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4x6 bandsaw stand

DavidR8

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I hated the stamped metal stand on my bandsaw. It threatened to flip over at the slightest hint of imbalance.
So I chopped up a Gap display table base (the source of my steel bench top) and turned it into this stand.
Still needs casters, chip tray and brackets to hold the saw.
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What did the original stand look like? Mine is more than stable enough.

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Yup that what mine looked like except it was missing the middle shelf thing. And the wheels looked like they survived an Indiana Jones chase scene.
Aside from the flimsyness it was also too low to take advantage of my Ridgid saw support stand.


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That looks like a really useful stand.
Did you MIG or TIG?
How is the saw mounted to the frame?
Looks like you made 45-deg miter on the top frame. How is that done? Like grind a bevel & fill with weld or just fuse it? (that's not the right word but I cant remember what the term is).

Not sure if you were planning on roll away casters or permanent position, but happened to be looking for hardware the other day on Amazon. They have a selection of rubber feet. It took me a while to find the right search key words but usually some combination of 'rubber leveler feet...'. Sometimes its for furniture but others will support machines.
https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=rubber+leveler+feet&ref=nb_sb_noss
https://www.amazon.ca/Drenky-Furnit...ds=rubber+machine+feet&qid=1600619137&sr=8-53
 
PeterT said:
That looks like a really useful stand.
Did you MIG or TIG?
How is the saw mounted to the frame?
Looks like you made 45-deg miter on the top frame. How is that done? Like grind a bevel & fill with weld or just fuse it? (that's not the right word but I cant remember what the term is).

Not sure if you were planning on roll away casters or permanent position, but happened to be looking for hardware the other day on Amazon. They have a selection of rubber feet. It took me a while to find the right search key words but usually some combination of 'rubber leveler feet...'. Sometimes its for furniture but others will support machines.
https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=rubber+leveler+feet&ref=nb_sb_noss
https://www.amazon.ca/Drenky-Furnit...ds=rubber+machine+feet&qid=1600619137&sr=8-53
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Thanks Pete!
I MIG welded it. I should have tried TIGing it but honestly I need more helmet time on coupons before actual projects.

I cut mitres for the top frame using the bandsaw. I scribed marks in the powder coating to make sure I had precise lines. I have done a bunch of work on my saw to make sure it cuts accurately. When the frame was dry-fit it was square using a 6' engineers square.
I clamped the frame to the edge of my table and tacked the corners. It stayed square so long as I didn't try and fully weld each corner.

I think I'm going to put casters on the back and adjustable feet on the front so your links are timely!
 
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Looks good. May I suggest adding a flip up out feed shelf perhaps 12-18" long with a rule for measuring parts and to have something to clamp against.

> Aside from the flimsyness it was also too low to take advantage of my Ridgid saw support stand.

What's a ridgid saw support stand David?
 
I already had the stand for use with my table saw so it just seemed obvious to use it for the bandsaw. One tool, two purposes.
 
Made and installed the chip tray holders this afternoon.
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Chip tray in place, saw is bolted down.
Very sturdy. Just needs paint.
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YYCHobbyMachinist said:
Ya, I couldn't find a stand that was low enough...

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So I made this.
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nice "easily built" unit Craig...and I do coniserate with the other "Pa Kettle" reference...but as usual, I default to the "farmer use what cha got" thingy. I use the same Hyd motor hoist we used for your lead pigs Craig. Easily set for heidth to exactly match the saw frame...haven't found anything yet that will fit in the saw that will over tax it's safety rating LOL
 
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