How often have you resawn on your b.s.?

[chopnhack]

Is this something that you prize your bandsaw's ability to do?

Do you resaw to create flitches of bookmatched panels, for thicknessing or for rough log preparation?

[Dal300]

I resaw, break down small logs of stuff like Apple, Pear, Bodark and other interesting wood, and do other general rough work with it.

It's only got a 6 inch resaw capacity so I have to get creative with the chainsaw to get the right pieces to cut.

[Bill in Buena Park]

C&H, I regularly use my bandsaw to break down logs/limbs into rough board stock, or to create turning blanks. I'm also using it more of late to make bandsaw boxes. My saw is a 14in model that had the 6in clearance before I put in a riser to get 12in, which allows me to cut larger bowl blanks from larger rough segments. I also create my pen blanks on the bandsaw; seems easier (and safer) than using the tablesaw, and with the smaller blade kerf, there's less waste.

[cabinetman]

I use mine for mostly cutting flitches (not from logs), curves, making circles, and tenons.

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[charliex]

This afternoon I have to resaw 1 1/2" x 7" x 48" oak into 1/8" veneer for a table top. But beside resaw work I do a lot of cross cut and ripping on the BS because my BT3 is against the wall. Not to forget curve work is a real positive. Biggest hassle is blade changes, seems every time I need the saw the wrong blade is installed. Right now I have a 1/4" 6Tpi blade and I need my 3/4" resaw blade.

[pelligrini]

I've tried it twice, and it was miserable both times. If I had a decent bandsaw I'm sure I would be able to pick the last option. I'm seriously considering getting the G5055X or the new G5055LX.

[Bruce Cohen]

Just about all I ever use my BS for is re-sawing.

I have a Rikon 14" deluxe 10-325 and I use a 3/4" Woodslicer blade. I changed the bearings to Carter micro adjust and replaced the fence with a Krieg. Those additions were the best money I ever spent on tools.
No drift, no noise and I get almost totally repetitive thickness just about every time.

Bruce

[greenacres2]

Just about all I ever use my BS for is re-sawing.

I have a Rikon 14" deluxe 10-325 and I use a 3/4" Woodslicer blade. I changed the bearings to Carter micro adjust and replaced the fence with a Krieg. Those additions were the best money I ever spent on tools.
No drift, no noise and I get almost totally repetitive thickness just about every time.

Bruce

Just curious Bruce--did you do your set-up following the Alex Snodgrass video? Thanks.

earl

[Bruce Cohen]

Earl,
I did use the DVD, some of it was outstanding, some real elementary. It did sort out some of my mis-direction in setting uo the BS. Although I'm left with the feeling that it was one big ad for Carter.
But it did help.
Also I think the change to a Woodslicer from the Timberwolf I was using really made the difference.
Bruce

[gsmittle]

I only have a 9" band saw, so what I can resaw is pretty small. Someday a nice Griz G0555X will show up at my door.

g.