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Square the Bandsaw Blade and the Board

Making sure the bandsaw blade is perpendicular to the table is especially important when you’re re-sawing a wide board. For the best results, raise the guidepost all the way and use a square with an arm that matches the saw’s re-saw capacity (left). Adjust the table so no gaps appear between the blade and the arm. Next, make sure the board has a square corner. That way it will ride flush against both the tall fence and the table during the cut.

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Set the Bandsaw Fence at the Correct Angle

It sounds crazy, but on most bandsaws, you have to angle the stock to make a straight cut. Finding this “drift angle” and setting the fence to match it is crucial to successful re-sawing.

Start by marking a straight line on a scrap board, parallel to its edge. Then follow the line to make a straight cut, angling the board as necessary. When you’ve cut far enough to establish the drift angle, hold the board in position and transfer the angle to the saw’s table.

Use the line you’ve marked to position the fence at the same angle. Then make test cuts and adjust the fence as necessary to fine-tune the setup until the stock stays flush against the fence, without binding against it or wandering away.

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