For those that have set them up, you know, the Harbor Freight mobile base uses 1.25" square stock. Not necessarily a bad thing, but an odd size.
I made my spreaders using southern yellow pine 2x4 stock ripped, and planed to size. I have zero problems with the band saw mobile base, but oddly enough, the one under the drill press, the spreaders are bowing. I know I made it pretty wide as I wanted to add more stability to the base, but did not expect the bowing...
As I mentioned previously, I am considering chopping the column, but I am starting to think bad idea as the worm gear is basically captive only using a retaining ring. I am concerned about being able to keep it from falling out honestly.
I have a friend that does weld however, and I am considering having him weld the worm gear to the column to keep it from flopping out...
Anyway I digress...
I was wondering if it would be worth it to in the interim, replace the pine spreaders with 1.25" square steel tubing to avoid the flex?
I made my spreaders using southern yellow pine 2x4 stock ripped, and planed to size. I have zero problems with the band saw mobile base, but oddly enough, the one under the drill press, the spreaders are bowing. I know I made it pretty wide as I wanted to add more stability to the base, but did not expect the bowing...
As I mentioned previously, I am considering chopping the column, but I am starting to think bad idea as the worm gear is basically captive only using a retaining ring. I am concerned about being able to keep it from falling out honestly.
I have a friend that does weld however, and I am considering having him weld the worm gear to the column to keep it from flopping out...
Anyway I digress...
I was wondering if it would be worth it to in the interim, replace the pine spreaders with 1.25" square steel tubing to avoid the flex?
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