Circular Saw blade

[scotcruz]

Trying to cut new 4x2s. I have a brand new circular saw but cutting 4x2s is a nightmare.. its smoky and takes a bit of effort..

I'm suspecting it's the blade but not sure.. can someone recommend a good blade? Or is it the 4x2s?

 

[scbk]

The first thing is the blade on the right way round! And is it a wood blade?

 

[scotcruz]

I would assume its the right way round as I just took it out of the box. Yes it's alright teeth wood blade

 

[Munroast]

take a picture of the blade in the saw

sometimes new saws come with very cheap blades, and don't assume because it new the blade is in the right way round.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

I would assume its the right way round as I just took it out of the box

Sad to say, that's no proof of anything any more. What type/model of saw is it? Is it running up to speed properly and does it slow down a lot when you start the cut?

 

[big-all]

4x2 should not even register is the speed wheel at max ?? assuming it has one [mitre saw] are we talking new dry softwood here as old oak or wet wood can be really really difficult

is this a table saw and is the fence parralel as in will burn on the fence side but not the offcut side iff tight at the back ??
or is it a hand held saw the usual definition off "circular saw"??

 

[scotcruz]

Sad to say, that's no proof of anything any more. What type/model of saw is it? Is it running up to speed properly and does it slow down a lot when you start the cut?

True.. its a Parkside 1350w electric handheld saw. Running upto speed properly.

4x2 should not even register is the speed wheel at max ?? assuming it has one [mitre saw] are we talking new dry softwood here as old oak or wet wood can be really really difficult

is this a table saw and is the fence parralel as in will burn on the fence side but not the offcut side iff tight at the back ??
or is it a hand held saw the usual definition off "circular saw"??

It's not a table saw, it's a hand held saw with 2200 to 4700 rpm, set to speed setting 6 as per the handbook..

The 4x2s are fresh C24s so like you I was suspecting it was smoking because is its new and fresh treated wood which is still wet.

I have found some technique, if I start cutting from the top its much better (compared to starting to cut from side to side).

I was also under the impression that 4x2s with the circular saw would be a breeze

 

[johnny2007]

if I start cutting from the top its much better (compared to starting to cut from side to side).

What do you mean???

 

[scotcruz]

As if you start cutting when using a the Mitre Saw..

 

[cdbe]

Try it on some different materials, it could be faulty out of the box.

As if you start cutting when using a the Mitre Saw..

Don't drop it onto the workpiece, you could have an accident!

 

[Munroast]

The 4x2s are fresh C24s so like you I was suspecting it was smoking because is its new and fresh treated wood which is still wet.

that sounds like the issue, I have often had to work with wet stuff days out of the tanalising process. it doesn't like being cut - dangerous really, especially if ripping.

 

[scotcruz]

Thanks for the input guys.. Will try it on another material and report back.

 

[ETAF]

was this purchased from Lidl recently ? If they have still in stock, they may exchange , otherwise its just a refund.
have you cut any other material , or is the first use on those 4x2 , i cut I have cut a lot of ct16 posts which are 95x45 for the garden, at a 60degree angle and also square off the length - really easy, so as you saw - it should be a breeze, unless its really wet.

 

[johnny2007]

To check if it's the tool or the wood, try doing a cut with a sharp hand saw.
If you struggle, the wood is too wet.
A sharp hand saw should go through a 4x2 in 20 seconds max.

 

[opps]

Have you tried the 24 tooth blade rather 48 tooth blade? It seems to be supplied with both.