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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