I have a Ridgid 14" band saw with a 6" riser block, and a 1/2" x 105" resaw blade installed. It does a pretty decent job of resawing hardwoods up to 8 or 9 inches wide, but I have to take it real slow or it starts to wander.
So I'm considering some options:
1) The new Rikon 14" bandsaw with a 1.5HP motor and 13" resaw capacity2) The Grizzly 14" "Ultimate Bandsaw" with a riser block
3) Installing a bigger motor on the Ridgid (it has a 3/4HP motor now).The last alternative was suggested by the sales guy at my local Woodcraft store, where I was looking at the 14" Rikon.
Can y'all comment on these alternatives? Budget is an issue - so I'm trying to get the most bang for the buck. Are there other alternatives that I should consider?
Thanks!
--Steve