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So I've decided I need to make some boxes and I have a Laguna 14-Twelve bandsaw and a number of blades. The blade of choice that I have is a TimberWolf 3/4" 3TPI. I went by the wood yard the other day hoping to find a few thick shorts to practice with and was given two chunks of processed poplar. One piece is 12/4 x 6" and 21" long, the other being 12/4 x 8" and 42". I checked my bandsaw for the blade being square to the table and the fence being square to the table as well. I adjusted the ceramic guides and in the process found that the table doesn't tilt to 45 degrees as expected. It took some adjustments and several times removal of the table. The lower ceramic guide does not have easy access hence tilting the table. After adjusting everything I tried making a finer thin cut. I've seen resawing being done with the thinner section being on the right side (further from the fence) as well as against the fence. Which is the proper way? My first attempt was with the thinner side on the fence and it seemed to go fairly well however the thickness tapers from the 1/2" I set it for to 7/16" at the other end. The cut surface was a bit wavy but I guess that's expected from the bandsaw blade cut. So now I have to wonder what thickness I should set the cut for to get the finished dimension I want. Add 1/16"-1/4" or more? I do have a SuperMax Drum sander that, after I get it adjusted, should be able to sand it to finished dimension. Another machine that needs setup adjustments. But then I could plane it as well. The poplar was flattened and squared on the jointer prior to resawing.
Any guidance and suggestions would be great. I intend to use both dovetail and miter joints on these boxes.
Any guidance and suggestions would be great. I intend to use both dovetail and miter joints on these boxes.