Chris Mire
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Anyone have any experience with rikon tools. i have heard good reviews on their stuff lately. i am considering buying this bandsaw because it has such good resaw capacity and what seem like other good features. here are the spec from woodcraft's website.
"Rikon Model 10-325 features 2 speeds (1445 & 2950 ft/min), 13" resaw capacity and a powerful 1-1/2 HP 110/220V motor. The blade tracking and tension windows add safety while aligning your blade. Changing the 111" blades (accepts 1/8" to 3/4" width) is easy with a hinged blade guard that provides 2" of access – there's no twisting to install or remove blades. The quick release blade tension is designed to operate horizontally adding to the ease of use of this bandsaw. The 16" x 20-1/2" cast iron table is supported by a one piece trunnion system. Hinged steel doors make access to the cast iron wheels easy and the tool holder keeps your tools accessible. The enclosed cabinet is accessible for storage of extra blades and jigs. Includes micro adjustable blade guide bearings, work light, heavy duty fence with re-saw bar and 4" dust port."
here is a pic
my use of this bandsaw would mostly consist of cutting curves and stuff like that. but i would like to use it for resawing as well.
any help or advice would be appreciated.
thanks
chris
"Rikon Model 10-325 features 2 speeds (1445 & 2950 ft/min), 13" resaw capacity and a powerful 1-1/2 HP 110/220V motor. The blade tracking and tension windows add safety while aligning your blade. Changing the 111" blades (accepts 1/8" to 3/4" width) is easy with a hinged blade guard that provides 2" of access – there's no twisting to install or remove blades. The quick release blade tension is designed to operate horizontally adding to the ease of use of this bandsaw. The 16" x 20-1/2" cast iron table is supported by a one piece trunnion system. Hinged steel doors make access to the cast iron wheels easy and the tool holder keeps your tools accessible. The enclosed cabinet is accessible for storage of extra blades and jigs. Includes micro adjustable blade guide bearings, work light, heavy duty fence with re-saw bar and 4" dust port."
here is a pic
my use of this bandsaw would mostly consist of cutting curves and stuff like that. but i would like to use it for resawing as well.
any help or advice would be appreciated.
thanks
chris