Rikon 10-326 Deluxe Bandsaw Assembly

[@jimmydiresta]

The icepick !! Hahaha 🙏🏼👊🏼👊🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@BigLousWorkshop]

hahahaha... figured you'd like that one!!

[@fredscott413]

nice machine and music,thanks.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Thanks man... I think so on both counts!!

[@TheKexsel]

I came for the Blues Brothers parody but stayed for the assembly tips. Looking forward to getting my own bandsaw at some point and not sure if I'll splurge for this one 😬 or REALLY splurge for a Laguna 14BX 😵...

[@BigLousWorkshop]

hahahaha... so glad you enjoyed it!! I have to say I have been thrilled with all of my Rikon tools, and I own quite a few of them!

[@MrEldoradot]

Great video!! I’m putting it together today.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

HECK YEAH!!! Conrats man, you'll love it!

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Great video, helped my decision immensely

[@BigLousWorkshop]

DUDE... that's AWESOME!!! I'm so glad you found it useful! Begs the question though... did help persuade you in favor of this saw, or going with a different one??

[@DIYFotoWorks]

@@BigLousWorkshop It persuaded me on the Rikon brand. But my tiny workshop couldn't accommodate a 14 inch bandsaw, so I went with the 10 inch Model 3061...Tx again!

[@BigLousWorkshop]

That's awesome!! I've got a great video where I built a mobile stand for that exact 10' saw if you're interested!!!

[@barryharrell3355]

Got mine today - what a great saw. I feel like a grown up now.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

HAHAHAHA!!!! RIght!! Congrats man!

[@jaydema4329]

just got mine the other day! Love it! I had the exact same issues you described at end of video, exactly..... Did you make a video on how to adjust and set up fence? Thats my biggest issue. Thanks! Love your show!! Jay

[@jaydema4329]

Just got mine the other day! Love it! I had the exact same issues you described at end of video, exactly..... Did you make a video on how to adjust and set up fence? That's my biggest issue. Thanks! Love your show!! Jay

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Unfortunately no… I’ve not been able to make videos for a while!!! Keep looking though, I’m sure there’s a ton of videos from other people that have explained it in detail!! Thanks so much for the comment.. I really appreciate it.

[@cindyw7004]

Hi Lou - what a difference a day makes. I redid the bolt threads on the base and could almost finger tight the them. Unlike you I’m a 64 yr old female - no upper body strength. Took the box apart in the back of my Ford Escape and slowly unpacked it. Everything is out except for the “band saw”. Just need to find some help to unload and attach to the base.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Oh don’t let my creative editing fool you I actually have the upper body strength of a 64-year-old female!!! Good for you my Dear!!! Whatever it takes to get the job done right, congrats on the new saw, I know you’ll love it!!

[@seanbrown3512]

"There's enough double entendres in wood-working" HAHAHAHA very true.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

LMAO!!!! Indeed!!!

[@jennieanddavis]

Shenanigans!!!!!!! Hahaha this turned out great

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Shenanigans indeed!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to participate... you guys ROCK!!

[@JkCanvas]

Great Intro.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

HAHAHAH... thanks man... I worked on that for a long time and was THRILLED that all those guys agreed to play along!!

[@JkCanvas]

@@BigLousWorkshop the best was Jimmy. You did an awesome job.

[@nofacemtb9481]

Thanks for the laughs BL. Always look forward to your vids. Tell your brother I say HI.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Always happy to see I'm not the only one who thinks I'm funny!! haha... I'll pass on your greeting!!

[@christene503]

Hey Lou! New subscriber here. My 10-326 just arrived today. I was looking for a good unboxing so I'd know what to expect and really like this video! I don't expect to assemble for a few days yet so I appreciate the tip on the fussy bolt and that you gave us the thread size. I'm going to go ahead and order in a tap and die set 'just in case'. I also have the same mobility kit. It looks like there is a fair amount of wobble? Have you done anything to try to reduce it? I plan to resaw some long boards. By the way - did you put together a video on calibration and adjustments? Sounded like you were planning on one... Thanks again. You rock!

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Thanks so much for the feedback!!! I greatly appreciate it, and am thrilled that you found the video useful. As for the wobble in the saw it has more to do with an uneven concrete floor, and a little maneuvering to get a flat section for all 4 points to sit on does the trick... but I've also been known to just shove a shim under one corner if I'm in a hurry!! The saw is heavy enough that as long as it's on an even surface (or shimmed) it's perfectly stable and have had no issues with wobble or drift, but then again, I'm not re-sawing any massive 8/4 or 10/4 boards either!!

[@christene503]

@@BigLousWorkshop Perfect! Thanks so much. I will resaw 8/4 but luckily do have a flat floor.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

with the right blade you wont have ANY issues!! This saw is a beast!!

