Resawing

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By Jim Heavey

In this video, Tools Editor Bob Hunter goes over the basics of resawing boards with your bandsaw and how to achieve the best results.

Resawing without a bandsaw

With a little work at the tablesaw, you can resaw wide boards without a riser-block equipped bandsaw.

Resawing Bandsaw Jig and Technique

An editor's favorite, we used this jig in the WOOD magazine shop to resaw spalted maple into beautiful jewelry box stock.

Maximize Your Wood By Resawing

Ripping boards into thinner slabs is a snap with a bandsaw and these easy-to-follow techniques.

Can circular-saw blades cut dadoes?

Is it safe to use 71⁄4" circular-saw blades stacked together for making dadoes on a tablesaw?

More Resawing

What's the proper rip-fence alignment?

I always assumed that my tablesaw rip fence should be parallel to the blade, but other woodworkers advise setting it to “toe out” just slightly at the back of the saw. Who’s right?

How can you spot a flawed bandsaw blade?

When I make a cut with my bandsaw, the blade drifts forward and backward. The wheels are co-planar with new tires, so what can I do to fix this problem?