DIY Bandsaw Stand || Simple and versatile Portable Band Saw stand build

We built a better mount for our deep cut Milwaukee portable band saw!
The problem with traditional bandsaw stand is that it is often a pain to switch between vertical or portable mode when you need! So we build our own version that enables us to choose the best mode depending on the project we are working on!
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ITEMS USED:
Milwaukee Band Saw ► amzn.to/37zKrcW
Diablo metal blade ► amzn.to/2OvVcFK
Step Drill Bit Set ► amzn.to/3rn34rA
Paddle Switch ► [amzn.to/3ofONvz](amzn.to/3ofONvz)
TOOLS/MACHINES:
3M - Noise Cancelling Headphone ► amzn.to/31zHkxB
3M - Respirator ► amzn.to/31z1708
Makita - Drills ► amzn.to/2HwZVn6
Steel Parallel Set ► amzn.to/3dQIry7
DeWalt - Angle Grinder ► amzn.to/34jfTKh
Penetrol Additive ► amzn.to/3meeF9n
Kleenguard - Safety Glasses ► amzn.to/34juNQS
Milwaukee Band Saw ► amzn.to/37zKrcW
Linseed Oil ► amzn.to/2TeXhVA
Evolution Miter Saw ► amzn.to/36b9H8c
CAMERA GEAR :
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Building the stand
3:06 - Making the rest plate
6:03 - Grinding, painting and finishing the bandsaw stand
8:13 - Wiring and electrical connections
8:47 - Final reveal and outro
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Music:🎵
Not For Nothing - Otis McDonald (No Copyright Music)

[@longshot8000]

I love the design! Please consider creating "Part 2," where you explain some of the details, such as how to set up the switch, why you chose to do certain things, etc.

[@bobd.]

Excellent design. This is the best version of a benchtop stand for a handheld bandsaw I have seen. Been looking the past couple days at many versions trying to decide on which one suits me best. I think this one is the one for me. I like the switch you mounted which is a nice solution but I do also like the ones I have seen using a foot-operated switch. And you used armored cable which most do not bother to do, that is a plus and a good choice for a tool like this.

[@KOPOprojects]

Thank you very much ! I'm really pleased that you like our design of the band saw stand. Good luck with your build !

[@YouTuber-mc2el]

In complete agreement.

[@pmae9010]

I like that it is metal and is bolted down yet the saw comes right out, nice.

[@danielcetan12]

Good job, Hancock

[@Festivejelly]

Looks super wobbly.

[@chrisscott5550]

Very nice portaband stand/table you made. The only thing I would change would be to orient the receptacle to stand vertical instead of facing up. The saw produces a lot of metal “dust” and the up facing receptacle will catch it. The attachment method for the cutting table is brilliant!! Thanks for sharing!

[@dsmasynergy]

Interesting build. Looks like the table might have a fair bit of play in it ie it is not very solid.

[@BenDover-bt1my]

Best stand design I've seen yet.

[@jeffwhite6343]

I've watched alot of bandsaw stand videos to get some ideas and this is by far the best one.

[@KOPOprojects]

Thank you and good luck with your build !

[@mylksosylk]

Those wire strippers are legit. Superb design. Excellent methods. I can appreciate that you didn't spend the whole video talking and explaining things that can be learned just from watching your work. Definitely subscribing man!!!!! Thanks for the content.

[@6Sally5]

Very nice

[@KOPOprojects]

Thanks

[@joewhitney4097]

Great idea for the stand. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@joshallegedly2137]

Best design I have seen

[@KOPOprojects]

Thanks !

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Very Kwel video !! Great design!! I like it!! Specifically “clip on plate” nice feature! 👍

[@KOPOprojects]

Thanks!

[@ruckuswethepeep4384]

Awesome job 👏

[@aspitofmud6257]

Beautiful vise.👍

[@Fishy1764]

Excellent idea!😊👍

[@roberthowland4503]

that's brilliant

[@guillaumefalardeau7881]

très ingénieux!

