Portable BandSaw Stand...Why Didn't I Make One Sooner, too?

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Like the title says.......Portable BandSaw Stand...Why Didn't I Make One Sooner, too?After scoring, over here...http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...&postcount=633And Being Reminded/ Inspired over here.....http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=240721I finally started and completed this project.  Everything except for the paint.And like KMinAF (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/member.php?u=76301) said "Why didn't I make this sooner?"I feel very similar..... Oh Well.....here it is....07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:I started picking through the scraps and Pondering how 3 brain Cells, and a pile of rusty steel was gonna work out.  I started on the body that'll hold the saw.  http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3725.jpgI wanted it to not have any "Special Parts" or "Keys" or "Pins" to secure it.  So, I used the "Wedge" Theory.  It fits tight and doesn't wobble at all!!! http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3726.jpgI also didn't want to be F*ckin' around and replacing screws or finding removed tables or other parts.  Don't get me wrong,....The Swag Stuff is nice and quality, and American made, but there is too much of a process to get the saw back to "Portable" mode.07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:Here is my ScrapYard Anvil....Getting the upper handle bracket beat on it.  Notice my scrap paper Template?http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3723.jpgI also used the saw to cut most of the parts.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3721.jpg07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:Then I started on the Base Plate.  Once again, We (3 BrainCells & 2 hands) did some scrap pickin'.The plate is close to .133", I haven't measured it, though.  I selected it based on the weight and rough size.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3729.jpgI notched out the corners, and scribed close to 50% to make the "fold" easier.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3733.jpg07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:Then the Lovin" began.....A 2# SingleJack, turned into a 4# SingleJack, then into an altered 8#.  The 8# was born as a double or a "Bi", but a saw and some Friction Tape fixed that.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3737.jpghttp://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3736.jpg07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:While all of this was happening.....I cooked/smoked some "RoastBeast."http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3740.jpg07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:Here it is, without the paint...http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3743.jpgThe side folds were also ground to achieve an Arch. That way the weight was focused on the "Feet."07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3745.jpghttp://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3748.jpgAnd it fits the bench top with great accessibility!!07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:All that I need to add is some sort of On/off switch and some paint.....Hopefully, this will help someone out, too.07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:Originally Posted by RhynoAll that I need to add is some sort of On/off switch and some paint.....Hopefully, this will help someone out, too.
Reply:I use mine a couple times a week. It's a Harboring Fright pizzashiit  but I have to have the variable speed for stainless and tool steels.They're definitely a must.Last edited by Burpee; 03-26-2014 at 05:56 AM.Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:I started on the body that'll hold the saw.
Reply:That makes life easier for sure. Now make a table for it. Here's what I did .Attachment 669711Attachment 669721 I made up a switched outlet for saw. The screws for the saw guide actually hold the saw. I bought it cheap because the housing covering the blade was broke. I added some sheet to cover it.
Reply:Rhyno - I like your design, simplistic and fully functional - nice job Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Very nice
Reply:Originally Posted by PrimetimeI use a big plastic clip I got from Lowes for like a buck, just clamp it over the trigger. I love my portaband, one of the best tools I've ever bought.
Reply:Originally Posted by BurpeeI use mine a couple times a week. It's a Harboring Fright pizzashiit  but I have to have the variable speed for stainless and tool steels.They're definitely a must.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveRhyno - I like your design, simplistic and fully functional - nice job
Reply:Here a few more updates.....I picked up the HoBo Freight Foot Pedal, On/Off Switch.  One Click on,...One Click off.I went to HD to find some paint.  Dewalt Yellow is tough to find in a can, so I tried a few other colors and headed over to the Dewalt section to compare.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3756.jpgDewalt Yellow is even different on two different tools.  The ChopSaw and the AirCompressor were two different shades.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3757.jpg07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:The color that I wanted, turned out to be Glade Air Freshener.This is the color that I chosehttp://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3758.jpg07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:I picked through the scraps and started to make a table.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3760.jpgI drill holes to make the inside edge of the corners "softer."http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3763.jpg07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:I like having LED lights on tools and saws, but I'm not diggin' this.  Luckily, it comes with an easy to access On/Off switch.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3762.jpgThe shadow hides my cut line/layout line.  The shadow is "Tapered."07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:Card board templates....http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3765.jpghttp://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3764.jpghttp://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3766.jpg07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3768.jpgRelief Holes for the final resting area of the band.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3769.jpghttp://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3773.jpg07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:The bar stock used for the Table Stand and Receiver.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3775.jpgI also used it for a T-handle hold bolt.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3778.jpg07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....5mm 8P+ used for a cord wrap. Yep it is plenty strong (80,000).http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3780.jpghttp://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3782.jpghttp://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3783.jpg07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:Now, the next set of Pics display something that I am still trying to learn.......PinStriping....  I know that I have room for improvement.  So, be kind.....http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3791.jpghttp://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3790.jpghttp://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3787.jpgThe good news, though..... If it bother me too bad, a little Lacquer Thinner will make it go away.  Maybe I should have named it "The 30' stand".....because at 30' it looks awesome...:lol:..07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:Well, that's it......Maybe I'll add a "chip brush" and "catcher can."And maybe, I'll try a repaint..............07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:That turned out nice. You could be a cake decorator .
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1That turned out nice. You could be a cake decorator .
Reply:This is awesome, I will be making one for my old porta band soon.HTP Invertig 201Lincoln Idealarc SP250Miller 180 AC StickBy farmall:They should have held the seagull closer to the work, squeezing evenly for best deposition.
Reply:Originally Posted by fordmanThis is awesome, I will be making one for my old porta band soon.
Reply:That is a good looking stand
Reply:Originally Posted by zaphod07That is a good looking stand
Reply:After burning through some aluminum.......http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3793.jpg..07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:This is my first, failed attempt,..... at controlling the chips.....The aluminum chips fell into the Wheel/Band.  The chips stayed on the rubber tire.....Eventually, my "FeedRate" exceeded "traction" and the band slipped.This old toothbrush was an attempt to redirect the chips and wipe the rubber wheel......It doesn't work very well, yet.......http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3794.jpghttp://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG3796.jpg..07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:Suggestions???07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:I thought about using a piece out of a Gallon Milk Jug to make something..... it's all just flying around, for now....07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:I cut apart an empty Listerine bottle, and made a "Chip Chute."  It works as expected, and funnels the chips into a can.http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG4126.jpg...07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG4121.jpg...07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG4122.jpg....07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:After some Creative cutting, a simple zip-tie and some friction points, hold it into place....http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG4123.jpg...07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:It works.....The extras, pour over into a catch can, that is easily emptied...:beer:http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...d/IMAG4125.jpg...07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:Let me know if this helps you out......07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:I don't know but I could use a new chip brush.PlasmaCam CNC cutterLathe and Band SawClamps