On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:31:38 -0500, Crabshell
wrote:

Can anyone tell me if a professional woodworking shop can rip a piece of
wood measuring 9" x 2" x 8' down to a 9" x .75" x 8'? Does this type of
rip have a unique name?

Thanks!

This can be done on a large bandsaw or one equipped with riser blocks.
This kind of cut is called a "resaw." The result is book-matched
pieces.

A tablesaw can rip this cut by flipping the stock, keeping the same
side against the fence, then a handsaw can cut out the remaining
center. With a 10" blade you'll have a 1" center to remove.

Another method is to use a surface planer. With this method much of
the wood is wasted and you get just one piece.