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RIKON
RIKON 10-inch Band Saw (10-305)
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A benchtop 10-inch band saw for curves, small resawing and safe cuts on small parts.
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Highlights
- 10-inch wheels
- Tilting table
- Rip fence and miter gauge
- Dust port
What we like
- Compact for a benchtop saw
- Good for curves and toy parts
- Simple blade changes
Watch out for
- Limited resaw height
- Not for heavy production work
A benchtop 10-inch band saw for curves, small resawing and safe cuts on small parts.
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