What would be your primary use for a bandsaw?

Great review. I've had a Rikon saw for over 10 years, and they're a good machine. Concerning the need for a brake, just keep an offcut of 2x4 nearby. Each time you cut off the saw, run the sacrificial piece of wood into the blade, and it will stop almost immediately. Learned this from Alex Snodgrass of Carter Tools.

Being old I used to read a lot of the old Fine Woodworking magazines and one of the things the old timers said was they would go for the bandsaw first then get the table saw later. I have to say after using a bandsaw for a few years and dealing with solid wood not plywood I can honestly say I never had the need for a table saw for fine wood working or cabinetry (not a production person). Bandsaws are not to be feared they are pretty easy to use and can do more than a table saw. Just pay attention to setting it up...keep it tuned up and let the saw do the work with your gentle touch and everything will be fine.

I got a used bandsaw recently, and I can easily say it is one of the best purchases I’ve made for woodworking. Bandsaws are surprisingly usable for way more things than I thought at first. Great video.

I recently touched one of these Rikon. I felt like the materials were higher quality than other stuff I have felt. Nice price and seemed worth the money

Good review, I have the same model bandsaw, there was a promo to include a mobile base (from Rikon). And because it was a floor model, another 10% off. I agree, a brake would be nice. You do need a dust collector, a shop vac does not hack it. Creating usable wood from small logs is a great reason for a bandsaw. I will collect 8"-12" diameter logs, resaw, and let dry, some pretty wood. Thanks.

They’re so safe as well! What a great tool. Not as noisy as some other tools as well.

I have been using a Harbor Freight Band saw. The metal cutting one (4X8 I think). I built a shelf to feed it from the other direction so I can do more cuts with it. I just tried out a HF wood blade, lasted about 10-12 cuts before it dulled. I got the metal cutting blade it lasts. I tried out a 1/4" wood blade on it, and didn't get the results that I wanted from it (not anything near a tight curve cut). I would like a dedicated wood band saw but even the used ones go for high prices. We are almost neighbors, I live on the OK side 30min from Ft.Smith. Keep up the good work, I like your channel.

Thank you for this! So many creators use bandsaw but few explain them. I had mine a year before using it as I was scared of it since I didn't know how/what to really use it for.

I watch a lot of woodworking channels, but there is something about you, Matt, that brings me such peace to watch. When I'm going through rough life stuff, your videos bring the most peace. Whatever you're doing, please keep doing it. Thank you.

I almost a 10-326 in October at the Klingspor's Woodworking Extravaganza in Hickory NC. I wish I had done it then when I was there. It had a great discount and I could have picked it up while I was in NC. Now I’ll have to have one shipped

I have the benchtop Rikon 10-3061, and love it. Only change I would make would be to make it orange. Oh, and have a standard miter slot rather than the proprietary one it has.

Hey, Matt! Perfectly timed video. I had a friend give me a tabletop bandsaw recently. It wasn’t working, and he needed space. Turns out the safety switch wasn’t in all the way, so it works like a charm. I’ve never had a bandsaw before, though I’ve wanted one, and a tabletop is all I can handle, because storage and portability are essential. (My shop is the back patio in good weather.) Now, thanks to you, I’m eager to learn all about it and see what I can make with it!

I have the same saw. I agree with all the positive comments and I also wish it had a foot brake. I got the Rikon mobile base and it’s terrible! It has three wheels, not four, so it’s not stable, and there are no adjustable feet to stop the rocking. The saw itself is very well designed and built - the mobile base is a disappointment.

resawing is probably the only reason i would buy one.

Great video Matt! Now you have me thinking about getting a floor standing bandsaw for my shop. One thing though - the size of the bandsaw (i.e., 14 inches) refers to the diameter of the pully wheels - not the clearance between the blade and the "upright". They're related but that's not what the size refers to. Also, the larger the wheel is, the more power the saw has because there is more angular momentum in the larger pully wheels.

