Welding Tips and Tricks

I have been thinking about this project for awhile now!! Finally got it banged out! I have access to a large bandsaw at work, but it is tough for small fab, as the blade is wide and aggressive. This will be a perfect addition to the home shop. Picked the saw up off ebay for just under a benjamin! steel was scavenged from leftovers from a few jobs at work. the main L shaped portion was stick welded, 1x legs were flux cored. remove the 4 screws and the table, and the saw slides right out. Thanks for looking!

sorry the pics are cut off, not sure why. Dont beat up my welds to much guys, I am a begginner. I know alot about the processes, as I have a ton more time to read than practice, but I try my best, and I try to implement the things I read into my practice. My welding has come along way. I have had welds on a few early projects fail no worries, no chance for injuries Flux beads just sitting on top of the metal. I have learned a ton here, and very much appreciate it!

Heres a swinging crane I built just before winter. Being pretty new to it, and only having the maxstar 152, was a bit concerned with the thick material, but I am confident it will have no problem with anything I will ever need it to do!

Looks good, keep up the practicing....

~John

I've got a Milwaukee deep cut bandsaw and your idea is a great one. I think I will look real close at how you built yours and build one myself.

-Chuck

another pic of the saw in raw form since the others are cut off.

thanks guys! If you need any measurements Chuck let me know, I would be happy to share them with you. My design changed a bunch during the build, tough to get it all straight, but i am happy with it. Wish I was in AK!!

Yes, was 40some deg today nice and sunny.... Palmer
Nice stand btw...

Do you have the dimensions for your build awesome design looking to make one thanks man