Thoughts on Rikon 10-325 Bandsaw?

[onocoffee]

If the seller agrees with my pickup timeline, I might have the opportunity to buy a used 14” 10-32t5 bandsaw for $300. Looks to be in good condition and considering the cost of the current 10-326 (it’s replacement), it seems like a good deal.

Wondering if anyone has experience with the saw and your thoughts? I’m thinking I would like the 10-325 for its deeper resale capacity (12”).

Thanks!

 

[luvmytoolz]

I'm 99.9% positive my Hare and Forbes branded bandsaw is a re-branded 10-325, or whatever model the 10-325 is re-branded from.

I couldn't be happier with mine, once I put a good quality resaw blade on it has performed beautifully over the years.

 

[Mini Me]

On blade quality and a bit off topic but I think others might be interested. Today I ordered a new Trimaster 3/4" Carbide tipped blade for my Minimax S45N BS to replace one I bought 8 years ago. It has cut heaps of Australian hardwood, literally tons of similar hard firewood and cost me $329 when I bought it and I reckon $40 a year is pretty good seeing it lives on the saw and is never changed. The new one is costing $380 so the difference in price is pretty good over 8 years.