Grizzly G1012 instruction manual Resawing, Crosscutting with miter gauge

Figure 42. Crosscutting with miter gauge.

Resawing

Resawing (Figure 42) is the process of cutting a board into two or more thinner boards. The max- imum board width that can be resawn is limited by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw. Maximum cutting height for this bandsaw is 91⁄2".

The Model G1012 18" Bandsaw is capable of resawing, provided the saw is set up properly. Use common sense when resawing. Attempting to resaw too wide or too dense of a board may put excessive strain on the blade and be danger- ous.

The important consideration when resawing is blade selection. Generally, the wider blade, the better. In most applications, a hook or a skip tooth style will be desirable. Also, since most resawn lumber will be planed smooth, you should choose blades with fewer teeth-per-inch (from 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 also produce less heat buildup and yield more horse- power per tooth.

Figure 43. Resawing lumber.

1.The bandsaw must be adjusted correctly. See Section 5: Adjustments.

2.The table must be square to the blade.

3.Use the widest blade available. The blade must also be in good condition.

4.Use a fence to guide the work.

5.Draw a reference line on the edge of the board.

6.Support the ends of the board if necessary.

7.Feed the workpiece slowly and evenly.

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