Shop-Built Bandsaw

This was a challenging project but well worth while. Total cost was about $200 Cdn. (excluding motor which was given to me) Maximum thickness of cut is 12", maximum width of cut is 21", (12" using the rip fence) This is my 'work horse' woodworking power tool, and although the blade speed is too fast for steel, it works fine on aluminum and brass.

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	Drive wheel and table, Sawdust collection drawer, Base on casters.		Upper structure,Covers and guards, Miter gauge and Rip fence
	Welded 2 x 6 rectangular tubing. One of two back-to-back flange mount bearings. Tension knob and tracking adjustment visible		Top wheel, crowned, 1.5" thk, with bicycle inner tube wheel tire
	Maple table gimbals, Sawdust chute and coffee can dust collector connection		Nail brush tire cleaner On-Off switch
	Drive motor, jack shaft, Pillow block bearings and drive shaft		Blade guide assembly, 'Cool Block' blade guides, ball bearing rear guide, (safety cover removed)

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