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Swag Off Road · 09-23-2008, 10:23 AM

Convert your Dewalt or Milwaukee Porta-band to a vertical band saw in seconds.

Use in the shop, on the job site, or weld to a 2" receiver for maximum versatility.

Bolts on to existing foot guard mounting screws.

Laser cut from 1/4" steel and formed on a press break.

Fits deep throat Porta-bands only.

$39.99

http://www.swagoffroad.com/Porta_band_Product.html
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[B]For anyone who purchases a Portaband mount from me they can also purchase a 120V maintained foot switch. I have used daily in the shop for the past 10 months with out any complaints.

Just released.

Bolt on Portaband miter gauge attachment.

Accepts the industry standard 3/4' x 3/8' miter gauge slide, and can be bolted on the right of left hand side of either Portaband table I sell.

Helps keep your strait cuts strait and your miter cuts repeatable & consistent.

If you purchased a Portaband table from me in the past and your table does not have two mounting holes on the side your will need to drill (2) 3/8" holes, per side.

Take a look at the attached YouTube video.

SWAG Off Road Miter Gauge Attachmet For Swag Portaband Tables.mp4 - YouTube

http://swagoffroad.com/Porta_band_Product.html

BigDusty · 09-24-2008, 05:06 PM

How deep of a portaband is needed for this to work? Ive got an old secondhand one that i use but dont really know much about it (other than its milwaukee brand). Thanks

Sam

Swag Off Road · 09-24-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDusty

How deep of a portaband is needed for this to work? Ive got an old secondhand one that i use but dont really know much about it (other than its milwaukee brand). Thanks

Sam

Take a look at the picture below. The distance from the top guard mounting screw to the bottom screw is 3.21"

A non deep throat Milwaukee porta band is hard to come by, chances are its a deep throat.

frontier2k1 · 09-24-2008, 11:41 PM

That thing is trick!

BigDusty · 09-25-2008, 12:10 AM

Thanks for the info, i will measure mine tomorrow and see. With my luck it will be the shallow throat

. But if its the deep one, you can expect an order from me! Is there any sort of Pirate discount like free shipping or anything? Just curious

Thanks!

Sam

Swag Off Road · 09-25-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDusty

Thanks for the info, i will measure mine tomorrow and see. With my luck it will be the shallow throat

. But if its the deep one, you can expect an order from me! Is there any sort of Pirate discount like free shipping or anything? Just curious

Thanks!

Sam

This item does fit in a flat rate shipping box so shipping will not be a killer.

JeffHPK5 · 09-27-2008, 07:43 AM

Cool idea.

Are they painted or is it done up like that for promotional photos?

Swag Off Road · 09-27-2008, 09:36 PM

The orange mounting plate is for pictures only. it comes shipped unpainted.

autofixation · 09-27-2008, 09:54 PM

how much to ship to 01876?

Swag Off Road · 09-27-2008, 10:13 PM

Flat rate shipping on this gem $10.50 to anywhere you like in the USA.

Sound_Man · 09-30-2008, 08:58 PM

paypal or how definantly want one

Swag Off Road · 09-30-2008, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound_Man

paypal or how definantly want one

Click http://www.swagoffroad.com/Porta_band_Product.html, then the buy now button

Thanks to all of you that have placed your orders, all orders have been shipped.

Troy

trkklr77 · 09-30-2008, 10:23 PM

fuck yeah!!!!

the older shallow saws are very very easy to spot, they will ony cut about 1-1/2" deep and end cut only 1" L for any bigger diam.

edit: since you are making these plates how about the hook to turn it into a chop/cut off aswell?

bigpappy · 10-01-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trkklr77

edit: since you are making these plates how about the hook to turn it into a chop/cut off aswell?

x2

... The only one they have on the market now is about $250 and uses a shitty locking chain thing as a vise.

Swag Off Road · 10-01-2008, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpappy

x2

... The only one they have on the market now is about $250 and uses a shitty locking chain thing as a vise.

I have spent an honest 40 hours designing, drawing, and prototyping a bolt on kit for the Portabands, that would allow you to use it as a chop saw and or a band saw. However there is just too much wander in the blade, it makes a great cut one time, then wonders the next time.

I will not sell a kit unless it can out perform the typical abrassive chop saw in a straight line cut
So what I am saying is, don't hold your breath waiting for me to create a kit.

bigpappy · 10-02-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swag Off Road

I have spent an honest 40 hours designing, drawing, and prototyping a bolt on kit for the Portabands, that would allow you to use it as a chop saw and or a band saw. However there is just too much wander in the blade, it makes a great cut one time, then wonders the next time.

I will not sell a kit unless it can out perform the typical abrassive chop saw in a straight line cut
So what I am saying is, don't hold your breath waiting for me to create a kit.

Is the unit creating that blade wander, or your base? I assume since you have spent alot of time designing it and your other product looks top notch, that it's the unit.. But I just can't see the blade moving that much.

Anyway, if you do create one, I'm sure you'll have a billion orders.

mainejeeps · 10-02-2008, 12:51 PM

looks good just placed my order

autofixation · 10-03-2008, 05:38 PM

I ordered one of these two or three days ago. I was surprised when it arrived so quick looks great! cant wait to use it. thanks alot.

tx1ton · 10-04-2008, 09:49 PM

Just got mine in the mail...fast delivery! I mounted up the portaband and man, that is a great, simple design. Nice job guys, well worth the $'s from what I can tell!

tomorrow I'll weld up the sq tube too, I definitely think it'll work better 90 degrees in the vice that way...

mad_boi · 10-07-2008, 07:12 PM

I ordered up one of these and I don't even have a porta-band

I am bidding on one on Ebay though...fingers crossed.
No more cutting brackets with an angle grinder for me, It'll be nice to zip some out with this set-up.

