Thread: Pivot Fence for Resawing

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:

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.

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.

How does it work with a wide board?

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.

So what sort of grade of bandsaw would you need for this. Would the cheaper $350ish Sherwoods cut the mustard?

Originally Posted by silentC

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.

Take a look at the larger Jet bandsaws. They come standard with a round post attached to the rip fence and adjacent to the blade.

Qw

Originally Posted by LineLefty

So what sort of grade of bandsaw would you need for this. Would the cheaper $350ish Sherwoods cut the mustard?

I reckon it would work a treat with any bandsaw LineLefty. Give it a go and let us know.

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.

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.

Originally Posted by Wood Borer

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.

Heres two!

He's not usually that peacefull.

Wonderful.

Hopefully he will spend some time in the shed with his dad.

They grow up quick and every stage is great (well almost).

Sincere congratulations. A great looking kid, pity about the Dad

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.