Anyone here have/use a Rikon 14" Bandsaw? They have one at my local woodcraft store and it looks nice enough for a fixed head saw, just wondered about the real world. Is it something like a Bridgewood or a poor man's Laguna?
BTW, I have no need/interest in 12" resaw capability.
That's a shame. I like my 18" Rikon.
So how about why you like the Rikon other your resaw capability? C'mon, you gotta give me more than that :)!
How would you stack up the build quality compared to the popular brands like Delta, Griz, Jet, and PM? Break it down to a few highlights.
I found it well built... solid and powerful. Changing blades is easier than others in its class (according to Fine Woodworking... this is the only one I ever used myself so I can't judge). Its table is larger than most others in its class and has a good fence included. And then there's that resaw capacity...
Frankly, to beat it I think you'd have to spring for the Laguna at three times the price.
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