Portable Bandsaw Stand Build

[@mshawnmhulett]

You know what great about this clip is???? The way this guy shows you his mess ups just like all of us. I really like this video because this is what most people do when trying to build something they have never built before. Great job. Your skill will develop as you go , in time!!!! Great job brotha

[@CynicalDad81]

Solid build I love the camlock quick attach

[@tires2burn]

With your attitude your learning will come easy. Good job.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Thank you for watching. I would have to thank my grandpa for teaching me how to learn and how to handle mistakes with a good attitude. Also, life is too short to sweat the small stuff.

[@raptors3164]

Great idea and video, thank you for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍.

[@iankidd6654]

Thanks. One of the best videos I have seen on youtube

[@Ken-pc4jj]

I thought I was the only one who nabs up old bed rails. Nice build! Thanks for sharing and especially for sharing your mistakes. I learn lots from my mistakes (and I help keep the Band Aid folks in business).

[@paulandrulis4672]

Nice, simple and solid -- exactly how a good build should be.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@martymorgan9977]

Being able to laugh at yourself, with yourself, will add many years to your life. Enjoyed your project.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Marty Morgan - Yes, good life motto there. Been practicing that for years. I’m glad you enjoyed the project!

[@jimdandy9671]

I'm really glad to see someone else who welds like me!

[@timadams5046]

Oh yeah, NICE build! Like the toggle clamp idea.👍👍👍

[@STohme]

Very nice work done. Congratulations and many thanks.

[@supernoviable]

great job really like the idea about the clamp under the plate

[@foxwood67]

Nice end result! I think we all can appreciate when somebody is willing to show the small setbacks when fabricating from scratch. Most people will edit out the challenges they experience but we all know they are going to happen along the way and what you do to correct them is equally as important. Thanks for the vid enjoyed it!!

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it. Making mistakes is one of my defining characteristics, might as well show them :)

[@DorisandDaddyOffRoad]

Great video! Thanks for showing the mistakes, it helps to know that other people make them too.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Glad you liked it. If it wasn't for mistakes, how would I learn anything? :)

[@ellsworth5841]

Who could complain about that. Good job, Tom.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked it.

[@brucewilliams6292]

Thanks for sharing. I like the toggle clamp idea. I appreciate your sharing your foibles; the fact that you have done so says a lot about your character. Thumbs up.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

I am glad you enjoyed it. Since I did a voice over, you didn’t get to hear a few of the words I said as I failed each time :). They do make good learning opportunities. It is fun to share them. Thx again.

[@MochaboyRC]

Really appreciate you leaving in the small oopsie moments...definitely adds to the video and lord knows we all make our fair share of them. Nice idea on the toggle clamp as well. I just picked up this bandsaw and was looking for a way to slap a cutting table together and your design definitely fits the bill.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Mochaboy RC - Thank you, glad you liked it. Mistakes are how I learn, might as well share them :)

[@mikemullenix6956]

Nice job ! The reason for the difficulty welding bed frame is because of it's high carbon steel. But that bed frame material varies considerably

[@christofix]

this is what i love to watch videos on yt. i like people who are creative en make something that is usefull. You did a great job on this one! respect! greetings Christofix.

[@rayfalcone6897]

nice video,Tom thanks for sharing.........keep up the good work.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Ray Falcone - Thank you for the kind words.

[@wcompto]

Nice video! It is nice to see you include your errors, it gives a boost to those of us who are beginners. Thanks for sharing!

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

I am glad you enjoyed it! I still consider myself a beginner too. If you are not making mistakes, your not pushing yourself.

[@RethanHunter]

Great Video! I was looking all over for a table like this, I will have to give it a go.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

I am glad you liked it. Go for it and make it!

[@jimalessandra5908]

Great video! Enthusiasm is everything!

[@criticalevent]

Nice job, the S.W.A.G. stand is the only commercially available one I could find and it's way too expensive to get in Canada, so I'm making my own too.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

You weld way better than I do. I gave up on it years ago and switched to bolting.

[@bertsbug]

Lol 🤣😆🤣😆🤣

[@carytowncat]

"See that piece go flyin?" "Attempt a tack weld... I am not a welder..." Me-"I like this guy, he's authentic!" SUBSCRIBED!

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

carytowncat - glad you enjoyed it. Thx for the sub!

