We mill white cedar, some cypress and some Doug fir. Most of our material is air-dried, although there is often some surface moisture on the wood. Whatever the species, we have the problem of wood getting stuck in the machine whenever it hits a wet spot. They are sharp and I'm wondering if we should consider putting blunt feed ones on, to increase the surface area. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Wet wood is a problem for many operations.
Several things can be done to reduce the feed problem. This lube reduces the friction between the wood and the table of the machine. Another thing that needs to be addressed is machine alignment. If not, then the wood is losing control, and this causes jamming. A dull tool cannot properly pull wood through.