Rikon 10-324TG and 326

[RGVPens]

My search for a bandsaw is continuing. While looking at these two I noticed something strange in the videos.

When you look at the fence of both units...there is a verticle "pole" on the blade side right in the middle of the fence...????

Also...does anyone have and use these two on a regular basis? What do you think of them? Would you rather buy something else?

Thanks!

 

[Roly]

Probably a guide for resawing tall bits of timber where the blade may tend to wander of course and it allows you to swing the board to keep the blade in line

 

[MRDucks2]

The piece of rod is removable from the fence and is used as a pivot point during resawing to help counter any drift.

I have the 10-324 with upgraded Rikon blade guides which I believe are now included. I would buy the same saw again for the money.

 

[Don Rabchenuk]

I also have a Rikon, but I have the 10-326. Th is a great saw and would highly recommend it. As said above the rod is for resawing but I have never had to use it. The only time I encounter any blade drift is with an old blade that needs replacing. I am pretty hard on my machine and use it more than my table saw and use the same blade for everything. The only downside I have found is the dust collection could be better, but part of that is my fault as I use a zero clearance plate in the table.