Small Mods To My Hf 4x6 Bandsaw

royesses

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Finished up some of the mods I planned on for the little 4x6. Since I have a frozen shoulder and severe arthritis this thing has been a real pain saver. Made a carriage to stabilize it. Then added a down-feed system. Also replaced the vise bolts with T and L handles. I got to try out the Repton ball turner for that. Pain in the butt to make small 4130 balls though (on a 7x10 mini). Made up a knurled thumb screw for the cover and a larger knurled knob for the material stop. Not much compared to you super machinists, but a victory for me.

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Nice work. We do what we can to our stuff to make things easier.
 
A hydraulic down feed is one mod I would like to add to my own 4x6 bandsaw because I foresee some tube cutting in the near future.

Could you go into a bit more detail on how you built yours?
 
Great job, Roy!

I agree - how about detailing the hydraulic downfeed for us.
 
I've got to go pick up a Chocolate lab puppy for my son, but when I get back I'll start a write up on the how to.

Thanx guys!
Roy
 
Very nice job Roy. I'll look forward to your followup. Mike
 
Nice job Roy, I would also like to see more of that down feed and what piston you used. thomas s
 
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