Has anyone successfully enlarged the size of your Bandsaw table? Have you replaced it with a homemade one, covered your current table with an insert type arrangements, or added to your current table?
Any advice is always appreciated, as are links!
Thanks!
Milo
Bandsaw Table - How to enlarge?
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milo_the_lumbarbarian
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Re: Bandsaw Table - How to enlarge?
WHICH BS table are you asking about? IF the cast iron, here's one way.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... system.htm
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... system.htm
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop.
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Re: Bandsaw Table - How to enlarge?
Check out how Nick Engler used the main and extension tables to effectively create a huge bandsaw table:
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y95p0wXwM4[/youtube]
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y95p0wXwM4[/youtube]
Re: Bandsaw Table - How to enlarge?
This owner did a major mod to his table, replacing it first with wood and then with metal plate. http://www.crenshawweb.com/texastele/ttp04.htm
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Re: Bandsaw Table - How to enlarge?
I found the table on the band saw is not really adequate for my needs. Its too small and doesn't offer enough versatility in jigging and clamping. This is my solution. Works really well and is rock stable for resawing.
Paul
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Re: Bandsaw Table - How to enlarge?
Here is a thread that shows how I expand the table size on my bandsaw.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewtopic.php?t=13405
If you have a shopsmith with the ability to do so you can create a pretty big work area with out much effort.
Ed
http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewtopic.php?t=13405
If you have a shopsmith with the ability to do so you can create a pretty big work area with out much effort.
Ed
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milo_the_lumbarbarian
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Re: Bandsaw Table - How to enlarge?
I apologize for the delay thanking everyone for your kind replies. Had a health issue pop up that slowed me down. I look forward to reviewing all these great replies and asking more questions. Thank you, everyone!
Oh yes, I have the aluminum table on my bandsaw.
Oh yes, I have the aluminum table on my bandsaw.