Band saw modification - easily attach and remove the table

hineyoshi

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My band saw comes with a table. The table can be mounted and used with the bandsaw arm in a vertical position.

However, in order to attach the table, I have to take out a proper sized Allen wrench, remove the two countersunk screws that hold the blade guide cover off, and screw the table onto it.
This is all I have to do, but in practice, this is very cumbersome.
So, I decided to improve it.

I came up with the following.
1) Change the cover of the blade guide to a bigger one that can support the table properly. The reason for the funny shape is that this is a material I picked up from my junk box.
2) Make sure that the head of the screw that attaches this table support pops out slightly. For this purpose, I modified cap screws.
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3) Fit the holes in the table into the heads of the screws on the table support, and secure the table legs with a bandsaw vise.
Fixing the table legs with the bandsaw vise will slightly pull the table toward the vise, and the table will be firmly fixed to the table support.
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4) For safety, I made a small key to prevent the table from coming off. There is a cutout in the table support and the table, and this key is inserted into the cutout.
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In short, to install the table, all I have to do is place the table on the table support and tighten the bandsaw vise.
Of course, when I want to remove the table, I just loosen the bandsaw vise.

Although not shown in the photo, I place a plywood sled on top of the table to do straight line cutting.
I changed the position and orientation of the handle that lifts the bandsaw arm to get it out of the way of the sled.
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It's very convenient.
 
Well Done!
That's a very well-thought out and cleanly implemented solution.

Thanks for sharing it!

-brino
 
I have a similar band saw, and now you've got me thinking.
 
That's a really nice solution. I'll do the same on the Warco I've just picked up.

Thanks for posting!!
 
Thank you.
In my case, I have been using the band saw more since I made this improvement. I try to use the band saw to cut off as much excess from the material as possible, even if it is just a small piece, before machining it on the machine tool.
It is recommended to keep the band saw easy to use.
 
That's awesome! You've given me some inspiration!
 
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