Resawing – Grizzly G0605X/G0606X User Manual

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G0605X/G0606X Extreme Series 12" Table Saw

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Figure 53. Second cut to create a rabbet.

10. Adjust the saw blade height to intersect with

the first cut.

11. Perform the second cut to complete the rab-

bet.

6. Reconnect the saw to the power source and

turn the saw

ON.

7. When the blade has reached full speed, per-

form a test cut with a scrap piece of wood.

8. If the cut is satisfactory, repeat the cut with

the final workpiece.

9. Stand the workpiece on edge as shown in

Figure 53.

Resawing

Resawing is the process of cutting a thick piece of
stock into one or more thinner pieces.

Bandsaws

are ideal for resawing and the process is fairly

easy and safe. A table saw is not intended

for resawing and the process is difficult and

extremely dangerous. Resawing on the table
saw often binds the blade, causing kickback.
The risk of kickback increases relative to the
depth of a cut. Kickback is more dangerous when
resawing on a table saw because the anti-kick-
back devices and blade guard must be removed,
leaving no protection between your hands and the
saw blade. Kickback can pull the operator's hands
into the blade, or the operator or bystanders may
be hit by flying stock. DO NOT resaw on a table
saw without using a resaw barrier. DO NOT resaw
on a table saw without wearing a full face shield.

The following instructions describe how to build a
resaw barrier, add an auxiliary fence to your stan-
dard fence, and more safely perform resawing
operations.

Note: This table saw can only resaw wood that is
less than 8" tall.

Resawing on a table saw increases the

chances of kickback. Serious injury can be

caused by kickback. Kickback is a high-

speed expulsion of stock from the tablesaw

toward an operator. The operator or bystand-

ers may be struck by flying stock, or the

operator’s hands can be pulled into the

blade during the kickback.

Resawing operations require proper pro-

cedures to avoid serious injury. Extra care

must be taken to prevent kickback when

resawing. Any tilting or movement of the

workpiece away from the fence will cause

kickback. Be certain that stock is flat and

straight. Failure to follow these warnings

could result in serious personal injury.

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