Woodworker's Journal Summer-2008, страница 28

Resawing: Basic Hows and Whys

Lumber sure isn't getting any cheaper. When you need a thin slice, turn to your band saw and a wide blade. If you've never resawn before, here's what you need to know.

By Linda Haus

Blade drift is a constant concern of resawers. A proper saw blade coupled with a point fence are the first steps towards accuracy. Then, as you cut, make gradual left and right adjustments as shown above.

So you can use a band saw to slice thin pieces of wood from bigger pieces of wood ... what's the benefit? Why not buy your wood sliced thin to begin with, or just plane or sand it to thickness? Here are five good reasons: First, you'll get the best use out of expensive or beautifully figured wood. Second, you'll be able to create book-matched, slip-matched or swing-matched panels. Third, you'll

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RESAWING: BASIC HOWS AND WHYS