*Making a hardwood fence for the miter makes all the difference **MyBest.Tools** Tune the saw with a combination square. Adjust the laser so its in line.😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣See the photos.Every part in this saw is adjustable.😎😭*
This little band saw has turned out to be the best tool purchase I've ever made th-cam.com/users/postUgkx5ZrqmYO2uJq_nuU8TopyWxVzn8vqmPUL Once doing the set-up as per the included suggestions, this table top tool has been my go-to saw ever since (8 months as of this review). There are few things I wouldn't attempt with this saw. It takes up much less space than my table saw yet delivers twice as much punch. I've used it to create slices of wood no thicker than an 1/16th of inch by using the POWERTEC BS900RF Rip Fence. For small shop projects this tool can't be beat.
Truer words were never spoken. " Everything in this shop is dangerous." And be not mistaken everything in that shop is out to remove fingers hands and arms. And an occasional eye. I grew up in a welding shop, auto repair and now have a very well equipped machine shop of my own. I'm old now, and have been fortunate enough to still have all my fingers, and eyes a few scars to show for 55 years in and around all kinds of Dangerous equipment. I thank God for the opportunity and talent to have spent a lifetime making a living with Dangerous equipment. And for the people like Mr. Pete that have dedicated their lives to teaching a skill and defence from those machines that are out to get us.
I subscribed!......the Bob Ross of utube diy thoroughly entertaining and impossible not to learn something new every video. Thank you for the obvious huge amounts of time and efforts you freely give!.....this is one of the best of the best on utube no doubt!
I noticed that you just had to turn this into yet another vise video at about 21 minutes. Great! By the way, I was one of those who totally enjoyed the entire vise series. For those who chose to not partake of that particular feast, it's their loss. If you keep maken' 'em, we'll keep watchen' 'em.Thank you.
Mister Pete, I just found you. My shop teacher was Mister Pete, Peter Peterson. I wasn't a good student (Girls). Mister Pete also taught drafting, I was poor at that as well. After High School I went straight to the military, early Viet Nam era. After the military I worked for IBM, GE and GM after just a few years I became unhappy, quit and became a General Contractor doing small remodel jobs at first that led to bigger and bigger projects like Apartment Complexes, Shopping Centers, Retail stores, Malls and Auto Dealerships as I got older I started Custom Design Homebuilding. Now retired I spend my days doing for me, mine and the animals on the farm. I do so enjoy making things, and making things work. I enjoyed watching some of your doings today. Signed A new Subscriber. Dr. D p.s. In all those years I got a little schooling on the side.
Thanks for watching and joining me. Sounds like you had a long and verified Career. But now you can have fun by yourself without any of the pressure. Merry Christmas
Nice job ! I once had a shop teacher back in the late 60’s that was missing his index finger on his right hand , when asked how it happened he said .... Son do as I say not as I do and I still have 4 good reason why I’m a teacher , well it use to be 5 ! And chuckled as he walk away ! I’m a new subscriber and so far like your ideas ! Thank you for molding young skulls full of mush into hopefully productive citizens !
Brilliant Mr. Pete! I've seen dozens of videos on building a stand/ fixture for portable bandsaws and this is by far the simplest and most practical of them all. I have a Milwaukee in my shop and use it frequently. Would love to see your take on a stand for the Black and Decker. Thanks for all your effort, your work is viewed by thousands and is well received by the metal working community. Merry Christmas!
I agree..I don't always have time to watch every video but when I get to them even consecutive band saw or vices I always enjoy them. Mr Pete just needs to stop censoring his own sardonic wit I sense just bubbling under the surface, he's amoung the grownups now and not at the mercy of the PTA.
I don’t usually comment, but wanted to say thank you to you Mr P for sharing your ideas. Very generous. America is wonderful! Although maybe I do not make this, but to install portable tools on bench vise is a good idea. There is never enough room in the shop! Thanks! -Rov
I already have a commercial stand for my Milwaukee but I watched this entire video as I really love your presentation "style". I have watched approximately 300 of your videos so I still have to catch up. I even liked your vids when we only saw your hands!
Thank you for watching. Yes my first three or 400, I never showed my face. The camera was always behind me, plus I was camera shy. And I still cannot stand my own facial appearance
A great addition to anyone's shop that doesn't have a vertical metal cutting bandsaw. I recently acquired a Powermatic 143 that needs to be rebuilt, until then the Porta band setup like this works.
