Want to take your woodworking to the next level? Click above to watch my 12 1/2 minute video tutorial on adjusting and using a bandsaw to resaw thick boards into thinner pieces. There’s more here than meets the eye, but resawing is a powerful technique that’s handy in several ways.
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