Bandsaw table

[Dabbler]

@ShawnR he has two previous videos describing tune-ups and add-ons for the 4X6 bandsaw.

 

[PeterT]

Mine is metric and I cannot find a metric screw with a flat top anywhere that I have looked. I have not gone to the bolt supply places as of yet since they are not open in Regina except during the same hours that I work.

I've been really happy with this ebay seller for metric fasteners, black oxide or SS. The shipping cost is for first item, it doesn't seem to increase as I add other sizes. Delivery seems pretty consistent around 3 weeks, so not Ok as long as you are not in a rush.
https://www.ebay.ca/str/regansstore....html?_storecat=10941808015&_bkw=m6+flat+head

I wish Spanaeur would hire McMaster Carr's website programmer, would make ordering a whole lot easier. Maybe I'm missing something - do you guys send in for a quote? I don't see prices listed.

 

[DPittman]

And on the cover of home shop machinist this month.......

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Ha ha I just went "What?!" I just got my copy last month and I had to go check....nope I get the "Machinists Workshop" a sister publication. Well I feel better that I'm not totally loosing all my marbles. I'm okay that I get the title of the magazine confused but to think I had no recollection of the issue was a little disturbing.

 

[Hruul]

@Hruul You can order online from Spaenaur, but there is a picking fee for small orders.

Thanks Dabbler.

 

[Hruul]

Thanks @PeterT.

 

[YYCHM]

@Hruul check this out...

https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/what-size-screw-is-this.1414/

 

[John Conroy]

My saw has 1/4" 20 threads in the blade ghides bit some of the other fasteners are metric. I think the screws came from Home Depot but I have some M6 flat head countersunk cap screws I got from the Bolt Supply House

 

[ShawnR]

@John Conroy where did you find the robertson screws to fit you bandsaw? Or is yours imperial thread? Mine is metric and I cannot find a metric screw with a flat top anywhere that I have looked. I have not gone to the bolt supply places as of yet since they are not open in Regina except during the same hours that I work.

What size screws are they? I bought a box a couple of years ago of flathead metrics but not robertson.....M8x1.25x30 mm...will that work? I could send you some.

 

[CalgaryPT]

@Hruul your saw is so clean! I need to work on my housekeeping skills....

Yeah, I focused on that too. I guess I need to clean mine. Someday maybe.

 

[PeterT]

Not that it really matters but looks like John's screws are Philips not Robertson. Some of the deeper # Robertson have a wider center that may have that appearance. You might find Robertson in imperial screws or 'combination' screws, but Robertson is not common in metric. They favor Philips, hex & increasingly Torx.

 

[Chipper5783]

@Hruul Another great resource for hardware and lots of other shop hardware is Fastenal. I like their secure afterhours pick up. They have a minimum order fee - but it is pretty low (add one box of conventional hardware and you'd make the limit).

 

[Dabbler]

I tried to reorder my Prussian Blue from the Fastenal 32 Ave NE store, and was told they only allow purchases from large accounts. Getting the bums rush when I have been doing business with them for 35 years was, frankly, an insult.

I got word to the district manager through one of his friends, and he apologized but said he doesn't interfere with individual branches. sheesh.

So I go anywhere else nowadays.

 

[Dusty]

I tried to reorder my Prussian Blue from the Fastenal 32 Ave NE store, and was told they only allow purchases from large accounts. Getting the bums rush when I have been doing business with them for 35 years was, frankly, an insult.

I got word to the district manager through one of his friends, and he apologized but said he doesn't interfere with individual branches. sheesh.

So I go anywhere else nowadays.

My rant with Fastenal in Moose Jaw is they are useless unless you purchase in bag quantity usually of 50-100. They are only interested in supplying industry and bulk purchase operations. So go stuff it Fastenal just like the Ostrich.

 

[Hruul]

What size screws are they? I bought a box a couple of years ago of flathead metrics but not robertson.....M8x1.25x30 mm...will that work? I could send you some.

Thanks @ShawnR, unfortunately they are M6. I will look around at some of the other specialty suppliers in town and see what I can find. The ones I have work, but they are getting worn.

 

[ShawnR]

Thanks @ShawnR, unfortunately they are M6. I will look around at some of the other specialty suppliers in town and see what I can find. The ones I have work, but they are getting worn.

Retap to 1/4 or 5/16"?

 

[Hruul]

Retap to 1/4 or 5/16"?

I thought of that. I would like to see if I can find replacements first.

 

[Hacker]

I meant to do this thread as a project being worked on but it kind of happened fast. It is pretty simple. I was using the bandsaw in vertical a few weeks ago and the table is crappy. I briefly considered other options and then moved on....

Stumbled across Winky's workshop last week and liked this. I don't know why the "Part 3" shows up. It is a complete video in under 8 minutes. Must be part of another series.

And I got to use up some stock. I think it will be handy. Usually when I need to work vertically, I work on the little 2 inch square "table" that is there from the horizontal position.

Hopefully, this makes me safer too...

Great idea, nice and solid. I think you could easily modify that design so it would tilt.

 

[kevin.decelles]

etting the bums rush when I have been doing business with them for 35 years was, frankly, an insult.

Dabbler, I can sympathize. About 10 years ago, I ordered 4 pieces of keyed shafting from Fastenal, plus some motor shims (maybe about $200 worth). It came from all over the US in 4 shipments, each tracked perfectly and I picked it up 2 minutes from work..... Excellent service.

I went in to the store on 32nd about 4 months ago and didn't make it 20 feet when they said that if I didn't have a corporate account they weren't going to see to me.

Sad to see the decline in service..... Shop local..... damnit we're trying!

 

[Chipper5783]

Fastenal? I'll just be thankful that the Red Deer store gives great service. I've done about 5 orders of ~$50 in the past 3 months, often with small numbers of items, often items that need to be ordered in, all "cash sale", which means Visa card - no problem. Perhaps, as shared earlier it is up to the branch management? I'm grateful because the are very close by where I live and it is really convenient.

 

[Brent H]

Fastenal in Barrie to me is like Richelieu is to @CalgaryPT, no time at all for them.

Overall I am not a fan of the “big corporation” purchases only that some companies do. I have purchased thousands of dollars from supply places and if I cannot buy a small item or they give me grief - see ya later - I will buy it from the states