I bought one of these new from Princess Auto (Canadian version of Harbour Freight) on sale for about $70.00 Canadian. I didn't have ready access to plate steel to make the table so I used 1/2" Baltic Birch plywood. Yes, you do have to use substantial pressure to make the cuts on thicker material, but it works GREAT! The only thing I would add is that the use of safety glasses in this case is second to the use of hearing protection. These are VERY loud saws! Thanks for the videos Mr. Pete! I love watching them and have learned a great deal!
all of your videos are well received, sir. you are a legend and even if you did the same project twenty times in a row there would be something to learn from each one.
This is a great idea, if you go down this path instead of buying a fixed band saw then you have a multi purpose tool, more options without taking up too much space in the workshop. I didn’t even know that these portable band saws existed until a couple of years ago when I saw one on a U Tube video. This would have saved me a lot of work years ago when I was cutting 12mm steel plate with a hacksaw to build my own indexing head for my combination lathe/mill as I couldn’t buy one small enough to fit it and I didn’t have room for a fixed band saw.
Hello sir! My name is Blair. I am an aspiring bladesmith blacksmith. I've only been doing it just about a year now, however in that year I have accumulated a fair collection of tools and power tools. One thing I do not have is any band saw, be that vertical, horizontal, or handheld. So naturally I've spent the past month or so really trying to find the right saw to buy. Concentrating mostly on metal cutting saws, however I've read and been told that even wood cutting saws, be it through patients, can in fact cut metal. Anyway I'm saying all this to say that I almost fell out of my seat watching your video when you said that you got your portaband for a mere $25!!! Needless to say I've spent like I said, the better part of a month looking for the perfect price. Therefore I cannot contain my envy and jealousy when you said you got your portaband for $25! Anyway that's all I wanted to say, Enjoy your videos, keep up the great content! #KeepOnMaking
I bought it at an auction. All of the power tools at that auction that had a cord and had to be plugged in, went super cheap. The battery tools were high priced
I love my portaband setup! I built a removable wall mount bracelet, put it on the wall, then built my table using the portaband. My single cut cerf works just fine. Thank you for introducing your audience to this very useful and effective tool hack!
It took Mr. Pete a lot less time and effort to convert the Port-Aband into a vertical metal band saw than converting a wood band saw into a metal band saw. Mr. Pete saved his viewers a lot of time by doing the “science experiment” of converting a wood into a metal bandsaw. Thanks Mr. Pete and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I made my first mini bandsaw in 2001 with a Milwaukee deep cut setup in a vice like yours, for a while I thought I would start a conversion adaptors tool business and call them vice tools. I noticed you designed your table that it has to be removed for blade change, I did that too on my first one, much better with the slot in front. My latest build is with a Makita Bandsaw, it has a adjustable light, a blade shield in the back, just where the blade goes from bottom wheel to the top. I have been thinking of building a new set of blade guides to keep the blade parallel with the tires but seems too difficult. Next to my lathe my vice bandsaw is the most handy tool I own! Enjoyed your video as always!
That sounds real neat. I did not know Makita made a bandsaw. Several people have mentioned putting the slot on the front instead of the back. That is a brilliant idea and I never thought of it. It would be great for changing blades. But of course I have not had to change the blade yet.
@@mrpete222 You did it right Mr. Pete, if the slot was in the front you'd have to remove the blade just to remove the table to use it as a portable say again.
@@mrpete222 i would wish You and Yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year , but i need to be all inclusive and not disturb someones delicate sensibilities... Best Wishes Lyle... 😁 👍
You keep suggesting going over to a neighbor to use their tools. Unfortunately we all don't have neighbors like you. Now we have to figure out how to manage things ourselves... Wait that is probably a good thing. Love your videos! Keep up the good work!
I have neighbors who always want to borrow from me. I've been disappointed in how they took care of my tools, so no more Mr Nice Guy. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.
Mr. Pete a few years ago I had more less the same idea. I gave the design a lot of thought and figured out a way to mount the saw on a 1/2" thick steel plate with non slip rubber feet so that it could be used like yours plus I added a vice and was able to have the saw pivot. It can be used three ways. One as the original portable mode, two as a small table saw and third as a tilting horizonal saw cutting material clamped in the vice.
What timing for me. This is the slickest idea for converting a porta band that I have seen. This way you can hang it up somewhere out of the way. I have considered a lot of ideas before I start mine and , for me, this is the best. Thanks, and merry Christmas, Lee
This is very handy. I have a large band saw that I use mainly for wood. I also have large chop saws for metal. I use this very often as it is all I need to cut off a small part. Thank you as always for your great information.
This video is timely. I used a plasma cutter to cut a table for my mini band saw. I had difficulty bending tabs as it was 3/16 and the brake could not handl that thickness.. Some welding and pounding followed. Now to mount, I'm watching your video for details. Alan
Super idea for those of us that don't have room for a free standing unit. By the way, all the cutting to make this could easily be done with a saber saw or with the Portaband it'self.
