XL Bandsaw COMPLETE (UPDATED) More Pics!!

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Nicknasty
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XL Bandsaw COMPLETE (UPDATED) More Pics!!

Post by Nicknasty » Thu Apr 05, 2018 3:09 pm

Hello. I'm half way through the build and wanted to start a thread. I'll post tons more pics after it's done. This saw is extended almost 150 mm to allow for cutting up to about 14". It also features a 2hp motor.

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Suso
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Re: XL Bandsaw Build Started.

Post by Suso » Thu Apr 05, 2018 3:42 pm

hello Nicknasty,
I look forward to seeing how this project continues!

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Re: XL Bandsaw Build Started.

Post by Nicknasty » Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:45 am

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Re: XL Bandsaw Build Started.

Post by Suso » Sat Apr 07, 2018 9:59 am

hello Nicknasty,
one question, have you also changed the diameter of the wheels or just the height of the band saw??

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Re: XL Bandsaw Build Started.

Post by Nicknasty » Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:02 pm

I just changed the height. So I ended up with 1225mm tall pieces. I only had to change the height on the 6 support pieces and the two main structure pieces.

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Re: XL Bandsaw Build Started.

Post by Nicknasty » Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:59 pm

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It's in working order now. I still need to build the fence and drawers, then I'm going to tear it all down and sand and stain.

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Re: XL Bandsaw Build Started.

Post by Nicknasty » Sat Aug 25, 2018 10:51 pm

Bandsaw is complete. I have yet to put any finish on it. It cuts really well. Shakes a little so I might rebuild the wheels.


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Re: XL Bandsaw COMPLETE (UPDATED) More Pics!!

Post by Suso » Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:58 am

hello Nicholas, it's a great band saw!

If your wheels don't come out perfect you can turn them on both sides, just like I did with the disc sander of my homemade lathe. This will greatly reduce any potential vibrations in your band saw.

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Re: XL Bandsaw COMPLETE (UPDATED) More Pics!!

Post by Nicknasty » Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:11 pm

I will turn them again to try to smooth it out. I also put in a pocket hole on the face of the wheel near the shaft and drove a screw into the shaft as a key.

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Re: XL Bandsaw COMPLETE (UPDATED) More Pics!!

Post by Suso » Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:04 am

it's a good idea, I think it can solve the problem!

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