Waddy Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Had a few hours spare yesterday afternoon and decided to make a stand for my Portable Band saw using up some scrap steel I had lying around. Had it all Cut, welded, painted plus 8 beers down the hatch before the wife and kids got home. All in all a good afternoon in the shed. Used 10mm plate for base, 3mm Galv plate for the table and 50mm Square tubing for the actual Stand. This saw has variable speed and a light so I mounted it like this so they were easily accessible. Secured it with some 10 mm Dynabolts. Tried it out last night and it works great even with longer pieces. I get about 160mm cutting depth with the table a bit longer on the side. Looking to put a foot switch on it next. Would probably do things a bit differently if I had time on my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 If I downed 8 beers in an afternoon, I would be down the hatch or in the ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 Haha. I only get a few days to myself in the workshop so its Beer and build. I know when to stop work when I am starting to see double Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 I'm a "cheap date" too and don't mix alcohol and power tools or playing with FIRE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Bandsaw + beer = seeing 2 thumbs less on one hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Pedro Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 That is super cool. Is it easy to take the saw out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Thanks Rojo, it works well, the power and variable speed make cutting, shaping steel a breeze.. Its really easy to remove the saw, two bolts (on top) and one cable tie. I use it for cutting steel horizontally outside so I needed to be able to take out easily. If I get time I am going to make a dropsaw stand for it next which will make it more versatile in the Workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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