Replacement 4x6 bandsaw stand from bed rail

by Brian
(North Central Florida)

To lay out this stand, put the saw base casting upside down on a table, bolt the rough-cut legs onto the casting, and adjust them symmetrical with a carpenter's square referenced against the casting. Then clamp, cover casting to protect from sparks, and weld. Leg in corner with on/off switch needs to be cut out around switch. Axle is original, with cotter pin holes drilled in different locations. "Camo" paint job is because I ran out of the Kelly green mid-paint and finished with the Spruce green, but I liked the look and put Spruce splatter everywhere. Saw balances better on wheels if swiveled to vertical. This was welded with 3/32" 6013 and a homemade stick welder made from a 300 pound Xenon arc lamp power supply rewired to single phase.

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Replacement 4x6 bandsaw stand from bed rail

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Oct 10, 2011
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Great Idea!
by: Inspironator

I want to thank you for posting your work. Clearly, you took the time to measure everything and give the measurements for all to use. You can be proud of your accomplishment, as I am for the posting of pictures and drawings. I was so inspired, I went out and bought a portable bandsaw and I made one too. It is a wonderful tool! Also, thanks for the tip on cutting bedrail -- tough stuff! I'd give you 5.5 stars if possible!

Jul 11, 2009
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Too cool welder...
by: Welder4Life

Boring, boring, boring......huh.......HOLY CRAP! HOMEMADE WELDER!?! I almost missed it.....really, really cool. Clever delivery. Tell me more....

Jul 11, 2009
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done with a DIY welder?
by: Jody

Brian,
Thanks for taking the time to submit your bandsaw welding project. Looks like it went really well. I am blown away that it was welded with a DIY welder.
I havent been promoting that page enough. If you know anyone else who might be interested, I would be obliged if you would email them the link.

Thanks again.
Jody

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