Resawing - Highlands Woodworking Wood Slicer Vs. Timberwolf Bandsaw Blades

I've been a big fan of Timberwolf blades for a long time but recently tried Highlands Woodworking Woodslicer Blades. Super impressed with this blade. Cut through both a dry piece of oak and wet piece of maple with NO problems. Super fast and super smooth cuts. Highly recommend them.
Bob Amarant
March 1, 2021

[@devildog2345]

Just got a bandsaw and was looking for a review like this. Thank you!

[@BobAmarant]

Thanks for tuning in. These blades are great!

[@Nissan300zxshowcar]

Very cool video! Learned how to mount the wood here! QUick question, after resawing, and without a drum sander, what would be the best way to sand the sawed side?

[@BobAmarant]

I’d run it through my planer or use a belt sander.

[@danoshea83]

Bob, Getting ready to set up my Laguna with a new woodslicer and resaw some green walnut that fell in my woods this winter. Its been 3 weeks is the woodslicer holding up? Still sharp?

[@BobAmarant]

Hi Dan. I have used the saw several times and it’s still very sharp.

[@allansalzman1072]

Did you adjust the fence for drift?

[@BobAmarant]

No drift , I have it set up for perfect cuts.

[@mrkringles]

Where did you get the high fence attachment for resawing?

[@BobAmarant]

It came with the saw. Thanks for watching.

[@lignumdrums]

Hi Bob, That's a fast cut. can you tel me how many KW or horsepower is your bandsaw machine ? and is it mono or 3 phase feeded ? Thx

[@BobAmarant]

11/2 HP. 110 volts

[@notcharles]

What bandsaw are you using?

[@BobAmarant]

@@notcharles grizzly 555

[@jaimegenovajr3257]

One last question, what model is your bandsaw? I noticed you habe extension table near the riser block, any link to buy that? Thanks so much

[@BobAmarant]

Hi. It’s a Grizzly GO555 with riser block from them also. I love this bandsaw👍👍

[@jaimegenovajr3257]

@@BobAmarant thanks for your reply, I habe the same model with riser block, but doesn't have and extra table near the riser block mine only has the table itself, if you get what I mean

[@BobAmarant]

@@jaimegenovajr3257 Maybe because I have the GO555"X" version, you'll have to check on their website for current versions. Thanks for the question.

[@MakinSawdust]

Nice demo Bob. I am really impressed.

[@jaimegenovajr3257]

Hi nice demo! Does the bandsaw flex with riser block, I just bought a G0555 and installed riser block, some they said it flex if you put 3/4" blade, any thoughts? Thanks for your reply

[@BobAmarant]

Thanks for the question. I have not noticed any flex in the saw or blade with the riser block on mine.

[@jaimegenovajr3257]

@@BobAmarant thanks for your reply, been thinking about getting a 3/4" I also hust ordered a 1/2" at Timberwolf website, now I'm not worry about getting a 3/4" and try it for resawing

[@JiggidyJives]

Great demo. I really like your re-saving jig. Do you know where I can find plans for that jig?

[@BobAmarant]

Thanks for commenting, I just cobbled a couple angles together and screwed them onto the platform. The platform has a strip on the bottom to ride in the miter slot groove.

[@MSRWorkshop]

I use both blades and find out they work equally well. The problem with the Timberwolf is their welds are pretty inconsistent at times

[@BobAmarant]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@CliffsFoxRedLab]

Great demo Bob👍. I use the wood slicer for Resawing white oak for my bent lamination work. Always very happy with the results.

[@321mogul]

that is not "re"sawing, that is straight up initial sawing, just a little hair splitting but it really is a different situation.

[@BobAmarant]

Fair enough.

[@movingchips]

Nice blade. You make it look effortless.

[@BobAmarant]

Thanks 👍 It wasn't me, it was a super sharp new blade! Love it!

[@larrygardner7186]

Bob, thanks for the review. Which Grizzly

[@larrygardner7186]

Sorry fat thumbs sent it too soon. Which model bandsaw and what is the motor size?

[@BobAmarant]

Larry, it’s a GO555X. Great machine at great cost .

[@garywilson267]

@@BobAmarant i just got new one, i am new to band saw's #1 way cool got a lot to larn.

[@bobjohnson7372]

The demo was great and the cuts were very consistent, what a nice blade for re-sawing. To me it looked like the process might go even smoother and with even control if you were able to rig up an outfeed table. In this way a log of even greater length could be sawn.

[@BobAmarant]

Thanks Bob, I agree, it’s on my To Do list . Thanks for watching 👍

[@mattgarcia9687]

Nice review Bob, they seem to cut effortlessly!!

[@BobAmarant]

Like fish thru water!

[@tacsquatchtreehugger8124]

That bark and orange color just under the bark looked like sassafras

[@dfiction]

one hundred percent sass

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Hello,
Thanks for your support
Returning the sub and watch👍
That is some clean cuts

[@hswing11]

Kill the crappy music (noise)