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G1012 18" Bandsaw -33-
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.
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 9
1
⁄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.
Resawing
Figure 42. Crosscutting with miter gauge.