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Looks like a good idea. Captured cut.
I just use a fence. I may have to try that.
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That would only work if your BS is well tuned. Any drift of the blade and you will have issues. I use the single contact method. When I switch to using 1/2" blades and hand sharpening I find the blade tracks really well and have less of a need to use the single contact.
Not sure if that method allows for any thing except everything going right.
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When I was clamping a fence to my BS table, I could not avoid blade drift. After putting on some quality poly tires, and purchasing a Kreg fence, I can do that. However, I just use my joiner push block to hold the wood against the fence.
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The key ingredients to a good resaw are:
Most importantly having the saw well set up, tracking properly, with good guides adjusted so they give support without being sloppy or too tight. (thickness of a dollar bill is thought to be excellent)
having a blade with proper tooth count/inch. with a small amount of set.
Proper tension on the blade.
Beyond that the next biggest problem a person could have is the stock wandering, so this jig gives the stock little room to roam, which will eliminate stock wander. So a good thing
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I resaw on my Delta 14" band saw all the time. I use a 3/4" lennox carbide tipped blade and a tall fence. I do not need a fence to keep contact. I guide with one hand and push with the other. Works fine. I then take to my drum sander and smooth out the blade
marks.
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Really nothing but an inexpensive but inflexible featherboard used vertically. But as others say, it requires a very well set up BS. I use a featherboard to hold pieces against the fence but that allows some variance in board thickness and other variables.
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Why a box when you would have the same effect with another fence. Having the back tall or short won't effect anything. Better still would be a feather board to maintain contact.
RD
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I like the box idea. I use feather board to keep the wood close on the bottom but it does not keep it tight at top.
With my 5hp BS and how tight it keeps the blades I have never had the blade wonder.
I am going to make one since I make a lot of thin stuff for turnings.
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