Milwaukee Bandsaw Stand

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I had the Milwaukee version of the portaband. Didn't have the money at the time for a full sized band saw and couldn't see putting out the $250.00 cash for the stand that is made for the Milwaukee. It also helped having some decent scrap around. AS you look at this stand you'll see 1/4" plate with holes punched. That's salvaged material. Same goes with my current welding table. The holes don't interfere with work and let a bunch of the tailings fall through. Couple of more recent pics. Saw after it's been used a while. Attached Images"The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:The saw has the big black knob in fron for a hand hold. The arm I made is set up to remove that knob and reuse the same allen bolt to bolt the saw to the stand. That was the hard part, curving that for a flush fit, then making the sheet metal sides which act as gussets. Attached Images"The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:More pics. I guess these two are the newer ones. I'm losing track here.  Attached Images"The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:And a couple more.I've gotten miles and miles of use out of this rig. Altho I can't complain this is not something I'd recommend building unless there is a real need. It takes a lot of care and time getting everything lined up to cut square.  I use an infeed and outfeed stand for long and heavy pieces. This would be better to reside in the back of a truck for an on the job saw rather than every day shop use. I've about killed the poor saw using it as much as I have. Next toy probably will be a full sized band saw, just can't justify it quite yet. As you can see floor space is at a premium for me too.  Pretty cluttered in there. The saw needs new roller bearings and new rubber liners for the drive and idler wheels. Attached Images"The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:Looks great!Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:great idea!Buy American, or don't whine when you end up on the bread line.
Reply:I like it! Nice job [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:That's all good!200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Cool design.  Thanks for posting this project!
Reply:Hey dere;Super job on that stand and good thinking too. I got me one of them American made Milwaukees, same as yours, and luv her ot death! Suks big how Milwaukee makes 98% of their stuff in china town now. all the best
Reply:Looks real good! Bet it saves a good bit of time too! How long does it take to separate it to use it by hand?Miller: 200dx, Bobcat 225, Passport, Powermax 45, Milwaukee: Dry Saw, MagDrill, grinders
Reply:Originally Posted by JohnRLooks real good! Bet it saves a good bit of time too! How long does it take to separate it to use it by hand?
Reply:nice.will be looking at making one for my hand held.so will be pinching your pics if thats ok?
Reply:I'd like to build a base for my portaband, but -- oddly -- I don't need the guillotine style setup to make it work like a chop saw.  I'd rather have it hold the thing vertical and have a table for feeding material, preferably with a slot and a miter gauge.    If anyone reading this thread has made one like that, please post a picture.  (My apologies in advance to Sandy for cluttering up his thread.)Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:PortaBand StandJack,     Here is a link to that type of stand. The pictures might be good enough to build from.JasonMillermatic 200Hobart Handler 120Victor O/A & Ramco BandsawLincoln 225 ACSnapOn AD HoodMiller XMT304/22AHypertherm Powermax 1650 G3Lincoln Idealarc DC600 w/Extreme 12 VSMiller Digital Elite "Joker"
Reply:Originally Posted by naughtyboynice.will be looking at making one for my hand held.so will be pinching your pics if thats ok?
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Reply:Originally Posted by RaptorDunerPortaBand StandJack,     Here is a link to that type of stand. The pictures might be good enough to build from.Jason
Reply:Originally Posted by Jack OlsenI'd like to build a base for my portaband, but -- oddly -- I don't need the guillotine style setup to make it work like a chop saw.  I'd rather have it hold the thing vertical and have a table for feeding material, preferably with a slot and a miter gauge.    If anyone reading this thread has made one like that, please post a picture.  (My apologies in advance to Sandy for cluttering up his thread.)
Reply:I emailed Troy a while ago.  Unfortunately, his table (which is a pretty good deal, in my opinion) is only compatible with Milwaukees and Dewalts.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:Originally Posted by Jack OlsenI emailed Troy a while ago.  Unfortunately, his table (which is a pretty good deal, in my opinion) is only compatible with Milwaukees and Dewalts.
Reply:He doesn't think his could be adapted.  So I'm going to have to do something myself.  The portaband is a very useful tool, but I wish it were stationary more often than I'm grateful for it being handheld.  I put it in the vise for a couple of cuts today, in fact.  It's not a good solution, but it points to the usefulness of a base.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:Here's my set up to accomplish what Jack's talking about. This is the stock back guide for my Dewalt, but I'm sure you could make one up like that with your mad skills, Jack. It doesn't have the nice wide platen but suits me just fine for handy little stuff. When I need the big platen I'll get around to fixing my 30" throat Kalamazoo.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Thanks!  That's just two pieces of metal?Last edited by Jack Olsen; 09-16-2011 at 11:02 AM.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:Originally Posted by Jack OlsenThanks!  That's just two pieces of metal?Both very cool ideas. I have a table but like the idea of the peice bolted to it and clamping it in a vise. I like this one, I found it on another site, Pirate 4x4.
Reply:Love Google's image search!  I just dragged the above picture into the search box and it pulled up the old pirate4x4 thread.
Reply:Thats funny, thats exactly what I did. I remember reading about it a while ago but couldnt remember where I saw it.What part of Raleigh do you live?
Reply:New Bern/New hope intersection area close to Knightdale.  You in raleigh?
Reply:Here is my version...I'm going to make a heavier duty table table for it soon... Attached ImagesLincoln pro mig 180Lincoln Square Wave Tig 300/wp 20/home built water cooler Victor, Purox, Harris, O/A welding/cutting setupsVintage Craftsman drill pressVintage Craftsman/Atlas 12"x 36'' lathe7''x 12'' w/c band saw Everlast 140 st
Reply:Originally Posted by jakkylNew Bern/New hope intersection area close to Knightdale.  You in raleigh?
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Reply:Necessity is the mother of invention! Good job on all these designs!Hobart 125 EZHobart Handler 140Everlast STH 160Generic 210 Amp Welder/GeneratorHobart Air Force 500i plasma cutterChinese 50 amp plasma cutter! Youtube Channel : Henrymac100
Reply:Sandy , what a cool post! Awesome job and idea on the band saw stand.PlasmaCam CNC cutterLathe and Band SawClamps
Reply:sandy like your stand.richey
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