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I bought a small 4 by 6 inch horizontal/vertical bandsaw a number of years ago. There seem to be several similar versions of it available at TSC, tool stores, Jet, Harbor Freight, Northern Tool Etc. I bought mine at one of the traveling tool shows that come around once in a while. It has a sheet metal stand that is not very sturdy, no blade coolant, no cylinder to control the rate of cut, and a few other issues as well. The basic saw itself is not bad however. It makes straight cuts and has enough power.
A couple of weeks ago, someone posted a link to a web site that had plans to build a new base, coolant catch tray, pump, and feed control cylinder. So....I started this project a week ago, and thought I would post some progress photos. It is not complete yet (the weather is too cold right now to spend much time in the shop). It will be several weeks before it is warm enough to paint anything. I'll post progress photos and maybe dimensioned drawings when I'm done. aweaver and deerex475guy have been working with me on this....It would have been tough to make a square frame and bend the tray without their help. Thanks Guys!
A couple of weeks ago, someone posted a link to a web site that had plans to build a new base, coolant catch tray, pump, and feed control cylinder. So....I started this project a week ago, and thought I would post some progress photos. It is not complete yet (the weather is too cold right now to spend much time in the shop). It will be several weeks before it is warm enough to paint anything. I'll post progress photos and maybe dimensioned drawings when I'm done. aweaver and deerex475guy have been working with me on this....It would have been tough to make a square frame and bend the tray without their help. Thanks Guys!
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