Cadillac Forge 0 Posted December 28, 2008 theres been alot topics lately about portabands, and buildings stands or clamping it in a vise, i havent seen any post with good pics so l posted these hope it helps someone, got the dewalt for xmas, built the stand today, very pleased with both, theres better saws out there but not for this money. bb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane Harvey 0 Posted December 28, 2008 Great way to make a functional band saw for a minimal investment. I like the trigger depression mechanism as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati 65 Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) Very nice work! Very ingenious idea. Edited December 29, 2008 by Sam Salvati Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew McKenzie 1 Posted December 29, 2008 How is the saw actually attached to the stand? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cadillac Forge 0 Posted December 30, 2008 it's not my idea, i copied the basic idea the best i could from poor pics on a ebay listing, they sell for $75.00, i made mine out of scrap steel i had laying around, you remove the material guide on the saw 2 allen screws and slide the saw on the table reinstall the two screws, and yes it is quite stable and quick and easy to convert back to portaband heres a better pic of the table and connection point, the screws are contersunk for a flat table the table size is 6'' x 8'' any more questions feel free to ask.. bruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew McKenzie 1 Posted December 30, 2008 Ah, I see it now. Bruce, I think you just saved me a buttload of money. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pelallito1 0 Posted January 2, 2009 Bruce, That looks great. Regards, Fred it's not my idea, i copied the basic idea the best i could from poor pics on a ebay listing, they sell for $75.00, i made mine out of scrap steel i had laying around, you remove the material guide on the saw 2 allen screws and slide the saw on the table reinstall the two screws, and yes it is quite stable and quick and easy to convert back to portaband heres a better pic of the table and connection point, the screws are contersunk for a flat table the table size is 6'' x 8'' any more questions feel free to ask.. bruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cadillac Forge 0 Posted January 11, 2009 thanks fred, the more i use it the more i like it, hows that grinder?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jody salter 0 Posted August 2, 2017 On 12/29/2008 at 8:34 PM, Cadillac Forge said: it's not my idea, i copied the basic idea the best i could from poor pics on a ebay listing, they sell for $75.00, i made mine out of scrap steel i had laying around, you remove the material guide on the saw 2 allen screws and slide the saw on the table reinstall the two screws, and yes it is quite stable and quick and easy to convert back to portaband heres a better pic of the table and connection point, the screws are contersunk for a flat table the table size is 6'' x 8'' any more questions feel free to ask.. bruce Great concept. Building mine today. Next job is a power hammer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
