By using a switched outlet you can still use the saw as a portable saw. Be sure and use a electrical box and use the black wire as your switched wire on the power pigtail. You can make a holder in the box to store the power cord. Keep in mind the easier you make it to change blades the better. You could even make a slot or 2 to store replacement blades.
Thanks for sharing, I might try something like that. Alternatively, you could just make a switched outlet inside the box so you could still use the saw as a portable tool.
Wow… just what I need. I’m a recently retired guy, and I’ve been looking for a small, budget friendly bandsaw for wood cutting, and your idea is just awesome. And I love your video, clear explanation and straight to the point. You got a new subscriber sir!
Your video presents an ideal solution to the problem. Playing it at 2x speed was an improvement. Scripting and editing will increase your subscribers. Best wishes.
I would of mounted a plug in box on the outside. Drilled a hole in the box and brought the saw plug out to put in the switch on/off plug in box. Saving you from cutting into the saws wiring. And that way you could quickly break it down for mobile use. Yes your cost would go up slightly but there would be those benefits. Nice portable saw mounted stand, simple and very well constructed. It may be the one i'm looking for. I bought the same saw. Thanks for making your video.
Good build idea. I think I would have used a plug-in box, and a foot pedal for off & on. Just so you know, if you haven't found out already. That little dial on the left side of the handle is the speed dial. Your saw will still run variable speed, just spin the dial.
You should be switching the black wire which is power, and not the white wire which is the neutral or return. As you have it configured the device is always "hot" regardless of switch position. Otherwise an excellent build.
I researched them all, and for casual use the Bauer gets it done and has given me zero problems. Easy on and off with the belts etc - The other saws may be a little better but are they 200$ dollars better. IMO no - but if this guy was gonna run day in and day out, I usually prefer to get something a bit better branded. Bauer isn't a bad brand though
It's tempting to do, but you should never use an endmill in a jacobs chuck. These chucks do not handle the side loading well and in addition, don't have sufficient gripping power to prevent the end mill from potentially pulling itself out.
Hello my Friend. When you are cutting steel, which speed do you have on saw? Speed 1, the slowest? How many TPI You use on your saw blade? Thank for answer. Take care, bye bye :)
10:48 Right wire? Hmm, I would suggest you got the wrong one. You should be switching hot/black. Will it make any real difference? Unlikely in this case, though a convoluted scenario could be imagined.
The variable speed control is that little dial on the side of the handle. You can see it in his vid. His saw will still run variable speed, all he has to do is spin that dial. You can see the dial at 12:56, on the side of the handle.
Since the whole purpose is to cut steel, why would you make to top from wood? If you cut steel on a wood top the shavings will become embedded in the wood. Any cutting oil will soak into the wood. The shavings will then scratch everything that passes over them and will also find their way into your skin. One UA-camr tried an aluminum top. It didn't hold up either.
Best one on UA-cam. I’m gonna try and adapt it to my portaband.
By using a switched outlet you can still use the saw as a portable saw. Be sure and use a electrical box and use the black wire as your switched wire on the power pigtail. You can make a holder in the box to store the power cord. Keep in mind the easier you make it to change blades the better. You could even make a slot or 2 to store replacement blades.
Simple is good. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing! A foot switch pedal could work great with this build.
That is what we use at the shop. I think it is safer too.
Love this. I just got a $14 foot pedal switch. Zip tie the trigger.
Does the foot petal switch, like those used with dremels, allow for variable speed, or just on/off?
Thanks for sharing, I might try something like that. Alternatively, you could just make a switched outlet inside the box so you could still use the saw as a portable tool.
Wow… just what I need. I’m a recently retired guy, and I’ve been looking for a small, budget friendly bandsaw for wood cutting, and your idea is just awesome.
And I love your video, clear explanation and straight to the point. You got a new subscriber sir!
Your video presents an ideal solution to the problem. Playing it at 2x speed was an improvement. Scripting and editing will increase your subscribers. Best wishes.
I would of mounted a plug in box on the outside. Drilled a hole in the box and brought the saw plug out to put in the switch on/off plug in box. Saving you from cutting into the saws wiring. And that way you could quickly break it down for mobile use. Yes your cost would go up slightly but there would be those benefits. Nice portable saw mounted stand, simple and very well constructed. It may be the one i'm looking for. I bought the same saw. Thanks for making your video.
Hmm I like the way you marked the bolt pattern from undernethe. Great project!
i like it. could use a thiner stock on back for shaping to cover back and hook a vacuum up . keeps table soild. no bending on edges.
Nice design. Great video.
Thanks for sharing.
Good build idea. I think I would have used a plug-in box, and a foot pedal for off & on. Just so you know, if you haven't found out already. That little dial on the left side of the handle is the speed dial. Your saw will still run variable speed, just spin the dial.
You Switch the hot(black wire) not the neutral(white wire). A switch outlet would be better. The box works, that is what counts.
Great video, I think I will just use a switched power strip, so I can still use it as a portable.
You should be switching the black wire which is power, and not the white wire which is the neutral or return. As you have it configured the device is always "hot" regardless of switch position. Otherwise an excellent build.
Yeah, I saw that also and was thinking that could queer the pitch some day if you got a short in the saw wiring.
If you did it again would you get a different brand bandsaw or do you think that ones the best
I researched them all, and for casual use the Bauer gets it done and has given me zero problems. Easy on and off with the belts etc - The other saws may be a little better but are they 200$ dollars better. IMO no - but if this guy was gonna run day in and day out, I usually prefer to get something a bit better branded. Bauer isn't a bad brand though
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Could you have used a dimmer switch to adjust variable speed?
It's tempting to do, but you should never use an endmill in a jacobs chuck. These chucks do not handle the side loading well and in addition, don't have sufficient gripping power to prevent the end mill from potentially pulling itself out.
Hello my Friend. When you are cutting steel, which speed do you have on
saw? Speed 1, the slowest? How many TPI You use on your saw blade? Thank
for answer. Take care, bye bye :)
I just used the blade that came with the band saw - that is I used the band saw itself to cut the plate for the saw.
10:48 Right wire? Hmm, I would suggest you got the wrong one. You should be switching hot/black. Will it make any real difference? Unlikely in this case, though a convoluted scenario could be imagined.
I'd also use an electrical box around that switch! Probably a sealed plastic one, given the metal filings floating about...
@@qwaqwa1960 That is a good point. I'll try to at least shield it.
How would one go about making this variable speed like you mention?
The variable speed control is that little dial on the side of the handle. You can see it in his vid. His saw will still run variable speed, all he has to do is spin that dial. You can see the dial at 12:56, on the side of the handle.
How do you change blades?
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How did you cut the slot for the blade. Straighter than I can get
I used the saw itself to cut the slot.
Can we use only wood to make this bench? I mean instead of metal p!ate, can we make everything with wood?
I don't see why the top plate can't be wood.
Since the whole purpose is to cut steel, why would you make to top from wood? If you cut steel on a wood top the shavings will become embedded in the wood. Any cutting oil will soak into the wood. The shavings will then scratch everything that passes over them and will also find their way into your skin. One UA-camr tried an aluminum top. It didn't hold up either.
How did you cut the slot for the blade (keeping it straight)?
I used the saw itself to cut the slot.
Why not put an electrical box cut in flush then use a stainless switch cover
How high is the box?
10:21 - Medic standing by
How did you cut the slot in the table (without a bandsaw)?