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Resawing
Resawing is the process of cutting a thick piece of stock
into one or more thinner pieces. Although resawing can
be done with a table saw, we strongly recommend that
you use a bandsaw instead.
A bandsaw is the ideal machine for resawing, and
resawing with one is fairly easy and safe. A table saw
is not intended for resawing, and resawing with one
is difficult and dangerous due to the increased risk of
kickback from binding and deep cuts, and the increased
risk of injury from having to remove the guard.
If you insist on resawing with a table saw, DO NOT do
so without using a resaw barrier and wearing a full face
shield. The following instructions describe how to build a
resaw barrier and add an auxiliary fence to your standard
fence, to reduce the risk injury from resawing on a table
saw.
Note: To determine the maximum resawing height for this
table saw, find the maximum blade height, then double it
and subtract
1
⁄8".
Making a Resaw Barrier
The resaw barrier acts in tandem with the rip fence when
resawing to provide tall support for the workpiece to
minimize the probability of it binding against the blade
and causing kickback.
Tools Needed: Qty
Table Saw ........................................................1
Jointer and Planer ............................. Recommended
Clamps ................................................2 Minimum
Drill and Drill Bits ................................... As Needed
Components Needed for Resaw Barrier:
Wood*
3
⁄4" x 5
1
⁄2" x Length of Fence ........................1
Wood*
3
⁄4" x 3" x Length of Fence ............................1
Wood Screws #10 x 2" .........................................4
Wood Glue ........................................... As Needed
* Only use furniture-grade plywood, kiln dried hardwood,
or HDPE plastic to prevent warping.
Resawing operations require proper
procedures to avoid serious injury.
Extra care must be taken to prevent
kickback when resawing. Any tilting
or movement of the workpiece away
from the fence will cause kickback. Be
certain that stock is flat and straight.
Failure to follow these warnings could
result in serious personal injury.