| SMALL WORK HOLDER FOR BANDSAW
This is probably the simplest of all of my projects and has proved to be very handy. It is used to hold short sections of material not suitable for clamping in the original bandsaw vise. The vise and adapter can used for square and beveled cuts. |
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The wooden base and vise clamped in the original bandsaw vise. |
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The closeup shows a short piece held securely during bandsawing. |
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The adapter can be propped to make a parallel slit in the workpiece. |
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Bandsaws are commonly equipped with an automatic switch for power OFF when the cut is completed. CAUTION
The automatic switch may not work properly when the adapter is used. Damage
could occur if the blade drops too far. Damage can be avoided by
the operator being present during the cut, and turning off the machine
immediately after the cut. Or an automatic switch can be arranged
for use with the adapter. I did the latter as shown below. |
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Automatic OFF switching when adapter is used. |
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