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    CSM Saw Tooth Load(Page)

    To arrive at the tooth load for a saw, you must first know how fast the board is feeding into the saw in feet per minute, the revolutions per minute of the saw, and the number of teeth in the saw...

    Inspecting Sharpened Saw Blades(Page)

    Everyone knows about the guy who shows up at your shop and promises you something “just as good” for “a lot less money”.   With cheap equipment, sloppy work and a lack of knowledge a “saw...

    CSM Plymaster Style(Page)

    10 TOOTH AND RAKER COMBINATION SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS: 10° Hook Top Angles 25° Sides 2° and 3° USE: This combination saw has more scoring teeth and les

    CSM Problems and Answers(Page)

    All saws have one common enemy. This is the person who installs and uses them. To install a saw by using a piece of wood or other object against the teeth to hold it from turning when the nut is...

    Cermet II Saw Blades in Industrial Applications (Page)

    Cermet II Saw Tips have been used to solve many customer problems and increase cutting speed and wear resistance.  See some of the reviews

    Saw Collars and Plate Layover(Page)

    Soft saw collars are cheaper.   However soft collars pit, scratch and bend. If you lay a saw over with a soft collar then you deform the collar.  Next time you put a saw on and...

    CSM Safety Rip Style(Page)

    SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS: 25° Hook Flat Top and race 2° and 3° Sides Top clearance from top of tip to body of plate should be .020 for hand feed and .040 for power feed. USE: The main purpose of...

    CSM Thin Rim Style(Page)

    USES: The specification for this design can vary to include all the popular tooth geometries. Its purpose is to cut a thinner kerf. Its limitations are depth of cut, and it is not intended for hard...

    CSM Face Bevel Style(Page)

    SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS: The specs for these saws can vary over a wide range. A commo

    CSM Gumming(Page)

    Saw gumming is an operation that must be performed on all saws to be retipped.  It must be done accurately so the saw does not run out of balance and the tip recesses are all the same depth...

    CSM V Tooth Style(Page)

    SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS: Hook 10° Top Angles 25°<

    CSM Triple Chip Style(Page)

    SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS: Hook varies from 0

    CSM Controlled Chip Metal Style(Page)

    SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS: Hook 10&

    CSM Chip Breaker Style(Page)

    SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS: Standard 10° Hook

    CSM Locked In Tooth Style(Page)

    SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS: Hook 0° for metal

    Custom Tooling(Page)

    Ask about our Custom Tools!  (800) 346-8274 We have over 30 years experience in the woodworking industry and have solved many problems for numerous happy customers with our custom tooling...

    CSM Alternate Top Bevel Style(Page)

    SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS: Standard Hook

    Achievable Edge Sharpness(Page)

    Achievable edge sharpness is determined by the material     

    CSM Hammering(Page)

    There are no mysteries involved in the act of hammering a saw.  However, you must know the basic principles and apply them conscientiously.  Saw hammering requires complete concentration on...

    CSM Side Grinding(Page)

    The side grinding of carbide saws is the most critical grinding operation as it relates to the saw's performance.  The angles ground in the side are not as important as the uniformity of the...