Bill Leung
03-03-2007, 8:30 PM
I've been looking to get a bandsaw for a while and made the decision to go with the plain old 14 inch Rikon ($400 sale) instead of the 18" Rikon, Deluxe and the MM E16. I know the thought by most members is to go with the 18 first since you'll be there eventually anyway but I'm one of those guys that has to learn the hard way. After thinking about it here were some reasons for my choice,
I currently didn't have the need for the 12 inch resaw capacity.
I needed the BS to start using as I didn't have one yet. If I use it a lot, I could justify the MM16.;)
I know there are some big differences and improvements between this saw and the deluxe but I was willing to work with the basic model.
I haven't been able to find info on this site from other members. Are there any out there that can share their experiences with the non deluxe model?
With the money I saved (instead of buying a 18inch or the deluxe), I was also able to pick up the Jess-Em mast r slide as well.:D
I currently didn't have the need for the 12 inch resaw capacity.
I needed the BS to start using as I didn't have one yet. If I use it a lot, I could justify the MM16.;)
I know there are some big differences and improvements between this saw and the deluxe but I was willing to work with the basic model.
I haven't been able to find info on this site from other members. Are there any out there that can share their experiences with the non deluxe model?
With the money I saved (instead of buying a 18inch or the deluxe), I was also able to pick up the Jess-Em mast r slide as well.:D