Band Saw Table

[JCMunder]

A little project I've had on my list for a bit.
Took a cutting of 2"x8" Box Beam and made this little band saw table for the occasional small parts.
I had to weld in some internal stiffeners in order to mill the surface, as it was too flexible without it. I adjusted the thickness to rest on the frame for additional support.

 

[cbellanca]

Good job. I have always labored with the 1" table that comes with the saw. This is a very welcome addition. Can you provide additional details of the inside and of the attachments. I definitely want to make one for my Jet.

 

[brino]

Great "outside the box" thinking.
That turned out great!

Thanks for posting.
-brino

 

[JCMunder]

Good job. I have always labored with the 1" table that comes with the saw. This is a very welcome addition. Can you provide additional details of the inside and of the attachments. I definitely want to make one for my Jet.

cbellanca,

Hopefully these pics help.
Basically I took off the 1" table and used just the same mount and screws. I used a box beam so the underside could sit on the band saw frame for extra support and vibration control. I was originally going to just use some plate stock and drop a leg (Counter sunk screw in the rear corner) as a support leg. But I found a 2" thick beam which worked perfect for my saw.

 

[JCMunder]

I forgot to mention and didn't show, but I drilled a hole in the pivoting frame so I could insert a 1/4" pin. This locks the saw open and keeps it from being able to close on me.

 

[cbellanca]

Great pics. Thanks much. I'll et to work on min as soon as i dig up some material

 

[Joeman77]

Nice job!
Looks like it should be rigid enough to be usable yet the attachment left on the saw be light enough not to affect it's original function.

 

[stioc]

Woah, I don't think I've seen an identical bandsaw to mine before. I've seen lots of 4x6" harbor freight ones but most are newer with the adjustable/pivoting lower blade guide. Your's looks fixed like mine. I bought mine in 2003/2004 and it looks like it too...I've cut all sorts of stuff on it and it's still on the original motor.

 

[Janderso]

I have the Jet 7X14, I would love to make a more robust table like this one.
Great job and thank you for sharing your creativity.