Laguna Tools 16HD Classic, Manual

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Resawing
Resawing is the process of cutting a board in half along its height. The bandsaw
is perhaps the most creative tool in the shop because of its ability to cut thick
or thin, straight or curved. The ability to cut thick stock such as re-sawing,
making veneers, book matching or cutting flitches from small logs has great
appeal to the woodworker. These capabilities greatly enhance the woodworker’s
design ability without the need for additional equipment. When a board is re-
sawed and the two pieces are lying next to each other you will note that they
are mirror images of each other. When these two boards are glued together, it
is called book-matching.
Note: It is unsafe to cut wood that is unsupported by the table and
should never be attempted. This is especially important to note when
cutting round logs.