Thread: Dedicated Resawing Bandsaw

Hi Anthony,
sorry to hear you had to pass up on that job. I had a Hafco BP-500 that I used for resawing but sold it due to some of the issues others have covered here. I replaced it with a Hammer N4400 that I use exclusively for resawing. This machine is fitted with ceramic guides and a 2.5Kw motor and I run 27mm wide 1TPI blades for breaking down small 1200mm long logs into slabs. I also have the ability to clamp the logs on my panel saw to cut two reference edges before the band saw. After suitable air curing I cut one reference straight edge on a panel saw then cut down again into thinner sections on the bandsaw before final finishing on a thicknesser. I also use a 27mm x 6TP bandsaw blade depending on the timber. I mostly use local blackwood and silky oak as well as other hardwoods. Whilst it is very satisfying producing timber this way it is quite hard work and can take a toll on your body if any volumes are involved. There is a good article on this aspect in the Aust.Wood review issue no 95 that shows a set up of a power feeder fitted to a Hafco bandsaw.
Cheers,
Paintman