Types of Sawmill Resaws

Types of Resaws

Depending on the sawmill setup, resaws come in various types:

1. Band Resaw

  * Uses a thin, continuous band blade

  * Efficient and low kerf (waste)

  * Ideal for precision and high volume

2. Vertical Resaw

  * Blade is vertical; material is fed horizontally

  * Good for resawing large boards or cants

3. Horizontal Resaw

  * Blade is horizontal; material feeds underneath

  * Common in more modern or portable mills

4. Twin or Multi-head Resaws

  * Multiple blades cut several boards at once

  * High productivity for industrial use

Use in a Sawmill Process

A typical use case:

1. A log is first cut into cants using a headrig or primary saw.

2. The cant is then passed through the resaw, slicing it into boards of desired thickness.

3. Boards may then be planed, dried, or edged as needed.

✅ Benefits

* Maximizes yield from logs

* Provides precise, consistent thickness

* Reduces waste (especially with thin-kerf band blades)

Let me know if you want recommendations for specific sawmill resaw machines or how to set one up in a portable sawmill.