Thread: Modifying a bandsaw to cut metal

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I had met a old man once that used a Lawn & Garden tractor transmission as a gear reduction on his Band Saw,.... it was small and he could use it for wood as well as metal.

Originally Posted by highboy32

I had met a old man once that used a Lawn & Garden tractor transmission as a gear reduction on his Band Saw,.... it was small and he could use it for wood as well as metal.

Funny thing you mention that, I am building a drill press and looking for one of those little trannys. That way I also have reverse so I can use left hand drill bits.