Resawing - Shop fox W1837 Owner's Manual

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 ⁄ ".
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Making.a.Resaw.Barrier
When resawing, the resaw barrier (see Figure.70).acts in
tandem with the rip fence to provide tall support for the
workpiece. This minimizes the probability of it binding
against the blade and causing kickback.
Tools.Needed:.
Table Saw ........................................................1
Jointer and Planer ............................. Recommended
Clamps ................................................2 Minimum
Drill ...............................................................1
Drill Bits ⁄ ", ⁄ " ....................................... 1 Each
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Countersink Bit ..................................................1
Components.Needed.for.Resaw.Barrier:
Wood* ⁄ " x 5 ⁄ " x Length of Fence ........................1
3 1
4 2
Wood* ⁄ " x 3" x Length of Fence ............................1
3
4
Wood Screws #8 x 2" ...........................................4
Wood Glue ........................................... As Needed
* Only use furniture-grade plywood, kiln dried hardwood,
or HDPE plastic to prevent warping.
Model W1837 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/15)
Resawing. operations. require. proper.
procedures. to. avoid. serious. injury.
and. prevent. kickback.. Any. tilting. or.
movement. of. workpiece. away. from.
fence. will. likely. cause. kickback.. Be.
certain. that. stock. is. flat. and. straight..
Failure.to.follow.these.warnings.could.
result. in. serious. personal. injury. or.
amputation.
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Figure.70. Example of resaw barrier.
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