Rikon’s new 14-in. bandsaw (No. 10-350) packs a towering 14 in. of resaw capacity into its European-style frame. It offers two motor options: a 2.5-hp Rikon motor made overseas for $1,499, and an Arkansas-made, 3-hp Baldor motor that adds $300 to the price. Other key features are blade guides with a toolless microadjust, heavy-duty trunnions, a stiff upper guide post, a lower-vibration belt, and a much bigger table than other 14-in. saws have.
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The 1⁄2-hp motor has all the power needed to resaw at its maximum capacity of 5 in.
The saw has two speeds: 3,280 sfpm (surface feet per minute) for wood and 1,515 sfpm for soft metals and some plastics.
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Sep 29, 2011
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