Resawing
Lumber resawn up to 16 inches wide for matched panels, veneers, and book-matched slab pairs, done on our own band saw equipment in Gainesville, Georgia.
Matched Grain Starts With the Same Board
Resawing takes a thicker board or slab and slices it into two or more thinner pieces, most often so the grain pattern mirrors across both halves. CAG Specialty Wood resaws lumber up to 16 inches wide on our own band saw equipment in Gainesville, producing book-matched panel pairs, veneers, and thinner stock from material that would otherwise go to waste as a single thick board.
Cabinet shops use resawing to get matched door and panel faces from the same board. Furniture makers use it for book-matched tabletop halves where the grain needs to flow continuously across the seam. We can resaw material you purchase from our yard or lumber and slabs you bring in yourself, then pair the resawn stock with planing to bring it to a finished thickness.
From First Call to Finished Wood
Tell us the board and the goal
Species, dimensions, and whether you need book-matched panels, veneers, or thinner stock.
Get a quote for the job
Billed hourly based on the number of cuts and material size.
We resaw it in Gainesville
On our band saw equipment, up to 16 inches wide.
Plane and finish, or ship as-is
Resawn stock can be planed to final thickness before it leaves.
Resawing Options and Pricing
Book-Matched Panels
Two mirrored halves resawn from the same board for a continuous grain pattern.
Veneer-Thickness Stock
Thin resaws for veneer work and lightweight panel faces.
Cabinet Door Panels
Matched-grain panel pairs sized for cabinet shop production runs.
Pair With Planing
Resawn stock planed to a finished thickness in the same visit.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Resawing | $150/hour |
| Maximum resaw width | 16 inches |
| Resawing paired with planing | Quoted together |
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Questions About Resawing at CAG
What is resawing, exactly?
Resawing slices a thicker board or slab into two or more thinner pieces on a band saw, most often to create matching grain pairs or thinner stock.
How wide a board can you resaw?
Our equipment handles resawing up to 16 inches wide.
Can you resaw a slab I already purchased from CAG?
Yes, and we can also resaw lumber or slabs you bring in from elsewhere.
What's a book-matched panel?
It's a pair of boards resawn from the same piece of wood, then opened like a book so the grain pattern mirrors across the seam, commonly used for tabletops and cabinet doors.
Do resawn boards need to be planed afterward?
Usually yes, to bring them to a smooth, consistent final thickness. We often quote resawing and planing together.
Can you resaw for veneer-thickness stock?
Yes, thinner resaws for veneer or lightweight panel work are a common request.
Local Pickup, Or Shipped to Your Door
Every order is handled at our shop at 4050 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507. From there, it's your call: pick it up in person, have it delivered locally, or let us ship it to you, wherever you're building.
Communities we serve directly:
Atlanta Savannah Athens Augusta Macon Columbus Rome Dalton Warner Robins Valdosta Albany BrunswickOutside these areas? We ship lumber, slabs, and milled orders nationwide.
Ready to Get Started?
770.869.3377 Request a Quote4050 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Sat by appointment