What a great idea and cost effective solution for those of us which would like to have a small band saw in our home shop. I watch and enjoy every video you post. Your channel was the first subscription I made years ago.
Yes "Norm Abram" was the quintessential builder/teacher ever, IMHO. He actually had only 23 minutes of time, albeit opening and closing minutes of a 30 minute show. He could build a very complex piece of furniture, etc, and dazzle us with hand footwork like NO one else. But the brains behind all the accolades was the producer of the show, Russell Morash-"The New Yankee Workshop". And Norman often mentioned how great Russel was when it comes to directing a "shoot". "None finer!" I have every video; and every time I watch one; I marvel at his "gifts" from Jesus. Like Lyle Peterson, he shares it with all that wishes to watch. Put together; Norm and Russel became, IMHO, THE "standard" of DIY videos. Also, Norm was one of the friendliest persons I EVER met, on several occasions. He gave me an autographed picture and autographed my Shop clock yrs ago; which I shall treasure until the day I die. It will never come down either as long as I live. Also, IMHO, If Norm watches DIY's today, I'd betcha one of his "favor-rites" would be our "Mr Pete". Betcha yuz bottom dollah! and... "Yes-Sir-Ree-Bobweiser!
Great video, these portable bandsaw‘s are very handy- especially when your mount them up like you have. I’ve seen this before but this was a great bunch of ideas. I have a HF Version of this daw that I bought for a specific job. When I first turned it on it smelled like a plastic fire and I thought I was going to throw it in the trash. A few minutes later the smell went away and it has been a beast of a saw ever since. I’ve made hundreds of cuts with it through heavy material like 3 inch box - quarter inch wall and 2.5”x 3/8” angle. I have two other metal cutting bandsaw so I don’t know if a stand is in my saws future, but this would be totally satisfactory if I didn’t have the others. Thanks for another great video!
Mr Pete, you inspired me to make this project. But first I had to buy a saw. I bought the Horror Freight model and I am impressed. The quality seems to be quite good for $129.00. Great idea and thanks for sharing it.
Pete, as someone without any tooling I may not be watching every video you put out, however once I put together a shop, I will be running back through these. Even the videos that don't get heavily viewed right away may be important. They are like tools waiting for the right task. Don't doubt their value.
I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. You are the only person so far I’ve seen use a vice bench mount which I think is superior to the free standing designs for saving space and using less material! I am hoping to replicate this design.
I think it's a great video! Nice that you mentioned Norm I think you're a lot in common two very safety minded trades men /educators. Now on to my coffee and breakfast. And to you and your family Merry Christmas!
A company called SWAG makes a nice, heavy stand for portable band saws. I bought one for my Milwaukee saw,. That saw went from being my least favorite tool to my most useful instantly. I zip-tied the trigger on and use a foot switch to turn it off and on. Not cheap, but recommended! Mr Pete has given us a good, DIY alternative here.
Great video! I have a Milwaukee bandsaw that I mounted on the wall with an aluminum plate as the table. One of the best tools in the shop. I use it all the time. It was a Home Depot rental that I bought from a guy on Craigslist.
Very cool. Some time ago I gave some thought to getting a portaband and a SWAG Off Road kit for my shop. I passed because of the single blade width and the narrow throat. Instead I picked up a used Chinese made 14" wood cutting band saw off of Craigslist. I have a Jet but I think all of them are pretty much the same. I replaced the plastic guides with an all ball bearing guide setup made by Carter Guides (cost more than the saw!). I also built my own stand around the stock motor and a jack shaft. Got the blade speed down to about 180 fpm. Metal cutting blades in various widths and tooth counts are available on line for less than $20 shipping included. I'm not offering this to trump Mr Pete. I just want folks to know that they are not SOL if the portaband does not have the capability needed.
Good topic! I made one of these too and wish I'd have done it years ago it is so useful. I found that one of those urethane vee-block shaped jack-stand pads fits just right as a rest or cushion for the end of the saw handle where it rests on the table. It could be zip-tied on but mine stays in place just by the weight of the saw.Also, (as you know but just for others planning to make this) many local steel yards sell the pre-cut 10"x10" 0.25" thick plates.
Marry Christmas Mr. Pete. I was fortunate Jim Dedmon from sawlongs plastic hubs needed room in his shop he had one but after he made a larger bandsaw for his shop he told me to take his small one to give him room. For my small shop I use it all the time and love it.
Lyle: I have learned so much from your videos ! thank you ! to me this method is the best answer for cutting steel in the home shop cheaply... well done ! and thank you ! Bob.........
Very good video, MrP! I’d definitely be interested to see you make a stand for the bandsaw. Thank you for your hard work and the excellent content you provide. Your teaching is very much appreciated.
