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G0640X 17" Wood/Metal Bandsaw

Figure 45. Resawing lumber.

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, wide

blades are best for resawing. In most applica-

tions, a hook or a skip tooth style will be desirable.

Choose blades with fewer teeth-per-inch (from 3

to 6), because they have larger gullets for clear

ing sawdust, reducing heat buildup, and reducing

strain on the motor.

Resawing

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.

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.

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).

NOTICE

The scale on the front rail will NOT be accu-

rate when using the resaw fence.

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