The Best Milwaukee Porta-Band Stand and Table

[@EkimKnives]

I can honestly say this is the best design for a portaband I've seen in a long time! I like this even better than the swag setup since yours allows for quick blade changes and easy saw removal! Very nicely done!

[@outlierknives7297]

Ekim Knives thanks Mike.

[@calimesacox]

Never thought of using aluminum....

[@maddoxzakai2479]

I know it is kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good site to watch newly released movies online?

[@justinmajor1346]

@Maddox Zakai Flixportal =)

[@maddoxzakai2479]

@Justin Major thanks, I went there and it seems to work :) I appreciate it !

[@jakespede7540]

Great design concept to completion. Simple and straight forward. Excellent job!

[@jamie7364]

Excellent design, build and explanation. Thank you

[@johngray8250]

Great design, well thought out and built. Simple but elegant. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@w.loczykij5354]

As many have said before me - it is the most elegant setup on yt. What I like is the lack of compression on plastic parts often seen in other projects in order to secure the saw upright. Frame is minimalist too. Good. For the size of the saw and the size of the work to be done on it nothing more is needed (other than changing the switch to s more practical and safe form)

[@outlierknives7297]

W. Loczykij Thanks for the kind words.

[@Goldwing1500rider]

This what I liked !! Simple design. Cheap way to do it… bicycle clamp.. nice thought!!

[@AW-gi3qf]

Milwaukee should pay this guy for designing this.

[@outlierknives7297]

Thanks. I wish. !!

[@trevorjarvis3050]

This is the best solution yet! The round rod through the handle…. Brilliant brother. I’m going to adapt your design for mounting to the wall with 2 horizontal straps to attach to 2 studs. Thanks for posting this.

[@flatroc1]

Wish I would seen this before building mine. Great job.

[@patrickhenigin4805]

Whoa, I've seen dozens of how to videos for this project. I'm right in the middle of building one now. Super glad I saw this before i got too far.

[@duanechaney5465]

Great build. This is the one I will copy. I have been looking for the one that would work best and your build is it. Thanks for sharing.

[@outlierknives7297]

Duane Chaney Thanks. Enjoy it.

[@williamcastleberry7338]

Over 2 years old and still the best I've seen on youtube. I just got a Wen Saw and the handle is different (round on the inside , It' D ring shape). It will work great with this design. Thanks for sharing

[@outlierknives7297]

William Castleberry Hope your able to modify my design to suit your saw. Thanks.

[@millarfarewell5343]

Excellent design and construction. I really like your hanger style of attaching the saw. And the table attachment is great too! Thanks.

[@sleibson]

I suspected that the right solution involved a handle mod, and you proved it. Quite elegantly. Congratulations!

[@outlierknives7297]

Steven Leibson Thank you.

[@spbygga8123]

Been watching bandsaw stand videos all morning. I like your the best. Great design!

[@outlierknives7297]

Thanks. It works great for me. Can't believe how much I use it, on and off the stand.

[@pedroorta4426]

Awesome one of the best portable bandsaw stand on KZbin, simple and easygoing,thanks for sharing.

[@michaelvollmer9491]

Absolutely the best stand i have seen. Keep it simple but rigid. Even the little table is fantastic. I surely copy this thing for my own saw✌️😎🇩🇪

[@markkoons7488]

Preserving the motor's ventilation is a great idea.

[@kevinlarrick8288]

Very very nice job on the stand

[@johnjude2677]

Hi ; I am back I have built my stand .I built much as yours , Then more.. I gave my shelf a cross cut,a guide fence .my shelf has 4 legs, just stands in place on hole of which I drilled thur shelf into the saws cutting brace guides the saw into locking with a nail laying in place (I didn't have your bike part handy).I mounted a easy removeable light...Also a 3 box handy box for switch for light and saw and handy outlet... Petty red paint... I said early that mine would also raise and serve as a blade guard ,Sorry but at this time it will not be added I'll call mine finished. Thanks your video show me to fix it right...Them portable saw needs to remain portable as built but a good stand makes for a upgrade .

[@kevinfinney8849]

Well done sir! simple and purpose driven design

[@XFretless]

I know this is a year old video, but, I like how you made your stand! Plus, I like how you went into depth on how & why you designed it the way you did. I subscribed just from this one video. I like seeing how different people designed their stands & tables for these. I still haven't purchased one though... LOL!

[@outlierknives7297]

XFretless Thanks.

[@STohme]

A smart design and a very nice video. Congratulations.

[@outlierknives7297]

STohme Thank you.