[@michael7324]

Same...

[@tinkywinky3680]

Thanks for the screw in the top plate idea. I had my table all made but there was play in it and I couldn’t get it totally square.....until I saw your screw in the top plate idea. I did it and it made my table square and rock solid. Thanks Bro

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Murray Williams - Glad that helped! I can’t take credit though, I saw it on someone else’s video. That’s the cool thing about KZbin.

[@retroghost2293]

I buy tons of them bed rails off Facebook lol great metal for projects

[@Robocoppat]

I'm not laughing. As far as welding goes, Hobart is a GREAT welder. Just get a scrap piece of 3/16 or the 1/4 and start practicing. Remember, the gas shoots out the tip as soon as you pull the trigger. And that's the way the welding puddle should go. There will be some who agree and some who disagree with me. And that's ok. Everyone has their own way. And 2 THUMBS UP 👍👍 for that build you did. Consider me a subscriber.

[@DropDieter]

Those purple shorts! You badass styla!

[@Pete4875]

Great Job! Your either a good welder or a good grinder. Looks like your going to be a good grinder :)

[@emoneyblue]

I see you have quite a well stocked shop... so, I must say you did well grasshopper... probably one of the BEST designs for this type of table .. as you did NOT have to modify your bandsaw. Great job! now for the advise part.. Get some stock and take a off day and lay down some beads its the ONLY way you'll get it.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

emoneyblue - I am glad you enjoyed the video. I feel very fortunate to have the workshop that I have. You are absolutely correct about practice makes perfect on welding.

[@josephwhite9992]

I love the large table you made for it. I'm thinking about using my everlast welder to make a stand for my portable bandsaw.

[@KUGW]

I'm thinking of making one just like this... cool video

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@KUGW]

@@tomsdreamshopworx no problem, hey when you making more videos??

[@pappaclutch3266]

Bad ace bro! I dig it

[@mshawnmhulett]

On your welding clean surface after you grind it and then turn your heat up a little this willl give you better penetration in the metal. Miller 211 is a great welder that helps to get better welds this is a great video. Thank you for making it

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Glad you liked it. As you know, welding is about lots of practice. I have gotten better since I made this, although it is still holding together just fine a year later.

[@jeric_synergy8581]

Nice. Good video.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Thanks!

[@tracymercer4171]

you done a nice job , i like it

[@johnjude2677]

Love much of your work like table quick clamp. Mine table will have fence and setup for cross cut.

[@GeekMustHave]

Thanks for sharing your mistakes as well as your success. Keep Broadcasting!!

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

GeekMustHave - Sharing here on YT is one of my favorite things. Since I learn so much watching videos it’s great to return the favor. We all make mistakes might as well show them. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@GeekMustHave]

Another YT channel has a sign, defects deserve respect.

[@zeroninejames9507]

Cool build.👍

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it.

[@trroop17forever]

Somebody get this man a drill press! Thanks for the video.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

I own 2 drill presses. Just did not use it on this.

[@trroop17forever]

@@tomsdreamshopworx No disrespect, just making a joke. Great build!

[@shakdidagalimal]

I like how he kept the portaband cutting guide plate in place and didn't change it. The snap keeper underneath added to that advantage. Then the hacked outlet plug switch. A A A triple A

[@johnjude2677]

I did use legs as you on my table .But my has bass for a solid saw mount. Like your cord used but I added three gang handy boxe for handy outlets also mount a light above mine.....Thanks

[@shawnbodendorfer1867]

Cool job message any time with welding questions practice makes perfect

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

I agree practice is the key and I have gotten better. Thanks for the offer of help.

[@danielesilvaggi]

Clamp your ground to the work piece as it is a shorter distance to the arc. Great video I am going to do this.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Daniele Silvaggi - thank you for watching! I appreciate the tip.

[@mxcollin95]

Good job! 👍

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Collin Smith - Thank you!

[@nicks_mix]

Good job! I guess the critical part is the plate you made and tapped so the saw was at 90 degree angle? The rest I can make out of scrap in my slap-dash (but sturdy!) way.

[@toolrescue9119]

Turned out good

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Toolrescue911 - Thank you!

[@joederue9402]

Good job

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Joe Derue - Thank you!

