence and your splitter.  The splitter must be lined up with the blade and 90* to the table or it will influence the travel of the plywood.

   After all that, practice your feeding technique.  You have to be sure you're not influencing the plywood to move against the blade.  Good luck!

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
   Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

1. 
   user-12759 | Dec 25, 2006 04:38am | #6

   I have found that 409 works great on saw blades. I usually squirt it on and let it set for a minutes or two. Then the pitch usually can easily be removed with a cotton rag.

1. 
   forestgirl | Dec 25, 2006 07:49am | #7

   Not surprising that 409 would work.  Especially if you don't let the pitch get so built up it takes dynamite to get it off, LOL!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

4. 
   ptu | Dec 24, 2006 07:24pm | #5

   I vote for plane and scraper, as well