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It only tool from Harbor Freight the have that has no modifications. Dave

I purchased mind in 2007 works great . I have done nothing to saw other than saw blades. Dave

The HF bandsaw will last. However, debatable if it will still be HF tool after one finishing modifying it.

If I tried to fabricate something that complex, the distortion would be so bad, it would roll on two wheels. Looks like you really handled it well.

good suggestion. i forgot about those. i have only used them on light gauge but 1" should work on 3/4" thick with no problem.

Dave, I appreciate the tip. But you seem to be quite optimistic about the quality of tools from Harbor Garbage. Either that or you are pessimistic...

I use these all the time both in a cordless drill and in my drill press. You would make quick work of those six holes with a drill and some lube....

So this brings up another question: are these style chop saws only designed for relatively thin material? Sometimes I need to cut things that's would...

Try Harbor Freight a new 4x6 bandsaw it will over 7½" flat bar and pipe 7½" by rotating half way though the cut too. It will last a life time. ...

You can change your display name from your email to something else. Contact the Moderator. On a different site I do that at less once a...

Lesson learned. I had it flat. I need to go back to fabricating preschool :blush2:

Sounds great now get pass AWS. Dave

Arctan When you cut the 3/8" stock did you have it standing up in edge or laying flat? Material like that needs to be stood up on edge so you are...

It is in the AWS Data to heat the rod to 350°F before welding. It more of line work you doing to heat or not. Building , pipe line any time...

If you want to weld through mill scale 70s6 is not your friend. I think for this application a metal cored wire such as Hobart fabcor 86r would be a...

Anyone have a used bandsaw for sale?

Ok, got a chance to check out the saw this evening. The brush springs pop out about a quarter inch when I take the covers off. So I would expect that...

Thanks! But that looks like a tool and investment only a pro would make. I think I'll stick with my approach, since once this project is done I don't...

I like Easy to use not green and keeps me going to the gym too. Dave