[@hondafreak8613]

If u grind the mill scale off the metal. Like every part that is being welded make shiny new metal and wipe with acetone and will make a clean weld

[@snoopydoggy5196]

I can't wait to make one of these stands with my new lightning welder.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

snoopy doggy - M glad you liked it. Thx for watching.

[@ryandiaz3417]

K. I. S. S. love the simple design and the slow mo goofs made me laugh. thumbs up!

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Ryan Diaz - Glad you enjoyed it. I laughed at my goofs too. Life is too short not to.

[@SaintBigAl]

Hi Tom ,it's been two years now since the stand build how the togle clamp holding up,any woble?Good build! stay safe.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Great question. I have had zero issues with it. The bandsaw has stayed locked in there the whole time. Unfortunately, I’ve not used it as much as I would like due to work and other time constraints. But it’s still very solid in it’s mount.

[@iamtubuler9266]

Nice video thank you for posting it! So is that toggle clamp the only thing that is holding the saw in place?

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Lou Wallace - No, the clamp is not the only spot. Early in the video when I’m cutting that metal plate out with a jigsaw, there is a notch I cut out that slides partly into a fan opening on the motor. The saw is hanging on that and then the clamp locks it in position. If you look at other bandsaw table videos you’ll see this is a very popular mounting point. That’s where I learned that from. I’m glad you liked the video

[@iamtubuler9266]

@@tomsdreamshopworx Ok TY I have a different brand saw and have watched to many of these videos but great idea.

[@blargkliggle1121]

I would have made my own if I had the equipment and ability, so I went with Swag Offroad's portable table. It wasn't cheap ($140 for the version 3) but I love the miter gauge slots, they also have a no frills version that clamps into a bench vise. It's a great setup for a small shop, and it's made in America. Can't wait to get to work making knife scales out of the most beautifully figured piece of wenge I've ever seen, which came from my local Woodcraft. When I took it up to the cashier we ended up talking about all the things that could be done with it for nearly half an hour, I felt terrible once I remembered that I had left my grandmother in the car but she'll get over it in a week or two...

[@picscomplete8367]

what type of paint did you use? Nice work

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

I am a big fan of the Rustoleum High performance line.

[@picscomplete8367]

@@tomsdreamshopworx Thanks!

[@moonolyth]

Very simple design and great Idea with the quick clamp simple is often better if it gets the job done ! One thing I thought I'd add. If your machine slides around a little you could place some 1/2 by 4 inch bars under and beside the machine bed so it will seat on mark every time.. no sliding at all. May not make much difference if that clamp holds steady. Thanks for sharing.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Thank you! At the moment it is staying firmly in place. If that ever changes I think you suggestion to add the 2 bars would work great.

[@danballarin]

when welding the bed frame, there must be different types of steel, because I have had some weld really well, while others seem to be harder steel and won't weld well. I wonder if the un-weldable stuff is cast iron or something.

[@CynicalDad81]

Subscribed! You may like the table top better if you take the paint off, polish it and wax it (for rust protection).

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Cynical Texas Dad - you’re probably right, I went back-and-forth a couple times trying to decide which way to go. We’ll see how the paint holds up if it starts chipping away then I’ll strip it down and wax it.

[@rogertaylor8615]

Looking good to me

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. I have really enjoyed using it since I made it it’s really handy.

[@BLECHHAUS]

Hi Tom! What kind of sawblade do ya use in your handheld circular saw to cut through steel like through butter? Thank you!

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

There are quite a few brands out there now. The one I used is called steel demon by Diablo. You can get them at Home Depot and other hardware stores and such.

[@BLECHHAUS]

@@tomsdreamshopworx Thank you very much, found 'em!! :-)

[@truth-ox3wz]

Turn your heat down and concentrate the heat to the thick plate then just briefly touch the angle iron....Still won't be perfect but it will get the job done.

[@kenskip1]

Tom, Could you install a rheostat in the outlet to control the saws speed?Great project.I'm thinking about creating one.Keen

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Ken - Actually, the saws is a variable speed model. It’s back by the handle of the saw. I’m glad you liked it.

[@andycarpenter5561]

How is that old black and decker circular saw able to slice through metal like that? I'm intrigued.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Andy Carpenter - over the last few years, blade companies have been selling carbide saw blades designed to cut steel. They are pretty amazing. There are saws that run at a lower rpm that are a bit better if your cutting metal all the time.

