Lubrication and Preservation

Proper maintenance of the Pilous sawmill is a fundamental prerequisite for long service life, reliable operation, and consistent cutting quality.

Do Not Store Blades Coiled

Saw blades must not be stored in a coiled state. Correct storage significantly extends blade life and ensures higher cutting accuracy.

Why does the band saw blade become wavy when cutting spruce, Douglas fir or larch?

The problem of blade waviness usually occurs when the feed speed into the cut is higher than the band saw blade can handle removing. In other words, the material resistance is higher than what the blade is designed for.

Why does the bandsaw blade wave, the saw vibrate and not feed into the cut when cutting oak, beech, ash or hornbeam?

If the bandsaw blade begins to wave, the saw vibrates and does not continue cutting when cutting hardwood, stop work immediately.

Dust Extraction Connection

Connecting the Pilous sawmill to a dust extraction system is highly recommended. It improves cleanliness, enhances cut quality, and extends the overall service life of the machine.

How to correctly measure wood moisture and why it is important when sawing on a sawmill?

Wood moisture is one of the most important factors that affect the sawing process and the correct choice of saw blade.