[@ufixit]

Thats a great design and quality build. Thank you for the video. Short, to the point, with all the information needed for someone to build their own.

[@outlierknives7297]

heyjacks thankyou. Hope it works as well for you as it does for me.

[@GerryPeckham]

Bought the swag. Wish I saw your design first. You did a fantastic job. Congratulations!

[@outlierknives7297]

Gerald Peckham Thanks. Appreciate the kind words. If it wasn’t so damn heavy, and costly to ship, I’d consider making and selling them online.

[@floydwilcox2640]

Nice set up, well done 👍

[@dennisw7350]

nice clean build.

[@mitchelperkins6723]

Very nicely done. Guess I have another project for this weekend now!!! Thanks for sharing this!

[@outlierknives7297]

Mitchel Perkins Thanks.

[@FastEddy5]

Looks great 👍 good design

[@ozneroll2132]

Nice build.....the things I like about it are: 1. The ease at how you can take the saw off the stand, along with the plate 2. Using only one leg as opposed to the four that most other DIYs did for support 3. The overall design of it Two things I didn’t like was the pin in the handle...I don’t like modifying equipment....plus I can see that plastic handle wearing out over a period of time eventually inducing play. Also, it seems as though there is the possibility for some lateral movement at the bottom of the handle, I probably would have added a couple of supports on the 3x3 shaft around the base of the handle to preclude any possible lateral sway. As for options would have added a channel for a miter gauge along with a switch and receptacle. But all in all your design is very clever/creative and in my opinion one of the best I’ve seen yet.....great job!

[@Chris-pb3se]

Very nice job. First one I’ve seen in a while that was thoughtful and well done.

[@jesusfimbres2636]

Awesome stand!! Great design. 👍

[@outlierknives7297]

jesus fimbres Thanks. Can’t believe how well it works and how often I use it.

[@ramonmejias2178]

Great table

[@sandwon]

Great Idea. 👍

[@chrisbarkley3435]

You need to sell detail plans for this design,best I have ever seen

[@outlierknives7297]

Thank you.

[@billholly4317]

Nice job. Great explanation of the build as well. Thanks.

[@outlierknives7297]

Bill Holly Thank you.

[@natesand713]

Hey just wanted to say thanks for the dimensions and idea

[@simonbanderas3806]

Wow, 10/10. Good job man.

[@mannyfilmsinc]

I bought the SWAG portaband table , but never happy with it, on how the locking system works, the saw keeps coming out on the table. With your design and since I already have the table, I think they compliment each other well. Thanks again....

[@johnjude2677]

Love your handle fix..you keep my saw also portable..ops got to go back and watch it all

[@johnwhitehead4809]

many thanks for your vid,will be buying the saw and that must be the best and most simple stand i have seen,regards from the u.k.

[@outlierknives7297]

john whitehead Thank you.

[@anthonymarino4260]

nice build

[@joederue9402]

Best one i have seen so far.

[@outlierknives7297]

Joe Derue Thanks. Appreciate it.

[@theodorebowers9737]

I bet I watch the hundred of these videos on making these all of them have great ideas good views I truly believe your design is the best simple elegant good brain waves I love it dude

[@outlierknives7297]

Theodore Bowers Thanks man. 👍👍

[@parneypots]

Well done sir. Genius design

[@Aardrijk1]

Very nice design.

[@outlierknives7297]

Jim Allmon Thankyou.

[@WV591]

talking about minimalist stand with quick change. Awesome job. TU

[@outlierknives7297]

WV591 Thank you. 👍

[@WV591]

I built one few months back.very nice and sturdy. but few days ago i needed to freehand with the saw. what a pain to remove. i haven't even bothered putting it back on the stand. so far Ive seen two that i like, yours being the most clever ;-)

[@joederue9402]

Best that I've seen. Very simple

[@Richard-wk9le]

Using that pin/steel rod though the handle is a great idea and you can still use it as a portable.

[@outlierknives7297]

Richard Yes. Exactly. Definitely won’t interfere when using as a hand held.

[@64t120r]

Good one. Nice and simple. You can still access the speed control with no problem. That led light does mess with things when using the saw in odd positions. I just turn it off. I was going to add little tabs near the bottom handle for a little more stability when I run heavier unbalanced pieces through the saw.

[@outlierknives7297]

64t120r Works great for the thickness of material I’m cutting. If you feel you need a little extra support. Go for it. I think it’s a great starting point for everybody. If they need to tweak it to suit their needs then do it. 👍

[@chriswhite6882]

this is hands down the best one around I'm going to copy it maybe make a few tweaks to fit me

[@outlierknives7297]

Chris White Let me know what changes you make. 👍👍

[@BC5391]

nice design

[@outlierknives7297]

Thanks. So far it’s working out well for me.

