RIKON Power Tools 10-3061 10" Deluxe Bandsaw

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!

Starting with the packaging, the unit was shipped, arrived early, and was in great condition. The inside packaging was well designed and effective. The included instruction manual was thorough, clear and effective in aiding the set up. The packaging of the assembly parts was the best thought out of any equipment I had received.Assembly was easy, and went through the process quickly. Very easy to set up, and the assembly and initial set up by the factory required only minimal set up.Operation of the bandsaw is flawless. Cuts wood like butter, and the finished cut requires minimal clean up. Fence accuracy is spot on, once you consider the minimal cleanup required.Overall, the saw lives up to the product reviews about it on line. Highly recommend this for your shop.

The unit is very heavy and sturdy. The initial setup went well, the pieces fit together easily. That is when the fun stopped. The fence assembly and attempted alignment went down hill. The fence is not at all what I expected. It is formed aluminum and is very hard to setup and install. A great saw and a cheap fence does not mix well. After repeated attempts I got it as close as I could to perfect. The unit uses nylon screws - how is that going to work on a fence that will need to bear a lot of weight being pushed against it? I am going to contact Rikon directly - since when did the American consumer say it was okay to sell us inferior products so the profits can be higher and executive wages can be increased?

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.

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.

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.