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Thread: Bandsaw table height
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12th May 2006, 06:24 PM #1
Bandsaw table height
I have my BS on shop-built wheels. It raised the whole machine only about 1/2" in total. Nevertheless, I have never been happy with the overall height, especially for resawing long lengths. I plan to shorten the BS stand.
I am writing this from work so I cannot supply measurements.
What I am after is a desired height, or a way of determining this, for the BS table. What do you have, and did you choose this, and for what reason?
It is probably not relevant, but I have a Carba-tec 1400 (re-badged Ridgid).
Regards from Perth
Derek
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12th May 2006, 07:53 PM #2
For resawing long lengths particularly, I can't understand why the table isn't the same height as all the other machinery or at least the table saw?
I think I'm used to it at it's stock height plus the wheels for all else, but it gets quite awkward at that height when going the big rip, and I have thought about dropping it on more than one occasion!
Looking on with interest.
P
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12th May 2006, 08:05 PM #3
I agree with midge. I've been thinking about building in/outfeed tables for mine, but don't particularly want yet another set taking up space.
Methinks I should look at dropping mine down too... 'cept I also do a lot of fine work, inc. veneering, where it's current height is good. Damned if I do, damned if I don't. [sigh]
- Andy Mc
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12th May 2006, 08:30 PM #4
Me too! I agree with your observations and those of Midge and Skew.
My Metabo-Elactra-Beckum B/S has a table height that is 1,100 mm (just went out to the shed and measured it), some 140mm higher than the T/S. Even though I'm 6'2", it's still too high for resawing.
What would suit me is a B/S table height the same as the T/S - for resawing, but closer to the 1,100mm for general work.
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12th May 2006, 08:42 PM #5
If you lower it to tablesaw height it will be a lot easier for resawing.
For other work its too low unless you sit on a stool or chair.
My workshop chair is an old height adjustable office chair, makes life easier.
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20th June 2007, 10:34 PM #6
Derek, did you end up changing the BS height. I have been looking for good table extension ideas when I came across this thread and think lowering to TS height maybe a better option. Take up less space and I agree for resawing the standard of 1100ish is too high. I have set my TS, bench and mobile carts at 900 and if I put the BS on wheels gives plenty of infeed and outfeed options.
Cheers MikeMike
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20th June 2007, 11:04 PM #7
Hi Mike
No, I left it alone. I have gone used to it as is.
Regards from Perth
DerekVisit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
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