Rikon 14" Bandsaw Product Tour

[@carlostrevino4912]

I have one of these and changing blades is a hassle. aligning the blades is also very difficult because when tightening the rollers, they move. The noise is also a bit loud, I am thinking of selling mine (had it for three months) for 600.00 and I will get another brand. Of course, this is my humble opinion and hope you take my comments as constructive criticism. Thanks for the video

[@williamfalberg8702]

I'm currently in the testing phase of my latest veneer resaw prototype. It cuts 18" deep in a throat 14" wide with a 2HP drive train. I use a proprietary rail-and-sled feed system that factors blade lead into its locked position using rails of variable length and robustness to start that first flat cut and veneer the log from there. I feed it with my pinky finger. Using two high performance Iturra tensioning springs, it runs 1" Lennox carbide-tipped resaw blades with only 3/32" of kerf to produce 1/16" veneers 18" wide as long as your workpiece. Because the tracking and tension system is frictionless, there is no blade flapping at any setting and the cut finish is so smooth it looks like it just came out of a planer, not a band saw. It's ready-to-glue ! I'm trying to retire falbergsaws.com but I want to introduce this prototype first because when ya'll see what a sweet machine this is going to change the way they build bandsaws hereafter; you'll no longer settle for the antiquated designs you're now getting from the big corporate tool companies.

[@johns6386]

i have this saw and actually like it. i think it is priced fairly. my next saw i will make myself tho. you can make a 20" bandsaw that compares with top of the line brand for less than 400 dollars.

[@Thehillscranton]

Great video much better than any man by Ricon or woodcraft. Your product tour covered all of the things I had questions on especially the micro guides.

[@AndrewArndts]

What, you don't want to tackle the light...... I had to call Rikon and they told me to take off the switch plate and tighten up a nut that holds the flex shaft. It was a bit of a PITA. but hey, if that is my only issue. I am glad I purchased mine.

[@ckkelby]

Hi there. Awesome how to and overview and I too got the newer blue version with the really poor instructions. I've checked and rechecked and have a couple of bolts and a bunch of washers left over for the machine with explaination to where they go but my real question is blade drift. Is the adjustment just to the fence for drift? Thanks so much for the awesome video and I just found out you have your own channel too!

[@saito1975]

Dear Sir, can you tell me what the difference between those kinds of blades ?? blades with skip blades with hook, regular blades

[@tiredfingers99]

I just got the Craftsman version. It came with a 1 horsepower motor, was wondering if I could upgrade to the 1.5 horsepower or even the 3 horsepower since I believe the wheels and structure are the same?

[@HighlandWoodworking]

Hi Michael. Unfortunately, we don't sell Craftsman at Highland Woodworking, just Rikon. You'll have to check with Craftsman directly.

[@4vinos]

I have one but I am having a problem putting on a blade. When I try to center the blade, one side comes off. When I turn the wheel by hand to adjust, the back of the wheel just travels to the inside and comes off. If you can, please tell me why this is happening. I started it up without tightening the blade and when I attempted to put the blade back, but the before mentioned problem occurs. Thanks.

[@HighlandWoodworking]

You tighten the tension a bit so that the blade is tight on the wheels. Then when you are turning the wheel by hand, the blade slowly travels to the front (or back) and comes all the way off the wheel? While turning the wheel by hand, adjust the tracking knob (in or out) and the blade should stop moving forward/back and stay on the wheel. Adjustments to the tracking knob will move the blade forward/backwards on the wheel. If you need more help, please send us an email at [e-mail]

[@MWSMorton]

Simply move the belt that runs from the pulley to the motor.

[@dalejablonski436]

Great video. I just acquired this model and the video answered some lingering questions. The instructions are POOR. I would not advise trying to place the saw on the base unless you tighten the bolts first. Unstable and potentially damaging. I am stumped on how to correctly assemble the rip fence.

[@chavaflores3062]

Hello, I'm thinking in getting a 14" bandsaw with a resaw capacity of 12". I'm surprised, cause even though i am not very experienced with bandsaws, they tipically have around 6" to 8" resaw capacity for a 14" wheeled bandsaws. My question is, are these saws really capable of a good (at least decent) resaw of hardwoods of 11" or 12" inches ? Most of my resaw needs would be 8" to 10" but i really want to know if this thing really is capable of 12", if not, i might consider the 18" bandsaw (which will hurt my wallet). Thanks for any advise anyone can give me.

[@HighlandWoodworking]

Hello. Yes, the 14" Rikon Bandsaw is very capable of up to a good 13" resaw! In addition, we've got some great tips to get a better resaw with your bandsaw, which you can utilize with the Rikon Bandsaw: www.highlandwoodworking.com/bandsaw-resawing-tips.html

[@redneek24]

How do you put the table on?

[@manofmystery5709]

8:34 "you can change the speeds by changing the pully here, the belt on the pulleys behind the lower wheel, just change it to the other setting" - doesn't actually show how to "just change it to the other setting"

[@redneek24]

2 Hours my foot. The instruction are next to useless. And trying to put the bandsaw on the base with the bolts finger tight is right scary. I am now trying to put it together but there are no pictures and it basically a guessing game.

[@barncat64]

Using the assembly video, start to finish, about 2 1/2 hours. Wasn’t that difficult.

[@usedtofish7]

The newer models have a different kind of fence scale--two aluminum bars that are supposed to screw into the edge of the table behind the fence bar. Unfortunately, there seems to be no way in hell to attach the one that goes on the left side. The screws are not accessible with the fence bar attached. Am I missing something here? Does anyone know how to do this? The instructions are worthless. Man, I wish we still made stuff like this in America. I am sick and tired of trying to decipher instructions written by goofball Asians.

[@HighlandWoodworking]

Hello Larry, The instructions are not great and, at least with the new blue unit we have assembled in our store, the user manual is from their previous green model and does not illustrate some of the new features that are now on the blue model. The fence bar and fence scale have been changed from the previous model. You need to install the fence scale before the fence bar on this model. This is not a defect just an issue with the order of assembly. Hopefully, Rikon will upgrade the content of their manual to reflect these operations. Please let us know if we can be of more assistance! Thanks, Highland Woodworking

[@billg7813]

Hmmmm.... Made in China

[@Broncort1]

Bill Giersberg did you expect anything different?...lol

[@binhvo6920]

No no. Việt nam hồ chí minh muôn năm. Việt nam muôn năm.