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Bracket placement
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:29 am
by ryanbp01
Regarding the bandsaw, where is the recommended spot to mount a bracket for a utility light?
BPR
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:49 am
by BigSky
ryanbp01 wrote:Regarding the bandsaw, where is the recommended spot to mount a bracket for a utility light?
BPR
I am certain that "someone" will answer this question but without knowing what light you are attempting to hang, I don't know how.
The best answer that I could provide would be "hang it where it will provide the light needed and be easy to turn on/off".
I would not attach it to the plastic cover!!
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:22 pm
by tom_k/mo
I attached mine to the back side, just below the hub for the upper wheel. It works well. The only thing I did was change out the self-tapping screws that came with the mounting base with a set of machine screws & nuts.
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:32 pm
by ryanbp01
BigSky wrote:I am certain that "someone" will answer this question but without knowing what light you are attempting to hang, I don't know how.
The best answer that I could provide would be "hang it where it will provide the light needed and be easy to turn on/off".
I would not attach it to the plastic cover!!
A Shopsmith utility light.
BPR
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:29 pm
by BigSky
I don't have one but maybe
this thread will help.
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:14 pm
by charlese
I bought one of these lights a while back. Like Tom, I put a mounting bracket on the bandsaw. However, before doing this I mounted it in any "T" slot available. In fact I still mount it in the saw table, the rip fence, or the bandsaw rip fence when using drill press or strip sander.
In order to mount the light in the "T" tracks, you'll need one of these.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/itemfind.htm?item=521787&Submit=Find+Item I know it is expensive, but it sure is handy!!!!
You can also buy extra mounting brackets and attach them to any SPT you have. BTW, the mounting bracket comes with a drill bit and self tapping screws. Also, instructions on best places to mount the bracket(s).
I want it
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:52 pm
by fiatben
Tom,
Where did you find that great graphic of the bandsaw????
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:34 pm
by JPG
fiatben wrote:Tom,
Where did you find that great graphic of the bandsaw????
My guess is he 'created' it!;)
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:54 pm
by joedw00
Mine is mounted on the headstock, and works great.
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:25 am
by tom_k/mo
fiatben wrote:Tom,
Where did you find that great graphic of the bandsaw????
I drew it up in SketchUp. It's available in their 3D Warehouse if you'd like a copy.