Seasons greetings. Brilliant idea, I recently spent most of a day cutting large pieces of aluminium up with a hand hacksaw for parts to make one of your 'wobbler' engines, which I made with my grand-daughter, she was kept interested for several sessions of around half an hour until we completed it. 3 more Grandchildren so 3 more engines to make, I can definitely see the benefit of one of these saw adaptors, all I need is the saw.
Great idea on the disposability. Just tuck it out of the way under the vise. It's not like one cuts steel parts like that every day (if not using the horizontal). The variable is definitely a BIG plus. I may try this myself......wish me luck...😊. Thanks again Mr. Pete.
Absolutely! I have a Milwaukee set up in the SWAG Off-Road vertical stand. It gets used all the time. It's probably #2 on the most-used go-to list. The list is: Bench grinder, Portaband, VFD-controlled drill press. It's on my schedule to acquire a Craigslist 14" woodworking vertical band saw and VFD'ing it into a full-sized metal machine eventually.
Thank you very much. I really work hard on the production of the video. Some thing that is seldom mentioned. That part is far more difficult than the project itself
Mine is not simple and practical but I love it!!! You must be a brother from another mother sir I thought I was the only one using paper patterns these days. I cut a 1/2 inch by 8inch metal plat with mine in 8 minutes' time. I had to flip the metal over to do the full cut. These can do very precise work if you need them to. One of my favorite tools these days.
*Making a hardwood fence for the miter makes all the difference **MyBest.Tools** Tune the saw with a combination square. Adjust the laser so its in line.😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣See the photos.Every part in this saw is adjustable.😎😭*
This little band saw has turned out to be the best tool purchase I've ever made th-cam.com/users/postUgkx5ZrqmYO2uJq_nuU8TopyWxVzn8vqmPUL Once doing the set-up as per the included suggestions, this table top tool has been my go-to saw ever since (8 months as of this review). There are few things I wouldn't attempt with this saw. It takes up much less space than my table saw yet delivers twice as much punch. I've used it to create slices of wood no thicker than an 1/16th of inch by using the POWERTEC BS900RF Rip Fence. For small shop projects this tool can't be beat.
Truer words were never spoken.
" Everything in this shop is dangerous." And be not mistaken everything in that shop is out to remove fingers hands and arms. And an occasional eye. I grew up in a welding shop, auto repair and now have a very well equipped machine shop of my own. I'm old now, and have been fortunate enough to still have all my fingers, and eyes a few scars to show for 55 years in and around all kinds of Dangerous equipment. I thank God for the opportunity and talent to have spent a lifetime making a living with Dangerous equipment. And for the people like Mr. Pete that have dedicated their lives to teaching a skill and defence from those machines that are out to get us.
Thank you for a good testimony
Thank you for today's lesson. I am also retired and now enjoying all the old tools I have gotten over the years. I wish you had been my shop teacher.
Thank you for commenting. I wish I would have had you in Claus
By far the best portable band saw conversion I have seen so far!
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You Rock!
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I subscribed!......the Bob Ross of utube diy thoroughly entertaining and impossible not to learn something new every video. Thank you for the obvious huge amounts of time and efforts you freely give!.....this is one of the best of the best on utube no doubt!
Thank you very much for your observation. I do work very hard at it
I appreciate your videos. I am a retired machinist/toolmaker but I always pick up some good tips that I can use in my little hobby shop. Thanks again
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I knew there was a reason I don't mind waking up at 330am... It's cause I can be one of the first to see the new Mr Pete Videos!
Thank you, that was funny
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I noticed that you just had to turn this into yet another vise video at about 21 minutes. Great! By the way, I was one of those who totally enjoyed the entire vise series. For those who chose to not partake of that particular feast, it's their loss.
If you keep maken' 'em, we'll keep watchen' 'em.Thank you.
Thank you very much, I appreciate your support. Merry Christmas
Mister Pete, I just found you. My shop teacher was Mister Pete, Peter Peterson. I wasn't a good student (Girls). Mister Pete also taught drafting, I was poor at that as well. After High School I went straight to the military, early Viet Nam era. After the military I worked for IBM, GE and GM after just a few years I became unhappy, quit and became a General Contractor doing small remodel jobs at first that led to bigger and bigger projects like Apartment Complexes, Shopping Centers, Retail stores, Malls and Auto Dealerships as I got older I started Custom Design Homebuilding. Now retired I spend my days doing for me, mine and the animals on the farm. I do so enjoy making things, and making things work. I enjoyed watching some of your doings today. Signed A new Subscriber. Dr. D p.s. In all those years I got a little schooling on the side.
