Posted on Bandsaws - Which one? Shop Fox or Rikon
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#1 posted 462 days ago |
Well, here’s the deal from what I know. The Shop Fox has 19” wheels. That is almost the same as the Rikon 18” (they are actually about 18.75” wheels). The SF and Rikon 18” both have a vertical clearance of 12” and 2 HP motors. The Rikon 14” has a 13” vertical and 1.5 HP motor. Cast iron wheels and tables on all of them. The trunions on the SF are a little small for the saw, but not a deal breaker. Tables are SF 26.75×19 vs Rikon 18” 21×19 and Rikon 14” 16×20.5 It almost seems like I’d be foolish not to buy the Shop Fox b/c it is being cleared out for less than the smaller 14” Rikon after all associated costs are calculated in (shipping/driving, taxes, etc.). From what everyone says about bandsaws, bigger is almost always better. I’m just making sure if I buy the Shop Fox I’m not going to have a “wish I would’ve bought the Rikon” moment. For a quick comparison, Amazon works best (if these links work): Rikon 14” http://www.amazon.com/Rikon-10-325-14-Inch-Deluxe-Band/dp/B002FL3ZFY/ref=pd_cp_hi_0 -- "Well, at least we can still use it as firewood... maybe." - Doss |
