Rikon Bandsaw

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StatProf

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Was just in Woodcraft looking at upgrading my bandsaw. I noticed that the Rikon 14" at $799 is a lot cheaper than the Jet and the Delta 14" AND it has 13" resaw capability without having to add a riser. Wouldn't normally consider something outside Jet or Delta (or Powermatic if I could afford it), but I absolutely loved my Rikon lathe.

Anything bad about this saw other than the odd blade size (111")?

Thanks,
Kyle
 
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I love mine! I have had it for 2 years. Had an issue with a part, and they fixed it without question. Never had a problem finding blades. All in all, great piece of equipment.
 
I have one and wouldn't trade it for anything. The blade size is easy to find and it has plenty of power. The only thing I found was that when I hooked it up I had to switch it over to 220 volt(preset) to get it cranking without dimming the lights. If you have the chance to buy it, you won't be disappointed.
 
I have been eyeing that saw for a while. I think once I can squeeze out a bit more room I will likely be purchasing it. I really haven't seen any other band saw that has such good features in the price range. There are a lot of 14" saws for less money, but you would likely want to 'upgrade' many of those in order to gain the features in the Rikon - i.e. cast iron wheels, riser block, etc...

It would be nice to have bandsaw with that re-saw capacity for cutting larger pieces of wood. What's also nice is that is designed for that resaw height and you aren't try to get it out of a saw not designed for it by adding a riser block = more frame flex.
 
I just wanted to share this with everyone. I was on the phone with Rikon the other day and it was mentioned to me that the 10-325 14" deluxe bandsaw will be going on sale at Woodcraft in November for $699. If I didn't already own one, I would go and buy one. I am actually thinking about buying a second one at that price just so I don't have to keep changing guides and blades for bandsaw boxes.
 
wolftat said:
I just wanted to share this with everyone. I was on the phone with Rikon the other day and it was mentioned to me that the 10-325 14" deluxe bandsaw will be going on sale at Woodcraft in November for $699. If I didn't already own one, I would go and buy one. I am actually thinking about buying a second one at that price just so I don't have to keep changing guides and blades for bandsaw boxes.
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WOO HOO! May have to do this. Anybody else have any ideas for something better than this for the same price???????
 
Manny said:
How does the 14" grizzly extreme line up against this one?
http://www.grizzly.com/products/14-Extreme-Series-Bandsaw/G0555X
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Since you asked, the Rikon has more than twice the resaw capacity which is important to me and it also has 2 speeds so I can have a bit more control over the cutting. One of the main reasons I really like the Rikon is the design of the frame, it is very sturdy and you will get a whole lot less flex from it. All around it is a better choice for me.
 
With the 3/4" blade, you can cut large burls and chunks without a lot of blade wander. Good work horse for heavy sawing. Make sure to get the 14" deluxe. Well worth the extra money.
 
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