Metal brake modification & bandsaw upgrade

[hotrats]

So, for some reason I want a pan brake. Got a discounted HF 36" one with intentions to follow some YouTube videos. Got to thinking, I have some heavier metal, so, just make one from scratch.
Made a bit of a plan, and started laying out and cutting metal.
1st bump in the road - saw really needs some help with the motor mount. It'a a NorthernTool mitre type. The motor mount is really flimsy. so, I made up a new one, I was at the auto store, and guessed on the new belt length. got close.
I also made a basic adjuster for the motor.
Made a idler pulley too. I had some bearings they were metric. So, figured just buy the one bolt and nut for that. $4.70 for the bolt and nut!
I just have the belt cover pieced together at present, will modify later

 

[hotrats]

This pan brake is what I wanted. The HF brake is what i was going to modify. The pile of metal is what I came up with instead. (anyone want to buy a HF brake in FL?) The metal I'm using will be heavier than the HF brake. The frame is 6" channel, fingers 1/2x6". The mount for the fingers is 3/4" and the ends 1/2x5". The bending hinge is 3/4" with a piece of 3x3" angle mounted to it

 

[hotrats]

I cut some 4x2" tube on a 45 and tack welded to the 1/2x6" that will be the fingers. Seemed to be the easiest way to get a 45 degree edge on it.

 

[hotrats]

Drilled and tapped the support for the finger support bracket, and drilled the fingers plate. Made the camlocks for the fingers. Bolts and all thread for the camlocks are 5/8".
Now, to saw the steel for the fingers and make handles for the camlocks and bending leaf.
Received the last bearing for the mill, so will be able to make handles soon