This is part 1 of perhaps 3 part story of resawing wide boards on a table saw. We all know that there is no 3/4" thick stock available for us to work straight on our projects...in my case a shaker style kitchen cabinet doors..
So this thread is made for those woodworkers who owns just a machine or two to dimension their stocks.In my case, i only have a table saw (and a thicknesser that is a bonus later). So lets set aside our dream of owning a band saw and start on working on this much delayed project.
There are of course a few but important requirements to resaw on a table saw.
Firstly, trying to resaw a warped, cupped or badly twisted board is the first no-no to avoid. Not only is it flat out dangerous, it's hard on the saw. Always mill lumber flat and square on at least three sides (both edges and one face) before attempting any resawing. So forget about the jointer and if you have a powerplaner then try to use it..if you dont have one then lets develop those arm muscles to flatten stocks using your trusty hand plane.:)
Secondly use a ripping blade. Ripping blade has less teeth and with deep gullets to prevent heat build up..I have a 24 tooth ripping Freud diablo and i would say i am quite satisfied with it though i cant compare it to any other brand since this is the only ripping brand of blade i tried and owned so far.
Thirdly is to make a tall fence to support the wide boards while feeding them on the blade.I would like you to know that i will be using an underpowered benchtop table saw and that is the Bosch 4100 powered by a universal motor. Here i made a long fence, perhaps 36" long and the end is lying on the outfeed table (another requirement!).
I made a backer board made of flat solid wood, glued and screwed to the mdf tall fence, drilled two holes on each end so i can use my fence clamps to attach it to the original fence.
The devil will find work for idle hands to do.-Morrissey
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Another thing is to set up a featherboard to support the wide board and prevent it from straying from the blade which can cause dangerous kickbacks as well as burning on the wood itself. Thankfully, Kreg has provided long screws to make their featherboards stackable.. of course you can make your own featherboards.
Here the two featherboards are at least 3cm above the table when stacked. A good support already.
The next part of this topic is about the importance of a zero clearance insert, blade height during cutting and more..Just hoping i find time to finish what i started.
The devil will find work for idle hands to do.-Morrissey
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Waiting in suspense!
I have some Resawing challenges on the horizon.
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Keep it coming and continue posting pics doc V, again am enjoying it and learning from it.
GO GO GO GO doc V, SUCH GREAT INFORMATION YOU ARE GIVING US.
Just love and appreciate the way you are explaining your process in your project. Please continue.
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thanks for all the motivation.
but my wips posting will have to be Monday next week..so until then.
Keep safe and God bless us all.
btw..should you be so excited not to wait any longer for my wips then you can google this topic..and there are many sites to give you detailed info as well.
my wips will just be based on my experience and will try to take photos of the relevant issues concerning resawing on the TS.
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The devil will find work for idle hands to do.-Morrissey
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Secondly use a ripping blade. Ripping blade has less teeth and with deep gullets to prevent heat build up..I have a 24 tooth ripping Freud diablo and i would say i am quite satisfied with it though i cant compare it to any other brand since this is the only ripping brand of blade i tried and owned so far.
very nice tip here Doc, very informative and safety conscious... do keep it up...
btw, you finally used your fence clamps... I really like a pair of those, maybe someday :chicken:
click my signature and it will take you there........
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Nice docV..watching mode muna ako.
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On using a featherboard, I use this: http://www.amazon.com/Rockler-TAPFH-14-Double-Featherboard-Kit/dp/B001DT1484/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1306337026&sr=8-3
Found it very useful for ripping thick stock which I think may be useful for the resawing project you're doing.
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update ko lang kayo..sorry po ala pa update.:(
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The devil will find work for idle hands to do.-Morrissey
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Ha-ha! Excited pa naman akong buksan ang thread when it came up in New Posts.
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