[@summitm18hvac90]

Yes I agree. I like your design better than the swag. Easier removal of tool and table. Thanx for the video. I’m make one like this once I’m able to get the saw lol 😂

[@taylorjkinggg]

awesome work man

[@outlierknives7297]

tee kng Thanks. Works great for me. Hope it does for you if you build one.

[@outlierknives7297]

tee kng Thank you.

[@1976lancelot]

Really like your design. Love the pin idea in the handle too. Attention to detail is 2nd to none. Subscribed to your channel 10 seconds in the video. (You really need to fix that bunch of washer tho lol) thanks man !!

[@johnsimms818]

Best one yet!

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Rob, I don't have a portaband saw but I have to say the stand looks very well built indeed. I think eventually though you may need to replace the aluminium table for a steel one. All the best Sandy (Jacklore)

[@outlierknives7297]

Wiltshire Man thanks Sandy. A steel table may be best. I'll have to see how the aluminum takes the abuse. Thanks for your time.

[@johnjude2677]

Hi ; Again Love you work, You keep it cool by not closing vent (some closing it). I think I can put a 10 X13 in table with fence and cross cut on both sides My table will go up and down as to shield that 5 in blade. Your video was the best in so many ways I loved it.Keep on helping us " Thank You Sir "

[@marksleeper3752]

very nice

[@mauiztic]

Great ideas, you should upload again in high quality!

[@outlierknives7297]

Alberto Mauiztic I should, that was done with my old phone.

[@gymhull]

Great idea which model saw.is.that one

[@outlierknives7297]

Its the “Deep Cut” model.

[@Billlupton]

it is good a great simple design and a great video and thankfully no musak thumbs up 100%

[@rok1475]

Very clever. I don’t have bench space to spare so I will skip the bottom plate and just clamp the column in the vise.

[@outlierknives7297]

Good idea. I’m working on putting together 3 wall mount versions right now to sell. No bottom plate. 2 cross bars welded to the main tube. Drilled to accept small lag bolts.

[@rok1475]

@@outlierknives7297 for a small shop it is important to be able to quickly pull a tool from storage, get it ready and then put it back into it’s (usually small) storage space. That is why a vise mounted stand with “quick disconnect “ is so appealing.

[@outlierknives7297]

Held the handle in a small vice, and hoped for the best.

[@outlierknives7297]

@@rok1475 a small vice, and hoped for the best. Lol

[@rok1475]

@@outlierknives7297 check the top handle holder on this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJKWe6F4drKBmdU I will combine the top handle holder from that video with your single column design and add a trough with some clamp to hold the bottom. This way no modification of the tool will be needed. Your table design is brilliant so I will just copy that. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Motown454]

Nice idea

[@outlierknives7297]

Motown454 Thanks.

[@alamray]

im just not sure about your "epoxy'd" handles ... especially that all the weight is hanging on them. Otherwise, nice set up. How did you bolt the quick release? Did you thread the aluminum plate?

[@outlierknives7297]

DIY & MORE It’s a single 1/2” pin that runs through the handle. I drilled a hole in the web of the handle then epoxied it in place. The epoxy just keeps it from rocking side to side. The weight is still held by the handle. Yes I tapped a hole in the plate to match the quick release.

[@alamray]

Oh yea never mind. That changes everything. I thought you just glued 2 pins on the side.

[@MrCRIS2121]

Super 👍 thank you!

[@restorick2378]

Just saw this video and am impressed by the simplicity of your design! Great job! I'm curious tho - after 2+ years, how's the epoxy holding up?

[@outlierknives7297]

restorick2378 I use the West System Epoxy in the making of my Micarta, I used the same to epoxy the pin in place in the handle. Because there is not a lot of side to side movement of the saw, it’s held very well so far.

[@restorick2378]

@@outlierknives7297 Thank you! I'll check it out. I have the same saw and am looking forward to borrowing this design. Thanks again!

[@Bootzey73]

Brilliant!

[@adamrice384]

Awesome idea man!

[@outlierknives7297]

Adam Rice Thanks.

[@G4CEFITNESS]

This is one of the best stands I've seen so far. Great job. I was just wondering how the bottom of the stand where the bolts are look like (where you welded the round bars too)?

