Crosscutting; Resawing - Grizzly G1012 Instruction Manual

Figure 42. Crosscutting with miter gauge.

Resawing

Resawing (Figure 42) is the process of cutting a
board into two or more thinner boards. The max-
imum board width that can be resawn is limited
by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw.
Maximum cutting height for this bandsaw is 9
The Model G1012 18" Bandsaw is capable of
resawing, provided the saw is set up properly.
Use common sense when resawing. Attempting
to resaw too wide or too dense of a board may
put excessive strain on the blade and be danger-
ous.
The important consideration when resawing is
blade selection. Generally, the wider blade, the
better. In most applications, a hook or a skip tooth
style will be desirable. Also, since most resawn
lumber will be planed smooth, you should choose
blades with fewer teeth-per-inch (from 3 to 6).
While blades with fewer teeth-per-inch produce
rougher cuts, these types of blades offer larger
gullet capacities for clearing sawdust. They also
produce less heat buildup and yield more horse-
power per tooth.
G1012 18" Bandsaw
Figure 43. Resawing lumber.
1.
The bandsaw must be adjusted correctly.
See Section 5: Adjustments.
2.
The table must be square to the blade.
3.
Use the widest blade available. The blade
must also be in good condition.
4.
Use a fence to guide the work.
5.
Draw a reference line on the edge of the
1 ⁄ ".
2
board.
6.
Support the ends of the board if necessary.
7.
Feed the workpiece slowly and evenly.
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