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I bought one of these a coupe years ago, and while I agree that it’s far and above any other bench top bandsaw out there, I have run into several issues with mine. The big one is an annoying screeching/screaming sound that I’ve been unable to cure! As I’ve worked my way through the machine trying to find the source, I’ve uncovered things like loose fasteners and even a set screw in the motor pulley that was never even snugged up! The result was the pulley freely sliding from one end to the other of the exposed motor impeller, with the set screw drifting along the machined flat on the shaft. Btw, that didn’t fix the problem! I should have returned it, but situations prevented it! Three Rikon machines call my shop home, and while ok, they each have issues. Not sure I’d spring for another blue & white machine though!

Nice job, man. This info will be very helpful as I have this saw arriving to me tomorrow, 7/22. Can’t wait to get it going.

Excellent overview. Thank you.

Great review and tunning.

Timestamps: - Intro/Why the new video? - 0:00-0:48 - What I like - 0:49-6:14 - SETUP TOTAL - 6:15-35:45 - Adjusting Table - 6:39-9:27 - Blade Change TOTAL - 9:28-12:51 - Removing Blade - 9:39-11:49 - Putting Blade On - 11:50-12:51 - Tensioning - 12:52-18:05 - Flutter/Pressure Test - 14:06-18:05 - Tracking - 18:06-23:14 - What to know about blades - 23:15-25:44 - Bearings TOTAL - 25:45-32:52 - Bottom Bearings - 26:18-29:25 - Top Bearings - 29:26-32:52 - Setting Fence - 32:53-35:41 - Maintenance - 35:40-39:48 - A few more notes - 39:49-40:45 - Final overview of Pros/Cons - 40:46-END

As a novice, this video was just what I needed to start solving my many miter problems. Thanks very much for giving up your time to help us.

What nut and bolt did you use as replacement? I bought a workstation from FB marketplace and got missing parts.

What a detailed review. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. Found this saw on Facebook marketplace for $200 used. You helped confirm it really was a smoking deal.

Thank you🎉

Gorgeous wood. Love the insights.

Timestamps: - Intro - 0:00-0:41 - What is Quilted Maple? - 0:41-1:32 - Pricing/Grading - 1:32-3:39 - Workability Scale - 3:40-4:34 - Milling - 3:43-5:58 - Table Saw - 5:59-6:40 - Bandsaw/Router/Chisels - 6:41-7:31 - Sanding - 7:31-8:29 - Gluing - 8:29-9:04 - Finishing - 9:04-9:49 - Closer look at the wood - 9:49-10:43 - Final Workability Rating - 10:43-END

Thank you Mike, appreciated/ keep us newbies inspired. Love your attention to detail in your videos. Regards Paul Ireland 🇮🇪

Many thanks Mike

Hi Mike, Which is best blade for cutting bevels and Cutting flat bottom grooves ? Regards Paul

Thanks for the vid

Timestamps: - Overview of video - 0:00-2:17 - Why use a conditioner? - 2:18-3:28 - How to use - 3:29-6:17 - Results - 6:18-11:25 - Red Oak Results - 7:19-8:01 - Poplar Results - 8:02-8:34 - Maple Results - 8:34-9:38 - Pine Results - 9:39-10:44 - Construction Lumber Results - 10:45-11:25 - Final Overview - 11:26-END

I actually thought your drill press was quiet compared to others I have heard that are the same drill press. You got a good one. Others were much more noisy. Lots of rattle.

Thank you! Great Video.

I found a wooden jewelry box that had metal marbles in the base that rolled around. What in the world why ?

Thank you it helped a lot

where on earth you find all this tools?

please tell your friend that gave you this gift that I want to be friends with him, thanks

Timestamps: Intro - 0:00-0:17 Torrefication Explained - 0:17-0:54 Benefits - 0:55-2:06 Downsides - 2:07-3:40 Price - 3:41-4:12 Rating Scale - 4:13-5:00 Milling - 5:00-5:48 Table Saw - 5:49-6:43 Bandsaw - 6:44-7:46 Chisel. - 7:47-8:11 Router - 8:11-9:07 Sanding - 9:08-9:30 Gluing - 9:31-10:05 Finishing 10:06-10:38 Closer Look At Wood - 10:38-11:03 Overall - 10:04-END

Cherry is not an American hardwood, is a species native to Europe and some parts of Asia and Africa naturalized in America like robinia pseudoacacia is an American hardwood naturalized in Europe, you are not talking of walnut, name that is shared by at least 2 different species, there is the American walnut and the European one and they have different characteristics.

