Weld table

[Hobweld]

Well I am almost finished cutting the angle iron for my weld table. I must say the HF bandsaw is SWEET!!!! Talk about a hot knife through butter, even with the crappy blade they send with the unit. Miters are working out great also. Franz, thanks for the wood block tip works like a charm and my miters are fantastic. With luck and a little sleep deprivation. (I work third shift) I should finish cutting tomorrow as I only have one more shelf to cut for. Should get it welded up soon after that. Thanks again for all who helped me out with the bandsaw questions and cutting methods.
Ken

[Aaron]

I missed the wood block trick explanation. Please elaborate.

I have a similar unit from TSC (Clark) and it seems to work reasonably well, at least after a few mods and a new bi-metal blade.

[Hobweld]

Wood block trick

When cutting the miters, laying the angle iron leg over a piece of wood to allow proper clamping. You just cut through wood and all. Works like a charm.

[Aaron]

Thanks. I figured that's what you meant, but I didn't want to miss anything either.

Another tip: When cutting angle square, flip it so the point is up, like ^ . It is easier to clamp, and it will cut much faster.

[cats_inc]

what model # bandsaw and how much
i'm looking for one now trying to decide which way to go

[MAC702]

I recently acquired a 1/8" thick sheet of copper, about 2' x 6'. Thought it might make a nice layer for a new welding table if I can't think of any other use for it. What are yall's suggestions for attaching it?

Then again, it would make a killer thawing rack for the kitchen (where a lot of my copper straps wind up...)

[Scott S]

Cats, Here you go. This is a great saw. The blade they give you does not last. I bought a Morse Bi-metal replacement and it is very good. You will also want to build a stand for it as the one that comes with it is shakey.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=37151

[cats_inc]

How can the stand be shaky----it says right there in black and white that it has a HEAVY DUTY stand--lol
Thanks for the info

[Scott S]

The saw is for welll made for the money. But that stand is nothing more than sheetmetal. It is a bit too short too. But look at it this way. It will give you an excuse to make something...

[zuiko]

I got the same saw, it is great. I don't even mind the crappy stand much, though it is much too short. I put it on a couple pallets. Eventually I'll make a stand for it.

The Morse bimetal blades, do they say bimetal on the package? The Morse ones I've found are just steel I believe... they were $7.50 in that size.

So far I haven't seen bimetal ones for sale locally... dont know why... its easy enough to find bimetal blades jigsaw and recipicating saw blades.

[cutter]

Last week I finally realized I simply had to buy/order a bi-metal blade for my old Delta upright band saw or forget it but the ****ed blade kept getting shoved aside, forgot about, roof doesn't leak if it doesn't rain. Finally I happened to think of it when I was over at my shop/storage/albatross near the only industrial suppliers I know of so I dug out a 5 year old phone book, looked up 4R Supply, their being the last place I had make up some blades for me - nearly 10 years ago. Sooo, I rang them up, they answered by another name (par for the course, these days, just like the banks) and said their guy that welds the blades was off on account of New Years but they recommended 2 other places. I called MidCon Supply on account of it being the closest; the man said sure, we make up bi-metal, what tpi did I want in what length? I said 10 - 12 tpi, 93 1/2 inches. "I can have that ready in ten minutes, $23.40 tax & all". They are just about a mile down the interstate on the same side as I was & it was ready when I walked in the door. And here I was thinking I'd have to order the danged things. Only regret was that I forgot to buy some for my horizontal bandsaw. This happened on Jan 1 & I was surprised they were open.

[Scott S]

zuiko, I have to run out right now, but I will check my #'s for you when I get back home.

[Scott S]

Zuiko, Here is a link to the blades. These are bi-metal. They are on sale.

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INSRAR2&PMAKA=371-0404&PMPXNO=947207

[surfrfred]

big sheet 'o copper

****....

where did you get a sheet of copper that size?!!!
I've been tearin switch gear apart for 15+ yrs lookin for
somthin like that!!

Shane

[zuiko]

Thanks for the link, looks like I might have to order some of those. Is 10/14tpi the way to go? I was looking at 24s. Not sure what the optimum number is, I cut mild steel tubing mainly, less than 1/4" thick walls, usually 1/8" or less.