03-23-2017, 08:23 AM
AKA the rebate saw.
In my quest to make larger and larger Roubo book-stands, I'm finding one of the toughest parts is the re-saw. I'm having the most success with my Japanese pull saw, but even that is tough since it's so flexy. Also, did you ever notice that pull saws are constantly trying to cover your line with sawdust? It's a conspiracy, I tell ya! While I do admit my re-saw game needs work, especially working "around the corner", there has to be a better way...
I was doing a demo on making the book stand at my local woodworking club a couple weeks ago, and one of my buddies suggested this kerfing plane idea to help me establish a nice track for my saw to ride in. I liken it to using the table saw to establish a kerf before re-sawing on the band saw. Seems like exactly what the dr ordered. In my (somewhat limited) research, it looks like there are some companies making blades, plans, and kits, but there's no true off the shelf solution, it's largely DIY.
So... Anybody made one? Used one? Bought one? Seen one in the wild? I'll post some links, I may pick up a kit and wing it! But I figured I'd ask the experts first
Thanks!
Here's a link to a blade/kit.
Here's the kit from the guy my friend said to look up.
And here's a blog/build along.
In my quest to make larger and larger Roubo book-stands, I'm finding one of the toughest parts is the re-saw. I'm having the most success with my Japanese pull saw, but even that is tough since it's so flexy. Also, did you ever notice that pull saws are constantly trying to cover your line with sawdust? It's a conspiracy, I tell ya! While I do admit my re-saw game needs work, especially working "around the corner", there has to be a better way...
I was doing a demo on making the book stand at my local woodworking club a couple weeks ago, and one of my buddies suggested this kerfing plane idea to help me establish a nice track for my saw to ride in. I liken it to using the table saw to establish a kerf before re-sawing on the band saw. Seems like exactly what the dr ordered. In my (somewhat limited) research, it looks like there are some companies making blades, plans, and kits, but there's no true off the shelf solution, it's largely DIY.
So... Anybody made one? Used one? Bought one? Seen one in the wild? I'll post some links, I may pick up a kit and wing it! But I figured I'd ask the experts first
Thanks!
Here's a link to a blade/kit.
Here's the kit from the guy my friend said to look up.
And here's a blog/build along.
Benny