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Rikon 18" 2-1/2 HP Bandsaw

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4.5

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The new Rikon 18" bandsaw features 2 speeds, 1510/3220 ft/min, which are easily changed using the unique belt tensioning handwheel.

Model 10-345, this new Rikon 18" bandsaw features 2 speeds, 1510/3220 ft/min, which are easily changed using the unique belt tensioning hand wheel. The 142" blade is powered by a 2-1/2 HP, 220V induction motor. Blade width is 1/4" to 1-1/4", max. Cutting height is 12" and width is 18-3/8". Table width is 21" x 19" and includes 2 T-slot grooves. Table tilts 10 degrees left and 45 degrees right, height from floor is 37-5/8". Changing blades is easy with the Rikon's exclusive hinged blade guard providing over 2" of access and a blade site window. Quick release blade tension lever is designed to operate horizontally making releasing the blade tension easier. Table is supported by a solid cast trunnion for those heavy work pieces.
Overall height of bandsaw is 76". Features: cast iron upper and lower wheels, quick release blade tension on upper wheel, upper and lower ball bearing blade guide, two 4" dust ports, two year warranty. Shipping weight is 500 lbs.

  • 12” Resaw capacity
  • Quick release blade tension
  • Quick release fence w/ drift adjustment
  • 2 speeds 1510/3220 ft/min
  • Motor 2-1/2 HP


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    Return Information
    If you have a return issue, contact Woodcraft Supply customer service @ 1-800-535-4482 for return details. Customer pays return freight.

    When returning product, please include the invoice number or customer number and refer to the back of the invoice for shipping instructions.

    If purchased at a Woodcraft Store, please return the item directly to the store where your purchase was made.

    To be eligible for credit for returned Rikon goods, customers must comply with each of the following requirements:
      Written authorization to return any products must be obtained from the RIKON Power Tools Customer Service Department before the products are returned. RIKON Power Tools will issue a Return Goods Authorization Number (RGA#), which must be clearly marked on the shipping label and bill of lading with the returned goods. RIKON Power Tools Will Not Accept Any Unauthorized Returns. Products listed in current RIKON Power Tools price lists are eligible for return, subject to the time limitations set forth below. No special size or custom-made products are eligible for return unless they were sent to the customer in error by RIKON Power Tools. RIKON Power Tools reserves the right to define “standard” or “special” at its discretion. Obsolete or discontinued products may not be returned.

      No product may be returned after 60 days from its original invoice date.

      Returned goods must be shipped prepaid and/or in accordance with specific instructions issued by RIKON Power Tools at the time of the return authorization.

      Returned goods are subject to a restocking charge equal to 15% of the credit given for the returned goods or $25.00, whichever is greater, to cover the cost of inspection, handling and restocking the returned goods.

      Products returned to RIKON Power Tools must be unused and in resalable condition. RIKON Power Tools reserves the right to inspect all returned goods upon its receipt thereof and to issue a final determination of whether such goods qualify for return.

      Credit for authorized returned goods will be based upon the original or the then current price for such goods, whichever is lower.

      Warranty Information
      Rikon offers a 5 year warranty.

      Customers with warranty claims, defective or damaged goods should contact RIKON Power Tools before returning any product to the distributor. RIKON Power Tools reserves the right to ship parts to effect repairs or replace product, whichever they may deem appropriate.

      Request to return defective or damaged goods by distributors must be submitted to RIKON Power Tools and will be reviewed for product misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs, alterations, lack of maintenance or normal wear and tear before giving authorization to return said goods.

      Defective/Damaged goods that are returned to RIKON Power Tools and show misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs, alterations, lack of maintenance or normal wear and tear are subject to a restocking charge equal to 15% of the credit given for the returned goods or $25.00, whichever is greater, to cover the cost of inspection, handling and restocking the returned goods.


