Woodstock SHOP FOX W1677 - Manual (Page 35)

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W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw
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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 diffi-
cult and extremely dangerous. Resawing on the table saw
often binds the blade, causing kickback. The risk of kick-
back increases relative to the depth of a cut. Kickback is
more dangerous when resawing on a table saw because
the anti-kickback 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 standard fence,
and safely perform resawing operations.
Note: This table saw can only resaw wood that is less
than 6" tall.
Resaw Barrier
The resaw barrier shown in Figure 52 holds the workpiece
vertical, keeps the workpiece aligned with the fence, and
keeps your hands away from the blade.
Components Needed for the Resaw Barrier:
Hardwood or Plywood 3 ⁄
4
" x 5 1 ⁄
2
" x 27" .....................1
Hardwood or Plywood 3 ⁄
4
" x 3" x 27" ........................1
Wood Screws 2" ................................................8
Wood Glue ........................................... As Needed
Tools Needed for the Resaw Barrier:
Table Saw ........................................................1
Jointer and Planer ............................. Recommended
Clamps ................................................2 Minimum
Drill and Drill Bits ...............................................1
To build the resaw barrier, do these steps:
1. Cut two boards to 3 ⁄
4
" x 5 1 ⁄
2
" x 27" and 3 ⁄
4
" x 3" x
27". If you are using hardwood, cut the boards over-
size, then joint and plane the boards to the correct
size to make sure the boards are square and flat.
Note: Only use furniture grade plywood or kiln dried
hardwood to prevent warping.
Figure 52. Resaw barrier.
Resawing operations require proper
procedures 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.
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 opera-
tor. The operator or bystanders may
be struck by flying stock, or the
operator’s hands can be pulled into
the blade during the kickback.