Robert Devereaux Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 The Rickon seems like a sweet deal from Woodcraft @ $500 off until November 21st. 18", 2 1/2 horsepower motor. But, I'm not sure of Rikon quality. I am sure of Powermatic quality and although the Powermatic is only 14" 1 3/4 horsepwer motor, I wonder where around $1000 would be better spent. Thanks for any advice. Bob Devereaux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I have the Rikon 10-325 Deluxe 14". It's a capable machine. I have it outfitted with a Driftmaster fence from Laguna and it resaws very well. I wish I had gotten a larger table surface. In the end, I'll probably have a larger unit, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman50 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Ditto to choosing the larger unit. At some point, you'll realize that you wish you had a larger one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie K. Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I have a ricin 18 in bandsaw that I purchased new about 4 years ago. It has performed great. I use timber wolf resaw blades and had no problem resawing hard maple 9in thick for door panels. You may also want to lookup fine woodworking issue 170, they did a comparison of 18" bandsaws and rated ricin best value. Ricon Did not have a blade break the others do. Also from owning one with cast iron wheels it takes a while for the blade to stop. I would buy this again. Also one of my friends used mine and bought his last may. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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