Rikon 10-324 14" saw does everything I need it to do and then some. Bought it at Highland in Atlanta 10 years ago. The Rikon is tough enough to survive being manhandled handled by a moving company.
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Dream band saw
- Thread starter Webb Willmott
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Just got mine to upgrade from my 10-326 Rikon which was underpowered for what I do. I got the PM 1800 and love it.
Steve Worcester
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I don't release tension ever. Havent had to change
I can't find any pictures, but it is essentially a 2x4 frame with 3/4" plywood on top and it rested on the lathe bed that was across from it, so I didn't need legs.
Before I put the top on it, I c-clamped it to the backside of the bandsaw table top (compensating for the thickness of the plywood so it would be smooth transition) and drilled two holes though the frame and the cast iron bandsaw table. So to attach it, two bolts (1/2" x? I think) washers and wing nuts. I don't have the table anymore since I am not physically capable of doing big stuff, or logs.
Are the newer bandsaws better at dust collection?