DIY Bandsaw Table (for horizontal metal-cutting bandsaw)

The vertical table for my horizontal metal-cutting bandsaw is awful and needed to be replaced with something better.  I had some leftover aluminum from a previous project, so I decided to make my own.  In this video I show how I machined a new table.  My bandsaw is a Harbor Freight 7x12 with hydraulic feed.  This is most likely very similar to the model sold by Grizzle, Enco, Jet and others.

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00:00 Intro
00:37 Old Bandsaw Table
02:28 The Design Process
03:14 CAD Model
05:09 CAM and Toolpaths
08:44 MDF Prototype
09:49 Prototype Test Fit
11:36 Mounting Point
12:52 Material Setup
14:21 First Cuts
15:43 Miter Slot
16:57 Blade Pocket
17:17 Surface Finish
17:49 Clearance Tests
18:47 Underside Mounting Pocket
19:40 Blade Slot
20:48 Test Mounting
21:27 Breaking Edges
21:49 Sanding and Prepping for Paint
22:24 Painting
23:15 Final Finish
23:55 Final Mounting
24:44 Conclusion