That's my my favorite bandsaw deer.

Just picked this one up myself. Well actually it took several of us. It is really heavy. Looking to do some bandsaw boxes soon. Thank for the video.

Matt, I highly recommend getting a Woodslicer blade from Highland woodworks for resawing. They're extremely sharp and reasonably priced.

This is the band saw I want to get for my shop however I either have to wait for a sale or wait and sell more stuff.

For excellent quality bandsaw blades at a good price, check out Timberwolf. They have nearly every type / size blade you can imagine. I use them all the time.

Great video! Brake is so nice to tap for instant power off too, even if you don’t hold it the full 2 seconds. And … super safe saw, even when the blade snaps it generally isn’t a major incident if you keep the guard down to the workpiece.

Really wanting a Bandsaw, but really waiting on getting my larger shop built. I like that particular Rikon, but also looked at Laguna as well.

I too recently added a bandsaw to my shop. You are right on target about having it mobile. Thanks for recommending the Wen. I am still debating if I should build or buy the a mobile base. I have the casters and scrap to do so. Seems like lately I am building jigs, cleaning/refurbing tools, rearranging, sharpening… wondering when I am going to do something in the shop that actually leaves the shop lololol

I AM A FAN OF YOYR VIDEOS AND EVEN MORE A FAN OF YOUR SHIRTS. THANK YOU

Well done on getting a bandsaw. It's crazy but I purposefully didn't get a tablesaw because I thought it's much more dangerous than a dinky bandsaw! 😅 Thank you for everything and best wishes from Zimbabwe!

Great information, explanation and demonstration. Thanks!

When I first bought a bandsaw late last year I started sourcing some blades. One of the blades I bought was very vaguely descripted, bought it as I thought it'd be a good resaw blade. Turns out it was for non ferro metals but didn't bother to return it as return shipping was half the price of the blade. Now several months after the fact I'm making some boxes with brass and aluminium splines. Guess what's the ideal tool for cutting splines out of flat stock? 🤣

Would love to have one of these in my shop eventually. Used one quite a bit in shop class. Thank you for the content Matt

I have the craftsman 10” bandsaw, same as the rikon

I love my Rikon. They can save you a bunch of money just from being able to resaw. Buying thinner pieces of exotics can get expensive fast. I just buy larger thicker pieces now and resaw vs buying them already at the finished thickness.

Congratulations on the new bandsaw! As always, you put out a lot of great information for anyone in the market for one. I love your honest reviews. I plan on getting one eventually, just need to make more sales to justify the expense.

how much better/more versatile is the Rikon over the Wen that you got as a gift? Do you think the Wen is good enough for MOST amateur woodworkers? Is the price jump from Wen to Rikon warranted? Thanks :)

Super content! Picked up a 14" Rikon band saw at an estate sale -- got a great deal on it and they delivered it. Looks a lot like yours, but it's green. Any recommendations for a 6" fence? The one you have looks great. I need to resaw some dimension lumber. Thanks!

Matt, I started with the very same Wen bandsaw that you have, and I did use it a fair bit, but about three weeks ago I purchased the very same Rikon bandsaw in this video. I now have a Rikon planer, jointer and bandsaw. I love them all. As you say in the video, I think the bandsaw (whatever brand) will become one of your favorite saws.

Hi are you still super pleased with the Rikon 10-326? I have the opportunity to buy one used less than a month for $1000.00. I've had my eye on a 3HP 15" Harvey saw for a while and just wonder if I'd regret the smaller motor and the smaller size. I always watch your new videos. You really do a ton of them. I'm impressed by your dedication.

Considering a built in light is fairly standard, crazy in todays world why some manufacturers ignore the obvious of including one.

Great job brother.

I was the same way. Bandsaw just seemed very intimidating. Lots of knobs and adjustments. Wasn’t sure how to really use it. Getting my first rikon 324 in two weeks

Really great video!!

