First resaw attempt

[Ben-Had]

This is my first attempt at re-sawing a billet and I cut my first top. It is Sinker Western Red Cedar. Not sure if it is lighting or there is run out that caused the color variation in the top. I held it up to the light and it is not as noticeable in person. Still need to work on thickness control.

[tippie53]

The best advice I can give you is that , don't try and be cute and think you can get 4 sets when the board says 3. I would rather loose a set in the cut than loose all of them trying to get the extra .
Also often you will see that virgin cut will look different from the oxidized old side. It all matches in the end. Lots of fun making your own stuff.

[Randy]

The fence is everything and using a planer after every cut. I've lost wood thinking I don't have to plane, mistake!
If you don't have a good fence I can refer you to the best home built fence, out of fine wood working magazine, better than store bought mucho expensive ones.
I can cut 1/16 true in almost every timber. As long as the band saw is tuned properly. Which usually only needs to be done once on a decent band saw. I'm using a delta with rizer block. Been making furniture and veneer on it for many long time And of course tops, backs, sides etc...for awhile.

[ruby@magpage.com]

Randy
Can you post that fence design?
Ed

Tim,
Looks as though you've added another weapon to your arsenal. Good!

-tommy

[Randy]

Ed
The URL to fine woodworking and the fence design

http://www.finewoodworking.com/workshop ... fence.aspx

Patrick Sullivan's shopmade bandsaw fence is made from scraps of hardwood and plywood, and requires very little hardware. Despite these humble origins, this bandsaw fence is rock-solid, operates smooth as silk, adjusts for drift, and offers up to 9 in. of rip capacity.

They charge to use the sight but offer a free trial. Might be able to google this desighn though. I can submit pictures but never built from the plan, just used the concept.
Thanks

That link is accessible to Members Only.

-tommy