Thanks for watching and joining me. Sounds like you had a long and verified Career. But now you can have fun by yourself without any of the pressure. Merry Christmas
Nice job ! I once had a shop teacher back in the late 60’s that was missing his index finger on his right hand , when asked how it happened he said .... Son do as I say not as I do and I still have 4 good reason why I’m a teacher , well it use to be 5 ! And chuckled as he walk away ! I’m a new subscriber and so far like your ideas ! Thank you for molding young skulls full of mush into hopefully productive citizens !
Thank you for joining me. So your teacher was a good example. If he had two fingers missing, he would have been a bad example, LOL.
Brilliant Mr. Pete! I've seen dozens of videos on building a stand/ fixture for portable bandsaws and this is by far the simplest and most practical of them all. I have a Milwaukee in my shop and use it frequently. Would love to see your take on a stand for the Black and Decker. Thanks for all your effort, your work is viewed by thousands and is well received by the metal working community. Merry Christmas!
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I agree..I don't always have time to watch every video but when I get to them even consecutive band saw or vices I always enjoy them. Mr Pete just needs to stop censoring his own sardonic wit I sense just bubbling under the surface,
he's amoung the grownups now and not at the mercy of the PTA.
I don’t usually comment, but wanted to say thank you to you Mr P for sharing your ideas. Very generous. America is wonderful!
Although maybe I do not make this, but to install portable tools on bench vise is a good idea. There is never enough room in the shop! Thanks!
-Rov
Thank you for watching
I already have a commercial stand for my Milwaukee but I watched this entire video as I really love your presentation "style". I have watched approximately 300 of your videos so I still have to catch up. I even liked your vids when we only saw your hands!
Thank you for watching. Yes my first three or 400, I never showed my face. The camera was always behind me, plus I was camera shy. And I still cannot stand my own facial appearance
A great addition to anyone's shop that doesn't have a vertical metal cutting bandsaw. I recently acquired a Powermatic 143 that needs to be rebuilt, until then the Porta band setup like this works.
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MR. PETE,
IF I HAD BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVEA TEACHER LIKE YOU,IT'S HARD TO KNOWHOW MUCH MORE I'D KNOW!!
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Neat Mr. Pete. I wouldn't have thought it would be that easy. My 1 car garage requires portable.
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Very innovative and economical design for a most useful shop tool.
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Nice setup, everybody needs this setup. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for calling yesterday. That made my day
@@mrpete222 Same here. BFF's have to look out for each other.
I bought a Milwaukee band saw for just this purpose. Thank you, Mr. Pete for the insperation to finish the project.
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I've been wanting a metal-cutting band saw for some time, but space is at a premium in my small hobby machine shop. This is an ideal solution.
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Great idea!! I"m going to start working on mine as soon as I can get the materials together.
I bought one of these new from Princess Auto (Canadian version of Harbour Freight) on sale for about $70.00 Canadian. I didn't have ready access to plate steel to make the table so I used 1/2" Baltic Birch plywood. Yes, you do have to use substantial pressure to make the cuts on thicker material, but it works GREAT! The only thing I would add is that the use of safety glasses in this case is second to the use of hearing protection. These are VERY loud saws!
Thanks for the videos Mr. Pete! I love watching them and have learned a great deal!
Baltic Birch is a very good material. My favorite plywood
all of your videos are well received, sir. you are a legend and even if you did the same project twenty times in a row there would be something to learn from each one.
Thank you very much
Nice project. Thanks Mr.Pete
Thanks Mr. Pete. I appreciate the advice.
This is a great idea, if you go down this path instead of buying a fixed band saw then you have a multi purpose tool, more options without taking up too much space in the workshop. I didn’t even know that these portable band saws existed until a couple of years ago when I saw one on a U Tube video. This would have saved me a lot of work years ago when I was cutting 12mm steel plate with a hacksaw to build my own indexing head for my combination lathe/mill as I couldn’t buy one small enough to fit it and I didn’t have room for a fixed band saw.
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Slick setup, yes I'm actually going to build it and use it as a portable vertical band saw for site work. Thank you!
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That’s a great idea. Best of all it’s a simple looking project.
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It's always a good time for Mr.Pete.on the front row in my seat.
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What a great idea. For me, as well as a lot of other people, I'm limited by space as well as cost. This idea helps with both.