[@bobhumphries3998]

Very nice. The table design is genius. Right now I just clamp mine in a vise and use a Billy Pedal (foot pedal) but if I do get around to building a stand this will be the one that I build. Thanks for posting.

[@KOPOprojects]

Thank you ! And we are really happy that you love the design!

[@suicidebylifestyle9267]

Did you end up building one?

[@bersim3112]

Merci pour l'idée. Beau projet.

[@KOPOprojects]

Merci beaucoup! 👍

[@fliiige]

Super simple Design. bought a vbandsaw a few days ago with the intention to build a stand for it, i think i will design mine simmilar to yours. i really like the emergencystop you added, good thing to have. thanks for the idea, earned my sub.

[@KOPOprojects]

Thank you, it's really appreciated ! Good luck with your build and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask !

[@joell439]

Very nice design. I’m going to have to study the video a few time and make one for myself. Thank you 👍👍😎👍👍

[@KOPOprojects]

Good luck with your build! and if you have any questions before starting to make one for yourself, we will be happy to answer them!

[@EngineerMikeF]

I agree, excellent design. Breaks down easily to the basic tool, sets up easy.

[@r.hernandez6152]

That's cool in all but I just put mine in a vise and use the built-in guard! 👍🏻

[@hapaboy65m87]

Very nice job.

[@KOPOprojects]

Thank you very appreciated!

[@greasemnky27]

Very cool man

[@krekautofunilaria8730]

Muito bom...top

[@STohme]

Joli travail bien pensé et très bien réalisé. Bravo et Merci pour cette vidéo sympathique et utile.

[@KOPOprojects]

Merci beaucoup !

[@KOPOprojects]

Merci beaucoup !

[@christophercarroll1977]

Nice!!!!

[@pukinpaja1974]

Nice Stand! I must do like that my Optimum bandsaw... 🎅🏻👌🏻🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@daveknott4563]

great work! First time watching here, and will keep checking you out. thanks!

[@rogertaylor8615]

Very portable

[@steveposey8446]

Awesome 👍

[@KOPOprojects]

Thank you !

[@Blacksmith1967]

Nice build dude 👌

[@KOPOprojects]

Thank you !

[@mikeewam]

Malade!!

[@user-ll1bq8ot1v]

Great video! Nice design. I appreciate all the video edits, I didn't have to watch or listen to a bunch of chatter.

[@1979cvx]

This is a great build. I'm thinking about trying to figure out how to make it also a horizontal saw. Maybe a hinge on the front of the bottom plate and build a little more framework for the material.

[@KOPOprojects]

Yeah sure it would be really a handy tool !

[@flatroc1]

Great job. I was thinking you should put your design and build skills to work and make a combination vertical / hinging horizontal band saw table ?

[@KOPOprojects]

Thank! But yes ! It's a great idea !

[@richardhansen469]

Nice idea. Can you make it all out of thick aluminum plate so I can use it with water cooling? I'm looking to set up a battery operated portable bandsaw like this to dedicate for cutting aluminum. Without water cooling I'm finding that the aluminum work hardens as I cut, then the cut gets progressively worse. This video is a great idea, but could it have a drain tray, tank mount and water hose and all aluminum to not rust?

[@KOPOprojects]

Of course everything is possible if you're a bit creative ! But I'm not sure that it's a work hardening/heat problem that you have. It sound like your blade gets clogged with aluminium chips as you cut. You should try cutting oil and a bigger TPI !

[@derangedmotorsports5666]

AWESOME build there.. Thanks for sharing that...If you could..tell me the brand of on off switch you use there ???...I can use a bunch of those lol

[@KOPOprojects]

Yes they are called safety paddle switch on amazon !

[@themoonmanexperience7198]

You should fabricate and sell these. Id buy one

[@KOPOprojects]

We don't plan to produce any unfortunately... But we'll take that as a compliment! Thanks! 🙏

[@mvmcali6900]

thanks for the video. i am new to metal working. when would I need this benchtop bandsaw instead of just using the 14" metal chop saw ?

