New base for 4x6 bandsaw

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Dec 14, 2021, 01:21 PM
thehomeengineer

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New base for 4x6 bandsaw

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 https://youtu.be/GhNB_P6vtIU.

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

Attachment 41250Photo of standard flimsy sheet metal base
Attachment 41252 Attachment 41254 New stand made from 40mm x 3mm box section (had this left over from another project)
Attachment 41253 Handle slides out to aid moving the saw around the shop
Attachment 41255Saw in place waiting to be permanently bolted to new stand.

I hope you find this of interest
The Home Engineer
Dec 15, 2021, 03:17 AM
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:

<div id="blocks"> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-bandsaw-stand-10"> <img src="https://www.homemadetools.net/uploads/252466/homemade-bandsaw-stand-10.jpeg"/> </a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-bandsaw-stand-10">Bandsaw Stand</a> <span> by <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/builder/thehomeengineer">thehomeengineer</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/bandsaw'>bandsaw</a>, <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/stand'>stand</a> </div> </div> </div> </div>
Dec 15, 2021, 01:42 PM
WmRMeyers

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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 https://youtu.be/GhNB_P6vtIU.

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

Attachment 41250Photo of standard flimsy sheet metal base
Attachment 41252 Attachment 41254 New stand made from 40mm x 3mm box section (had this left over from another project)
Attachment 41253 Handle slides out to aid moving the saw around the shop
Attachment 41255Saw 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