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Thread: Pivot Fence for Resawing
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27th September 2004, 01:45 PM #1
Pivot Fence for Resawing
Read of an interesting setup for resawing and just wondered if anyone had come across it or tried it. Instead of a rip fence that you set up parallel to the feed direction on your bandsaw, this setup uses a fence that has a half-round post right next to the blade. This allows you to pivot the stock left or right as you follow a line by eye. It means that if the blade wanders, you can adjust the feed direction to compensate.
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27th September 2004, 02:34 PM #2
I had an interesting bandsaw lesson from at WB's place.
He literally grabbed a narrow piece of scrap timber, clamped it to the table so that the end was adjacent to the blade and just ripped away.
Worked much better than the $80 fence I bought for my BS :eek:
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27th September 2004, 02:44 PM #3
Silent,
showed my a similar method where you just clamp a piece of wood with a corner used as the fence. Same principle by the looks.
It works an absolute treat. Recently I showed Sturdee when he dropped in and I demonstated cutting thin strips probably less than 1mm from a piece of 19mm scrap radiata. This is on a Taiwanese 14" bandsaw.
I gave up on the fence and for the last few years I have been cutting just by eye (the blade actually but lining it up using eyesight). 's suggestion has been one of the better tips I have heard and used.- Wood Borer
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27th September 2004, 02:54 PM #4
So Craig can type quicker than me
At least our stories still line up after we had a couple of beers and wines that night.- Wood Borer
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27th September 2004, 03:10 PM #5
How does it work with a wide board?
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27th September 2004, 03:14 PM #6
Same principle, I just clamp a lump of wood about the same size as the piece to be cut onto the bandsaw, a tight sharp blade and hey presto.
Give it a go, it won't cost you anything and it's quick.- Wood Borer
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27th September 2004, 03:51 PM #7
So what sort of grade of bandsaw would you need for this. Would the cheaper $350ish Sherwoods cut the mustard?
Cheers,
Adam
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28th September 2004, 09:53 AM #8Returning Member
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28th September 2004, 09:59 AM #9Originally Posted by LineLefty- Wood Borer
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28th September 2004, 11:53 AM #10
I'll have to buy one first. Still stossing up between a entry level tablsaw and bandsaw but I'm leaning towards a bandsaw. It's all academic of course. With the new baby in the house my shed time is approximately zero.
Cheers,
Adam
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28th September 2004, 12:40 PM #11
Congratulations on the new baby , have you posted any pictures yet?
I just finished making a doll's bed for our first grandaughter and used 's fence to cut the smaller pieces.- Wood Borer
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28th September 2004, 02:59 PM #12
Heres one:
Originally Posted by Wood Borer
He's not usually that peacefull.Cheers,
Adam
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28th September 2004, 03:18 PM #13
Wonderful.
Hopefully he will spend some time in the shed with his dad.
They grow up quick and every stage is great (well almost).- Wood Borer
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28th September 2004, 04:40 PM #14
Sincere congratulations. A great looking kid, pity about the Dad
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28th September 2004, 05:09 PM #15
Yes, but can he resaw on a bandsaw?
Seriously, congrats again. Looks healthy, good head of hair. Wanna swap him for a 3 year old model? Nah, I wouldn't either if I was you.