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uvh sam
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We have been having a lot of build up on our resaw from sawing maple. Is it possible that maple felled at a certain time of the year might have more sugar sap in it causing our blades to gum up?
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Clay S.
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http://maple.dnr.cornell.edu/produc/sapflow.htm
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I guess the next question is "Does the sugar make a difference in the tone quality?"
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Sounds sweet ?

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Clay S.
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Sometimes too sweet -even syrupy !
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We'll it sucks because it is killing our blades. Does smell good though
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It's good for playing "Sweet Child O Mine"

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