resaw jig for band saw

gr8mesquite · Post by **gr8mesquite** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 10:29 am

I've seen several along the way. Here's one:

http://woodworkstuff.net/mmbst.html

that could be made smaller for the 6 " mesquite logs we were working on. As you can see, it has an adjustable sliding fence with numerous screwholes for securing the log. With short screws, you can move the log into the blade with little danger of hitting the screws: that side will be discarded anyway. This is a very convenient way of resawing small logs into lumber, without rehandling the log.

PS: I got my Woodslicer blade and will crank it up today.

Jerry

gr8mesquite · Post by **gr8mesquite** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 11:19 am

John,

Sorry to do this piecemeal, but here's another idea:

http://woodgears.ca/shop-tricks/bandsaw_sled.html

Jerry

farley · Post by **farley** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 6:10 pm

it seems I'm making more work out of this than needed, espcially since I have only one logs to cut, but I went out to the shop and.....

I just mounted a 6 inch tall board to my BS fence.

I couldn't see the reason to attached a board to ride on top of the table that is attached to the fence mounted board (that would make the set up a sled) since the log can ride on the table. Then I would just push the log through leaning again the fence/tall board.

CAN'T DO THIS, I have to secure the log to the fence/board. Probably use short screws.--BEACUSE I AM PUSHING THE LOG ALONG THE FENCE.

It worked pretty good for my needs, might be tough on the blade.

wiredone · Post by **wiredone** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 4:02 am

You're not considering doing this on a ShopSmith Bandsaw are you?

farley · Post by **farley** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 9:08 am

yea, is there a reason not to?

wiredone · Post by **wiredone** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:06 pm

To be honest, the ShopSmith bandsaw is waaaay to flexible for that kind of stress. Resawing is the most stressful operation you can perform on a bandsaw
Some professionals claim that even the Delta/Rockwell 14" and all it's many- many clones are too wimpy as well, but it has been done on them.
The Shopsmith is just too light duty for any serious re-sawing.
I'm sure I will get lots of negative responses from this statement, but oh well, it is what it is.

gr8mesquite · Post by **gr8mesquite** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:36 pm

I don't know. As I mentioned (in another thread), after I changed blades from a SS 5/8" to a
1/2" Wood Slicer, I was able to cut perfect veeners from a 6" mesquite log. Granted the log was not huge, only about a foot long, but the cutting was true and effortless.

Jerry

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:39 pm

I'm wondering if a few successfully resawn mesquit logs would change your opinion or is your mind made up.

I just happen to know where that sort of milling is happening in real life USING A SHOPSMITH BANDSAW!

foxtrapper · Post by **foxtrapper** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:37 pm

Not sure I'd agree that the shopsmith is too light a bandsaw for serious resawing (presuming we're talking about ripping logs and the like).

If all you are talking about is the table, I'd agree. Though that's the case of most bandsaws. You've got to cob/build a table capable of handling the log going through it.

But as for the bearings and guide and motor and such, I don't see any reason why a Shopsmith bandsaw, with the right blade, couldn't do a perfectly fine job of resawing or ripping logs.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:59 pm

I am curious as to what 'flexibility' makes is unable to handle 'the stress'. Yes the table is small, and the throat depth is small and the depth of cut is small

I also wonder what you size work piece you are thinking about relative to resawing.

If you are thinking logs, I would have to agree.

It can handle firewood(assuming reasonable dimensions).

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