Rikon 14 Inch Bandsaw Review

[@moparheatman]

Thank You for the awesome informative video. I have been trying which bandsaw to buy and now I have made my decision.From Indiana USA

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

Glad you liked the video. I don't think you'll be disappointed. I am very happy with mine.

[@Barrettzone]

Bought mine based off this review. A great purchase! Everything that you explained was accurate and made assembly easy! A single person can do it alone if your a big guy like me.

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

Since I am not a big guy, I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine. It's been great having that much resaw capacity.

[@Kasper-HafRak]

I got mine 3 months ago and love it. Besides my tablesaw, it's my second center piece. Also, I love the Rikon 5 year warranty that speaks volumes standing behind their product. Unlike all the other brands. I got the 4 wheel base for 89.00. This bandsaw purrs like a kitten.

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

It really is a great saw. Except for the funny short fence when not resawing I can't find anything really that I think needs improving.

[@jocelynberard5472]

Thank you so much. Informative and clear. Great to have a video on the new model.

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

Thanks, glad it was helpful. I'd love to review them all if the companies want to give me a few.

[@mosesmcrae]

Thanks. Reinforcing my choice to buy this machine.

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

I have one amendment to the review. The on/off switch is in a bit of an awkward spot. If the fence is all the way to the left it is a little tricky to reach the switch. Maybe a minor deal but something to consider.

[@DavidSteckler]

If you want that door to open further lift the door slightly. The door is just on some pin hinges so it’ll lift right over the wheel.

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

Thanks for the tip, just tried it and you are right. But it's a fine line between going over the wheel and the whole door coming off. The fact of the matter is I don't stress about little things like that. It's still a great saw.

[@dellsdiy]

Informative video, thanks!! I’m on the fence with this one. Might need to pull the trigger as it is a huge step up from my benchtop saw which can’t resaw much more than a couple inches of walnut.

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

Glad it was useful. I hope you end up with a new saw. You will be amazed at how well the new saws perform.

[@MikeB-dq2yo]

Thanks for the review.. hey where's you get that 'Chill...' t-shirt?

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

My daughter got it for me in St. John, US Virgin Islands. Long way to go for a shirt, but it is a beautiful place.

[@carololiver3674]

Thanks for your review, i found it very helpful. Is it better to purchase online or from a brick and mortor retailer like HD or Rockler?

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

I would go brick and mortor if you can. I might stay away from box stores like HD and go to a place with knowledgable sales people. I bought mine at Woodcraft here in CT, but be careful, they have so much great stuff you might leave with a few things you didn't go in there for.

[@ericerf6837]

Nice review. I have it as well and like it very much. So you got $300 worth of accessories thrown in-nice as this is a pricey machine. But worth it. You didn’t mention the plastic push stick-lol. Did you not get it? Not that we want to use plastic pushing into a blade. Mine still hangs on the peg on the post-reminds me now to remove it as I never use it!!

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

I got the push stick as well. One of the first things I did with the bandsaw was make a wooden push stick out of some Cherry. A little less scary.

[@paulbriant2067]

A fantastic review tgank you

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

Thanks for taking the time to say so, I appreciate it.

[@debandmike3380]

I just wonder how many sales Harvey loses because of that $500 freight shipping. it just jumps out at you and turns you off immediately.

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

I wonder if they know that their shipping costs turn a lot of people away. It did for me.

[@petebusch9069]

Woodcraft and Rockler both charge around 300 for shipping and they have retail store fronts. I thought I could go into the store and just buy one without the shipping but nope, they just ship them like all the others, what a bummer. I bet if you call Harvey they might work with you on the price.

[@twoforkswoodworks389]

I actually bought mine at Woodcraft in Ct. They definitely did not charge me 300 for shipping... but they also didn't charge me for the mobile base or the miter gauge so maybe the fellas should have.