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Resaw jig

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(from WoodNet.net)


John (jteneyck) was so kind and shared with me a resaw jig he had made.

I had a LOT of veneer to make so the fact that the jig had to be readjusted after ever cut made me rethink the design.


My version allows you to resaw up to about an 1 1/2" board without any adjustment. I have done an 1 1/4" board and I know a thicker board could be done.

As you can see, I used extension springs and arms with a pivot point in the middle.
The larger rod you see protruding from the top is the pivot rod. The smaller one is a stop rod for the arms.
The springs I used don't put a ton of pressure but seem to work just right IMO. I used a threaded hook on one end of the springs so I can increase the tension a little if needed.
Of course, if determined necessary, the springs could be switched out with stronger springs.
2" wheels and then an arm that allows me to pull the rollers back to engage the piece to be resawn. As you can see the I used chain to connect the arms with the pull back lever that is hinged.
I got the springs, rollers, chains, rods at Menards.

I cut up a BUNCH of walnut and 1/4 sawn WO and I am pretty happy with the results.

Toney


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