Resawing; Cutting Curves - Grizzly G0636X Owner's Manual

Resawing

Resawing (see Figure 44) is the process of cut-
ting a board into two or more thinner boards. The
maximum board width that can be resawn is limit-
ed by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw.
One of the most important considerations when
resawing is blade selection. Generally, wider
blades are better. In most applications, a hook or
a skip tooth style will be desirable. Choose blades
with fewer teeth-per-inch (from 3 to 6), because
they offer larger gullet capacities for clearing saw-
dust, reducing heat buildup and reducing strain
on the motor.
When resawing thin pieces, a wandering
blade (blade lead) can tear through the sur-
face of the workpiece, exposing your hands
to the blade teeth. Always use push blocks
when resawing and keep hands clear of blade.
To resaw a workpiece:
1. Verify bandsaw is set up properly and that
fence is parallel to blade.
2.
Adjust upper blade guide so it is about 1"
above workpiece with a minimum amount of
blade exposed.
3.
Install resaw fence, set it to desired width of
cut, and lock it in place.
NOTICE
The scale on the front rail will NOT be accu-
rate when using the resaw fence.
4.
Support ends of board if necessary.
5. Turn bandsaw ON.
6.
Using push paddles and a push stick, keep
pressure against fence and table, and slowly
feed workpiece into moving blade until blade
is completely through workpiece (see Figure
44).
Model G0636X (Mfd. Since 09/18)
Figure 44. Example of resawing lumber.

Cutting Curves

When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and
turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows
the layout line without twisting. If a curve is so
abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up
and cut a new kerf, use either a narrower blade
or a blade with more TPI (teeth per inch), or make
more relief cuts.
Always make short cuts first, then proceed to
the longer cuts. Relief cuts will also reduce the
chance that the blade will be pinched or twisted.
Relief cuts are cuts made through the waste
portion of the workpiece and are stopped at the
layout line. As you cut along the layout line, waste
wood is released from the workpiece, alleviating
any pressure on the back of the blade. Relief cuts
also make backing the workpiece out easier, if
needed.
NOTICE
The list below displays blade widths and
the corresponding minimum radii for those
blade widths.
Width
⁄ " ....................................
1
8
⁄ " ...................................
3
16
⁄ '' ....................................
1
4
⁄ '' .................................... 1
3
8
⁄ '' .................................... 2
1
2
⁄ '' .................................... 3
5
8
⁄ '' .................................... 5
3
4
Radius
⁄ "
1
8
⁄ "
3
8
⁄ ''
5
8
⁄ ''
1
4
⁄ ''
1
2
⁄ ''
3
4
⁄ ''
1
2
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