New base for 4x6 bandsaw

[thehomeengineer]

Hi All

Been awhile since I last posted so hope to start posting some of the projects I have been working on that I hope will be of interest.

After 35 years of owning this saw from new it is getting a long needed overhaul.

First job is to replace the flimsy sheet metal base and wheel assembly. I can’t take credit for the design. The design was found on YouTube by Budget Phil link to his excellent video

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l have changed a few items to suit my needs. I have changed the angle on the legs and made it slightly higher. The lower rails have been set to accept a coolant tank I have. The wheel diameter is also smaller as I had these laying around in the shop.

I plan on improving the loose and fixed jaw, add coolant system, drip/swarf tray, hydraulic feed system and rewire. As I complete these I will post on HMT

Photo of standard flimsy sheet metal base
New stand made from 40mm x 3mm box section (had this left over from another project)
Handle slides out to aid moving the saw around the shop
Saw in place waiting to be permanently bolted to new stand.

I hope you find this of interest
The Home Engineer

[DIYer]

Thanks thehomeengineer! We've added your Bandsaw Stand to our Dollies and Stands category,
as well as to your builder page: thehomeengineer's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Bandsaw Stand by thehomeengineer

tags: bandsaw, stand

[WmRMeyers]

Hi All

Been awhile since I last posted so hope to start posting some of the projects I have been working on that I hope will be of interest.

After 35 years of owning this saw from new it is getting a long needed overhaul.

First job is to replace the flimsy sheet metal base and wheel assembly. I can’t take credit for the design. The design was found on YouTube by Budget Phil link to his excellent video

.

l have changed a few items to suit my needs. I have changed the angle on the legs and made it slightly higher. The lower rails have been set to accept a coolant tank I have. The wheel diameter is also smaller as I had these laying around in the shop.

I plan on improving the loose and fixed jaw, add coolant system, drip/swarf tray, hydraulic feed system and rewire. As I complete these I will post on HMT

Photo of standard flimsy sheet metal base
New stand made from 40mm x 3mm box section (had this left over from another project)
Handle slides out to aid moving the saw around the shop
Saw in place waiting to be permanently bolted to new stand.

I hope you find this of interest
The Home Engineer

Got an old Taiwanese version of that saw sitting in the back yard waiting for me to have time to fix it. That flimsy sheetmetal base is the very first thing I want to fix! I will be following your work!

Bill