[@jerjavec]

Great video! I just got this model, ordered in March. Should help me get it put together. I just need to get my "brother" to help. :)

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Always good to have a hand in the shop! haha! I hope you were able to get something out of it my man!! Thanks and I know you'll love the saw as much as I do!!

[@cindyw7004]

Thank you for including your issues with the base assembly. Having the exact same issues. Just purchased a retapping kit from Amazon

[@BigLousWorkshop]

yeah ... I took the bolt to Home Depot to make sure I bought the right thread tap ... once I ran the tap through once it threaded with no issues... but I guess that's kinda how threading a hole works huh?? Anyway... glad I was able to help!!

[@valeriewest5492]

Beauuuuuutiful. Not one piece of it came pre-assembled?!? Oof. I can see why you delayed this project. It seems like you oiled the platform at least twice. Was that your own preference or factory recommended? Sealant? Glide assist? (Oh you’re right, the double entendres are everywhere.) 😳

[@BigLousWorkshop]

hahaha... Thanks Cuz!! The first table wipe down was cleaning the packing grease off of it... the second was putting a rust prevention top coat on!!

[@candywilliams5909]

I didn't know I had "Two Lou's".....LOL!!! Great video can't wait to see what you make for me...Love Your Mom!!

[@BigLousWorkshop]

HA!! Thanks Momma

[@bobheatwole804]

Lou, you're the "Boss", great show don't change anything especially the humor...! Keep the videos coming!

[@BigLousWorkshop]

I greatly appreciate that my man... I'm so thrilled that I'm not the only one who thinks I'm funny!!

[@jerryjenkins6071]

Comedic and informative. I love it. Lol

[@BigLousWorkshop]

EXACTLY what I was going for... thanks so much!!

[@barryharrell3355]

Thanks for the video and tips at the end, they were very helpful. My Rikon 14" Deluxe bandsaw will be here on Wednesday so I'm glad I found this video before it arrives.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

OUTSTANDING!!! I'm so glad you found it helpful, thanks for the comment, made my morning to know someone got something useful out of it!!

[@happy_clumsy_minion_be]

Love the video, always fun to watch and learn something, keep it up.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Thank ya!! Lots of fun/informative stuff in the works!!

[@happy_clumsy_minion_be]

@@BigLousWorkshop Looking forward to it!

[@CheaddakerT.Snodgrass]

A glimpse inside sent me. He said you have the stuff. 🕶️

[@BigLousWorkshop]

HA!! He’s not wrong!! Thanks so much!

[@dwarvenwarrior9316]

hahaha... The Lou's Brothers... that's great man!!

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Thank you so much... you're truly a kind and noble Dwarf!!

[@danvisser5921]

Great Video! Love the Lous brothers bit! Looking forward to the follow up video and your review.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Thanks so much!! The follow up will be in a few weeks!

[@Jordanwoodworking]

That’s a nice looking saw, now you got to use it like The Godfather

[@BigLousWorkshop]

I shall strive to be worthy!! hahaha

[@Floridaboiler]

Getting The Bandsaw together! :-P Well done, looks good and enjoy it!

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Thanks man... I'm sure it will be well used!!

[@Dahna_]

can you open the door all the way with the mobility kit wheels installed?

[@BigLousWorkshop]

yep ... the wheels are on the back side of the unit and do not interfere with the door at all!!

[@biglousclubhousemembers]

This would have been much better if you had used the music from The Blues Brothers movie!!

[@BigLousWorkshop]

hahaha... commenting on your own video from another account is always fun... lets see if anyone notices!!

[@rodpotts2666]

Great job! Yea Chris is a really cool guy,nor of my favorites.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Agreed!! And thanks a bunch!!

[@mikedebany2904]

Can you tell me the approximate dimensions of the box? I need to make sure it will fit in my SVU.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

I long since have gotten rid of the box it came in, but the dimensions should be available on the Rikon Web site... sorry I could not be more help!

[@Zfirearms]

Hey Lou, AZ Matt here, great video, congrats on the new saw, looks like a monster. Wish I had the space in my shop for a saw like that. Take care keep up the great work

[@BigLousWorkshop]

thanks my man... Im glad I went with the 14in... the 18in I was thinking about getting would have been WAY to big.

[@Zfirearms]

Oh yeah, the 18in has to be huge, yours must be around 6 feet tall?

[@Zfirearms]

I’m almost done setting up my shop, what is your email address, I’ll send you some pics soon

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Easily!!

[@JOATology]

Really bro? You got a cameo from Jimmy? LOL you are doing some really impressive stuff. Great sketch and really great instruction. Thanks Lou! Don't forget about us little guys when you get your own network t.v. show!

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Hahaha... the networks should be so lucky!!! Thanks man!!

[@JOATology]

@@BigLousWorkshop You ain't lyin' brother!