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Does anyone have experience with Rikon brand tools? Stats sound good, 6″ spindle travel on their 17″ drill press. I thought I saw it in Lee Valley store, but nothing on the website. As far as I know, there isn’t a Can. distributor.
There is one, in Wainfleet, ON. Don’t know anything about them but here’s a link.
http://stockroomsupply.ca/shop/about-stockroomsupply/
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Even if you can’t Be The Pro… Be The Poster you’d want to read.Yah i have started to see them at leevalleys I guess they didn’t have a huge presence in stores around my area since they got picked up.
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Andy found it lissted on Amazon http://www.amazon.ca/Rikon-Power-Tools-30-230-17-Inch/dp/B002FB74X8“If you don’t pass on the knowledge you have to others, it Dies with you”
— Glenn BottingWhen I was looking at small lathes the brand was mentioned quite a bit by people turning pens, seemed to be generally considered good value. Haven’t heard anything about their other tools.
Lee Valley carries the midi lathe and accessories in both Canada and USA, @yellaD.@chrisk1970 has a Rikon Band Saw…
Jon P.
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InstagramI have the Rikon 14″ bandsaw also, no complaints here. It had great reviews and came in second to the Laguna which was a lot more money.
I have the Rikon 14″ bandsaw also, no complaints here. It had great reviews and came in second to the Laguna which was a lot more money.
Cool! Can I ask which model, and how would you rate the guide fence? The tracking on a cylindrical bar system wouldn’t seem to be ideal..
kurt@welkerhomes.com wrote:I have the Rikon 14″ bandsaw also, no complaints here. It had great reviews and came in second to the Laguna which was a lot more money.
Cool! Can I ask which model, and how would you rate the guide fence? The tracking on a cylindrical bar system wouldn’t seem to be ideal..
I have the 10-325. I have not used the guide rail a lot and even less the cylindrical bar. I think It depends on what you are doing as to which to use. I know the re-saw rated well on the tool reviews when I was looking at it. The biggest negative I saw in reviews was that the light stem should be 6″ longer for better illumination of the blade.
kurt@welkerhomes.com wrote:I have the Rikon 14″ bandsaw also, no complaints here. It had great reviews and came in second to the Laguna which was a lot more money.
Cool! Can I ask which model, and how would you rate the guide fence? The tracking on a cylindrical bar system wouldn’t seem to be ideal..
I have the 10-325. I have not used the guide rail a lot and even less the cylindrical bar. I think It depends on what you are doing as to which to use. I know the re-saw rated well on the tool reviews when I was looking at it. The biggest negative I saw in reviews was that the light stem should be 6″ longer for better illumination of the blade.
well the illumination portion can be fixed with additional lights but if the resaw is that decent, I may have to look in to it as I need something that can resaw.
Rikon has a good reputation (at least in their band saws) in the circles I hang out in. I would not hesitate on one if I were looking (at least in their band saws…again)
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I don't do a fast job. I don't do a slow job. I do a half fast job.
Rikon has a good reputation (at least in their band saws) in the circles I hang out in. I would not hesitate on one if I were looking (at least in their band saws…again)
how do their bandsaws compare to laguana’s offerings? I am seriously contemplating 3 tools right now and the band saw is pretty high just for the resawing needs.
Here’s a couple of links for you with reviews @r-ice
http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-tools/reviews/band-saws/deluxe-band-saws/
http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/14-band-saw-reviews/
FineWoodworking Magazine probably has some too.
Here’s a couple of links for you with reviews @r-ice
http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-tools/reviews/band-saws/deluxe-band-saws/
http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/14-band-saw-reviews/
FineWoodworking Magazine probably has some too.
What he said!
I think a Laguna is a step above. You will have to decide for yourself if it is worth the extra money.
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I don't do a fast job. I don't do a slow job. I do a half fast job.
Rikon is sold at our local WoodCraft store and they have quality tools.
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Rikon has a good reputation (at least in their band saws) in the circles I hang out in. I would not hesitate on one if I were looking (at least in their band saws…again)
how do their bandsaws compare to laguana’s offerings? I am seriously contemplating 3 tools right now and the band saw is pretty high just for the resawing needs.
f when I was looking the Rikon came in just under the Laguna in the tests I looked at. I felt that was good enough for what I needed. not to mention a couple of hundred or more less than the Laguna
Sorry guys, been a bit under the weather but Jon mentioned the saw (10-325 bandsaw) so I shot a video. Sorry turned it into a quick shop update but suffice to say, love the saw 🙂
Awesome shop Chris! Lots of sweet tools!
Jon P.
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Sorry guys, been a bit under the weather but Jon mentioned the saw (10-325 bandsaw) so I shot a video. Sorry turned it into a quick shop update but suffice to say, love the saw
Thanks for the video @chrisk1970. After seeing it, I don’t mind the guide fence assembly at all. The machine sounds great when cutting.
Nice shop and tools man!Thanks guys! I really appreciate it. This is where o started at…..
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