What Does A Resaw Do

A sawmill resaw is a type of saw or sawing process used in a sawmill to cut lumber along its thickness, usually to:

* Split thicker boards into thinner ones

* Turn cants (square logs) into planks

* Increase yield from timber by creating more usable boards from a single piece

What Does a Resaw Do?

A resaw essentially slices a board parallel to the wide face (not across the grain like a crosscut). It’s used when you want to:

* Cut veneers

* Make bookmatched panels

* Reduce thickness (e.g., from 2" to two 1" boards)