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09-23-2019, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Elk River, MN
Posts: 11
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Need a band saw
Need a band saw to build an RV-12is kit. What have you used and what would you recommend?
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09-23-2019, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Mount Vernon, Wa
Posts: 643
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I bought the 9 inch Ryobi bench top.
It comes with an el-cheapo 1/4 inch blade that doesn't cut anything well. I put a 3/8" 10tpi carbon steel blade on it, and it makes cutting aluminum angle a piece of cake. I highly recommend this!
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Mount Vernon, WA
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09-23-2019, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Gladewater
Posts: 112
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I picked up a used Rigid 14" and run Timber Wolf Blades. https://www.timberwolfblades.com/
Cuts like butter!
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Trent Flemming
Gladewater, TX
RV6 - N86TF
SunDog Powered Parachute - N75372
Power2Fly Paramotor - Part 103
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09-23-2019, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Medford, NJ USA
Posts: 283
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9" Ryobi
I picked up the 9" Ryobi, mentioned above, at a yard sale. It could be in better shape but it does the job. I replaced the wood blade with a 3/8" 18 TPI blade and it does a great job on aluminum sheet material. The 9" throat is limiting, a 12" would be better, but this Ryobi works for me, and the price was right.
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09-24-2019, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Boulder, CO
Posts: 4,435
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I bought a Rikon, and while it's an excellent tool, it's probably overkill for an RV-12iS. Still, if you like working with good tools, have a look at the Rikon 10-326.
Dave
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09-24-2019, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: N Idaho!
Posts: 43
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Local tool store not far from my hangar had Rikon band saws in stock.
Bought the saw and extra blades. Couldn't be happier.
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09-24-2019, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Elk River, MN
Posts: 11
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Well, thanks for the recommendations. Ordered up a Rikon deluxe 10” with floor stand from The big green box store on sale. Easy.
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09-24-2019, 09:47 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
Posts: 12,887
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I bought a 24" three wheel saw for $10 at a garage sale.
Used it to build my -9 and kept it for 12 years.
Last year I bought a vintage Rockwell/Delta 14" bandsaw off of Craigslist for $400. That thing will last another 100 years. It is a tank and has a lot of adjustments. Well worth the money!
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RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
SC86 - Easley, SC
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09-25-2019, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Posts: 924
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I LIKE TOOLS.  Can't have too many, and I try to buy the best I can find.
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09-26-2019, 06:02 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Keller, TX
Posts: 220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David Paule
I bought a Rikon... Still, if you like working with good tools, have a look at the Rikon 10-326.
Dave
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I purchased the same, +1.
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