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18" & 20" Super Heavy-Duty Bandsaws -27-

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 makes cut-

ting a straight line easier.

In most applications a hook or skip tooth style will

work best. 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 parallel to the blade.

3. Adjust the upper blade guide 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. (Your saw has a 1" width capacity). The

blade must also be sharp and in good condi-

tion. Read “Blade Lead” instructions.

5. Use the fence to guide the work.

6. Support the weight of the board with infeed

and/or outfeed rollers, if necessary.

7. Feed the work slowly and evenly.

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.

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 abrasions,

cuts, or serious personal injury.

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