I'm looking at the Rikon 18" 2hp band saw, model10-345. It's onsale at Woodcraft for $999. (
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) Do any of you have one? Know someone who has one? Just waanted some info about performance, reliability, etc.Thanks for any input
Rikon 18" band saw?
Feb 11, 2007
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Tahks for the info. I'll pick it up today. How is the blade that comes with it, or does one come with it? What blade do you recommend for general use, like red oak or mohagany, about 6/4? Also gonna get the bandsaw book. Your bed is looking relly good.
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Nice appearance. Not an upgrade though IMHO. I bought one hoping to up grade from my smaller and older saw. I was not impressed, returned the saw
2 weeks later, and bought a better saw. If you have roller bearing guide experience you know what to except from them and you may be satisfied.
It comes with a 3/4" blade. It does OK. I plan on replacing it with a timberwolf 3/4" for resawing. I also have a 1/4" timberwolf that performs very good on this saw.
Depends on how tight of a curve you are cutting. I usually go with my 3/4" for everything unless the curve is tighter.
Thank you. It is taking a lot longer than I thought! This is my biggest project yet.
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