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To resaw a workpiece, do these steps:
1.
Verify that the bandsaw is setup properly and that
the fence is parallel to the blade.
2.
Adjust the upper blade guide so it is just above
the workpiece with a minimum amount of blade
exposed.
3.
Use the widest blade your bandsaw will accept.
Note:
The blade must also be sharp and clean.
4.
Set the fence to the desired depth of cut and use it
to guide the work.
5.
Support the ends of the board if necessary.
6.
Turn the bandsaw
ON
.
7.
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 (
Figure 45
).
Do not force the wood into the blade during cutting.
This will distort the blade, cause excessive heat and
often results in blade breakage. Breakage can cause
serious personal injury.
When resawing, consider using an auxiliary fence that
is higher than the standard fence. This provides a more
solid surface for the workpiece to slide against. An auxil-
iary fence can be made from any straight and flat piece
of lumber and can be bolted or screwed to the standard
fence.
When using a fence to guide the board, the actual line
of cut may not be exactly parallel to the fence. This is
due to a number of reasons involving the configuration of
the table, condition of the blade, the cutting forces, and
the blade tension. To correct this condition, refer to the
Blade Lead
instructions on
Page 27
.
