Can I resaw with this? - Woodworking Talk

slatron25 · 02-19-2008, 12:13 AM

might be a little small

http://nashville.craigslist.org/tls/578813270.html

bigredc · 02-20-2008, 08:10 AM

You can resaw with pretty much any band saw. Newer saws are built with that in mind. For 2000 you can get brand new saw that will be much easier to use and maintain. A new 18" can resaw 12". I don't have anything against old tools, my table saw, and jointer are 70 years old.

Capt Crutch · 02-20-2008, 08:51 AM

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=5220

dbhost · 02-20-2008, 10:46 AM

There is no reason to pay even half of what that guy is asking for that older saw... Keep looking for a deal on an older, good condition saw. I saw an old Rockwell 14" model in great shape get snatched up recently by a friend of mine for $300.00

bigredc · 02-20-2008, 01:55 PM

slatron
dbhost is right a 10"-12"-14" will do almost everything you want to do. But if plan on doing a lot of re sawing you should get a bigger one. I have a 12" and a 18". Most 18" will re saw 12" boards. That big one is worth the money if your doing heavy duty cutting all the time, not for a hobbyist. It weird the thing with 18" is the old one's with the nice heavy cast iron wheels and frames start at about $700 used. But you can get a new one for a little more than that. There are plenty of people that want the old one's. there is a big difference. My 18" is a cheaper one. It has cast aluminum wheels, when I put a 1" blade on it shakes the whole machine. That's what the heavy wheels are for they dampen all the vibrations. If I had the money I would get a new Recon, or a Jet. Jet's are on sail right now for about 1200 for an 18". That's a good deal. If had 2000 to spend and you want an 18" I would get the Jet. I haven't been woodworking long, but I did spend the last 3 months shopping for a 18" band saw. It's just my opinion, see what everyone else says also.
Chris

dbhost · 02-20-2008, 02:52 PM

Holy cow that thing is expensive new!

bigredc · 02-20-2008, 07:41 PM

Here's another one on ebay for $10,000
http://cgi.ebay.com/20-x-13-DOALL-VE...QQcmdZViewItem

Marko · 02-20-2008, 09:16 PM

someone said up above that you can resaw with just about anything....I agree with this,may not be fast or efficient but true nonetheless.Someone else mentioned cast iron wheels compared to aluminum and the resulting vibration.This is what I want to add to.When I bought my P-matic w/the 6" riser(it's basically a Cadillac Jet made by the same co.WMH Tooling),old school paint color,12" cutting cap. I noticed the Rikon's sitting there looking great for the same price.They had an extra HP and a few bellandwhistles that the PMatic did not.I'm sure the engineers no what they are doing when it comes to designing saws but they work on a budget and some designs are better for an "all purpose setting".One thing I noticed about the Rikons was their lack of cast iron.They have cast iron wheels but the frames are made of tubular steel.I can almost smell the vibration.Don't get me wrong,I used a friends for a few brief rudimentary cut's and it performed well with little vibration if any(it was dialed in well) but when it comes to resawing?I want weight and HP.The entire Jet/Powermatic frame and the bandwheels are CAST IRON.I've resawn 12" green White oak logs,Hard Maple,Honey Locust on my bandsaw time and time again and can't tell you how many times I reflect back to that day at Woodcraft when I looked at the Rikon's. 1 HP is good enough for resawing,I have 1.5HP and it never misses a beat....I"m not trying to bash Rikon,hell if I didn't pickup on the T-Steel I mighta bought one but I do believe what I said and cast iron's where it's at for time and time again dependability......
But no matter what you do,take your time and dial it in.Tension your blades correctly,do the flutter test ,follow the "blade manufacturer's" direction's for tensioning their blade and use a blade that is made for what your sawing.I've smoked to many blades to know this so well.