       

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      4.4

      (based on 14 reviews)

      100%

      of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

      Pros

      • Good power output (14)
      • Easy to use (11)
      • Good design (7)
      • Good safety features (4)
      • Safe (4)

      Cons

      • Heavy (3)
      • Poor fence (2)

      Best Uses

      • In the workshop (6)
      • Home use (5)
      • Professional use (4)
      • Big jobs (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid do-it-yourselfer (10), Casual do-it-yourselfer (2), Professional (2)

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      1/9/2012
       
      4.0

      Good value in a band saw

      By  SFwood

      from Santa Fe, NM

      About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Good Design
      • Powerful
      • Solid - well made

      Cons

      • Poor fence

      Best Uses

      • Home Use
      • Professional Use

      Comments about Rikon 18" 2-1/2 HP Bandsaw :

      I purchased the 18" Rikon band saw a little over a year ago at Woodcraft's fall sale. It was back ordered so I had to wait about two months for delivery. The saw arrived in good condition with no issues (because of the delay the saw was even personally delivered by the owner of the local Woodcraft store - a round trip of 120 miles. Unfortuantely his store has since gone out of business). It was easy to set-up, although it is a heavy machine and required assistance to move it into position and get it installed on a mobile base. Once set-up the saw ran very well, even with the factory blade. It runs smoothly with low vibration, and seems to have adequate power from the 2 1/2 hp motor to handle the work that I ask of it. The blade tracks true, and while the blade guides are a bit finicky to adjust, once set they do a good job. (The blade guides are similar to the Carter guides that I have on my 14" Rockwell band saw, and the Carter guides are just as difficult to adjust.) The saw seems solidly constructed out of heavy gauge steel. I've since added a high quality 3/4" blade, and use the saw to resaw veneers (mostly cherry, walnut and alder), and trimming bowl blanks, all of which it does well. The biggest negative is the fence. The fence is made from lightweight aluminum and is only 2 1/2" high. As far as I can tell there is no adjustment for drift. Frankly it is a puny fence and not up to the quality of the rest of the saw. If Rikon does anything to improve this model band saw it should be to add a much better fence. I have not had any of the blade tracking problems with this saw due to the redesign of the blade tension release mechanism from the 340 to 345 models, as has been described on some of the woodworking forums. I can release the tension on the blade and once re-tensioned the blade tracks correctly. Overall I think this saw is an excellent value, especially at the sale price I paid for it. At full retail price it has to be compared with the Grizzly 19" and lower end Laguna saws, so the fence would become a real issue in deciding on a purchase, as most competitive saws in this price range have superior fences. Fortunately I have not had any problems with the saw so I have not had to use Rikon customer service, although most of the comments I've read rate Rikon CS highly. I would have given the Rikon 18" band saw 5 stars except for the poor quality fence.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      11/4/2011
       
      4.0

      good saw but

      By  loco

      from lauleville ohio

      About Me Professional

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Good Design
      • Powerful

      Cons

      Best Uses

      • Big Jobs
      • Home Use
      • Professional Use

      Comments about Rikon 18" 2-1/2 HP Bandsaw :

      power is good guides could be a little easer to adjust every one says how heavy it is (weight) you need that to keep the tool ridge love the quick change blade fiture only one thing kept it at 4 stars the lack of a built in light

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      7/26/2011
       
      5.0

      My Favorite Tool

      By  ASboats

      from Bismarck ND

      About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Good Design
      • Powerful
      • Safe

      Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home Use

      Comments about Rikon 18" 2-1/2 HP Bandsaw :

      Ive had mine a year now & its time to write a review. For the money, this thing cannot be beat. The table is huge & the machine runs smoothly and powerfully. My only gripe is that the fence is sub-par for what is otherwise a very nicely designed & built machine.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      1/10/2011
       
      5.0

      Rikon Service +++

      By  Weiser

      from Lexington, Texas

      About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Good Design
      • Powerful
      • Safe

      Cons

      Best Uses

      Comments about Rikon 18" 2-1/2 HP Bandsaw :

      After 3 years, the Capacitor quit. My saw is 1 year out of warranty and I expected to pay for a new one. Rikon Service Dept. confirmed the symptoms and are shipping me a new one, no charge today. That is not the type of service that I get from most places. Service Department and policies******. This is a fine piece of equipment that I thouroughlly enjoy operating everytime I turn it on.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      1/4/2011
       
      4.0

      16

      By  wdcraftr

      from Tucson, Az.