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Have the exact same saw so out to the garage I go to make your fixture, great video
Hello sir! My name is Blair. I am an aspiring bladesmith blacksmith. I've only been doing it just about a year now, however in that year I have accumulated a fair collection of tools and power tools. One thing I do not have is any band saw, be that vertical, horizontal, or handheld. So naturally I've spent the past month or so really trying to find the right saw to buy. Concentrating mostly on metal cutting saws, however I've read and been told that even wood cutting saws, be it through patients, can in fact cut metal. Anyway I'm saying all this to say that I almost fell out of my seat watching your video when you said that you got your portaband for a mere $25!!! Needless to say I've spent like I said, the better part of a month looking for the perfect price. Therefore I cannot contain my envy and jealousy when you said you got your portaband for $25! Anyway that's all I wanted to say, Enjoy your videos, keep up the great content!
#KeepOnMaking
I bought it at an auction. All of the power tools at that auction that had a cord and had to be plugged in, went super cheap. The battery tools were high priced
Nice job Lyle, great video, thumbs up.
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THANK YOU...for sharing. This video was very enjoyable like all of the videos you make. Thanks.
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I love my portaband setup! I built a removable wall mount bracelet, put it on the wall, then built my table using the portaband. My single cut cerf works just fine. Thank you for introducing your audience to this very useful and effective tool hack!
I like the idea of the wall mount. My problem is, I have no wall space anymore
Thank you. I'm inspired to do this for my portable saw.
Great idea, thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Really good editing and filming as well.
Thank you very much for noticing that
well, from a senior retired auto mechanic, fine job,if I find one at a flea market ,I will build that base,going to watch some more of your video`s.
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It took Mr. Pete a lot less time and effort to convert the Port-Aband into a vertical metal band saw than converting a wood band saw into a metal band saw. Mr. Pete saved his viewers a lot of time by doing the “science experiment” of converting a wood into a metal bandsaw.
Thanks Mr. Pete and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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Looks handy for small spaces. Thanks for the video.
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Good idea that's quite doable. And, as always, the best camera shots thru and thru. Nice job(s).
Thank you very much
Nice work. You can't beat simple!
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Excellent production as usual- thanks
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I made my first mini bandsaw in 2001 with a Milwaukee deep cut setup in a vice like yours, for a while I thought I would start a conversion adaptors tool business and call them vice tools. I noticed you designed your table that it has to be removed for blade change, I did that too on my first one, much better with the slot in front. My latest build is with a Makita Bandsaw, it has a adjustable light, a blade shield in the back, just where the blade goes from bottom wheel to the top. I have been thinking of building a new set of blade guides to keep the blade parallel with the tires but seems too difficult. Next to my lathe my vice bandsaw is the most handy tool I own! Enjoyed your video as always!
That sounds real neat. I did not know Makita made a bandsaw. Several people have mentioned putting the slot on the front instead of the back. That is a brilliant idea and I never thought of it. It would be great for changing blades. But of course I have not had to change the blade yet.
@@mrpete222 You did it right Mr. Pete, if the slot was in the front you'd have to remove the blade just to remove the table to use it as a portable say again.
@@MrUbiquitousTech I made my table some what smaller and use a portaband with the table on it. but I seem to change the blade many times more often.
Great project! Good detailed video too.
Thanks!
Wonderful content Lyle. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes to You and Yours for the Holidays.
Thank you and merry Christmas
@@mrpete222 i would wish You and Yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year , but i need to be all inclusive and not disturb someones delicate sensibilities... Best Wishes Lyle... 😁 👍
I like the idea of jigs that mount to the vise. Great concept. Thanks for sharing.
You keep suggesting going over to a neighbor to use their tools. Unfortunately we all don't have neighbors like you. Now we have to figure out how to manage things ourselves... Wait that is probably a good thing. Love your videos! Keep up the good work!
Yes, I do not want anyone using my band size because they instantly ruin the blade.
I have neighbors who always want to borrow from me. I've been disappointed in how they took care of my tools, so no more Mr Nice Guy. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.
Mr. Pete a few years ago I had more less the same idea. I gave the design a lot of thought and figured out a way to mount the saw on a 1/2" thick steel plate with non slip rubber feet so that it could be used like yours plus I added a vice and was able to have the saw pivot. It can be used three ways. One as the original portable mode, two as a small table saw and third as a tilting horizonal saw cutting material clamped in the vice.
Sounds like an ingenious solution
What timing for me. This is the slickest idea for converting a porta band that I have seen. This way you can hang it up somewhere out of the way. I have considered a lot of ideas before I start mine and , for me, this is the best.
Thanks, and merry Christmas,
Lee
Thank you, I’m glad you like it and have a merry Christmas
For those of us who has limited space or who shop is also the family garage, this is a great idea.
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"A bus trip for old people." 😸 Oh man, you always make me laugh Mr. Pete.
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AvE is funny, but Mr. Pete makes me laugh out loud.
What a great design...thanks for sharing. Cheers
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You are a fantastic teacher! Thank you so much, I have learned a great deal from your videos and experience.
