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1. 
   Pippins | Nov 11, 2005 03:36pm | #1

   Screnshaw, there is another post on Knots that discusses the Rikon 18" in some detail. There are even pictures. You may want to do a search.

   What is the resaw capacity of your Delta? I thought it was 12". I was thinking that the resaw capacity of the Rikon 18" was the same as your Delta with the riser block. 

   Steve Pippins

    

2. 
   fthom | Nov 11, 2005 07:34pm | #2

   The current issue of Wood Magazine has a detailed review and high recommendation for the Rikon.

   Fthom

3. 
   Napie | Nov 13, 2005 02:56am | #3

   Keep the Delta and get the Ittura design, (888-722-7078 it's free), catalog for tips on tuning it up, you will love the result.

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   forestgirl | Nov 14, 2005 10:57pm | #4

   I dunno, I took another look at the Rikon saw at Woodcraft on Saturday, and I would want to see how they hold up over the next couple of years before buying one.  Looking at their 6" jointer, I got this yucky feeling about the quality -- looked very cheaply manufactured.  May be a case of different standards for different machines in their line?  Hmmmmmm, will be interesting to see how they do.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
   Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   MatthewSchenker | Nov 15, 2005 06:43pm | #5

   I own a Powermatic 14" and not a Rikon, so I would not offer an opinion.

   However, when I was looking to buy a new bandsaw, the Rikon was one of the choices I seriously considered.  I spoke to several people who own and actually use the Rikon 18".  Every one of them is extremely happy with it.  Didn't hear anything "yucky" from any of them.