Grizzly G0605X Resawing, Components Needed for the Resaw Barrier, To build the resaw barrier

Resawing

Resawing on a table saw increases the chances of kickback. Serious injury can be caused by kickback. Kickback is a high- speed expulsion of stock from the tablesaw toward an operator. The operator or bystand- ers may be struck by flying stock, or the operator’s hands can be pulled into the blade during the kickback.

Resawing operations require proper pro- cedures to avoid serious injury. Extra care must be taken to prevent kickback when resawing. Any tilting or movement of the workpiece away from the fence will cause kickback. Be certain that stock is flat and straight. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious personal injury.

Resawing is the process of cutting a thick piece of stock into one or more thinner pieces. Bandsaws are ideal for resawing and the process is fairly easy and safe. A table saw is not intended for resawing and the process is difficult and extremely dangerous. Resawing on the table saw often binds the blade, causing kickback. The risk of kickback increases relative to the depth of a cut. Kickback is more dangerous when resawing on a table saw because the anti-kick- back devices and blade guard must be removed, leaving no protection between your hands and the saw blade. Kickback can pull the operator's hands into the blade, or the operator or bystanders may be hit by flying stock. DO NOT resaw on a table saw without using a resaw barrier. DO NOT resaw on a table saw without wearing a full face shield.

The following instructions describe how to build a resaw barrier, add an auxiliary fence to your stan- dard fence, and more safely perform resawing operations.

Note: This table saw can only resaw wood that is less than 8" tall.

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Resaw Barrier

The resaw barrier shown in Figure 54 holds the workpiece vertical, keeps the workpiece aligned with the fence, and keeps your hands away from the blade.

Figure 54. Resawing barrier.
Components Needed for the Resaw Barrier:
Hardwood or Plywood 3⁄4" x 71⁄2" x 401⁄4"		1
Hardwood or Plywood 3⁄4" x 3" x 401⁄4"		1
Wood Screws 1/4-20 x 2"		8
Wood Glue	As Needed
Tools Needed for the Resaw Barrier:
Table Saw		1
Jointer and Planer	Recommended
Clamps	2 Minimum
Drill and Drill Bits		1
To build the resaw barrier:

1.Cut two boards to 3⁄4" x 71⁄2" x 401⁄4" and 3⁄4" x 3" x 401⁄4". If you are using hardwood, cut the boards oversize, then joint and plane the boards to the correct size to make sure the boards are square and flat.

Note: Only use furniture grade plywood or kiln dried hardwood to prevent warping.

2.Pre-drill and countersink 8 holes approxi- mately 3⁄8" from the bottom of the 71⁄2" tall board.

G0605X/G0606X Extreme Series 12" Table Saw