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Vertical band saw on the cheap

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by PieLut, Apr 11, 2014.

  1. PieLut

    PieLut Member

    Awesome tool to have in the shop and it's considerably cheaper than the real thing. Plus you can remove it with one screw and use it as a portable band saw.
    I bought some 10/14 blades and it chops up whatever I throw at it. The 5" cutting depth works well for most of the stuff I need.
    I made a heavy stand for it, but you could just bolt it to any table. I also purchased a foot switch from HF for $10.
    Milwaukee 6238-20 for the saw.
    Place to buy table
    http://www.swagoffroad.com/SWAG-V40-Portaband-Table_p_63.html

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    PieLut, Apr 11, 2014
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  2. davistroy

    davistroy Grasshopper

    I've had one of these on my wish list ...
     
    davistroy, Apr 11, 2014
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  3. Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

    That is nice. Many a times I use my Milwaukee band sand clamped vertically on my Rigid Tri-stand. That is a much safer idea.

    How does the saw connect to the stand? Pics?
     
    Admiral Cray, Apr 11, 2014
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  4. danielbuck

    danielbuck Uncle Buck

    I literally just ordered that little table setup for my dewalt! It will be perfect for cutting little brackets and other small things. I'm looking forward to using it :) I've got a bunch of little ornamental flat pieces that I want to cut out, mostly straight lines, so I think this little table setup will be perfect :)
     
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    danielbuck, Apr 11, 2014
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  5. davistroy

    davistroy Grasshopper

    Watch this for how it works - really easy. These guys are good.

    [video=youtube_share;GEnMcquGf24]http://youtu.be/GEnMcquGf24[/video]
     
    davistroy, Apr 11, 2014
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  6. Quill

    Quill Member

    I have seen home made ones using a HF saw. If you don't have a dedicated band saw, these will get it done.
     
    Quill, Apr 11, 2014
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  7. F Bill

    F Bill Member

    Definitely get the better saws if you can afford one... the HF has a tendency to pop blades off IMO. It is worth the price but if you want to keep using it over the years a Milwaukee would be a whole lot more durable. And maybe the guards will actually stay in place too.
     
    F Bill, Apr 12, 2014
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  8. danielbuck

    danielbuck Uncle Buck

    Busted out a quick test, man it's real nice to use! :)


    I think I might have needed a little bit more gas on the welds, I got a bit of porosity in a few of them. No filler. Still learning to TIG




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    danielbuck, Apr 12, 2014
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  9. Quill

    Quill Member

    Nothing like having a band saw in the shop. I have a Jet. Are you going to be art welding?
     
    Quill, Apr 12, 2014
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  10. danielbuck

    danielbuck Uncle Buck

    A bit of everything. Furniture, jeep parts, and whatever else.
     
    danielbuck, Apr 12, 2014
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  11. Quill

    Quill Member

    Good for you.
     
    Quill, Apr 13, 2014
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  12. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    I've had one of these for a couple years now. Really like it too.
     
    Warloch, Apr 13, 2014
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  13. PieLut

    PieLut Member

    Quick and easy with one red knob.

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    PieLut, Apr 14, 2014
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  14. aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

    Way cool!! I was in the market for a vertical metal bandsaw a while back. I did not have one at all and was looking at picking up a porta-band or a dewalt and one of those tables. Seemed very well made.

    Like your stand. And I don't think your welds are bad at all. Wish I could TIG.

    I happened on a horizontal/vertical saw on CL so went with that and made a larger table.
     
    aallison, Apr 20, 2014
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