[@KOPOprojects]

Small portable bandsaw are really great to cut material that are too long to go in your chop saw or smaller pieces that need weird cut or not all the way trough cut !

[@jamescairney.]

I like the simple design. I think I'm going to try your one over the others I've watched.

[@KOPOprojects]

Awesome!

[@YuriNGolfeto]

Legal ver você falando no vídeo. Parabéns. Mais um projeto que, com certeza, vai facilitar muito o dia a dia na oficina

[@KOPOprojects]

Muito obrigado pelo comentário Yuri! 👍

[@ProbeGT2]

Beau projet, j'ai acheté la version princess auto de cette scie et je voulais justement la tranformer en banc de scie et je me demandais comment faire tenir la base plate.

[@KOPOprojects]

Hahaha super ! Il y a plusieurs différents modèles que tu peux faire me je trouve que celui-la est vraiment bien car il permet de s'enlever facilement. À toi de voir ton modèle favoris. Si tu as d'autres questions hésite pas !

[@SchysCraftCo.]

very nice job. love the design.

[@KOPOprojects]

Thank you !

[@SchysCraftCo.]

@@KOPOprojects very welcome

[@TrailBoundco]

If you did it again would you get a different brand bandsaw or do you think that ones the best

[@KOPOprojects]

I'm super happy with the milwaukee it's a durable machine and I would recomand it but I'm sure that the dewalt or makita are just as good!

[@Backfire10]

Nice design. Thanks for sharing. Question, is the saw sturdy in the stand? I looks like it. Just curious? The design seems low cost and very practicale. Nice Job.

[@KOPOprojects]

Yeah it's actually pretty sturdy I'm really happy with it ! Thanks !

[@radokljajic9221]

👍👍👍

[@hump31951]

Nice build. what sort of welder are you using?

[@KOPOprojects]

It's a lincoln electric migpack 180 mig welder

[@hump31951]

Thank you.

[@freshpootube]

He didn't use his portable bandsaw (or a hacksaw) to cut any of those notches?

[@shawnobrien5398]

Did you mill out the end spot for the blade with a drill?

[@KOPOprojects]

No I have a milling machine but you could use a file if you don't have one !

[@ratrod6161]

Wish you had denomination for this

[@suicidebylifestyle9267]

Did you build your belt grinder?

[@KOPOprojects]

Yes ! I have a video of me building that on my chanel, we also sell the plans if you're interested in building your own go check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWbbaqWCqtCDjJo

[@glenhoward7858]

might want to plug the other outlet with a child proof cover so metal dust or chip don't fall into it

[@KOPOprojects]

Good idea ! But it's already a shielded one against dust !

[@ashleyridgeley335]

Would you make and sell on if these

[@KOPOprojects]

It would be cool but there is too many different models and brands of these saws and it makes it impossible to make a universal fit for all the types. So unfortunately I don't sell any of these sorry.

[@silverbullet7434]

Wow im only 12miles from you in jersey. Let me know anything you may need. Forced retirement and have tons of tools n machines too.

[@KOPOprojects]

Oh wow! where are you from? And what do you have as cool old tool?

[@nutgone100]

The stand is great, but the last thing you want on a bandsaw table is a gap around the blade for small bits to get trapped in. I’ve never understood why so many do this? 🤷‍♂️

[@KOPOprojects]

It's to give a bit of room for your blade to twist a little when you do curved cut but I agree that it's inconvenient when you work with small pieces

[@1979cvx]

Bob D. , I started my comment but then I noticed yours which is almost identical to the way I started out. I'll have to just dito yours.

[@jeffreyboatright6919]

Be nice if you showed measurements of materials you used i really liked that build but now explanation of how it was done was disappointing

[@AXNJXN1]

Never understood WTH the tape was for on the plate... you never explained it.

[@KOPOprojects]

It was just to avoid getting paint on the work surface

[@AXNJXN1]

@@KOPOprojects Great build otherwise; great inspiration!

[@KOPOprojects]

Thank you it's really appreciated!

[@scott5747]

Nice video demo. Glory to Ukraine.