rikon 10-325 band saw

[toolguy1000]

may be old news, but this is on amazon this morning:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002FL3ZFY/...710_pe_vfe_lm1

not too bad a price when coupled with free shipping.

[Hoakie]

That's a similar deal to what I got in Feb 2010. Not a single regret to date.

[sweensdv]

For those with a Woodcraft store nearby they currently have it for about $5 less, Woodcraft.

[Chris_B]

Either way (Amazon or Woodcraft), that's a very good price for a great saw. I love mine!

[johnk]

Thanks for posting

[3thumbs]

For those with a Woodcraft store nearby they currently have it for about $5 less, Woodcraft.

Plus tax.......

[mpauly]

Plus tax.......

Plus Delivery and $75 excess weight fee.

[sweensdv]

Plus tax.......

That's true.

Plus Delivery and $75 excess weight fee.

That's not true if you have a local Woodcraft store and pick it up.

[toolguy1000]

does amazon charge an excess weight fee?

[mpauly]

does amazon charge an excess weight fee?

No. And if you have Amazon Prime (which I happen to have), it seems to be eligible for free 2 day shipping.

Tempting, I might have to pull the trigger if I can convince my better half.

[toolguy1000]

tempting??? "convince my better half"? what are you, a man or a mouse..........come on, squeak up! JK. been there myself all too often.

[3thumbs]

Tempting, I might have to pull the trigger if I can convince my better half.[/QUOTE]

Wood magazine gave it good marks in their review. I would love to have one if I could justify the cost at the hobby level.
DM

[woodinville guy]

My friend has this exact saw and it is very nice. Is it slightly underpowered compared to a bigger saw but it does a nice job.

[Hoakie]

does amazon charge an excess weight fee?

When I bought mine from Amazon I did not pay anything for shipping, including no extra weight fee

My friend has this exact saw and it is very nice. Is it slightly underpowered compared to a bigger saw but it does a nice job.

It may be under powered compared to the bigger saws, however with a good blade it has gone through 12" walnut without missing a beat on me.

[toolguy1000]

http://rikontools.com/productpage_10-325.htm

1 1/2hp. underpowered?