Resawing
Resawing is the process of cutting a board along its thickness 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 maximum board width that can be resawn on this bandsaw is 61/4".
Although the Model G1019 Bandsaw was not specifically designed for resawing, it is capable of resawing when the saw is set up properly. Use common sense – attempting to resaw a board that is too wide or too dense may put excessive strain on the blade and be unsafe.
Similar to ripping, blade selection is an important consideration when resawing. When selecting a blade, keep in mind that a wider blade is easier to control. The blade should be of high quality in order to handle the increased stress. In most applications a hook or skip tooth style will work fine.
Do not force the wood into the blade during cutting. This will distort the blade, cause excessive heat and can often result in blade breakage which can cause laceration injuries. Feed the wood smoothly and slow- ly into the blade. Failure to exercise care can result in serious injury.
Also, since most resawn lumber will be planed smooth, you can choose blades with fewer teeth per inch (3 to 6). These types of blades offer larg- er gullet capacities for clearing sawdust. They also produce less heat build up and yield more horsepower per tooth.
To resaw lumber, follow the procedure below:
1.The blade must be adjusted correctly and the table must be square to the blade. See Adjustment section.
2.Use the widest blade that will fit this saw (3/4"). The blade must also be in good con- dition.
3.Use the fence or a pivot block to guide the work. If using a pivot block, clamp the block to the table next to the fence at the desired distance from the blade and mark the line of cut on the workpiece. Follow the mark dur- ing cutting while using the pivot block as a guide.
4.Feed work slowly and evenly.
If the blade wanders off the line of cut when using the fence, you may be experiencing blade lead. Read the “Blade Lead” section for ideas on why this happens and what you can do about it.
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