A bandsaw is next on my list to go into my garage. I just got the Jet JDP-15B drill press and not sure why I waited so long to get a proper drill press. I have a feeling the bandsaw will be the same. I had the same hesitations like you but I also felt like a drill press and a band saw were just big bulky boring tools that would take up space in my shop without getting used much. #MindChanged

Why did you go with Rikon and would you recommend it?

I have the same saw, no complaints however mine came with work light

Hi as usual brilliant educational video thanks for your time, I've been thinking of buying a band saw but wondering what height the cut height goes up to and does it reflect in the price like the bigger the gap the higher the price, thanks Mat, Geoff

Love the t-shirt

I have that same bandsaw and I first have to say that I love it's performance but I did find one thing of concern. When I use 5/8th or 3/4 inch blades for resawing and, if the tension is on the high side, it sometimes has difficulty in starting up. Maybe I'm keeping the tension too high when resawing or maybe I should convert it to 220 volt. I would love to hear the opinion of others on this matter. One time it popped the breaker on spin up, but mostly I just hear the motor struggle a bit.

I like this guy, he is obviously a noobie woodworker, but doesnt mind taking you along for his woodworking education.

Been enjoying your videos. The distressed wood videos takes a lot of talent with a sander. If you put that finish outside would you recommend a clear shellac?

I always learn new words from your videos! Today's lesson? Unloosen. Meaning? Tighten? 😜 Seriously, enjoyed the video, Matt. I'm looking forward to getting a bandsaw in my shop before too long.

Hi Matt, I have the Rikon bench top bandsaw, it is great. I just got my Harvey 14" bandsaw and I believe it has a 2hp motor, but can not remember because it is still not un boxed the same with my new Harvey table saw, trying to finish with the Clear Vue dust collector and and the Mini Split heat / A/C. And a couple more benches to build. Ron USCG MKC RET

You should get the DVR upgrade for it :D

I have a Rikon 14” and a porter cable 14” bandsaw. You’re right you should’ve waited so long. The bandsaw was my first machine purchase.

I thought 14" refers to the size of the wheels? My old Chinese Delta copy has 14" wheels.

Awesome video. Answered tons of questions I know I have about band saws. Keep up the good work.

I'm sold, I just don't have an immediate need or the room for a band saw. I have a small drill press but it sits on the floor when not in use. That's how much room I don't have at the moment. Hopefully in the next year or so (once I get all these honey-do house projects done) I'll be able to finish out my space and find a place for a band saw.

Awesome content Brother thank you very much for this!

Man I want one! Lol also subbed to Matt Outlaw🤙🏼🤙🏼

Interesting....this is about the 1st video I've seen that hasn't talked about what a PIA they r 2 chg blades & adjust. I'd LOVE 2 have 1 for resawing, but don't want 2 cope with the headache. U sound like it's just a walk n the park. Plus, they're so expensive!

What do you think about the Rikon 10-324tg, it looks almost identical to the 326 except the base. Its on sale at Rockler for $999 and I'm thinking about getting it.

Yellowhammer Tool Works is an awesome woodworking supplier. Highly recommend!

I could not find your new channel through youtube search so I typed it in the address bar and it came up. I subscribed. I want to get a bandsaw too but I dont have enough room for a big unit like you got. maybe I'll get a benchtop version.

You can also get rid of your table saw altogether

The real list is not 5 reasons I need a bandsaw but 5 reasons to give my wife on why I need a bandsaw!

I have a tiny shop 8x8 and I'm not sure if I should go with a small table saw or bandsaw and track saw. Please help. We are doing home decor/signs.

Nice! Had been saving the last year to buy me the model lower than yours on Amazon. Then last month when I was about to purchase it my car rear end needed work. Hopefully maybe next year. The router has always intimidated me. I blame the high school shop teacher for that, making watch a video on all the ways the router could ruining our day LOL

I just with my 18" Rikon would actually show up I ordered it in mid December.

