The plan
wheels
bearing attachment
wheels with bearing
cut out the wheels using Maktec router trimmer MT370 form MDF
finished wheels
use a router to create the grove on the center then spray with sanding sealer.
cut out 4pieces 1/2 inch mdf for the body of the bandsaw.. it will glued all together.
bandsaw specs will be... 14 inch capacity
any inputs in the build will be highly appreciated... specially those who has an orginal bandsaws at their shop.
update...
rough cut on the 1/2 inch MDF
routed for final shape of mdf
routed 1/2 holes for the mounting of wheels
half of the hole routed on the MDF
clamp clamp clamps... 4 pieces 1/2inch MDF
test fit of motor mounting... i will be using a water pump motor... but the problem is it is turning in the wrong direction. so i will be mouting it on the left side instead of the normal right side.
Nick, ngayon ko lang nakita to, I hope the 2 inches MDF body can hold the tension...delikado bro. Before proceeding take time to test it by sitting on top of the body then check kung nag bow by measuring the height before and after sitting on it. This was the advise to me by Matthias Wandel but my massive 4 1/2" bandsaw body was strong enough to resist bowing during the test and when tensioned. Baka mag crack ang gilid, try to find a way to re-inforce it with square bars masyado malutong ang MDF, delikado Nick.
@ Armand
medyo malambot pa nga ang 2 inches thick na MDF... kaya ginawa ko nilagyan ko ng 1.5 x 1.5 inch na angle bar support sa likod... pagkalagay ko ng angle bars tigas na nya.
initial mounting ng wheels
initial testing with motor
after initial testing... found that the upper part of the bandsaw is vibrating around 3mm... so I placed a 1.5 x1.5 inch angle bars for support.
Wheels with tire....
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with angle bar support
inalis ko muna yung isang v pulley papapalitan ko masyadong maluwag sa shafting.
Just an update...
working na pala tong bandsaw ko pero wala pa syang cover sa wheels 🙂
my first project on the my bandsaw
