converting wood bandsaw to metal

i used the same motor that came with the saw but as you see i had to re mount it so i made a mounting plate with my press brake that you see to the right or the picture.

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motor mounted in the pedestal

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as you see this was a call for celebration i just plugged the saw in and everything worked like it supposed to. YEA!

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and don't forget the safety stuff,heres a guard i came up with.

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#2 of guard, don't laugh at my welds that was the first time i stitch welded and didn't blow any holes in it. i have since ground and made it look pretty i will have pics later.

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updates on saw conversion after painting and final assembly i got lucky and found some spray paint to match the grizzly colors i am pretty happy with how it turned out ,here is a rear view before panels were installed .
 
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