Best think for opening those pesky plastic clamshell packages.

Well done!

Did you get the leguna ReSaw King? This blade is amazing! Kinda scary with the amount of wood that blade removes

I don’t make things on the bandsaw besides, reindeers during Christmas. The BS helps assist me with template routing, cutting off most of the waste before your template edge which makes routing easier and safer. I make all my toe kick cabinet carcass cutouts on the BS, clean and and straight.

So wait, is a band saw kind of like a BETTER scroll saw? (Cuz I hated my scroll saw. It was a Dremel Moto saw & idk maybe I just didn’t know how to use it but I thought it was weak) But also how thick of wood can you cut on a band saw? How much do these things run? I’m a girl who’s just really into learning about woodworking. I have to learn all by myself cuz I don’t have a car to leave so I don’t get to go anywhere, but I watch like a million KZfaq videos & so far I’ve got a router table, a 8 1/2” table saw, band & disc sander, belt sander, a miter saw ive never even opened out the box yet, & most recently I got a LATHE! (A really cheap cheap lathe that goes up to 40”… haven’t set it up yet.. I’m weary though..) I was under the impression was that the TABLE SAW was the staple or King of the wood shop jungle.. but now you just broke it down to me what a BAND SAW is & now… I’m over here wondering why I skipped over these things EVERY TIME I saw them. Never even really tried to know what they were because idk I guess I’d never been properly shown how they work. Now I must start looking into these. I hope I don’t discover they’re insanely priced.. cuz this thing is looking like it’d be perfect for cutting my own corbels & all kind Of things. Wait - 1 downside or difference between a band saw & a scroll saw is… well actually I guess you can only start from the outside of a piece on both huh. Neith of these tolls will Let you start in the center of a piece huh

Great idea

They sell a after market stop blade for bandsaws it’s not cheap.

Getting the table top version and going to use Yellow Hammer for purchase just because they were kind enough to support your channel. I love your content and positive energy!! #leo

Great video Matt

I would really love a band saw. Any preference to 115v vs 208v?

I have a bandsaw and I think they are the one of if not the scariest tool in the shop to me. I'm always extra careful when I'm using it

how did you find a untreated 4x4

Another great video! I look forward to your ne channel.

Nicely done!. I always understood that the given size of a band saw referred to the diameter of its wheels but your explanation makes sense. Just curious - what’s the diameter of those Rikon wheels?

A bandsaw is one of the best tools for a shop!

How do you like having the rubber mats down? Any issues? I have half my floor with rubber mats for the gym, but it makes moving equipment around a challenge.

I was the same with my table saw, scared to have one for years.

Do you have a video for a wall hung desk?

Wow. I have not noticed it before but I have actually started to notice recently that I overuse 'actually' a lot. I blame Matt.

Not seeing the link to your new channel in the description. Am I missing it?

Laguna resaw king!

One more thing is less waste. I've built 4 cedar-strip canoes. When ripping cedar boards down to 1/4 x 3/4, if you have a board that doesn't have any knots, you want to get as many strips as possible. A table saw is faster but more wasteful.

I would like a bandsaw but I worry about setting up the blade

Unloosens?

I just bought me one but I went with a Harvey.

I like your t-shirt. Amen New subscriber.

You bought a Rikon ? They are the bottom feeders as far as woodshop tools goes , I bought a Rikon and wish I had spent the $ on a Harvey Brand . Good luck trying to unload it . Enjoy the YTV !

The cost factor is stopping me from purchasing one

It is look like Record Power Saber 350 14" bandsaw ^^

Is this sponsored or is this a review?

What is the model of that bandsaw?

I know why I need a bandsaw. Can you tell me where I can put it and convince my wife that we should buy it?

you left off using a band saw to cut your own lumber from logs. I have a Grizzly Band saw that I'm happy with.

Another thing to like about it would be just throwing small magnets at it for when you're taking a break. 😂