Re-sawing in adelaide

**Rod Smith** · 22nd May 2003, 12:45 AM

G'day
I might finally get around to making that dining table I promised the missus a few (ok quite a few) years ago. I have some 10x2 old jarrah that I think I'll use. Probably need to get it re-sawed down to 10x1. It has never had nails or bolts in it. I can only do up to 8", spose I could rip it in half, re-saw it then glue it back together?
Anyone now of a reasonably priced service in adelaide who would do this? (ie resaw the 10x2)
cheers
Rod

**mikmaz1** · 23rd May 2003, 12:33 AM

hi rod ,
why dont you use the thickness that you have now . it would look a whole lot better than 1"(imho).
no i dont know of anyone who resaws here ,ask at your woodworking store ,local cabinet makers(they could point you in the right direction ),yellow pages sawmillers etc.
i done the same but left them 2" ,this was one of my first projects , her in doors likes it , i hate it but she wont let me pull it apart to rebuild! (does look like it was built 3>400 yrs ago,except for the coach screws holding it together. i did say it was my first project, no joinery skills at all back then!)
once youve finished it you wont be moving it to quickly but , damn jarrah this thick weighs a ton.
hope to see your masterpiece soon in pics.
seeyasoon mik.

**mikmaz1** · 25th May 2003, 12:01 AM

hi again ,
try otto timber in stepney . they have got a wacking big bandresaw which would do it no probs.
went out there today for an interview for a wood machinist , so wish me luck. feel reasonably confident.
seeyasoon mik.

**Rod Smith** · 28th May 2003, 11:37 PM

Thanks for your thoughts mik. I will follow up some of your suggestions. The boards are just over 2" so should be able to get 20+mm finished.
Good luck with the job.
cheers
Rod

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