Chaincarver Steve

Here's a decent video making good use of visual aides to illustrate some of the "physics of re-sawing" and why you want a heavy blade with low tooth count.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Matthias.../2/fK9m5PadmiI

H. A. S.

Matthias explains the physics behind resawing pretty well. Kind of reminds me of my shop teacher in the 50s.

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woodnthings

It sure makes it simple to understand. I guess I'll be getting a
1 1'4 TPI blade bandsaw mill ...hah hah.... Trouble is to properly tension those wide blades you need a stout frame on your saw.
I've done OK with 1/2" and 3/4" 3TPI blades so far, but when these get worn out, I may try a wider blade with fewer teeth per inch. There is a different theory that a narrow blade is better for resawning. I think Bret out at Lola Ranch recommends it.
bill

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Chaincarver Steve

I thought the way he demonstrated the saw dust clearance issue was pretty cool.

Lola Ranch

Yes. I've had good luck re-sawing using a 3/8" or 1/4" blade 3TPI or so. It has to be sharp. I once invested in a carbide tipped 1" blade for re-sawing and I thought it was a waste of money. The saw is the variable. We will all get different results depending on the saw we use. There is no "one" right way.

Bret

johnnie52

For my first try, I got a 3 TPI 3/4" blade and was pleased except for the kerf marks. I have ordered one of these 1/2" 3-4 TPI blades and will be trying it on my next resaw.

http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/w...s705to137.aspx

They claim that this blade leaves the cut much smoother than other blades. We shall see what shall be seen... :)

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tcleve4911

I love watching this guy.
What a perfect explanation of the tooth number and size.

of course...he made his own bandsaw.....geez....

Thanks, Steve

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Longknife

I have always belived that resawing called for a wide blade, but a while back I tried a 6 mm (1/4") 3 TPI blade and it cut better than anything I've ever used. Most important factor is a sharp blade. A used blade can do just fine curved cuts but be useless for resawing.