      About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Good Design
      • Powerful
      • Quiet

      Cons

      • Fence alignment

      Best Uses

      • Big Jobs
      • Home Use

      Comments about Rikon 18" 2-1/2 HP Bandsaw :

      This is the new smaller version of the 18" Rikon. I run it on 110, and so far has enough power for what I've cut. I'm sure it will be better when I get a better resaw blade, like the 3/4" wood slicer, but saw will take up to 1" wide, like a resaw king, $200+, LOL! Doesn't take a blade smaller than 1/4" yet, but I hear Rikon is working on it. Carter style bearing guides, nice! Best part was it came 90% assembled. No problems like the 14" owners had. I was able to attach large 19x21" top myself, and few other parts in no time. Came attached to a wood platform, so was able to move it on a hand truck with a little help. I just left it on the platform for now. Very Quiet, no noticable vibration. Catch most dust with a 2 1/2" shop vac, but will accept a 4" hose as well. Fence does not allign to table vertically, so I shimmed it best I could so now it's real close. Wasn't made for adjustments. For just a little more than the 14", Go for this one! Heavy metal cabinet, and doors. Nothing flimsy about this one. Buy a quality miter gauge and you have one fine machine.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      12/21/2010
       
      5.0

      New saw works great.

      By  gary

      from Newton, KS

      About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Good Design
      • Little drift with resaw
      • Powerful

      Cons

      • NONE

      Best Uses

      • Home Use

      Comments about Rikon 18" 2-1/2 HP Bandsaw :

      Quite pleased with the saw.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      11/24/2010
       
      5.0

      WHAT A DEAL

      By  [@]

      from Oklahoma

      About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

      Pros

      • Powerful

      Cons

      • NONE

      Best Uses

      • Professional Use

      Comments about Rikon 18" 2-1/2 HP Bandsaw :

      I looked at this saw at $1100.00...then I thought about this saw at $1200.00. The next year I pondered about this saw at $1300.00. This year I bought this saw for [$]. What a deal!!!!!!!! Set and cleaned it up in about an hour made a few adjustments and BAM!!! Sawing fire wood in to Turkey call blanks. I could not be more pleased.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      10/9/2010
       
      5.0

      Just buy it,

      By  ACADAmos

      from seattle wa

      About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Good Design
      • Powerful
      • Safe

      Cons

      Best Uses

      • Big Jobs
      • Professional Use

      Comments about Rikon 18" 2-1/2 HP Bandsaw :

      I replaced the blade with a 3TPI resaw blade and ran enough wood through this to fill my dust collector one afternoon. On the hardest, woods this is flawless. On woods with a little bit of resin you just have to go slower. On low speed this saw cuts faster than any other saw I've used, so its not a problem. My bud's Griz and Jet's cant come close to what this can do.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      6/2/2010
       
      4.0

      Great machine for the price!

      By  Forestdwell

      from Pisgah Forest, NC

      About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Good Safety Features
      • Powerful

      Cons

      • Poor fence

      Best Uses

      • Essential for woodturning
      • In The Workshop

      Comments about Rikon 18" 2-1/2 HP Bandsaw :

      Any bandsaw should be properly set up and maintained to operate properly and safely. This one is no exception. I like my 18" Rikon.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      3/25/2010
       
      4.0

      Nice machine...but

      By  sculpt one

      from Eire,PA

      About Me Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Powerful

      Cons

      Best Uses

      • In The Workshop

      Comments about Rikon 18" 2-1/2 HP Bandsaw :

      The fence resaw attachment is handy. The blade guides are a bit tedious to adjust.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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