I bought some Brazilian redwood, also known as massaranduba, the other day. This stuff is hard - three times as hard as red oak. When I drill a pilot hole, the wood and the bit (new bit) burn. When I cut this stuff (1x6) with my miter saw, I can smell burning. The saw has a new Diablo 40 tooth carbide tipped blade.
Any suggestions on drill bits and saw blades designed for super hard wood such as this? I've got 250 BF of this stuff for a project. Bits and blades will cost more than the wood!
Thanks.
Bob