[@outlierknives7297]

G4CEFITNESS Those just act as a “T” handle welded to the head of a bolt. A nut is welded to the bottom plate and the T handle bolt just screws into it. It is long enough to screw below the surface of your table top to prevent movement if you can’t bolt it down.

[@MrNytrosdad]

Great Job !!!

[@outlierknives7297]

John Hustedde Thanks.

[@murpheyslaw]

excellent!!!

[@HWPcville]

Good stand. I have a porta-band saw blade question. I have a Harbor Freight porta-band saw that I've mounted (similar to this) on my wall. It works great but after cutting about an hour (accumulative time) the blade develops metal fatigue and little fractures develop all along the back of the blade (perpendicular to the blade length). Eventually the blade begins to "lope" because of the fractures and subsequently breaks. The teeth are in great shape & sharp and could cut for untold hours more if not for the cracks that lead to breakage. Is this common to all porta-band saws or just Harbor Freight models? Is it just the cheap Harbor Freight blades? What is a recommended quality blade? I think the blade length is 44 1/2 inches (going from memory right now)? Looking at the blade guide bearings they are very, very close to the large drive wheels and this puts a sharp angle change to the blade twice on each revolution. Is this a bad design that isn't present in other higher priced models? Thanks for any advice.

[@outlierknives7297]

HWPcville Hi. Being in Canada I’m not familiar with the quality of the harbour freight saws or blades. I’m currently using Milwaukee blades and have not experienced any problems with this combination of saw and blade. I use my saw quite frequently and I am on my second blade. It could be a issue with the quality of steel they use and this is why your having these fractures. Sorry I can’t be more help. Rob

[@mitchelperkins6723]

I use Lennox blades mostly. The Morse brand is also durable. I've also used the new Bauer blades from Harbor Freight. No issues with what your describing. Little tip, keep a little piece of beeswax handy, when cutting through thicker steel , touch the wax block to each side every few minutes. A little lube goes a long way. Also, be sure your using a blade with the appropriate tooth count for the stock. Fine tooth for thin stock, lower tooth count for thicker materials. The 10/14 staggered pitch works well from say 3/16"- 1/2". 10 tooth for thicker. And on the thin stuff I use 18 or 24 tooth. The goal is to have a minimum of 2-3 teeth in the material when cutting. Any less leads to the little cracked teeth which creep into the spine of the blades. Hope that helps I use my 2 portabands daily and for extended lengths of time. I have both a Milwaukee and the Bauer from HF.

[@mildyproductive9726]

I think every portaband will occasionally/eventually crack blades because of small wheel diameter. I believe the band that comes with the HF saw is 25 thous thick. Most of the replacement blades are 20 thous. Thinner blades are less prone to fatigue cracks. The tension is also important. If your saw runs a bit tight, you might want to try putting a stop/limiter on the tensioner lever so you get a tad less tension and/or try different brands of bands. The slower the speed, the more cutting you can do in the same number of revolutions, in general. So even if you're running slow enough to prevent tooth wear, it might help to reduce the speed to decrease the fatigue on the band. BTW, I think the band size for this saw is 44 7/8".

[@patrickhenigin4805]

Milwaukee band saw blades from home depot. By three in a package for under $20, online only. Pay almost the same in the store for a package of two. Haven't used them long enough to evaluate fairly, but no problems so far. Avoid harbor fright consumables like the plague, as to Bauer, they might be OK, but they are the same price as Milwaukie.

[@castledomeknives9395]

Off to the steel yard!!! Best design to date

[@outlierknives7297]

Patch Ster Thanks.

[@mannyfilmsinc]

Great stand!

[@outlierknives7297]

Manny Yabar Thanks👍

[@andyhill4373]

hi,,,,did you drill all the way through the handle , or part way through in both sides ?

[@outlierknives7297]

andy hill All the way through. There’s only a thin web of material in the middle of the handle. . This allowed for the one piece rod to slide through the hole and allow the epoxy to be poured in from either side.

[@andyhill4373]

@@outlierknives7297 thanks,,,,just got 1,,,did not want to bollocks it up

[@jimhumphrey]

I like the looks of your design. I watched Simple little Life as he was building and installing his and many others. There is one thing about your design that concerns me and that is the 1/2 inch steel dowels. You say they are epoxied in. Now that they have been used for 6 months or so I wonder how they are holding up. It seems like all the weight is on the pins. I do admit though I have not taken the handle off of my Port a Band to see how rugged it is.

