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jjwalters | Posted in Construction Techniques on March 5, 2009 03:27am

Any of you guys ever try to shim a block into the arm of the saw in order to lengthen the cut? I need to resaw some wood and the %$# thing is 1″ to short.

My thought is to lower the adjustment as low as it will go, apply the shim raising it til it’s gtes tight again…..any body ever do this? I need about 7″ free and I now have 6 1/2 max.

No, I don’t want to post this in the woodworker place……cause I never go over there

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  1. Scott | Mar 05, 2009 03:30am | #1

    There is a proper riser block kit that you can get from Delta that gives it a 12" reach. I've got one and it works nicely. Some people say that it adds some flex to the body, but I've never noticed it, especially after I added plywood panels to stiffen the base. The riser block is cast iron with steel registration pins and a really beefy bolt to suck everything together. You get an extension for the blade guide/guard assembly too.

    You should be able to order it anywhere that sells the saw.

    Scott.



    Edited 3/4/2009 10:45 pm by Scott

  2. Waters | Mar 05, 2009 03:38am | #2

    I see your low effort-high reward scenario, just block it up.. but how long will it take to make the block, longer bolts?  Will it actually get me the space I need?  Will I need a new blade anyway?

    The riser block kit - need new blade anyway.

    I dunno.

    You just don't wanna turn it into a 'high effort - low reward' sort of deal I suppose.

     

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    Sphere | Mar 05, 2009 03:40am | #3

    spend a 100 and get the raising block, a Grizzly , or ( brain fade) will fit. It raises it so you need a 105" blade, instead of some odd size, you also get a new guide holding bar and a blade guard for the other side.

    http://www.highlandwoodworking.com I think has the other brand, or try delta themself.

    It's called a riser block.

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    1. jjwalters | Mar 05, 2009 03:04pm | #4

      ok thanks . . . i will. Do you think the smaller motor on the 14" delta will work for softwood resaw (mostly redwood/cedar) for guitar tops?My Blog

      1. Snort | Mar 05, 2009 03:12pm | #5

        You could do like you suggested, but you'd have to braze your own blades, which isn't a big deal... but by the time you by the coil stock and brazing stuff, it's probably less to get a Delta riser kit and a Timber Wolf blade from Suffolk Machinery.And the smaller motor works fine for resawing in moderation.http://www.tvwsolar.com

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        Sphere | Mar 05, 2009 03:24pm | #6

        Yeah, the stock motor should do OK. Sharp blade , Timberwolf ( same store if ya want ) and go easy.

        I'm doing the exact same to my ridgid saw, but have yet to get off my butt and actually call it in. Ridgid don't make one, so I need to adapt a Grizzly.

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        1. wolfman | Mar 05, 2009 06:57pm | #7

          Thats okay, sometimes us woodworker refugees venture over here.

          As others have said, invest in the riser block, especially if you will be doing more of this type of work. I did see mention of using a sharp blade, but no mention of using the correct type of blade for resawing, I believe its a three point skip tooth? Don't hold me to that. Also, either make or modify your fence for this operation. There have been lots of articles in various publications written on this.

          I have a 14" Delta and have been contemplating this myself. I have a beautiful piece of 1x8 curly maple that i want to resaw in half.

           

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