HF bandsaw homebrew mod

[Txcwboy]

Howdy,

I posted these over on another site but didnt know if anyone saw them over here. I wanted a small table top bandsaw to cut TI liners and such out with but didnt have the funds for a full size one. Here is my mods to a HF portable bandsaw. Its rock steady and works like a champ. Comments welcome

Dave

[cavetech]

Hi Dave:

That looks pretty nice. How did you make it?

Thanks, Steve
nettech3@cox.net

[Txcwboy]

I used 2.25 or 2.5 inch square tubing welded together. I took the handle off the top part and drilled holes so the screws would go thru the box tubing. It rest some on the bottom handle and rest on the welded arms. 1/4 inch plate steal for the table top welded to the OEM brace.

Dave

[alexkuzn]

Txcwboy,

do you use original blade it came with? Is it good?

I just ordered my portable band saw from HF and wonder if I better get a good bi-metal blade.


Alex

[Dragon cutlery]

blades can be cheep get one just to have around for when the other gets dull or if the one thats with its ends up being crap you can still playe with it the day you get it with out having to run out

[Txcwboy]

everyone gripes about it but mines going strong even after TI liners and several blade profiles. I have a Old Mil. bi metal waiting for its death

Good luck

Dave

[alexkuzn]

What size is this blade?

Alex

[nc_cooter]

Alex, the blade is 44 7/8".

[Lane Ritter]

The harbor freight bandsaws are on sale again. 2 speed is 69.99, Variable speed is 59.99.


Lane

[alexkuzn]

I just got a portable band saw for $59 from HF. I really like it even with the blade it came with(which suppose to suck) it beats my hacksaw!
There is only one problem with it - it is very LOUD. Much louder than when using angle grinder with cutoff wheel. Is it suppose to be like that?

Thanks,
Alex

[nc_cooter]

Mine is loud also.