BASIC GUIDELINES

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A

Cutting Angle (Hook Angle)

B

Wedge Angle (Blade Angle)

C

Clearance Angle

D

Sharpness Angle


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Soft Woods

Hard  Woods

33°

Rough Back Clearance

25-27°

10°

Rough Side Clearance

5°

27-30°

Finish Back Clearance

22-24°

5°

Finish Side Clearance

2.5°

Feed Speed in FPM =

 Spindle Revolution in RPM x No. of Knives

Desired No. of Cuttermarks per inch x12

Number of Cuttermarks Per Inch =

 Spindle Revolution in RPM x No. of Knives

Feed Speed in FPM x 12




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