Rigid Band Saw - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

lonepine · 01-02-2009, 09:02 PM

Hello; Was looking for opinion's from owners of thr rigid 14" band saw.
Thanks
Rob

cseymour · 01-03-2009, 12:52 AM

Hi Lonepine,
I would be interested to hear about this saw as well. Also the Delta 14" band saw.

Thanks.

Chris

lucky788scroller · 01-04-2009, 02:35 AM

I dont own that one, but I have not heard anything bad about it.

groverd · 01-04-2009, 03:23 AM

My brother had one and have never heard him complain about it. . .

Kindlyoldpoop · 01-04-2009, 12:23 PM

Hello Lonepine, I have been looking at the riged 14 also and found this web page you might be interested in

Toolcritic: Ridgid BS1400 Band Saw (.75HP, 14", includes Stand)

Hope this helps you.

marshall · 01-04-2009, 01:33 PM

Rob & Chris I have heard good things about Ridgid brand of woodworking tools , I do have a Ridgid 14.4 volt cordless drill and it's a jewel . And as far as the delta , my 14" Delta is about 8 years old and it has been a dandy in my book . Food for thought when I brought about a half dozen of band saw blades the man at oslon said that that if I go for extended periods of time without using the bandsaw to take the tension of the blades for this was hard on the blades .....so I do this if I do not use it with in a weeks time....Marshall...........:051[1]433:

Kepy · 01-04-2009, 02:26 PM

I have the Ridgid 14" bandsaw and have been very happy with it. My biggest complaint is that I bought mine just before they started the lifetime warranty.

Rolf · 01-04-2009, 03:44 PM

Can you add a riser to it? Something to consider if you will ever be doing resawing. also horsepower.

Ellenburg48 · 01-04-2009, 05:47 PM

I've not ever used the band saw but I have a Rigid scroll saw.................I HATE IT!!!! It is supposed to be a great saw for men.............but for women it blows. I'm not sure why it's supposed to be great for men and not women. But it's a very difficult saw to use for me anyway. I am hoping to get a better one soon.
Christina

pat c · 01-04-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolf

Can you add a riser to it? Something to consider if you will ever be doing resawing. also horsepower.

Just before Christmas I helped a friend of mine add a Grizzly riser to his Ridgid. He wanted the extra capacity to cut bowl blanks. From what I've heard he's had good luck with it. Another friend has had one for years with a riser and has no plans to change to anything else. Pat

01-02-2009, 09:02 PM	#1
lonepine Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Western,Penn. Posts: 162	Rigid Band Saw Hello; Was looking for opinion's from owners of thr rigid 14" band saw. Thanks Rob __________________ The provide-ance of God is my inheritance

01-03-2009, 12:52 AM	#2
cseymour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newburgh NY Posts: 188	Hi Lonepine, I would be interested to hear about this saw as well. Also the Delta 14" band saw. Thanks. Chris __________________ loving my DW788

01-04-2009, 02:35 AM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I dont own that one, but I have not heard anything bad about it. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

01-04-2009, 03:23 AM	#4
groverd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: washington state Posts: 450	My brother had one and have never heard him complain about it. . . __________________ Grover D RBI Hawk 226 and Dewalt 788 http://groverd.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php

01-04-2009, 12:23 PM	#5
Kindlyoldpoop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Centeral Indiana Posts: 211	Hello Lonepine, I have been looking at the riged 14 also and found this web page you might be interested in Toolcritic: Ridgid BS1400 Band Saw (.75HP, 14", includes Stand) Hope this helps you. __________________ Ya'all Be Fun and Have Safe ... ~Kindlyoldpoop~ "I'm A Hard Dog To Keep Under The Porch"

01-04-2009, 01:33 PM	#6
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,117	Delta & Ridgid Both Good Brands !!!!!! Rob & Chris I have heard good things about Ridgid brand of woodworking tools , I do have a Ridgid 14.4 volt cordless drill and it's a jewel . And as far as the delta , my 14" Delta is about 8 years old and it has been a dandy in my book . Food for thought when I brought about a half dozen of band saw blades the man at oslon said that that if I go for extended periods of time without using the bandsaw to take the tension of the blades for this was hard on the blades .....so I do this if I do not use it with in a weeks time....Marshall...........:051[1]433: __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

01-04-2009, 02:26 PM	#7
Kepy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Elkland, MO Posts: 121	I have the Ridgid 14" bandsaw and have been very happy with it. My biggest complaint is that I bought mine just before they started the lifetime warranty.

01-04-2009, 03:44 PM	#8
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,809	Can you add a riser to it? Something to consider if you will ever be doing resawing. also horsepower. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

01-04-2009, 05:47 PM	#9
Ellenburg48 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jennings, OK Posts: 449	I've not ever used the band saw but I have a Rigid scroll saw.................I HATE IT!!!! It is supposed to be a great saw for men.............but for women it blows. I'm not sure why it's supposed to be great for men and not women. But it's a very difficult saw to use for me anyway. I am hoping to get a better one soon. Christina __________________ May all your days be filled with sunshine, happiness, laughter and much love.

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