On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:06:18 -0700, bookman wrote:

On Oct 7, 11:10 pm, mapdude wrote:
I was considering getting a Rigid bandsaw until I read some of the
reviews on the HD web site. I like the looks of the saw, like the price
and I already have a table saw and jointer, which I am very pleased
with. Is this saw really as bad as some have suggested?

I have the older version, all grey in color. My saw was exactly what I
could
afford at the time. The fact that I was to able purchase it for $275
on sale also
helped. I have upgraded mine same as mac davis with link belt & cool
blocks.
I honestly don't see any reason for trading it up on a better brand/
model. I
have built some boats and lots of furniture with it and as long as I
don't push
it too hard it performs well. I wouldn't want to resaw thick (4")
hardwood with it
though. Anyone built a cabinet base for their Rigid?
My Rigid jointer has also performed very well and I believe I have
gotten more
than I paid for with both tools.

Good points!
I realized after reading your post that until I got my BS, I shied away from
Ridgid tools and borg power tools in general..
Looking around my shop now, I realize that my latest 2 additions are a table saw
and planer, both Ridgid..


mac

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