[@Bowtie41]

That plate is WAY bigger than 6-1/2".Where did you get it THAT cheap.Around here(St. Louis,MO),I can't find any near that cheap!

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Bowtie41 - I have a steel store about 1-1/2 hours from me that sells all kinds of extra steel pieces form their big industrial customers. There is a Alro Steel store in St. Louis. Call them and ask if they sell “drops” there. That is who I got mine from.

[@Bowtie41]

@@tomsdreamshopworx Thanks for the tip!

[@hbpgames7592]

late but bed rail is carbon steel mild steel welding wire doesn't stick very well to it.

[@tonis7791]

Hi Tom, I love your creativity! You definitely have the gift of teaching! easy to listen to and watch👍🏻Would you consider taking requests for projects? a wood and stained glass piece or pieces? Drift wood...other solid wood pieces? with glass attached?

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

T S - I’m glad you enjoy my work. I do some commission work. I am booked up solid till the end of the year. My email is dreamshopworx at Gmail.com

[@timadams5046]

Somewhat unrelated, what brand cut off saw and what brand/model/teeth blade did you use in the cutoff saw?

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Tim Adams - The cut off saw is a Milwaukee 14” (it’s not made any more) low RPM and the blade is a Diablo 14” carbide blade for cutting steel. There are many other brands of saws that use the carbide blades. The main attribute is they only run around 11 or 1200 RPMs.

[@JoeBlow-24]

That chop saw looked like it was super high rpm, did you put a blade on an abrasive saw?

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Joe Blow - No, it is 1150 rpm. It is made for the carbide blades. Milwaukee does not make the saw anymore.

[@creativemaketools897]

hi bro, project nice...machine pro, like

[@missygeorge1315]

Got those skills! Which Woodcraft are you at?

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Missy George - The store in Raleigh NC 532

[@tattoosteveneo]

One reason it didn’t weld the legs that good is because 99% of bed rails are hardened to a degree. Hard to weld hardened steel unless you have a tig. Anyway great project. After watching several of these table mods, this one seems to be the best and easier. Thanks and good luck 👍

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

I had heard that about bed rails. Hard to beat the price (free). I would not use them on anything really important. I have made couple of mobile bases for a few tools with them, so far so good.

[@Pooya-kyani]

small is beautiful. is still mobile 👍

[@Stoney327]

Congratulations you got one of the good saws? I've burned up two of them in less than a year. The first one lasted 2 days and I only use the saw about 10 minutes a month. After they gave me a new one, that one lasted 10 months. It just burned up 3 days ago. No extended warranty plan, so I'm without a saw now. I did the same thing as you building a stand for it, but I think it doesn't protect the saw motor from the debris getting intro it? I didn't use mine all that hard, but I guess you DO get what you pay for? My issue is that ALL the porta band saws are made in China now, so I can't even find a good one. Stoney

[@vandelftcrafts2958]

Almost everything electrical or motorized you own is made in china that has nothing to do with the quality.

[@jimmydavis8009]

They're called stater clamps too

[@stanwerner7484]

thank you

[@gattonpc]

These are the videos i love to see.. mistakes and comebacks..everyone learn from mistakes.. so.. im wonder why the hell they do not show them.. mistakes are the most important part from our lifes.. they are the points when you learn something new.. by doing them. if you do not do mistake when the hell you will know if what you've done is corect or not..just a thought.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Glad you liked it. Yup, mistakes are part of life.

[@daviddalmau8186]

Thats awesome how you show the little fuck ups encountered along the way... Most people wouldnt dare show something that didnt make them look like a pro lol

[@sebastianadams8771]

I really need to make one of these with my everlast welder.

[@sart3537]

Why is someone always mentioning an Everlast welder on every video I watch? Are you being paid by them?

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Go for it! As long as the welder can lay down the right bead for the material it’s not a hard project.

[@ituneipods1]

Tell me some of the job you will be using the saw for. I need one now. For all the metal work I do in my shop

[@RDALEHOUSTON]

hey there i'm watch you,, some metal don't like weld what is the big piece metal ,proud that you show us what you did ,,,, i can come help you weld ,so here how we do it buy JB WELD lol hang in there

[@anthonymarino4260]

bed rail does not weld good ask me how do I know

[@johnjude2685]

You shouldn't block the vent hole center falls out there. Mine table sets below the vent ,

[@stanwerner7484]

what type of blade do you have on your chop saw to cut the steel?

