burdickjp
burdickjp GRM+ Memberand Reader
3/12/23 5:28 p.m.

I have some exhaust stuffs to fabricate soon. I previously would have done all of my cutting at the local makerspace, but have decided to put together some specific fixturing, so I built a table for a Bosch portable band saw which can attach to my welding table or be clamped in my bench vise. The Bosch uses the same 1140 mm blade as most deep-cut portable band saws and has a nice blade guard and a 120 mm cut capacity in both height and depth. It does have the disadvantage of a safety feature which prevents it from starting when the trigger is depressed before power is applied, meaning it won't work with a foot switch. I've ordered a cable-operated trigger actuator from Swag Offroad.

 

I took a gamble on if the table would be too thin to support the weight of the saw without deflecting. I ended up needing to add some ribbing under the table top to support it. If I end up making another one, I'll make a much thicker top and mill a slot from underneath for the saw to ride in. Or I'll incorporate a removable section and keep the box sections all the way around. Either way, right now I can replace the blade without needing to remove the saw from the table.

Next on the agenda is some fixturing to be able to cut tubing for exhaust work.

Kendall Frederick
Kendall Frederick GRM+ Memberand New Reader
3/12/23 6:10 p.m.

I like it!  My fingers are scared of it a bit..  :-)  

burdickjp
burdickjp GRM+ Memberand Reader
3/15/23 9:41 p.m.

Well that went WAY better than I was expecting!

Teh E36 M3
Teh E36 M3 UltraDork
3/16/23 12:57 a.m.

I bit the bullet and bought the swag table. Absolutely worth every dime to have the micro band at your disposal. I use it daily in the shop. Nice job on yours!

MiniDave
MiniDave Reader
3/16/23 2:21 p.m.

I did too, it's been really handy. To get past the trigger problem, I just use some velcro wrapped around trigger -once you push the button in and squeeze the trigger it stays engaged so you wrap the velcro strap around it tightly and use the floor switch - works a treat.

WonkoTheSane
WonkoTheSane GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
3/16/23 3:11 p.m.

That looks great!

preach (dudeist priest)
preach (dudeist priest) GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
3/16/23 4:35 p.m.

In reply to Teh E36 M3 :

I was flush with cash and bought the Portaband Pro. I should have bought the Swag one as I never seem to use the chopsaw set up of the Pro.

 

OP, nice table!

burdickjp
burdickjp GRM+ Memberand Reader
3/16/23 9:57 p.m.
preach (dudeist priest) said:

In reply to Teh E36 M3 :

I was flush with cash and bought the Portaband Pro. I should have bought the Swag one as I never seem to use the chopsaw set up of the Pro.

 

OP, nice table!

 

Thank you! I think this ended up at about the same cost as a Swag table, but I wanted to be able to attach it to my fab table and clamp it in my bench vise.

My Swag push-pull cable trigger operator came in today. I'll be putting it together tomorrow.

Mr_Asa
Mr_Asa UltimaDork
3/16/23 10:25 p.m.

This thread, combined with Curtis' parts database idea makes me think we should have a 3D/CAD database

saruken
saruken Reader
3/27/23 3:52 p.m.

+1 for SendCutSend

+2 for cat tax

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