Tip #47
Resawing Techniques (continued)
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Preparing the Stock

Once you've adjusted the speed, square two adjacent sides of the boards that you want to resaw. This is important! Since the table is square to the blade, the stock must sit square on the table. The stock must also have a flat side to help you guide it past the blade. To square the stock, first run it through your planer to smooth one face. Then joint an adjacent edge, keeping the smooth face pressed against the jointer fence. When you resaw, rest the jointed edge on the table and keep the smooth face flat against the bandsaw pivot or fence-whatever you're using to help guide the wood.

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