Does anybody have a Rikon band saw?
Having some problems the band saw guides.
Rikom band saw
Apr 01, 2021
Last reply: 5 years ago
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Right after Rikion came out with the 18" BS, I bought one. That was in
2005. I had it less than 10 days, returned it and ordered a Laguna LT 16HD.The number one reason to return the BS was the guides. I have never liked roller bearing guides and those were no exception. They tended to pound wet wood cuttings on to the blade. This made the saw vibrate like crazy and it was very noisy.
I would suggest you switch guides to a ceramic style guide. Laguna may have a retrofit.
After I sent the post I took a long hard look at the guides and am of the opinion that they are poorly designed and made. The bearings cost less than $4 to replce but will require a machine shop to remove and probably to replace as they are a press fit.
I am looking to just replace both of them with something.
Thanks for mentioning Laguna. If they can't help I will try Carter.
You might look here, they have them for many brands including Rikon.
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Thanks.
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