Jason Hanko
07-06-2009, 12:14 AM
Here's what I did on this nice long weekend!
My new (to me) Grizzly G0123 has been sitting in the same spot since we sweated it into my shop. I knew that wasn't going to fly in about 4 months when the snow starts to fall and LOML wants her car in the garage (errr...shop).
I have to thank the Creek for the basic design - heres (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showpost.php?p=1053387&postcount=2) a link to my inspiration for this design.
I threw it together using some of the reclaimed pine barn beams I picked up for cheap not too long ago. Wasn't too sure how well pine would hold up vs. building it out of oak or walnut or something, so I built it like a tank just to be safe - all the components are 2'' thick. I decided to go with half-lap joints for the main frame, partially for added strenth and partially cause I just wanted to play with my bandsaw. ;) The outrigger beams are glued and lag-bolted onto the main frame. The bottom I made from 3/4'' MDF 'cause thats all I had laying around. I was worried about strength here too, so I reenforced the bottom with some scrap. Slapped on a coat of Poly and it was good to go.
The metal bracket thingies I found at Menards for like $1.50 each, near all the truss & rafter hardware. I think 6 of them is overkill, I couldnt get one to bend for the life of me. Casters are 4'' double locking from SES caster on Ebay (love these things).
She rolls around no problem, and theres no shaking or rocking at all. Solid as a rock when I lock even just two of the wheels too. I really like the design because Im no giant and it only raises the saw up about 2'', with an inch of clearance underneath.
Thanks for looking!
My new (to me) Grizzly G0123 has been sitting in the same spot since we sweated it into my shop. I knew that wasn't going to fly in about 4 months when the snow starts to fall and LOML wants her car in the garage (errr...shop).
I have to thank the Creek for the basic design - heres (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showpost.php?p=1053387&postcount=2) a link to my inspiration for this design.
I threw it together using some of the reclaimed pine barn beams I picked up for cheap not too long ago. Wasn't too sure how well pine would hold up vs. building it out of oak or walnut or something, so I built it like a tank just to be safe - all the components are 2'' thick. I decided to go with half-lap joints for the main frame, partially for added strenth and partially cause I just wanted to play with my bandsaw. ;) The outrigger beams are glued and lag-bolted onto the main frame. The bottom I made from 3/4'' MDF 'cause thats all I had laying around. I was worried about strength here too, so I reenforced the bottom with some scrap. Slapped on a coat of Poly and it was good to go.
The metal bracket thingies I found at Menards for like $1.50 each, near all the truss & rafter hardware. I think 6 of them is overkill, I couldnt get one to bend for the life of me. Casters are 4'' double locking from SES caster on Ebay (love these things).
She rolls around no problem, and theres no shaking or rocking at all. Solid as a rock when I lock even just two of the wheels too. I really like the design because Im no giant and it only raises the saw up about 2'', with an inch of clearance underneath.
Thanks for looking!