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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
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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
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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
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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.