Some interesting metal working tools

[BBShark]

I did the same thing on a smaller scale. Had to make a tight 180 degree bend in 1/2 inch stainless. I couldn't find a mandrel that small. I had the mandrel bend to keep it from collapsing and/or cracking. Took a while but I finally got it done.

[rtj]

The dies are so pricey, I’m looking for ideas to build my own when I pick up a bender. I already bought a tool to cut circular grooves on the lathe, but this mill method is way more flexible. It was not obvious to me.

[rtj]

I remember a discussion about splines, this might be a way to make your own axles etc. I didn’t really study it or look at any axles, but has potential.

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[rtj]

He makes a small table top bandsaw out of a handheld. Blades are pretty reasonable. I bought one recently.

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[BBShark]

I need to set up something like that. Bought a horizontal band saw years ago and have never used it because its a pain to retrieve from where its stored and setup. Plus I usually tilt the saw up vertical and cut stuff. That's always a challenge. Never have used it to cut off bar stock.

[rtj]

That stand is pretty straight forward. I bought the hf knock-off bandsaw and some blades to cut 4” alum tube. After I thought I should have spent more and got a better bandsaw, but this idea might be perfect. I always hated breaking bandsaw blades and having to butt weld them and aneal. These you probably just throw them away.

His idea for setting angle is perfect for me. I wish I hadn’t thrown out that old table saw the last time I moved!

[rtj]

A very basic design.

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[BBShark]

The table looks like a scroll saw table. Or, maybe you can buy that?

[rtj]

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This guy shows some detail. Pretty clean. I’d want the guide notch so I could cut angles.

[CollegeKevin]

Originally Posted by rtj

A very basic design.

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I was going to build one, then I found SWAG off road that made one very reasonably priced. I bought it because I needed to use the saw with a table much sooner then opening up a new project and making one to my liking.