Differences Between Rikon 10" 10-305 & 10-306 Bandsaws! A Review of Each Saws Features EthAnswers

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Ethan shows off Rikon newest 10" bandsaw and how it compares to the older model. See the difference in the guides, fence, tensioning system, motor, and speed ranges!
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[@keighleyyo958]

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[@bc2.by.design]

Every once in a while you find a succinct, accurate video that is just what you wanted. This is one of those! Thank you!

[@jiml5274]

Excellent presentation. The comparisons you feature are just what I was looking to learn. Thanks for taking the time to create such a quality video.

[@tomm8188]

I’ve been looking for something to explain the differences, this was perfect. Thank you

[@aaronkartchner3746]

This was extremely helpful. I was pretty sold on the 305, but now i'm going to get the 306 because of those little features. Thanks

[@bobjohnson6371]

Great review, thanks. The 10-306 just went on sale at my local store yesterday, gonna pick one up.

[@morganjbearden1427]

THANKS - Exactly what I wanted to know!

[@ChipZempel]

Get video - well done, clear explanation, super helpful. I want to call out the excellent job done by your cameraperson. Going back and forth from one machine to the other so quickly and smoothly, with no shaking. Awesome!

[@Bill.L.Carroll]

Nice quality saw there, with some great added features. 👌 Good comparison review, mate 👍

[@jaycampbell5378]

Thank you for the great review here Ethan! I have to justify to the misses the extra $100 bucks. Variable Speed, better fence and more power for just a c-note seems fantastic!

[@BobWhiteCanada]

Very informative video. Clear information that is useful to assess the type of machine to buy, Well done!

[@daifeichu]

Thanks for the review. Just what I was looking for.

[@steveraymond6169]

Excellent video, thanks Ethan. I was unsure of my decision, you made it clear why I should purchase the 306 model.

[@iturnwoodintothings1204]

Thank you for this vid. Been searching for my 1st bandsaw and this breakdown was very useful.

[@captivesoul26]

Seriously, exactly the video I was looking for! Thank you for showing the comparison, no thank you for convincing me to spend the extra money ;)

[@StockroomSupply]

Haha my bad! Thanks for watching 👍

[@pourmoietoi]

Thank you for the review!

[@scubasmith]

Great review! Thank you for making this video!

[@floobertuber]

Muchas gracias for the head-to-head comparison! I found it very informative. I just got a 10-305 (haven't even set it up yet), because the seller did not offer any other 10" Rikon models. Gotta say, now that I've seen what the 10-306 has to offer, I would've been tempted to drop the extra coin, if only they'd had one there. That fence looks pretty sweet, for one thing! And a stronger motor is never bad, either. Having said that -- I'm reasonably confident the 10-305 will serve my needs well enough, anyway. I'm only expecting to notch out pieces of 1x stock and this-and-that chunks of OSB and plywood. No matter how you look at it though, the Rikons sure are built WAY better than the plastic junk that just about everybody else is selling in the 9" and 10" range.

[@CashinSales]

Excellent video! Great job.

[@joeframer9642]

Great review

[@tintansigloXXI]

Great video caun, I was just looking at those two band saws, fast and concise, with the information I needed greetings from Mexico

[@dreamlookautodetailingauto3353]

Very good instructional video! Thanks

[@mikegee7769]

Very well done. Thank you for the video.

[@Mark622111]

I almost pulled the purchase trigger on the 305 to upgrade from my **** Ryobi....glad I saw this before making the commitment.

[@squeezingtom]

Thanks for this! I watched this after ordering a 10-305 and was able to cancel and get the 10-306 instead based on this video.

[@StockroomSupply]

Great! Happy to help 👍

[@murse1981]

How do you like the 10-306?

[@WilliamHackerPhoto]

nice review! thanks!

[@Bonezz024]

Excellent vid. Thank you

[@ronaldramsey7774]

Thank you...you helped me make up my mind!!

[@LiloUkulele]

excellent job!

[@johngalv9288]

Nice video, very helpful. thanks for sharing.

[@StockroomSupply]

Thanks for watching :)

[@erikchristensen8632]

Super helpful..thanks, man.

[@allens5582]

Great video, thanks!

[@paulaguirre1084]

Thanks good information 👍🏽

[@matrixugly]

You just convinced me to spend the extra $100. I want to be able to cut through hardwoods for guitar bodies. Thanks for the awesome review!

[@mrk1075]

Today I just ordered the Rikon 10 - 306 online from Menards.

[@aaronstestlab]

Nice video. Any thoughts on this compared to the Grizzly G0803? Obviously the Griz is an inch smaller, but more interested in build quality.

[@francisbriggs806]

Can you show or explain the mounting method for the table? Good demonstration of the differences between the two saws.Thanks.

[@jdraney]

Very informative. Looks like a nice little bandsaw. I'm bandsaw shopping, can you highlight the differences between the 10-326 and the 10-353? Thanks.

[@deltat22casion]

Good day sir, great review. Do you think this bandsaw is good for re-sawing wood?

[@robertfiedler8888]

Wondering if the saw guides or something similar on the 10-306 could be transferred onto the 10-305?

[@mathewabraham1701]

thank you for all information ,I seen one verb site 305 is 5 year warranty but I did not seen about 306 ,what kind of warranty coming from Rikon

[@STLCCRT]

Just purchased and setup the 306. I love how quiet and efficient it cuts. My only question is the clamping mechanism on the fence. The directions specify not to apply too much pressure when clamping down the fence. I've adjusted the two nylon set screws, but still find there is a lot of pressure needed to clamp the fence. However, is it necessary to move the clamp to its maximum "down" position to secure the fence. I'm leaning toward "not". Just move it down enough to hold and maintain the fence into position when there is slight pressure against it when running stock. Would you agree?