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This is very handy. I have a large band saw that I use mainly for wood. I also have large chop saws for metal. I use this very often as it is all I need to cut off a small part. Thank you as always for your great information.
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Very nice video. Nice easy useful project, thanks
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This video is timely. I used a plasma cutter to cut a table for my mini band saw. I had difficulty bending tabs as it was 3/16 and the brake could not handl that thickness.. Some welding and pounding followed. Now to mount, I'm watching your video for details.
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I love the video. I have the same two portable band saws in my machine shop as tubalcain. I know what I'm doing today. Awesome video
Thank you, you will stay busy the rest of the day
Great setup! I just bought the HF 'Bauer' saw, so your timing was just right.
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How do you find the Bauer? I know the Hercules stuffs tend to be solid as fuck and tend to punch *WELL* above their weight class
Merry christmas mr.Pete and thank you 🙏🏻 for all that you have given over the past year.. Thank you
Thank you, and merry Christmas
Super idea for those of us that don't have room for a free standing unit. By the way, all the cutting to make this could easily be done with a saber saw or with the Portaband it'self.
My thinking exactly.
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GREAT! Idea, makes a metal cutting band saw really available to us all. Thank You Mr. Pete. David
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What a great idea and cost effective solution for those of us which would like to have a small band saw in our home shop. I watch and enjoy every video you post. Your channel was the first subscription I made years ago.
Thank you very much for watching and have a merry Christmas
That was a great idea Mr Pete thanks a lot
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Yes "Norm Abram" was the quintessential builder/teacher ever, IMHO. He actually had only 23 minutes of time, albeit opening and closing minutes of a 30 minute show. He could build a very complex piece of furniture, etc, and dazzle us with hand footwork like NO one else. But the brains behind all the accolades was the producer of the show, Russell Morash-"The New Yankee Workshop". And Norman often mentioned how great Russel was when it comes to directing a "shoot". "None finer!" I have every video; and every time I watch one; I marvel at his "gifts" from Jesus. Like Lyle Peterson, he shares it with all that wishes to watch.
Put together; Norm and Russel became, IMHO, THE "standard" of DIY videos. Also, Norm was one of the friendliest persons I EVER met, on several occasions. He gave me an autographed picture and autographed my Shop clock yrs ago; which I shall treasure until the day I die. It will never come down either as long as I live.
Also, IMHO, If Norm watches DIY's today, I'd betcha one of his "favor-rites" would be our "Mr Pete". Betcha yuz bottom dollah! and...
"Yes-Sir-Ree-Bobweiser!
That’s a great story about norm. I would love to meet him someday
I love watching this guy!
Great video, these portable bandsaw‘s are very handy- especially when your mount them up like you have. I’ve seen this before but this was a great bunch of ideas. I have a HF Version of this daw that I bought for a specific job. When I first turned it on it smelled like a plastic fire and I thought I was going to throw it in the trash. A few minutes later the smell went away and it has been a beast of a saw ever since. I’ve made hundreds of cuts with it through heavy material like 3 inch box - quarter inch wall and 2.5”x 3/8” angle. I have two other metal cutting bandsaw so I don’t know if a stand is in my saws future, but this would be totally satisfactory if I didn’t have the others. Thanks for another great video!
I have heard those Harbor freight saws are pretty good
Outstanding project & video!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks great video
Great idea
Mr Pete, you inspired me to make this project. But first I had to buy a saw. I bought the Horror Freight model and I am impressed. The quality seems to be quite good for $129.00. Great idea and thanks for sharing it.
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Pete, as someone without any tooling I may not be watching every video you put out, however once I put together a shop, I will be running back through these. Even the videos that don't get heavily viewed right away may be important. They are like tools waiting for the right task. Don't doubt their value.
Thanks, that is a good analysis
Great project, thanks Mr. Pete.
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I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. You are the only person so far I’ve seen use a vice bench mount which I think is superior to the free standing designs for saving space and using less material! I am hoping to replicate this design.
Thank you very much. I planned that so it would not take up too much room
I think it's a great video! Nice that you mentioned Norm I think you're a lot in common two very safety minded trades men /educators. Now on to my coffee and breakfast. And to you and your family Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, and thanks for watering. Yes, I always like Norm
I would wager out of all your videos, this is the most likely to be built by people! Great job!
That is gratifying to hear, thank you
A company called SWAG makes a nice, heavy stand for portable band saws. I bought one for my Milwaukee saw,. That saw went from being my least favorite tool to my most useful instantly. I zip-tied the trigger on and use a foot switch to turn it off and on. Not cheap, but recommended! Mr Pete has given us a good, DIY alternative here.
