NEW TOOL GLOAT

[Chuck B]

I got enough money from my customers to get me my
X Mas gift I order it tomorrow. A brand spanking new Band saw

RIKON 14" Deluxe Bandsaw

Rikon Model 10-325 features 2 speeds (1445 & 2950 ft/min), 13" resaw capacity and a powerful 1-1/2 HP 110/220V motor.

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=20041

This will be my first ever bandsaw.

& LOML got me the Barracuda II chuck.

 

[TBone]

Recon, I look forward to your impression of this band saw. This saw is on my short list to replace my current Craftsman. It was purchased used over 20 years ago

 

[Chuck B]

Tommy,
This is the first band saw I have ever owned or used. I've got a lot of reading to do to make sure I use it safely. I will post my opinions of it.

Chuck

 

[beamer]

Recon ... Rikon ....

I sense an inside job!

Congrats! I hear it's a great machine

 

[Chuck B]

Jason,
LMAO that never dawned on me. Well hopefully the synonom will be good luck.[]

 

[Woodlvr]

We sell quite a few at our Woodcraft here in Utah and have had no returns that I am aware of. Good luck with your new tool.

Mike

 

[Chuck B]

Thanks Mike.
I have done a lot of researching & comparisons I think I get the most bang for my buck with this one & Woodcraft has it at the cheapest price.

Chuck

 

[wdcav1952]

Congratulations Chuck! It is important sometimes to hold out until you can get a good tool that will last you. Some of the electrical tools I bought were poor choices that didn't last long. I was lucky to inherit an ancient Craftsman tabletop drill press from my late father-in-law. It lasted until I could do the research and really know what I wanted in a drill press. Although I considered used, I decided if the original owner didn't want the tool, maybe there was a reason I didn't. I also got lots of advice to sift through, some good, some goofy, [] and finally decided on a Hitachi B16RM. I consider it, and my Grizzly G0555 Bandsaw two of the best investments I have made in tools.

Good for you that you got the saw you wanted and your better half got you a chuck. That beats socks and underwear anytime!

 

[LEAP]

Sweet,
I've had my eye on one for a while now just saving the pennies until the big day comes. Don't forget to let us know how you like it.
Phil

 

[TBone]

Recon, as with any power tool safety is most important. That being said there is a great book on band saws by Mark Duginske http://www.amazon.com/Band-Saws-Wor...ef=sr_1_4/102-1997501-2662550?ie=UTF8&s=books that I highly recommend. Tune up your saw and it will be safer and will be a joy to use.

 

[Chuck B]

Tommy,
Thank you for the link.

 

[kenwc]

Congrates on the new saw. My first was a Jet 12". *sigh*...I'll always remember my first. But I had to move on and got the Grizzly GO555.

 

[BigRob777]

Sounds nice. I know that my life got a whole lot easier, when I got a band saw.
Rob