RIKON Power Tools 10-3061 10" Deluxe Bandsaw

This is the perfect benchtop bandsaw. It is replacing an older 9" Delta that was made of plastic and never seemed to cut correctly. I have even resawed on this Rikon saw.

Very impressive build quality at any price but a super value. Highly recommended. Minimal setup time. Nice feature set. Mitre slot is smaller than typical and didn’t come with mitre jig, but that’s the only negative. Would buy it again in a heartbeat. Even resaw of a small log worked great after adjusting the fence to fit the blade tracking. The fence accommodates slight angle adjustments. :) Great product!

Hands down the best saw in its class . I paid 450 on sale . If you pay 550 for it your only 100 dollars from a full size 14 inch saw . My only complaint so far is the dust port . Its almost useless . Other than that , it cuts very accurate .

This Rikon 10 inch bandsaw is amazing. I recently purchased this bandsaw to replace a 30+ year old 10 inch, still-working, but now very dated, Craftsman bandsaw, after many years of reliable use. It takes a little time to assemble the Rikon bandsaw correctly, and get everything adjusted straight and true to the blade. However, once everything is setup the bandsaw cuts very well. The toolless guide-bearing adjustments make setting up the blade very easy. The tracking and tension adjustments also work very well to keep the blade cutting straight, or curved, when necessary. The bandsaw comes with a nice adjustable rip fence, and I also purchased the Rikon miter sled (not included) with the bandsaw. The bandsaw has onboard storage for the assembly/adjusting tools and the rip fence. This Rikon bandsaw is very quiet while running and cutting. It is also large and very heavy (over 80 pounds) compared to other bandsaws in the 9 and 10 inch cut class. I mounted the Rikon bandsaw on a portable rolling stand, which really helps with moving the heavy bandsaw around the shop. If you are looking for a good 10 inch, high-quality hobby bandsaw, but don't need a big 14+ inch cut monster bandsaw, then look no further. This is a heavy duty, high quality bandsaw, and not some cheap "toy" like many other brand bandsaws in this 9/10 inch cut class seem to be. The Rikon bandsaw is also a little more expensive than the others, but it is so worth the price for a real bandsaw. I highly recommend this Rikon 10 inch bandsaw.

I put off a bandsaw for quite some time. I have enough other tools and while a band saw would be handy, I can do the same thing 10 other ways. That said. I’m happy I finally got one as it’s been an amazing tool and opened new doors and possibilities. This saw has had zero issues cutting through hardwoods in both small curvy cuts and rip cuts. It’s very easy to set up and it’s made simply small cuts safe and easy. Although it may take an extra second to cut through vs my Cabinet saw. This is a pleasant simple machine that I come back to whenever possible. This is also small enough that I leave it on the end of my assembly table. In the future if I need to rip large pieces, sure I can upgrade. But so far this has done everything if needed and taking up a tiny space. The cast iron top has also been wonderful as I pop a Magswitch feather board on and cut without worrying about drift.

great bench bandsaw for the money. Only thing missing is a work light like on Jet.

My workshop consists of the 43 inches between the front bumper of my truck and the east wall of the garage. I mostly use hand saws, since there isn't enough space for a lot of power tools, but this 10" Rikon bandsaw has proven to be well worth the room it takes up. I built a small wheeled cart that holds it, along with my 1 gallon air compressor. I replaced the blade with a 1/2" resawing blade, and keep a 1/4" blade handy for tight curves. I've resawn 5" cedar and pine boards, and 3-1/2" oak, walnut, and poplar boards with no problems at all. I've also ripped 12" to 14" sections of English walnut and birch logs. I don't do a lot with plywood or MDF, but when needed, it worked fine. I rarely need to rip anything thicker than 3/4", but it's always handled any wood I fed it.The fence is good enough, and I have a miter gauge on order. I tend to fuss over setup, so it's handy to have the tools mounted on the saw case for quick adjustments, The fence storage is clever. The ability to easily relax blade tension when not in use is HUGE. Highly recommended. Just clean it after every use, and it should last for decades.

Did a bunch of research on benchtop bandsaws, settled on this one. Not dissapointed at all. Cuts great, threw on a 1/2 inch 4TPI from olson and its perfect for resaws at full height (just over 5 inches), and has cut walnut, pine, and maple with no problems. Still have to finish the surfaces after, but awesome. The fence is really hard to get to work correctly though, and I am looking into a magfence for resawing, would be easier to set up than the crappy fence that they ship with the saw. No regrets though.Edit: half year review: I replaced the crappy fence with a magswitch fence, and its perfect. Had a few bearings stop working, had to replace them half way through. I also switched the motor speed from high speed to low speed, and the extra torque helps a lot with dense hardwood. Still love the saw, wish I had sprung for one with a bit more capacity in terms of max height.