Need to Upgrade Bandsaw...You?

[mkepke]

Thanks for the added encouragement and enlightenment, Ethan. I want a saw with great resaw capability, but not exclusively for that purpose. I use a lot of hardwoods, so a dedicated 1-1/2 HP motor will be a welcome boost in my shop, while a 10-12" resaw capacity and the advantage of dual speeds will be helpful as I prep slabs and boards for book-matched guitar tops and backs.

The Rikon 10-325 seems to fit within my budget, space, and power requirements, and gets rave reviews from part-timers like me.

If your Shopsmith works well, keep it (and the Rikon too).

Changing blades gets old in a hurry.

-Mark

 

[CommGuy107]

If your Shopsmith works well, keep it (and the Rikon too).

Changing blades gets old in a hurry.

-Mark

I am fortunate to have 2 Shopsmiths that work well, Mark. I am selling one (with the tuned-up bandsaw) to an extended family member. The other I' plan to keep, tune-up the bandsaw, and use for a jointer, jig saw, lathe, or whatever suits my fancy a while longer.