Bandsaw upgraded table top?
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Bandsaw upgraded table top?
So the bandsaw table is on sale again. I have an old Magna bandsaw and it is serving me well. I am wondering from you guys if it is really worth upgrading to the aluminum table over the cast iron. I am getting ready to build a circle cutting jig and would like to have an idea of the table I will have before building the jig.
SS 500 upgraded to 510; SS bandsaw; SS jointer
SS Oscillating Drum Sander; Universal Lathe Rest;
lathe duplicatior, shaper fence and shapers; SS Belt
Sander
Jim
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SS Oscillating Drum Sander; Universal Lathe Rest;
lathe duplicatior, shaper fence and shapers; SS Belt
Sander
Jim
www.youtube.com/kd6vpe
I upgraded my '83 bandsaw. The fence makes it a more useful resawing machine and the 15" x 15" table size is competitive with many of the 14" bandsaws. The extension helps to support longer stock and a circle cutter is available, although I have never used mine.
I also added cool blocks and ball bearing back-up rollers which made the bandsaw run much quieter.
I also added cool blocks and ball bearing back-up rollers which made the bandsaw run much quieter.