Thank you very much. I have looked at their website. Their items seem top of the line
Great video! I have a Milwaukee bandsaw that I mounted on the wall with an aluminum plate as the table. One of the best tools in the shop. I use it all the time. It was a Home Depot rental that I bought from a guy on Craigslist.
I like the idea of the wall mount
Excellent project - thanks.
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Very cool. Some time ago I gave some thought to getting a portaband and a SWAG Off Road kit for my shop. I passed because of the single blade width and the narrow throat. Instead I picked up a used Chinese made 14" wood cutting band saw off of Craigslist. I have a Jet but I think all of them are pretty much the same. I replaced the plastic guides with an all ball bearing guide setup made by Carter Guides (cost more than the saw!). I also built my own stand around the stock motor and a jack shaft. Got the blade speed down to about 180 fpm. Metal cutting blades in various widths and tooth counts are available on line for less than $20 shipping included. I'm not offering this to trump Mr Pete. I just want folks to know that they are not SOL if the portaband does not have the capability needed.
Sounds like a good alternative. The porta band is really a very poor substitute for a real metal cutting bandsaw.
Good topic! I made one of these too and wish I'd have done it years ago it is so useful. I found that one of those urethane vee-block shaped jack-stand pads fits just right as a rest or cushion for the end of the saw handle where it rests on the table. It could be zip-tied on but mine stays in place just by the weight of the saw.Also, (as you know but just for others planning to make this) many local steel yards sell the pre-cut 10"x10" 0.25" thick plates.
Marry Christmas Mr. Pete. I was fortunate Jim Dedmon from sawlongs plastic hubs needed room in his shop he had one but after he made a larger bandsaw for his shop he told me to take his small one to give him room. For my small shop I use it all the time and love it.
He’s a good guy
@@mrpete222 he is. Him and Tom at Hill top machine works have been great to me.
Very nice simplicity
Excellent design and execution, Lyle. 👼🎄☃️🎅
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Lyle: I have learned so much from your videos ! thank you ! to me this method is the best answer for cutting steel in the home shop cheaply... well done ! and thank you ! Bob.........
Exactly the project I was planning for Christmas holidays. Nice coincidence. Very informative video as always!
Merry Christmas and give it a try
Very good video, MrP! I’d definitely be interested to see you make a stand for the bandsaw. Thank you for your hard work and the excellent content you provide. Your teaching is very much appreciated.
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This is a good idea! Keep the vids coming and Merry Christmas!
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Seasons greetings. Brilliant idea, I recently spent most of a day cutting large pieces of aluminium up with a hand hacksaw for parts to make one of your 'wobbler' engines, which I made with my grand-daughter, she was kept interested for several sessions of around half an hour until we completed it. 3 more Grandchildren so 3 more engines to make, I can definitely see the benefit of one of these saw adaptors, all I need is the saw.
How wonderful of you to work with your grandchildren. They will never forget that
New Years wish, metal band saw like Mr. Pete!
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Great idea on the disposability. Just tuck it out of the way under the vise. It's not like one cuts steel parts like that every day (if not using the horizontal). The variable is definitely a BIG plus. I may try this myself......wish me luck...😊. Thanks again Mr. Pete.
Good luck and thanks for watching, merry Christmas
Absolutely! I have a Milwaukee set up in the SWAG Off-Road vertical stand. It gets used all the time. It's probably #2 on the most-used go-to list. The list is: Bench grinder, Portaband, VFD-controlled drill press.
It's on my schedule to acquire a Craigslist 14" woodworking vertical band saw and VFD'ing it into a full-sized metal machine eventually.
Thank you, that is about the order of the way I usemy machinery
I think I will do this for my Milwaukee portable band saw after watching you do it.
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Thank you Mr Pete I’ve learned a lot from your videos.
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One again, you have made a very well produced video on a brilliant idea. Thanks.
Thank you very much. I really work hard on the production of the video. Some thing that is seldom mentioned. That part is far more difficult than the project itself
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing Lyle. Merry Christmas
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The porter cable saw you used is exactly like my Metabo. Thank you for doing this video. Just subscribed.
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Great idea! I might build one. I look forward to the weekend and your videos.
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Mine is not simple and practical but I love it!!! You must be a brother from another mother sir I thought I was the only one using paper patterns these days. I cut a 1/2 inch by 8inch metal plat with mine in 8 minutes' time. I had to flip the metal over to do the full cut. These can do very precise work if you need them to. One of my favorite tools these days.
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@@mrpete222 My build... .. . th-cam.com/video/ZDNio9feg1o/w-d-xo.html
Great video!
Simple, practical, and a good do it yourself project for beginners.
I need to make one for our shop at work.
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