18"bandsaws

What do you expect to do with the machine and or expect out of the machine?

I agree with the other poster.. If you are going to cut up bowl blanks, probably any of them will do. Someone did a writeup review on the Rikon awhile ago (on this group, within a month or two ago). It was pretty accurate. I have it. I'd like to add that mine vibrates a lot more than my older (smaller) Delta. I've used the Jet and Grizzly as well. I like the Rikon better than them (They all have blemishes/faults that a bandsaw that size in the $900 range will have). The Rikon seemed to be a lot more powerful. Never tried the Delta. It's pricier, so maybe it's better.. or maybe not.

Again, the Rikon isn't a cadallac, but I think it's pretty good for hobbyist use. Or at least the older model was. I understand it's been re-engineered

I just ordered the 18" Rikon from Woodcraft.

Check out these links for reviews etc.

Resaw as well as other bandsaw work.

If you are thinking veneer with a smoother finish, consider a carbide blade. And maybe a step up to a heavier saw than those listed.