T Bolt Welders · 10-07-2008, 08:11 PM

very cool set up

wonder if it could be set up on a job site to a tri stand

mainejeeps · 10-09-2008, 08:34 AM

got mine all set up works great !!!! i did notice that the blade on my saw comes close to the edge of the slot but i think my saw is a little worn out all around great product

sandking · 10-09-2008, 06:14 PM

Looks good!! What are you using to hold the trigger "On"?

Swag Off Road · 10-09-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandking

Looks good!! What are you using to hold the trigger "On"?

120 V power maintained foot switch I sell them on my website as well.

http://www.swagoffroad.com/Porta_band_Product.html

sandking · 10-09-2008, 07:59 PM

Thats what I figured, but thought I would ask anyway

09-23-2008, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Swag Off Road Rock God Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120418 Location: Oregon City Posts: 1,852	Milwaukee Porta-band to Vertical Band Saw Mounting Plate Convert your Dewalt or Milwaukee Porta-band to a vertical band saw in seconds. Use in the shop, on the job site, or weld to a 2" receiver for maximum versatility. Bolts on to existing foot guard mounting screws. Laser cut from 1/4" steel and formed on a press break. Fits deep throat Porta-bands only. $39.99 http://www.swagoffroad.com/Porta_band_Product.html [URL="SWAG-Portaband-Tables-_c_35.html"] [B]For anyone who purchases a Portaband mount from me they can also purchase a 120V maintained foot switch. I have used daily in the shop for the past 10 months with out any complaints. Just released. Bolt on Portaband miter gauge attachment. Accepts the industry standard 3/4' x 3/8' miter gauge slide, and can be bolted on the right of left hand side of either Portaband table I sell. Helps keep your strait cuts strait and your miter cuts repeatable & consistent. If you purchased a Portaband table from me in the past and your table does not have two mounting holes on the side your will need to drill (2) 3/8" holes, per side. Take a look at the attached YouTube video. SWAG Off Road Miter Gauge Attachmet For Swag Portaband Tables.mp4 - YouTube http://swagoffroad.com/Porta_band_Product.html __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Innovative fabrication tools, & Drop down tailgate kits for YJ's, TJ's and JK's. Visit us on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Swag Off Road; 11-03-2008 at 11:35 PM. Reason: Updated design for ease of use

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BigDusty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86524 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 900	Thanks for the info, i will measure mine tomorrow and see. With my luck it will be the shallow throat . But if its the deep one, you can expect an order from me! Is there any sort of Pirate discount like free shipping or anything? Just curious Thanks! Sam __________________ 2002 dodge dakota quad cab 5.9 getting 40s! Youtube channel: WebWheeler

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Swag Off Road Rock God Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120418 Location: Oregon City Posts: 1,852	The orange mounting plate is for pictures only. it comes shipped unpainted. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Innovative fabrication tools, & Drop down tailgate kits for YJ's, TJ's and JK's. Visit us on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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autofixation Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53213 Posts: 10	how much to ship to 01876?

09-27-2008, 10:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Swag Off Road Rock God Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120418 Location: Oregon City Posts: 1,852	Flat rate shipping on this gem $10.50 to anywhere you like in the USA. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Innovative fabrication tools, & Drop down tailgate kits for YJ's, TJ's and JK's. Visit us on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-30-2008, 08:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sound_Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35820 Location: Celina, TX Posts: 377	paypal or how definantly want one

09-30-2008, 10:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
trkklr77 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 29,950	fuck yeah!!!! the older shallow saws are very very easy to spot, they will ony cut about 1-1/2" deep and end cut only 1" L for any bigger diam. edit: since you are making these plates how about the hook to turn it into a chop/cut off aswell? Last edited by trkklr77; 09-30-2008 at 10:24 PM.

10-02-2008, 12:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
mainejeeps Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85453 Posts: 69	looks good just placed my order

10-03-2008, 05:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
autofixation Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53213 Posts: 10	I ordered one of these two or three days ago. I was surprised when it arrived so quick looks great! cant wait to use it. thanks alot.

10-04-2008, 09:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
tx1ton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 111617 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8	Just got mine in the mail...fast delivery! I mounted up the portaband and man, that is a great, simple design. Nice job guys, well worth the $'s from what I can tell! tomorrow I'll weld up the sq tube too, I definitely think it'll work better 90 degrees in the vice that way... __________________ Weld a Crescent Wrench to it!

10-07-2008, 07:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
mad_boi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33830 Posts: 678	I ordered up one of these and I don't even have a porta-band I am bidding on one on Ebay though...fingers crossed. No more cutting brackets with an angle grinder for me, It'll be nice to zip some out with this set-up.

10-07-2008, 08:11 PM	#21 (permalink)
T Bolt Welders Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120586 Posts: 49	very cool set up wonder if it could be set up on a job site to a tri stand

10-09-2008, 08:34 AM	#22 (permalink)
mainejeeps Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85453 Posts: 69	got mine all set up works great !!!! i did notice that the blade on my saw comes close to the edge of the slot but i think my saw is a little worn out all around great product

10-09-2008, 06:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
sandking Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 73186 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. Posts: 759	Looks good!! What are you using to hold the trigger "On"?

10-09-2008, 07:59 PM	#25 (permalink)
sandking Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 73186 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. Posts: 759	Thats what I figured, but thought I would ask anyway

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