Quick 45* setup for the bandsaw.

[aametalmaster]

I cut lots of 45* angles in my little 4x6 bandsaw when i am doing my wrought iron projects and turning the vise was a pain. So i scribed a 45* line and used a 3/8" transfer punch to mark a center hole to tap 3/8-16 then i screwed a bolt in the hole. It doesn't interfere with my sliding vise and can be removed quick if i need the bigger cuts...Bob

[DaveH]

Bob,
That's a clever idea
DaveH

[aametalmaster]

Thanks Dave...Bob

[EdK]

Hi Bob,

So the piece to be cut is registered against the end of the fixed jaw and the bolt to get the 45 degree angle, is that correct?

Thanks,
Ed

[aametalmaster]

Yup it just lays in there rs against the vise edge and ls against the bolt then tighten it down...Bob

[EdK]

Thanks Bob. That's a good mod I'm going to add to my 4x6 band saw.

Ed

[ETC57]

Very cleaver Bob,

that's another one for the to do list,thank's!!

Jerry.

[Mayhem]

Good idea Bob. Now I just need a bandsaw to try it out on!

[aametalmaster]

(04-07-2012, 08:32 PM)Mayhem Wrote: Good idea Bob. Now I just need a bandsaw to try it out on!

I am on my 3rd 4x6. I am building from scraps my own version which prob will be a 5x7. I have some of the parts made and the 27:1 gearbox to drive it...Bob

[Mayhem]

(04-07-2012, 09:09 PM)aametalmaster Wrote: I am on my 3rd 4x6. I am building from scraps my own version which prob will be a 5x7. I have some of the parts made and the 27:1 gearbox to drive it...Bob

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