Stationary Tools Tips

Table Saw

Raise your carbide-tipped blades up 1 1/2" above the stock you are cutting. By doing this, you will drop the tip temperature of the blade by 300°, eliminating the #1 reason your blade and bits become dull. Just be careful of the blade at its increased height! (Eric Mook, Lombard Store Manager)

Band Saw

Round the back edge of your blade to allow for smoother scrolling cuts. With the saw running, hold a sharpening stone to the back edge of the blade and round off the sharp edges that get caught when making tight turns with the blade. (Eric Mook, Lombard Store Manager)

All Cast Iron Machine Tops

Use T-9 from Boeshield (PMS Industries) to protect any cast iron surface. This product will not stain your wood or conflict with any of your top coat finishes. It's great stuff! (Eric Mook, Lombard Store Manager)

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