OO Blocks For a Bandsaw

[rgsparber]

The fastest way to cut square tubing is to rotate it in the bandsaw vise so the corners contact the jaws and the vise ways. To stabilize the stock, I was using V blocks. But these blocks take up a lot of the vise's capacity plus do not provide a lot of axial support. So now I use "OO" blocks. Same function but much longer. They are also easy to make if you have some round stock and J-B Weld. Even easier if you have access to a welder.

If you are interested, please see

https://rick.sparber.org/OOBlock.pdf

Your comments are welcome. All of us are smarter than any one of us.


Thanks,

Rick

[DIYer]

Thanks Rick! We've added your OO Blocks to our Workholding category, as well as to your builder page: Rick's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

OO Blocks by Rick Sparber

tags: bandsaw, holding

[desbromilow]

Rick, that's not a OO block, that looks more like an 8 block

well done though, great idea

[motorhead]

This is a great idea Rick! Wish I had thought of it. I know what I am building next.