14” Bandsaw–move it off bench

From the previous post and before it gets to heavy I need to move the saw off the workbench and onto a stand or table. Would also be nice to move it around easily.

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Found the low table in the downstairs rumpus room that I used for the first bandsaw but,  also came across this TV stand. Replaced the feet with a ALDI castor set, one pair lockable. Continue reading “14” Bandsaw–move it off bench”

14" Bandsaw – sneak preview of next stage

Sneak preview of next stage of the build process.

Before I go any further I need to go find in the downstairs rumpus room (store room) the low sturdy table that I used to stand the first bandsaw on, that one turned out to be 6’8″ high – and I am 6’2″.

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Doing some layout planning for the upper wheel support arm to find where it needs to be located on the vertical post. I have a length of timber clamped the lower wheel to measure the wheel centres – see next photo.

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