resaw jig needed

[gordonmt]

Some time back there was some discussion on a bandsaw jig used for resawing lumber. I went through the search function but could not find it.

Can anyone submitt there picture of a resaw setup for a bandsaw that I could clone. I have a bunch of new wood now that needs attention and I really don't know what I'm doing in this arena.

Thanks all

 

[Ken Massingale]

Boards or logs, Mark?

 

[Joe Scharle]

Here's what I use:

 

[Sealeveler]

Logs.http://www.kevinsbrady.net/LogSled.html

 

[gordonmt]

Joe, Tony,
Thanks for the reply. Joes setup is what I was looking for. I want to resaw some 1 inch boards into 1/2 inch boards.

Joe,
Does that little guide really work on a board as wide as shown? It looks like the saw blade would weave all over the place.

Mark

 

[Joe Scharle]

Joe,
Does that little guide really work on a board as wide as shown? It looks like the saw blade would weave all over the place.

Mark

It does work. It's commonly called a 'point fence' and allows me to compensate for lead. I used to use just a piece of wood clamped to the table until I saw this in Wood (I think). Personally, I'm not inclined to spend hours tuning my bandsaw for a given days' humidity/temp/blade co-efficient. I find that generally, if the blade 'weaves' it's due to tension and if the cut is not up/down then it's mis-alignment of the upper & lower guides. However, if the grain is not straight, the blade can be influenced in the wood.
I also use building shims to keep the kerf open. Keep them in my hip pocket. I take the resaws directly to the planner so I'm always re-sawing 4 smooth surfaces.
Joe

 

[gordonmt]

Thanks Joe,
I will start the building process tonight. I am looking forward to trying this thing out.

Mark

 

[timf67]

Joe,

is there anything we should know if trying to make one of your jigs? Or is it pretty much just like what we see in your picture?

 

[Bigdog72]

The Jig Meister strikes again!!

 

[Joe Scharle]

Here's another pic. Should show that the bottom part is fixed and the top part is a slide that's adjustable for both the table size and resaw thickness. If you need I can take more pix.