Hand held band saw

[larrynjr]

I'd like to see pictures of some of the mounts that people have made for their saws.

[rthibeau]

you can make your own....or buy one

[JerryCarroll]

My Greenlee porta-saw is an industrail size that is at least 20 years old. I have a little trouble getting blades but have never done without then. I can't imagine not having the saw. After using one so long it's easy to find out how many ways there is to use it and save hours of hacksawing time.

[Covforge]

Mine is just a flat plate with a slot cut to go around the blade. It slides on from the cutting side and srews on where the original mount goes. It has a peice of angle welded to the bottom to fit in the vice. Mine is pretty sturdy. I've seen Harbour Freight saws with an extra brace clamped to the handles to help keep rigid.
I hope this helps
Travis

[petersenj20]

I have a Milwaukee Portaband but haven't used it since buying a HF 4x6. I made a mount after gleaming info from others around some of these boards. I don't have much use for the portability since I do all my work in the garage. I still can't bring myself to get rid of it because it is so xxxx useful.

Here are pictures of my concoction and one I took inspiration from. The first two are mine.

The saw cost me $85 and came with a 10" miter saw and a table saw. Good deal in my book.

[Glenn]

Petersenj20
Go to the top of the forum page and click on user cp
go to user profile
go to the bottom of the page, enter your location, and save.

We would like to know where in the world your located.

[R Funk]

I would suggest going with a used Milwaukee. I have seen them for $100 - $150. This is what I did and am very happy with my saw.

If the Northern tool saw breaks where do get parts or repairs?

[james gonzalez]

I have not used a northern tool portaband.
I have used a Porter Cable, a Milwaukee and a Makita.
Milwaukee is the most rugged, if a bit heavy.
Porter Cable comes in second.
The Makita is a little like a toy, but does work.
I highly recommend getting the best you can.
I have skimped many a time on tool purchases.
Use discretion. If you think you will be using the tool alot, working it hard, get the milwaukee or the portercable. If you think you will be using it to cut a few pieces of tube on the weekends, get the cheapo.
my opinion.

[petersenj20]

Location updated. I'm just west of Atlanta.

I don't usually have much to contribute and don't update my profiles.

[larrynjr]

Thanks for the pictures Petersenj20 and everyone else for their suggestions. I'm not sure which way I'll go yet for a band saw but when I finally make up my mind, I'll post back to brag about it!