[@outlierknives7297]

Jim KK4VKZ There is a “Web” if plastic in the middle of the handle. This seems to take the weight of the saw no problem. I’ve filled either side of the web with the epoxy. It has locked the steel pin in place with no problems. Not yet anyways. 😃

[@outlierknives7297]

Jim KK4VKZ And actually there is only one pin. It’s about 4” long. Sticks out about 1/4” from either side of the handle. This allows the saw to fit back in the plastic box with no issues.

[@jimhumphrey]

Thanks for the reply. The solid pin makes all the deference. I didn't understand it was one piece. I'm your newest subscriber:)

[@lbcustomknives]

Looks great bud.

[@calimesacox]

Hows the handle holding up?

[@outlierknives7297]

So far so good. The single pin through the handle held in place with the epoxy seems to have been the best choice

[@standaffern6595]

Great design, but I got a question, Did you drill the hole for the 3/8 pin, or is it already in the handle of your model of saw?

[@outlierknives7297]

Stan Daffern No. I had to drill the hole. It’s 1/2”. Took the handle off and held it with a quick-grip clamp. Used my drill press to do it.

[@standaffern6595]

Thanks.

[@andyhill4373]

@@standaffern6595 ,,,,,,,,,did you drill all the way through or a hole in each side ?

[@standaffern6595]

@@andyhill4373 Honestly I misplaced this video, but now that's it's been relocated thanks to your comment, I have bookmarked it and plan on starting this project soon. In my experience, it usually is much easier to drill a 1/8 or 3/16 pilot hole in items first, before drilling full-size. Personally I believe something like this would be better to drill halfway from both sides. Minor corrections then can be made before drilling up to full size. Enjoy your build.

[@andyhill4373]

Thanks for your time stan ,,,,

[@shane-zt9ix]

How much to make and ship to Oregon lol

[@luispina4012]

👍👍

[@scor440]

Sand the shine off the table shadows gone

[@caseymor1358]

Slick

[@johnjude2677]

Got mine done weeks ago ..Did your round stock on hand. 1 Mine mounts like yours .One post. 2 My three legged table goes and locks in place 3 seconds 3 my table is 12 x14 inchs.no needs to lock in also don't move. 4 my 40 walt led light on with saw switch. 5 mine has 2 outlets also handy 6 Only mod made was rod in handle as yours. 7 Mine can be built by anyone with welding skills. 8 Mine is the best I have seen........9You want to see mine ..contack me before the other guy. Thanks

[@Zahel_Talaxin]

Pretty cool design! How's it been working out for the past couple years? Is the blade square to the table?

[@outlierknives7297]

It’s been working great. There is a little movement in the table as the large table I made attaches to the shoe on the saw. Not too much of a concern as I always leave a little extra material to be machined off on my sander. That brings it square.

[@Zahel_Talaxin]

@@outlierknives7297 Thanks for the update.

[@Jcasta8]

Good yob guy

[@outlierknives7297]

Jcasta8 Thanks.

[@allenmckinney9533]

I'd make a stand from a steel rim filled with cement.

[@outlierknives7297]

Allen McKinney That would work For me when I’m not using it I can just put it up out of the way on a shelf.

[@allenmckinney9533]

Sooey 911 I was thinking of that too. I don't have a shop myself I work from my porch and I made a simple bracket to mount on my house and hold my saw from the handle. I do like the quick release table.

[@outlierknives7297]

Allen McKinney You should check out the wall mount that Jeremy @ “ Simple little life” built or Slavik Tely has for his porta-band. Both on KZbin.

[@allenmckinney9533]

Sooey 911 I don't know the channel but the guy I copied had a shop in a shipping container. I just used a little angle iron and flar bar to make my mount but I'd like to make a stand at table hight so I can cut on long sections. I've been buying from a steel yard 20ft at a time.

[@outlierknives7297]

Allen McKinney Ya. That’s Jeremy. He has his mounted using a trailer hitch receiver. He can remove the saw if needed. Works great for him.

[@johnjude2685]

I built a better one, Mine has light, outlet, switch to on off, my has three leg 10 x12" table, don't block vent in anyway that pays in place and don't move , mine has cross cut, mine let saw out in seconds, mine is the best, you might be second Thanks for showing and shown well Sir

[@alcocklake]

That's a LOT of bragging...lets see your video :)

[@robertbutler8004]

To say THE BEST Milwaukee Porta-Band stand is arrogant of you. it is ok but I have seen way better.

[@jeffreysnethen9586]

great job! where did you get the foot pedal & how much ?

[@outlierknives7297]

Jeffrey Snethen Thanks. Just at my local hardware store. I think it was around $20.00.

[@jeffreysnethen9586]

thanks, just found them on Amazon & harbor freight as well