HF bandsaw stand

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Couldn't stand the cheezy sheet metal stand that came with the unit so I decided to see if I could improve on it. Stll gotta put wheels and the catch pan on it but it sure beats the OEM stand.Miller 211Miller T-bolt ac/dcVictor o/aMilwaukee ChopsawDewalt, Milwaukee minigrinderDelta drill pressDelta bench grinderair grinder, die grinderHF pipe benderHF horizontal bandsaw
Reply:Nice! Much better than the origami folded metal stand the come with  Looks like you also made it taller too.
Reply:Originally Posted by dcoffmanjrNice! Much better than the origami folded metal stand the come with  Looks like you also made it taller too.
Reply:Originally Posted by tekstar8" taller to be exact..... I'm too danged old to enjoy stooping over.
Reply:I'm actually working on my new stand right now. I'll post it once it's all doneLincoln Pro Mig 180Lincoln Pro Core 125Hypertherm 30xpPorter Cable Drill PressAcra 7x12 bandsaw48" sheet metal brakeCrap load of other tools, working on metal now.
Reply:Put some wheels on that thing & you have one very similar to mine.MarkI haven't always been a nurse........Craftsman 12"x36" LatheEnco G-30B MillHobart Handler 175Lincoln WeldandPower 225 AC/DC G-7 CV/CCAdd a Foot Pedal to a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 165A DC TIG PapaLion's Gate Build
Reply:Here is a mod you might want to consider, the gear lube in that saw is I do not know what. Graphite and motor oil and turns to slug after some time. Working with a friend  his saw would start slow or even stall sometimes. When I bought my saw I opened the gear box and replaced the lube. The stand is worthless with the way the wheels go on it will flip on its side, due to the motor offset, not well balanced. LOL.  But with a couple of well thought mods it will cut straight, have mine for 6 years now once you work out the set up, auto off switch and such not a bad saw . Attached ImagesMagazines have issues, everything else has problems
Reply:That's surely a good modification.PlasmaCam CNC cutterLathe and Band SawClamps
Reply:Originally Posted by MarkBall2Put some wheels on that thing & you have one very similar to mine.
Reply:Getting there, like this............. Attached ImagesMarkI haven't always been a nurse........Craftsman 12"x36" LatheEnco G-30B MillHobart Handler 175Lincoln WeldandPower 225 AC/DC G-7 CV/CCAdd a Foot Pedal to a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 165A DC TIG PapaLion's Gate Build