Rlbailey3 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Does anyone have any experience with the latest Craftsman 14 inch bandsaw? I have been drooling over the grizzly g0555 but it is about 250 more after shipping and I can't swing that for awhile. The Craftsman seems to be a RIKON clone and has really good reviews as far as I have seen. I currently do not have a bandsaw and have been ready for one for awhile now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) I think someone just posted about one of those, here, in the last day or so. Check this- http://thepatriotwoodworker.com/topic/17607-band-saw-cart/#comment-73018 Edited September 14, 2016 by lew Miataguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 2 hours ago, Rlbailey3 said: Does anyone have any experience with the latest Craftsman 14 inch bandsaw? I have been drooling over the grizzly g0555 but it is about 250 more after shipping and I can't swing that for awhile. The Craftsman seems to be a RIKON clone and has really good reviews as far as I have seen. I currently do not have a bandsaw and have been ready for one for awhile now. Check out this link...http://thepatriotwoodworker.com/topic/17607-band-saw-cart/ Another TPW member, Al B. purchased one a short while ago. Both can give you an objective user view Miataguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlbailey3 Posted September 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Awesome! Thanks! Miataguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) The Craftsman 14" BS is a good buy for anyone who needs a BS but can't afford the higher end tools. I had the Jet 14" BS for several years and was very happy with it,but, in a moment of uncertainty for the future I sold it. It wasn't long before that decision was regretted. .Not being able to afford another Jet , and after reading reviews I decided to look over the Craftsman.. With the 8 1/2" thickness cutting ability, it is all i need for cutting BS boxes . It did require a little tuning up after assembliy but it has all the power needed, with the ability to utilize 2 speeds. Blade tensioning using the knob at the top is a bit of effort,but but works well. The guide bearing for the blades are somewhat of a chore to adjust, requiring 2 different size wrenches as well as an allen wrench. Once adjusted though the saw performs very well. you can purchase the Rikon fence for the saw, It fits perfectly. and the Rikon fence is priced lower than the Craftsman fence. I don't recommend using blades provided by Sears. I always use Timberwolf blades.. Sears recommends a 1/4' blade as the smallesr for the saw. I have been using a 3/16" for cutting tight curves with no problem, If you get the saw and have a problem getting the blade to run on center ot both wheels, let me know It takes a little careful agjusting Edited September 15, 2016 by It Was Al B steven newman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlbailey3 Posted September 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Thanks Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 I just got some resaw blades for mine and only had to change the blade roller guides. Seems like a well built saw. Everything runs true and it is two speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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