Tools & Materials
Rikon - Rikon 10-351 14-in. Bandsaw
Tool-free blade-guide adjustments
Oct 22, 2014
Tool-Free Blade-Guide Adjustments
Street price: $1500
Motor (HP): 2-1/2
Resaw capacity: 14 in.
Ease of blade changes: Good
Ease of guide adjustments: Good
Guide-post alignment: Good
Guide-post rigidity: Fair
Dust collection: Excellent
Fence: Good
Resaw cuts: Very good
Curve cuts: Very good
Tool-free blade-guide adjustments, big door on the blade guard, and unique blade tension lever make for quick blade changes. Includes LED light.
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