Harbor Freight band saw roll cart

[thegrayham]

Hi all, I have been using GJ for years now. You all have been a great resource when comparing tools or looking for informed info about a tool/product/etc.

I was making this cart for a new to me band saw, since it was clear that it was way too heavy and awkward to be moving around and I snapped a bunch of photos. Figured this would be a good time to show off my little garage and say hi to everyone.

 

[thegrayham]

Re: Hello and a quicky project, harbor freight band saw roll cart

 

[dbabicky]

Nice job !!

 

[Aspen RT]

Very nice

 

[rk_tek]

Nice job. I love my band saw, but the first thing I did with it was make new legs to replace the sheet metal.

 

[clubairth]

With no locking castors how is it to use? Does it move around on you?
I would think you need it solid for cutting?
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[James-W]

Nice job on the cart, I like it.

I have a similar bandsaw and I had thought about putting wheels on mine as well. I am not certain of this but I think you can buy wheels that mount right to the legs and they can lock if you want to lock them.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

Mine came with wheels, they wren't the best, but it wasn't a real high mileage machine for me.

 

[Farmall450]

Looks good OP!

 

[LXCam]

Nice job OP. I made something similar for my first bandsaw that was that size. Worked like a champ. I also made one for my big one. Having these on a good solid rolling platform makes all the difference in the world.

 

[ford33]

Nicely done. I like the simplicity of the design and that it looks strong and stable.

 

[thegrayham]

With no locking castors how is it to use? Does it move around on you?
I would think you need it solid for cutting?
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I had the same thought and would have used locking castors, but these were laying around. Figured I could upgrade if it was an issue. I have been using the saw a lot lately and surprisingly it's not been an issue at all. Having the ability to move it easily had been awesome though.

 

[astroracer]

My saw looks similar to the OP's! It has been on this stand for 11 years and gets used nearly every day.

Never had an issue with the non-locking casters. Getting it up to a "no bending over" working height was the best thing I did.
Mark