Thanks! I just bought one of these used. I'd never touched a bandsaw before and was dismayed when the blade kept popping off... but after watching this, I got everything adjusted in about five minutes and made my first test cut. Confidence: restored!
I saw another review for this unit or possibly the newer version that talks about how inconvenient it is to remove the fence mechanism with the measurements on it. I noticed you didn't include this part in the video. I was wondering how long this process took for removal and reinstall. I've been looking at picking up one of these Rikon Bandsaws. Thank you!!
I've had the Sears Craftsman version of this saw for six or eight years. I think it's identical to the Rikon. Nice video with a lot of attention to detail, but you didn't mention where you position the blade on the tire with the tracking adjustment.
I dont know how it is to change on the grizzly, but I will say the Rikon has over an inch more in max cutting height. On the grizzly you are limited to 3” 5/8th. I have the Rikon and it can max out right around 5” i believe, even though they state slightly less. The Rikon is pricier but an overall more capable machine
It will most likely never be centered on the bottom. But the top should be able to be centered. If not, the motor angle might be off. We had several Laguna's at our store from the same batch that had to have motor position adjustments to make them track correctly. Make sure you start with a new blade and not the factory blade for starters. If it still doesn't work then you will need to take the deck off and make a jig to see how far-out the wheels are.
Thanks! I just bought one of these used. I'd never touched a bandsaw before and was dismayed when the blade kept popping off... but after watching this, I got everything adjusted in about five minutes and made my first test cut. Confidence: restored!
Great to hear!
I have this exact saw and after years sitting in the garage I finally found a great video to understand and follow. Thanks!!!!
You are welcome!
Good clear instructions. Helped me get my bandsaw back up and running, and I understand what I am working with better!
Glad it helped Kim, and thanks for watching my channel.
I would have liked if you would have shown the tensioning process. Thats very important
hey you job well done escribing every step of this saw blade thanks
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO
You are welcome! Thanks for watching.
Great video. Thanks for the tip.
Really helpful, thanks
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thank you.
Thank you!
Great video thanks.
You're welcome!
🎉 Actually Rikon 10-305 band saw blade change.
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
I saw another review for this unit or possibly the newer version that talks about how inconvenient it is to remove the fence mechanism with the measurements on it. I noticed you didn't include this part in the video. I was wondering how long this process took for removal and reinstall. I've been looking at picking up one of these Rikon Bandsaws. Thank you!!
Click on my other video th-cam.com/video/cuRjdwLr8qQ/w-d-xo.html
Then go to minute 3:55 and it takes about 5 seconds to take it off or on.
Excellent explanation! I needed this info and you did a great job. Thanks man👍
I've had the Sears Craftsman version of this saw for six or eight years. I think it's identical to the Rikon. Nice video with a lot of attention to detail, but you didn't mention where you position the blade on the tire with the tracking adjustment.
I would hope that people know the blade should be as close to center as they can. Thanks for pointing this out though.
@@works4me People that don't know how to change the tire on their band saw may not know...
nice bike!
Thanks! Good eye. That's my Trek Soho I bought used a few years ago. You don't see them anymore. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video. Do you happen to be a skateboarder? I get bushings and bearings mixed up because they are on a skateboard
I used to skateboard in my youth. I still get them mixed up all the time. 🙂
Trying to decide between this bandsaw and the grizzly g0308Z.
Anybody know which one is easier to change blades on?
I dont know how it is to change on the grizzly, but I will say the Rikon has over an inch more in max cutting height. On the grizzly you are limited to 3” 5/8th. I have the Rikon and it can max out right around 5” i believe, even though they state slightly less. The Rikon is pricier but an overall more capable machine
should the bottom don't know what to call it so it will tire should the blade also be in the center of the tire?
ok found my answer thanks
I also keep trying to get the blade to stay in the middle of the wheel but it won’t. It will never center on either of the wheels.
It will most likely never be centered on the bottom. But the top should be able to be centered. If not, the motor angle might be off. We had several Laguna's at our store from the same batch that had to have motor position adjustments to make them track correctly. Make sure you start with a new blade and not the factory blade for starters. If it still doesn't work then you will need to take the deck off and make a jig to see how far-out the wheels are.
Those band wheels look very Un substantial .