longbeard
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Ok guys, i'm looking at buying a new bandsaw. I seen the Rikon 14'' at woodcraft they have on sale for $419.99 Buy Rikon 14" Open Stand 1 HP Bandsaw Model 10-321 at Woodcraft.com
*I like this price range*
but i'm afraid i may grow out of the 8'' cutting capicity at some point. For the most part, i have some small burls and such to cut for pen blanks and maybe bowl blanks from chunks of trees that friends have gave me.
Should i look for one that i can put a riser on? ( which i just learned what a riser is for a bandsaw )
How good is the Harbor Frieght bandsaw?
How good is the Porter Cable from Lowes?
I currently have a 9'' craftsman bench top style. Cuts good and straight with a jig, but just not big enough for what i need now.
Thanks for any insight and suggestions on this.
Harry ( to many to choose from ) M
*I like this price range*
but i'm afraid i may grow out of the 8'' cutting capicity at some point. For the most part, i have some small burls and such to cut for pen blanks and maybe bowl blanks from chunks of trees that friends have gave me.
Should i look for one that i can put a riser on? ( which i just learned what a riser is for a bandsaw )
How good is the Harbor Frieght bandsaw?
How good is the Porter Cable from Lowes?
I currently have a 9'' craftsman bench top style. Cuts good and straight with a jig, but just not big enough for what i need now.
Thanks for any insight and suggestions on this.
Harry ( to many to choose from ) M
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