Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
We can think of a bandsaw blade just like sandpaper—the larger the teeth, the rougher the results. Big teeth remove material fast, but just like using coarse sandpaper, you’ll need to clean things up later.
For a smooth cut with minimal sanding, fine-tooth blades and precise cutting are the way to go. But there’s another problem: heat. Too much friction leads to burning in wood and melting in plastic.
A quick, simple trick to reduce friction and heat is to lubricate the blade, keeping it cooler and preventing burns or melting as you cut.
There are a number of ways to lubricate a bandsaw blade. Long-term, Boeshield T-9, applied to the blade, left to set, and then wiped clean is the best. Another option is paste wax, which needs time to cure before buffing off.
But there’s a much faster way... paraffin wax. A simple candlestick made of paraffin will fix things in seconds.
If you plan on using a candlestick, flatten the bottom so it doesn’t spin in your hands. Then, bring it around the back of the blade and press lightly—the heat will melt just enough wax to coat the blade naturally.
It doesn’t last as long as the others, so keep it nearby and use it every 15-20 minutes.
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We can think of a bandsaw blade just like sandpaper—the larger the teeth, the rougher the results. Big teeth remove material fast, but just like using coarse sandpaper, you’ll need to clean things up later.
For a smooth cut with minimal sanding, fine-tooth blades and precise cutting are the way to go. But there’s another problem: heat. Too much friction leads to burning in wood and melting in plastic.
A quick, simple trick to reduce friction and heat is to lubricate the blade, keeping it cooler and preventing burns or melting as you cut.
There are a number of ways to lubricate a bandsaw blade. Long-term, Boeshield T-9, applied to the blade, left to set, and then wiped clean is the best. Another option is paste wax, which needs time to cure before buffing off.
But there’s a much faster way... paraffin wax. A simple candlestick made of paraffin will fix things in seconds.
If you plan on using a candlestick, flatten the bottom so it doesn’t spin in your hands. Then, bring it around the back of the blade and press lightly—the heat will melt just enough wax to coat the blade naturally.
It doesn’t last as long as the others, so keep it nearby and use it every 15-20 minutes.
Check out my other channel! → @makethingswithrob
Become a patron! → patreon.com/makethings ←
Huge thank you to my patrons that keep this thing going!
*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
William L McNally
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Les N.
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
G. Salazar
David B.
Make Things
#MakeThings #mtbitesize
