I put my bandsaw on it. Perfect!

This Rikon 10 inch bandsaw is amazing. I recently purchased this bandsaw to replace a 30+ year old 10 inch, still-working, but now very dated, Craftsman bandsaw, after many years of reliable use. It takes a little time to assemble the Rikon bandsaw correctly, and get everything adjusted straight and true to the blade. However, once everything is setup the bandsaw cuts very well. The toolless guide-bearing adjustments make setting up the blade very easy. The tracking and tension adjustments also work very well to keep the blade cutting straight, or curved, when necessary. The bandsaw comes with a nice adjustable rip fence, and I also purchased the Rikon miter sled (not included) with the bandsaw. The bandsaw has onboard storage for the assembly/adjusting tools and the rip fence. This Rikon bandsaw is very quiet while running and cutting. It is also large and very heavy (over 80 pounds) compared to other bandsaws in the 9 and 10 inch cut class. I mounted the Rikon bandsaw on a portable rolling stand, which really helps with moving the heavy bandsaw around the shop. If you are looking for a good 10 inch, high-quality hobby bandsaw, but don't need a big 14+ inch cut monster bandsaw, then look no further. This is a heavy duty, high quality bandsaw, and not some cheap "toy" like many other brand bandsaws in this 9/10 inch cut class seem to be. The Rikon bandsaw is also a little more expensive than the others, but it is so worth the price for a real bandsaw. I highly recommend this Rikon 10 inch bandsaw.

The unit is very heavy and sturdy. The initial setup went well, the pieces fit together easily. That is when the fun stopped. The fence assembly and attempted alignment went down hill. The fence is not at all what I expected. It is formed aluminum and is very hard to setup and install. A great saw and a cheap fence does not mix well. After repeated attempts I got it as close as I could to perfect. The unit uses nylon screws - how is that going to work on a fence that will need to bear a lot of weight being pushed against it? I am going to contact Rikon directly - since when did the American consumer say it was okay to sell us inferior products so the profits can be higher and executive wages can be increased?

I was looking for a saw I could use to resaw hardwoods and I didn't want to spend $1,000. After reading reviews I purchased the 10" Rikon. I haven't need disappointed. The 1/2 HP motor provides enough power to resaw walnut. The pics show 3/8" strips, but I'm confident I could go thinner. With the correct set up cuts were very smooth. I did change out the factory blade to one intended for resawing.

Did a bunch of research on benchtop bandsaws, settled on this one. Not dissapointed at all. Cuts great, threw on a 1/2 inch 4TPI from olson and its perfect for resaws at full height (just over 5 inches), and has cut walnut, pine, and maple with no problems. Still have to finish the surfaces after, but awesome. The fence is really hard to get to work correctly though, and I am looking into a magfence for resawing, would be easier to set up than the crappy fence that they ship with the saw. No regrets though.