Portable Bandsaw Mount

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Portable Bandsaw Mount

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Build a mount and table for a portable bandsaw.

Scrap Pieces

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Dig up scrap wood and metal.

Metal

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Fit a piece of metal under the bandsaw handle.

Wood

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Cut wood to fit on both sides of the saw handle.

Fasten

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Screw the metal to the wood pieces.

Fit

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Slide the mount under the handle and snugly in place and adjust for fit.

Shoe

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Remove the bandsaw shoe.

Plate

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Trace the shoe onto a metal plate.

File

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Drill and file an inlet for the bandsaw blade.

Drill

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Drill screw holes

Countersink

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Replace the stock screws with countersunk head screws. Countersink the holes and test for fit.

Finish

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Sand the surface of the plate and apply a coat of wax.

Table

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Attach the plate to the bandsaw.

Bolts

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Drill bolt holes in the mount and into a bench apron. Insert the bolts into the apron.

Mount

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With the mount inserted into the saw handle attach to the bolts in the apron. Fasten tightly. Use a clamp to hold down the power switch.