Randy,
I can't help you with the Ridgid bandsaw (I have a Grizzly G0555 14" with a riser block and like it), but I'm sure others here will give you sound advice.
By the way (or BTW in NCWW-speak), you need to introduce yourself to the rest of the members here with a Post in the Who We Are Forum, as fewer will see this thread. I'll greet you over there when you do! (Happy you are here!)