Band Saw Dimentions/Footprint?

tbirdtim · Post by **tbirdtim** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:57 pm

I am in the process of setting up my workshop. I am building a shelf above the shopsmith for all the accessories however I do not have a band saw yet but want to save room for it on the shelf. Can some one take a tape measure to theirs and let me know what the approximate space that I should save on my shelf.

Thanks

teamtj · Post by **teamtj** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:31 pm

Mine measures:

12 inches wide
24 inches front to back
36 inches tall

Mine is an older band saw, so I don't know if the newer ones are the same or not...

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:38 pm

gotta add some height for the mounting tubes. I think with the table flat, it's a bit more than 24" Know that doesn't help but will measure tomorrow.

Makes a big difference if you mount it flat side front or side front.

2centsworth · Post by **2centsworth** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:47 pm

How are you mounting them to the shelf ? That will make a difference in height needed. Are you using the shopsmith accessories mounts ?

danr · Post by **danr** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:09 pm

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This is how I mounted my bandsaw on the shop built "Special Purpose Tool Storage Rack" from Shopsmith plans.
Just drilled some holes in the top and let it lean against the wall. When I getaroundtoit, I'll make the mounting holes more stable.
Dan

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:48 pm

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Please!!!!!!!!!

tbirdtim · Post by **tbirdtim** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:30 pm

Thanks everyone. I have plenty of height. I am just planning to drill some holes in a 2x4 or 2x6 or two and mount that to a piece of 3/4 plywood as my shelf, that way I can move them around as I see fit. I will post pictures when it is done.

danr · Post by **danr** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:47 pm

JPG40504 wrote:[ATTACH]24321[/ATTACH]

Please!!!!!!!!!

That is my homemade shavings collector for the jointer. Made it from one of vacuum attach nozzle and 1/4" hardboard.
Leaks a little because I could not form it to enclose the full opening but it works.
Have not drilled the holes to mount the jointer yet. Just need to getaroundtoit.

Dan

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:02 pm

With the table and rip fence attached, which is normal, the bandsaw is 33 1/2" wide and 35 inches deep. I also have the expansion table that when retracted adds 1/2". Take off the rip fence and it's only 33 inches deep.

Agree with 36 inches tall. Add about 2 inches for the part of the support tubes that don't go into the hole.

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Band Saw Dimentions/Footprint?

Band Saw Dimentions/Footprint?

How are you mounting them?