[@frankherring6253]

I just watched a video by Mark D Maker that addresses this very problem. The video was done 5 months ago, so you may have already discovered it.

[@daverowe5351]

Can the 10-306 Fence system be installed on the 10-305?

[@sanivivo]

I just bought the 10-306, should I loosen the tension in the blade when not in use? Thanks

[@vk0981]

Will I be able to cut magnesium metal sheet with 7mm thickness among one of those machines ???

[@YknotLearnall]

DId they fix the problem of the blade guide not being square with the blade as you raised and lowered it on the 10-306, which was an inherent issue on the 10-305? Are the wheels factory balanced on the 10-306 as they are on the 10-305? If they did, I didn't see any balancing weights on the 10-306 when you opened it up but you can see them on the 10-305 wheels.

[@aulivn4jc]

Is the extra cost of one of these worth it compared to one of the big box store saws which are about half the price? On sale I can get the mastercraft bandsaw at $150.

[@area50juan]

Hi Ethan, what changed from the 306 to the 306 1?

[@algorel4763]

Can anyone recommend what brand other than Rikon, to buy a 5/8” bar Mitre Gauge. Craftsman, Skill, Ryobi, etc. for my Rikon 305 Thanks!

[@quocle867]

I heard that it is harder to change blade for 10-306 than 10-305. Is that correct? Thank you!

[@name7282]

What is the purpose of switching the fence to the lower height?

[@porteal8986]

Can I resaw 10 inch boards with this?

[@lyric.kayden]

What’s the difference in the Rikon 10-306 and the Rikon 10-3061?

[@MrAffolder]

Good info. I have the 305 and it is a good little saw. However something you left out is that the 306 has Allen adjustment screws to adjust the back of the blade to the table and the 305 does not. Do you know if that adjustment plate is interchangeable? If it is, to buy the plate to swap out may not be cost effective.

[@nperson]

I have a 305. I don't understand your question about adjusting the back of the blade to the table. The 305 has the rear bearing adjustment. What adjustment are you referring to?

[@MrAffolder]

Nothing to do with the bearings. All about adjusting blade square to table, side and back. Trunnion on 306 has Allen screws to do this, 305 does not. Are trunnions on both machines identical except for the allens screws in the 306 trunnion?

[@nperson]

@@MrAffolder I see what you mean. Front to back can be set but not side alignment. I suppose thin shims could be used but I just checked my saw and the blade is is in perfect alignment to the table.

[@beretta0222]

Coachman I have 10-306 and it does have those screws for micro adjustments to square your back of the blade with the table. You have to slightly loosen the four screws that hold trunnions plate first than adjust Allen screws in pairs like top two than bottom two.

[@Kianrui]

Can 10in bandsaw do 14in bandsaw works??

[@cbbelanger1099]

Would you be reviewing the differences between the 10-306 and the 10-3061 anytime soon? Thx

[@StockroomSupply]

My understanding is the only difference is an upgraded fence on the 10-3061. Once I get one in stock here I’ll check it out

[@cbbelanger1099]

EthAnswers by Stockroom Supply I saw something where it said there was an improved 1/2 horsepower motor as well. I thought your previous review of the 305 to 306 was informative so was wondering what your thoughts were. Thx.

[@WV591]

Rikon 10-306 used to be395 few months back now over 579. to hell with that.

[@cannabisopensource]

Hundy more, motor alone and a quick change blade too

[@georgeperez6594]

What size blade for 305 and where can I buy one

[@StockroomSupply]

70.5” blade! You can get them from us here- stockroomsupply.ca/shop/bandsawblades.html Or anyone that makes custom bandsaw blades.

[@rogergreen2270]

Would you buy the 306?

[@hectorgerco2963]

Hi eth I got a rikon bandsaw 10 305 , I changed the motor to a 220 V (for my country Argentina) ""''bigger ,"" And really I m very happy with the update. The question is that I got orson 1" 3 teeth blade that is very different than the 1/2 inch thinn one previous The point is that the machine has a better attack to the wood , but there is a lot of smoke on my garage now. Its not the motor , I feel that the widest blade makes it What do you think about?? Thank you very much for your video

[@hectorgerco2963]

Sorry 1/2 inch x 3 teeth x 70,5

[@darrellstewart9113]

What is the difference between a 10-306 and a 10=3061?

[@billjonesnation]

I. Also quite interested in this comparison. Have you found your answer? I had a 10 - 306 and had to return it due to the blade flying off. It could probably be tuned but was out of the realm as the bottom wheel was out. I am thinking of buying a 3061 as I loved the 306 when it did run.

[@derrick1125]

What's your opinion on the Laguna 14 bx

[@StockroomSupply]

Very similar to the 10-326 rikon in many way so that being said not a bad machine. The main difference is the guides. The laguna has ceramic guides which either you love or you hate. I personally am not a fan. Here’s a video where I talk about different guide setups; kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHeYkGaYZ5p_q68

[@markharris5771]

I get more and more cheesed off with the amount of North American power tools that aren’t available here in the U.K. (Please note: this is my fifth attempt at this comment to get it clean enough for polite viewing)

[@StockroomSupply]

Hahah thanks for the comment! Just so you know Record Power buys much of their equipment from Rikon and then has it painted Record green. Very good chance they sell the same saws though. I am unsure of the model numbers. Thanks for watching!

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

They want to much for there bandsaws