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greatdane2 · 04-29-2009, 06:16 AM

It seems like all my counter space gets used my machinery. With my small bandsaw I came up with a way to save space.
I used good drawer slides fastened to a piece of plywood that the saw bolts on to. Now I can slide it out past the edge of the counter to use and then push it back out of the way.
I was worried about vibration but it seems ok so far. When the saw is all the way out, the support actually sits on the bench and even stops it sliding back. I will add a few pics to show what I am yapping about.

miniwoodworker · 04-29-2009, 10:52 AM

That's a great idea! I can already "see" several ways I can use it. Bench grinder is the first one that comes to mind.

Thanks for sharing both your idea and the pix of same. Much appreciated. With my small shop, I can use every space saving tip that I can get.

Haggard3230 · 04-30-2009, 01:15 AM

Great idea for different toys, I mean tools.

greatdane2 · 04-30-2009, 02:46 AM

I intend to try this on different tools. I thunk that making it so a simple bar clamp that fastens the slider to the workbench might help with some machines, or a simple rubber door stop jammed in the back.

georgewoodie · 06-24-2009, 04:27 PM

Greatdane2

A wonderful idea. Thanks.

Woodie

VB... · 06-24-2009, 05:37 PM

I have to ask....

Seems like you are limited by the size you can use on the saw. It would bump against your back wall. Can you turn the unit side ways?

Great idea though.
Thank you for posting Greatdane2

VB...

tony coleman · 06-24-2009, 07:43 PM

great idea alan,i would use this system myself,only my bandsaw is already on a floor stand.but definetly good idea for all those with bench mounted saws

04-29-2009, 10:52 AM	#2
miniwoodworker Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 497	That's a great idea! I can already "see" several ways I can use it. Bench grinder is the first one that comes to mind. Thanks for sharing both your idea and the pix of same. Much appreciated. With my small shop, I can use every space saving tip that I can get. __________________ Lee in NC Als Ik Kan DW788 1975 Dremel (labeled Craftsman) Scroll saw w/3" pin blades

04-30-2009, 01:15 AM	#3
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 2,714	Great idea for different toys, I mean tools. __________________ Merle SSG US Army Retired. merlehobbs@yahoo.com

04-30-2009, 02:46 AM	#4
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	I intend to try this on different tools. I thunk that making it so a simple bar clamp that fastens the slider to the workbench might help with some machines, or a simple rubber door stop jammed in the back. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. And the puppy is getting huge. 8 months old and 32" at the shoulders.

06-24-2009, 05:37 PM	#6
VB... Filler Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 322	I have to ask.... Seems like you are limited by the size you can use on the saw. It would bump against your back wall. Can you turn the unit side ways? Great idea though. Thank you for posting Greatdane2 VB... __________________ Tool of choice: DW 788, DW 735, Aspire To Inspire Before You Expire. If you don't stand behind our troops, PLEASE feel free to stand in front of them!

06-24-2009, 07:43 PM	#7
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 674	great idea alan,i would use this system myself,only my bandsaw is already on a floor stand.but definetly good idea for all those with bench mounted saws __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

06-24-2009, 04:27 PM	#5
georgewoodie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 123	Greatdane2 A wonderful idea. Thanks. Woodie

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