Hints for a resaw for 14" wide boards

[Scott Felicetti]

Hello,
I'm new to this forum and would appreciate some hints as to what to buy as a band saw. 95% of what I need to do is resaw 4/4 and 5/4 boards of Hard Maple and Yellow Poplar down to roughly 1/8" veneers or sheets.
Problem is my boards must range in width from 8" to 14". I see that Grizzly sells single phase and triple phase 21" and 24" bandsaws. Question is do I need single or triple? Do I need more than 3hp? The 21" band saw looks like a bargain under $1800. But the stated resaw height for the 21" is exactly 14". Sometimes my boards need to be 1/8" over 14" wide. I called Grizzly and the rep said you should be able to get 14 1/8" done. The 24" can handle 16" wide boards for resaw but is about a grand more. Can machines such as these do the job for me? Can I adjust the settings and with a proper fence slice off a few sheets down close to 1/8" thick? Will I need to run sheets through a drum sander to get the exact thickness or can it be done just on the band saw? Thank you in advance for any assistance you can offer.
Scott

[Roy Wall]

Scott,

You do not have to get 3 phase machine (although they are nice, IMHO). Single phase motors of up to 5 hp will require a 30 amp breaker. 3 hp motors probably need a 20 amp breaker.

Is 3 hp enough for 12-14" resaw.......yes - I think so.

If you really want to be sure you have enough resaw height - and require a Brute of a Machine - may I suggest MiniMax? They may have some "used" machines for sale at a fair price. 1-800-975-9663 and ask for Sam Blasco - the band saw expert! No pressure sales and and excellent resource to learn a good fit for your woodworking needs.

There are several Good Band Saws to choose - you will soon hear them all.

Welcome to the Creek!

[Scott Felicetti]

Thanks for the tip Roy. I checked the bandsaws out on the site. Look great. Sam Blasco does indeed seem to be the bandsaw man. The number you posted for him requires some kind of AT&T access code. Do you have another number or way to reach him? A reconditioned or used MiniMax bandsaw may be the way to go.
Thanks again,
Scott

[Mark Rios]

This number will get you to MiniMax. Just ask for Sam.

1-866-975-9663

[Roy Wall]

Thanks for the tip Roy. I checked the bandsaws out on the site. Look great. Sam Blasco does indeed seem to be the bandsaw man. The number you posted for him requires some kind of AT&T access code. Do you have another number or way to reach him? A reconditioned or used MiniMax bandsaw may be the way to go.
Thanks again,
Scott

Scott,

Me bad on my typing........As Mark noted above..it is a 866 toll free #

I got into a lull of the generic 800 #.

Another way to remember (which I obviously didn't) is:

1-866-WRK-WOOD

[Scott Felicetti]

Thanks for the help. Spoke to Sam. Very helpful and really knows his stuff. It appears you can get a fantastic Machine The MM16 from MiniMax that will resaw up to 16". Great stuff.
Scott.

[Roy Wall]

Thanks for the help. Spoke to Sam. Very helpful and really knows his stuff. It appears you can get a fantastic Machine The MM16 from MiniMax that will resaw up to 16". Great stuff.
Scott.

Scott,

They also have a used 20" in stock.....a couple years old......you might be able to get a deal on it.....it does not have any more resaw height (15-16") than the new MM16's......but larger table and 20" wheels are a definant upgrade....


Glad you got to talk to Sam - He is a good guy!