Rikon 10-350?

[Salem Ganzhorn]

I thought this was the bandsaw forum? Where is the discussion of the new Rikon 10-350 :)?
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/rikon-14-professional-bandsaw.aspx

My initial thoughts are the Laguna 14SUV looks better for a similar price: it weighs 40lbs more and has Laguna guide which I have heard are good. All other specs look similar. Usually Rikon provides good value. I wonder if the street price will drop quickly?

Comments?
Salem

[Bruno Frontera dela Cruz]

The 3hp version is $1799 according to Rikon. I have to question the sales strategy on this one...


I thought this was the bandsaw forum? Where is the discussion of the new Rikon 10-350 :)?
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/rikon-14-professional-bandsaw.aspx

My initial thoughts are the Laguna 14SUV looks better for a similar price: it weighs 40lbs more and has Laguna guide which I have heard are good. All other specs look similar. Usually Rikon provides good value. I wonder if the street price will drop quickly?

Comments?
Salem

[Bruno Frontera dela Cruz]

I confirmed that price at Highland's website.

I just can't respect that as an intro price; I think I will pass. Or buy a laguna just to send a message.


The 3hp version is $1799 according to Rikon. I have to question the sales strategy on this one...

[Greg Long]

I have Rikon's 14" Deluxe bandsaw and for the price consider it a great saw. I agree that the intro price for the new "Pro" version is too high given their target market. Rikon will either get the message quickly or not. I would consider one of the Grizzly 19" saws. You'll get a little bit "beefier" saw for less money. I have several Grizzly tools and love them - their customer service is the best out there. Their 19" bandsaws get decent reviews given what I've seen on this board and elsewhere. I would have bought one of their bandsaws but got a crazy good deal on a new Rikon a few years ago -

[Curt Harms]

I have Rikon's 14" Deluxe bandsaw and for the price consider it a great saw. I agree that the intro price for the new "Pro" version is too high given their target market. Rikon will either get the message quickly or not. I would consider one of the Grizzly 19" saws. You'll get a little bit "beefier" saw for less money. I have several Grizzly tools and love them - their customer service is the best out there. Their 19" bandsaws get decent reviews given what I've seen on this board and elsewhere. I would have bought one of their bandsaws but got a crazy good deal on a new Rikon a few years ago -

That would likely be my choice as well if I were in the market. For that kind of coin I'd want to be able to run a wider band and/or carbide like a trimaster. I know there are 1/2" carbide tipped bands but I'd still prefer a larger diameter wheel. I guess the market will determine how good an idea this is.

[Van Huskey]

Overpriced. Needs to come in at $1100 or maybe $1200 street price WITH a 3hp motor.