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

First the saw is designed for the carbide blade. It spins MUCH slower than a regular chop saw. Mine spins at 1200 rpms. Don't put a carbide blade on a abrasive disc saw! There are many carbide cut off saws on the market. My Milwaukee is no longer made. I love my saw. The carbide blades are so much better than the abrasive disc style. Hope that helps.

[@stanwerner7484]

Thank you

[@AuroraColoradoUSA]

lol Always have the sparks going away from you.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Jonathan Sterling - Was a good learning moment LOL!

[@johnjohn-wc8fz]

welding and grinding in a wood - work environment be careful only takes a spark to light ?? and could take hours please tom be careful ,,,great job though

[@outdoormountainman]

I worked in the mattress industry for 23yrs and that metal for the bed frames is total crap so don't feel bad about your welding, try drilling it.

[@lrmodranoel]

Vent hole is for venting, not to cover it.

[@ClownWhisper]

You're not getting any penetration what kind of welder to use in probably a Harbor freight right LOL

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Clown Whisper -Actually it is a Hobart Handler 190 220volt machine. I am very new at welding. I was also told that bed rails are hard to weld because they are hardened some.

[@ClownWhisper]

@@tomsdreamshopworx that us an awesome welder !! Sorry for the comment I am just you mentally against Harbor freight so I get out of control LOL. I have the Hobart handler 210 practically the same machine it's actually a very good welder! Don't bother with flux core flux core is terrible people will argue but any real welder will say no flux core is for amateurs

[@ClownWhisper]

@@tomsdreamshopworx but I don't think bed frames would be hardened there would be no reason to do that it would be a ridiculous expense. They would become more brittle that's exactly what you don't want for a bed frame lol. I believe it's this mild Steel but sometimes you got to screw around with the settings till you got it perfect. Make sure all your pieces are clean down to the metal clean and shiny. Takes a few pieces that you want to dwell together in play with the settings until you get it sounding like bacon frying a nice hiss sizzle not a lettuce bad or sounding. when I was first learning to weld that was the best advice I got was make it sound like bacon frying and your settings will be right.

[@michelboisvert5684]

hello, you know what the problem with you project builders is that you never give the measures to make it one

[@jimmydavis8009]

Who wears a nylon shirt to grind in? And shorts too? That's why you burnt a hole in it. Always wear 100% cotton when welding or grinding bro.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Jimmy Davis - I gonna to guess and say lots of hobbyist welders wear shorts when it’s really hot out side. As it turns out the t shirt is 100% cotton because that’s all I wear.

[@5barkerstreet]

it not you its the welder

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

paul c - My welder is a Hobart 190 220 volt using C 25 gas. I don’t think it’s the welder.

[@87mini]

​@@tomsdreamshopworx I'm another "learn-as-you-go" welder; I had similar results with welding uneven thickness metal as you until I was taught to set the welder up hot enough for the thick piece, and keep the heat on the thick piece until you have a puddle, then move over to the thin. I'll bet you have discovered that by now, though! Cheers!

[@ScottDouglascrazyforcatfish]

I need a portal band saw table I willing to advertise an promote your work I have the harbor freight portal band saw for reference please let me know if anyone is interested

[@johnjude2685]

Mine have outlet, light, cross cut, come off holding braket in 10seconds.... .. Thanks for showing but I didn't get impressed

[@peirob]

Amazing your absence of safety provisions. No gloves, no appropriate clothes, wood next to welding station. And you claim sharing lessons learned. As a good Yankee you are probably proud of living at risk.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

You do safety your way, I'll do it my way. I always wear safety glasses fyi. Also, no need to get personal about where I live or what you think I stand for. I went looking for your channel to see how you work. It is easy for one to pass judgement while sitting in a chair looking at a computer screen.

[@crazycarnivorelifejourney]

awesome there are foot peddle cords at harbor fright for reasonable $ so you don't have to go through the wiring that's my plane easy thought id pass it along foot peddle is just like the switch you wired in but just plug it in

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Glad you liked it. I am familiar with the foot switches. In my application. I preferred the switch, I used. I am very comfortable doing electrical work. The foot switches are great too. Good luck on your build.