Timestamps... - Basic facts about Cherry and Grading Scale explanation - 0:00-0:52 - Pricing and Lumber Grades - 0:52-2:08 - Color of Cherry - 2:08-2:57 - Milling- - 2:58-3:35 - Table Saw - 3:35-4:17 - Router - 4:18-5:09 - Bandsaw - 5:10-5:44 - Sanding - 5:45-6:24 - Chiseling - 6:25-7:11 - Glueing - 7:11-7:47 - Finishing - 7:48-8:57 - Overall Grade - 8:58-10:18 - Closer look at color change over time - 10:19-11:02

What brand do you use in your Kreg router table

You would probably need to buy a luthier’s plunge router base for Dremel if you want more visibility.

Thanks for this video

too much talking not enough doing, lost me due to being boring,,, am I listening to an audio book or watching a video.. ? Confused...

thank you , loved the info

Timestamps. Basic overview of wood and price - 0:00- 1:40 Scale - 1:41-1:52 Milling 1:53- 2:26 Table Saw - 2:26-3:00 Bandsaw - 3:01-3:51 Router - 3:52-4:24 Chiseling - 4:24-5:15 Gluing - 5:15-5:35 Sanding - 5:35-6:13 Finishing - 6:14-6:55 Closer Look at the Wood - 6:55-END

This pains me to say because I had to say this about a Ryobi product a few weeks ago, but this router table is hot garbage! I bought this table for $124 at Lowes - on sale from $250. I thought I hit the jackpot. What I realize now is that Lowes couldn't give this thing away unless some shcmuck - me - bought it. Well, I'm not a schumk but I am green at wood working and the important lesson I learned today? Steer clear of Kreg products. The clamps to fasten down the fence? Garbage. The instruction book is barely understandable. The packaging had most of the screws and parts in un-marked pouches so you had to almost guess which screw was called for in the instructions. The list goes on. I paid $124 for this item and in my opinion it was over priced by $100.

What a well thought out and comprehensive tutorial! I generally try to keep to videos that are under 30 min, it can indicate that the tuber likes to hear himself talk. There wasn’t a wasted moment here! Thank you! Had to sub.

Have the same drill press and overall pretty happy with it. Sold an old delta floor model from the 40's because I wanted a smaller footprint and variable speed. Do miss how how smooth, quiet and depth it could drill though. Gotta say I though maybe something was wrong with it on first start up due to weird noises but it has become quieter or may I'm used to it. On mine the laser is way off buy I have never bothered to adjust it. Biggest disappoint is the table lift crank set up, hard to get at and inherently awkward and clunky. I too had to shim my custom table to level. As far as chuck goes quality exceeded my exceptions. Overall a good drill press for the price.

Thanks your tips made me like my saw.

Timestamps: - Overview - 0:00-1:23 - Requirements - 1:23-2:54 - What Makes Good Dust Collection - 2:54-4:35 - Complications with Kreg Table - 4:35-8:30 - Look at Shroud - 8:30-13:10 - Look at Internal Angles - 13:11-15:01 - Basic External Construction - 15:01-16:52 - Testing (Total) - 16:52-26:45 - Test with NO shroud + large insert - 17:19-19:27 - Test with NO shroud + small insert - 19:27-20:26 - Test with SHROUD ONLY - 20:27-22:30 - Test with SHROUD and DADO ARM - 22:31-24:30 - Test with SHROUD and FENCE HOSE - 24:30-26:45 - How to improve going forward - 26:46-end

If using a sled for the miters, I suppose the 45 degree should be set off the sled top vs the table ( since there may be a variation between sled and table) and zero out the wixey guage to the sled. Your thoughts?

This was very helpful. I appreciate the detail and the clear explanation of each step.

What was the maximum object height you were able to drill? I heard you mention 7-9 in was your goal but what is the actual maximum distance from chuck to bed at its lowest setting on this drill press?

greatest bullshit I have ever owned!!! throw it away and buy literaly anything else. you don't have to buy festool, bot what ever you will buy it will be better than this!!!!

Timestamps: Basic Overview - 0:00-1:01 What Do You Get - 1:01-1:18 Pros 1:18-2:23 Cutting Dimensions - 2:23-3:26 Cons - 3:26-9:35 Circle Cutter 9:36-11:12 Re-Assembly - 11:13-11:35 Edge Guide Setup and Test - 11:36-17:45 Circle Guide Tips and Test 17:46-20:18 Final Thoughts 20:18-END

Very helpful as I’ve just bought th equivalent kit in the uk! Thanks!

23:20 I bought my 1617 "factory reconditioned" and I do not have the three screws you mention. Does anyone know what the screw thread size is?

Without either anchoring it, or beefing up the base, seems vibration could be a serious issue. Waiting to see if you observe that.

The rust come when you ship on the Ocean. As an Engineer the rust is surface only and won't bother the drill press

Great video. I’ve used diablo in the past with no complaints!

I just got mine and boy is it bigger than I imagined. I am surprised there's even an XL version of this..

Great video but I’m having trouble with glue squeeze out on the inside. I try cleaning it with a straw, wet rag, etc, but I still see the ugly marks when I stain. Any advice?

Great review. How do I stop the table from swiveling?

Nice review, Thanks