Airborne particulates and precision machine tools are best when kept well separated.
7X12 gearhead horizontal BS is one of our dirtiest machines..... that's how much it gets used. The portaband has a VERY modest say,3x3 inch 10 gauge metal "table" welded to the factory guide. The whole thing pops into a swivel vise near the welding station. 14" Walker Turner vert BS gets used mainly for tubing. All abrasive "chopping" and 98% of gas axe work is done outside. I have a lovely old Cman horizontal BS that I bought for some job? For sale-100$ +shipping.... missing one easy to replace bearing but works fine as is.Plug n play. PM for pics.
7X12 gearhead horizontal BS is one of our dirtiest machines..... that's how much it gets used. The portaband has a VERY modest say,3x3 inch 10 gauge metal "table" welded to the factory guide. The whole thing pops into a swivel vise near the welding station. 14" Walker Turner vert BS gets used mainly for tubing. All abrasive "chopping" and 98% of gas axe work is done outside. I have a lovely old Cman horizontal BS that I bought for some job? For sale-100$ +shipping.... missing one easy to replace bearing but works fine as is.Plug n play. PM for pics.