Resawing
Resawing (Figure 45) is the process of cutting a board into two or more thinner boards. The maxi- mum board width that can be resawn is limited by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw.
One of the most important considerations when resawing is blade selection. Generally, the wider blade, the better. In most applications, a hook or a skip tooth style will be desirable. Choose blades with fewer
Figure 45. Resawing lumber.
When resawing thin pieces, a wandering blade (blad lead) can tear through the sur- face of the workpiece, exposing your hands to the blade teeth. Always use push blocks when resawing and keep your hands clear of the blade.
To resaw a workpiece:
1.Verify that the bandsaw is setup properly and that the table is perpendicular to the blade.
2.Use the widest blade your bandsaw will accept. Note: The blade must also be sharp and clean.
3.Install the resaw fence and set it to the desired width of cut and lock it in place.
NOTICE
The scale on the front rail will NOT be accu- rate when using the resaw fence.
4.Support the ends of the board if necessary.
5.Turn the bandsaw ON.
6.Using push paddles and a push stick, keep pressure against the fence and table, and slowly feed the workpiece into the moving blade until the blade is completely through the workpiece (see Figure 45).
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