Hi,
Just wondering if there's anyone out there that has/does use this saw and what there opinions were of it. Looking for a bandsaw for a hobby/garage shop.
Regards,
Dale
Craftsman 14 in. Band Saw #22424
Sep 04, 2004
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I'd say, for the same money or less you can and should get a real brand, like a Delta or a General. Or this one, Rikon:
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hear in this group that Rikon are very desireable. But me knowing nothing about it (to be honest with you) I still would not start out with a $469.99 Craftsman when "real" brands are out there, in the same price range. And even then, a lot depends on warrenty and company service policies of makers. Sears charges a serious premium on replacement parts.
Alex
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I hear in this group that Rikon are very desireable. But me knowing
One catch with the Rikon (that model anyway--don't know about the others they make) is that it won't take a riser block so the resaw capability is limited.
Yup. Been looking at them as well as one by Jet and Grizzley. All appear to be find saws, although I'm a little leary of the Rikon. Not because it isn't a good saw. Just doesn't seem to be that many places carrying them yet.
Reason why I was asking for opinions on this other one is because it's all part of that new line of tools they just released. This one seems to be a much higher quality than their power tools of the recent past. It's in the same line as their new table saws which a few in the group have given 'two thumbs up' too.
Cheers,
Dale
hobby/garage
like a Delta or a General.
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I hear in this group that Rikon are very desireable. But me knowing nothing about it (to be honest
brands are out there,
company service policies
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