LazarusDB Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I got the latest Woodcraft sale flier today and notice the Rikon 10-324 bandsaw is on sale for $650, $150 off. I did some searching and haven't found many reviews or conversation about it. Anybody have one of these? If so, your thoughts on it? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I have a 10-325 & I don't think it's much different. It works quite well now, but was a nightmare to get that way. I wish I had sprung for a better one right off the bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeset202 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I have the 10-345 18" saw, works great once you get it dialed in, used the Snodgrass method for setting up and it resaws perfectly. The biggest thing from Snodgrass was setting the back of the gullet in the center crown of the top wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I bought one a few weeks ago. So far so good. I used it to cut the bridle joints in tww gaming table guild build. I bought 2 laguna 1/2" blades to use with it. So far it seems to track best with the original blade which isn't all that bad. The way the fence is made and the saw blade inlet is on the front it would be difficult to put another fence like a kreg fence on. The stock fence is nice and high for resaw and I dont see an issue with it at all. It locks in nice and tight. This is was my first bandsaw purchase so I dont have much to compare to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kottmeier Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 I've had a 10-324 for a few months, like its power and the 13" depth of cut. I think the guides are difficult to set up, especially the lower ones because it's hard to see. Dust accumulates in both upper and lower compartments and then dribbles out which is a nuisance. However, I'm having trouble with either the blades or setup: cuts are wavy, look like a low washboard. I haven't seen the "Snodgrass Method", if someone could tell me where to find it? I've used Nielsen and now trying Timberwolf 3TPI 3/4" blades. The Nielsen was OK but didn't last very long (getting dull). I'm resawing Port Orford Cedar, which is soft like Sitka Spruce, 2x6, making 3/4x5.5 planks. Thanks in advance! Tom Kottmeier, San Marcos CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Check your tension and blade tracking. Too little tension, in my experience, usually results in wandering to one side of the cut. The blade should track such that the bottom of the gullets between the teeth are centered on the wheel. Too far forward will cause the cut to wiggle like a tadpole in spring mud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 32 minutes ago, wtnhighlander said: Too far forward will cause the cut to wiggle like a tadpole in spring mud. I’ve never heard the expression but have certainly seen the event! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Just google "alex snodgrass bandsaw video" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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