Rikon - Rikon 10-350 14-in. Professional Bandsaw
This bandsaw has a cast-iron table that is about 19 in. by 21 in., a resaw capacity of 14 in., and a 2-1⁄2-hp motor.Big Bandsaw Features in a 14-in. Machine
The bandsaw is the most versatile machine in a shop because it can rip, resaw, and cut curves. A 14-in. saw is the most popular size because it offers a fair amount of usefulness at an affordable price. Rikon recently unveiled its next-generation 14-in. saw, the 10–350 Pro, with the power and capacity of a much larger model.
First off, the cast-iron table is about 19 in. by 21 in.—the biggest I’ve seen in its class. Even more impressive is a resaw capacity of 14 in., with a 2-1⁄2-hp motor that effortlessly sliced through an assortment of tall hardwoods. The motor moves the 124-in. blade at a prodigious 4,100 feet per minute—about 1,000 fpm more than a typical saw this size—which makes for smoother, easier cutting. Cast-iron wheels, a rigid frame, and a stout upper guide-post mount all help the saw handle big jobs. Its roller guides are easy to set up and they hold their settings. However, the upper guides on the saw I tested suffered from some early manufacturing miscues and had to be replaced. The replacements worked perfectly.
Two 4-in. dust ports provide superior dust collection. The aluminum fence can be set in two positions, one low (7⁄16 in.) for sawing thin material and one tall (4-3⁄8 in.) for resawing. The saw features removable doors and a foot brake. For safety, the saw can’t be started if the blade isn’t tensioned or if the doors are open.
Simply put, Rikon thought of everything on this bandsaw.
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