Resawing
Resawing is the process of cutting the thickness of a board into two or more thinner boards. Each new board is the same width and length as the original board, but the thickness is less. The max- imum board width that can be resawn is limited by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw.
The most important consideration when resawing is blade selection. When selecting a blade, keep in mind that generally a wider blade is easier to control.
In most applications a hook or skip tooth style will work fine. Also, since most resawn lumber will be planed smooth, you can choose blades with fewer teeth per inch (3 to 6). While blades with fewer teeth per inch produce rougher cuts, these types of blades offer larger gullet capacities for clearing sawdust, they produce less heat, and they yield more horsepower per tooth.
To resaw lumber, follow the procedure below:
1.The blade must be adjusted correctly for ten- sion and tracking.
2.The fence must be square to the blade.
3.Adjust the blade guard so it is just above the workpiece with a minimum amount of blade exposed.
4.Use the widest blade that will fit your band- saw. (Use the data sheets in the back of this manual to determine the maximum blade width for your saw.) The blade must also be sharp and in good condition. Read “Blade Lead” instructions.
5.Use the fence to guide the work.
6.Support the ends of the board if necessary.
7.Feed the work slowly and evenly.
Do not force the wood into the blade during cutting. This will distort the blade, cause excessive heat and often results in blade breakage. Breakage can cause lacerations, cuts, or serious personal injury.
When resawing, consider using an auxiliary fence that is higher than the standard fence. This pro- vides a more solid surface for the workpiece to slide against. An auxiliary fence can be made from any straight and flat piece of lumber and can be bolted or screwed to the standard fence.
When using a fence to guide the board, the actu- al line of cut may not be exactly parallel to the fence. This is due to a number of reasons involv- ing the configuration of the table, condition of the blade, the cutting forces, and the blade tension. To correct this condition, refer to the “Blade Lead” instructions.
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