RustyFN Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Sounds like it is worth a try. Thanks for the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 @RustyFN...might take a look...just got this from Woodcraft today...Free Shipping + 10% off...other sizes/price points listed too at bottom of page https://www.woodcraft.com/products/jet-14-deluxe-pro-bandsaw-model-jwbs-14dxpro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallpatch Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Rusty in case you might not have considered......The longer the blade, the longer it will last before it gets dull.....at not that much more money per blade.. A quick release is nice to have. I have 3 band saws one is a 2 speed model...in the 35 years I have never never changed speeds on it... and computerized balanced cast iron wheels makes it run quite and smooth. Dave mentioned Jet, Grizzly I am almost sure is made in the same building...so do the comparisons with all makers... Also a bandsaw boxed up is long and not too wide so two people standing on the ground behind the truck can slide it off the truck without much effort..and if it is in the 14"-16" range one man could get it off the truck without lots of effort. So I can't see a person paying extra for a lift gate....A tablesaw probably but not a bandsaw..... Cal, Grandpadave52, Harry Brink and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyFN Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Thanks everybody for your helpful advice. I called Woodcraft today to ask them if they would price match the one I saw online for $760. The manager told me they would have it on sale next month for 699. I am going to go with the Rikon for that price. These are the specifications. MaterialSteel TABLE Miter Slot (2)3/8" x 3/4" T-SlotYES Dimensions21-1/2" x 15-3/4" MaterialCast Iron Tilt Range5 left, 45 degree right Height from Floor39-1/2" CUTTING CAPACITY Blade Width Range3/16" - 3/4" Depth of Throat13-5/8" Depth of Cut13" Blade Length111" Blade Speeds1,445 / 2950 SFPM BLADE GUIDE Precision Guide BearingsYES MOTOR - RIKON Amps14 / 7 A Horsepower1.5 HP Voltage115 / 230 Volts / 60Hz DUST COLLECTION Dust Chute Diameter (OD)1 @ 4" CONTROLS TensioningQuick Tension Release TrackingStandard Blade Guide LockYES Blade Guide Raise/Lower KnobYES BAND WHEEL MaterialCast Aluminum HARO50, Grandpadave52, p_toad and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) I don't think you'll be disappointed Rusty. Good price on a good saw. Of course, until we see pictures of it in your shop, it doesn't exist. Let us know when the adoption is complete. Edited January 12, 2018 by Grandpadave52 HARO50, Cal and RustyFN 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) I think you'll be happy with the Rikon Rusty. The quick release feature is something I don't have. It definitely will be a time saver for you. I believe the instructions will tell you the low speed is for cutting non ferrous metals, ie copper, brass, aluminum. I've never used the low speed on my saw yet, but it's nice to have if you decide to cut these materials. I recommend you go to Suffolk Machinery.com to purchase Timberwolf blades. Quality blades at good prices. You can find any blade you need there and they provide information about which blade for what purpose. Edited January 12, 2018 by It Was Al B HARO50, Cal, RustyFN and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Wow, that looks to be a winner, Rusty. Great price, too. Mine is a little Shopsmith so I have infinitely variable speed and it does help so, I think you'll be happy with that feature. And, I'll second Al's recommendations for Suffolk. Good people and good blades. Grandpadave52, HARO50, Cal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyFN Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Thanks for the tip on Suffolk I will be buying some blades from them. Cal and Grandpadave52 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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