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[Garage Dog 65]

I made two of these for my band saw that I use to cut tube and flat steel stock. My saws working table height is 24 inches – and these reach over that a bit so I can level the material in the machine against the un-even concrete floor in my shop (drain slope). The adjustable rubber feet help level the cross bars – and also reduce noise. I did not paint the side of the adjuster that rides against the tightening knob. Before I painted the units – I polished the metal on that one side, taped it off with painting tape and then painted it. I then pulled the tape, let it dry and put several coats of paste wax on the exposed metal to stop the rust. I’ve had them for a couple years in the garage and they still look new.

Base Assy - Parts List

(2) Base legs @ 1 inch x 2.5 inches x 16 inches
(4) Base weld nuts @ 3/8 x 16
(4) Rubber feet @ 3/8 x 16 (Wholesale Tools)
(4) Base legs tube end closeouts @ 3/4 inch x 2.25 inches
(1) Base crossbar @ 1.5 inch x 1.5 inch x 16 inches
(1) Base upright @ 1.5 inch x 1.5 inch x 13 inches
(1) Base upright weld nut @ 3/8 x 16
(1) Base upright knob @ 3/8 x 16 (Wholesale Tools)

Roller Assy - Parts List

(1) Roller upright @ 1.25 inch x 1.25 inch x 13.5 inches
(1) Roller cross bar @ 1.25 inch x 1.25 inch x 12.5 inches
(1) Roller assy and mount bracket (Wholesale Tools)
(3) Roller upright and cross bar plastic end plugs @ 1.25 inch square (Central Steel & Supply)

You might be able to use these on a drill press too by adjusting the 2 upright dimensions to fit your table height. Good luck !

Jim


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